The Witness for the Prosecution

By Agatha Christie

Book Overview

A murder trial takes a diabolical turn when the wife of the accused takes a stand...A woman's sixth--and a loaded revolver--signal premonitions of doom...A stranded motorist seeks refuge in a remote mansion, and is greeted with a dire warning...Detective Hercule Poirot faces his greatest challenge when his services are enlisted--by the victim--in a bizarre locked-room murder. From the stunning title story (which inspired the classic film thriller) to the rarest gems in detective fiction, these 11 tales of baffling rime and brilliant deduction showcase Agatha Christie at her dazzling best.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312979738
• ISBN13: 9780312979737
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.3" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Super stories.

I'm a big Agatha Christie fan and these stories are just great. Each one has its own special twist. Years ago I remember my dad sending me a video tape he had made of "The Witness for the Prosecution" starring Diana Rigg. I was instantly hooked on Agatha Christie.

Christopher Lee does Agatha Christie!

Christopher Lee masterfully spins a classic Christie tale! Lee always delivers a superb performance and I recommend all of his audio books!

Satisfying Short Sagas of Surprise and Suspense

Anyone familiar with the 1957 Billy Wilder film "Witness for the Prosecution" knows the plot of the title story. The short story, however, is told from an entirely different vantage point. The change in focus doesn't rob the story of any of its sting, and the product is every bit as entertaining as the excellent movie.Christie tells the remaining stories in a taut, fast-paced, and satisfying manner, and more than once brings the story to a quite unexpected climax.

Este libro me ha gustado porque sabe mantener el suspense

Uno de los aspectos más interesantes de esta historia es que sabe mantener el suspense. No le encuentro fallos,he leido el libro como actividad escolar, tengo doce años.

IMPRESSIVE

This is the best of Christie's short stories. They are ingenious works with quick and instant gratification, sometimes the best for those who can't wait. Of course there are a couple of bummers, but if you need short stories these are the best you can get. Philomel Cottage is one I would recommend leaving the lights on for. That thing haunted me for days to come!