The Man in the Brown Suit

By: Agatha Christie

Narrated by: Nicola Barber, Graeme Malcolm

First published in 1924, The Man in the Brown Suit is a thrilling adventure and murder mystery by Agatha Christie. The protagonist is Anne Beddingfield, the orphaned daughter of a famous archaeologist, who goes to live with her father’s solicitor and his wife in London. Anne is searching for an adventure and something exciting to occupy her time when she is witness to the sudden death of a man at Hyde Park Corner tube station when the man falls onto the electrified train track and is killed instantly. Anne’s suspicions are aroused when a man claiming to be a doctor quickly examines the body, pronounces him dead, and then leaves suddenly. Anne sees that he has dropped a piece of paper on the ground, and Anne takes the paper, insistent on investigating the matter further. Anne’s detective work takes her on board a ship sailing to South Africa, and soon she is caught up in a deadly mystery of stolen diamonds, bloody murders, kidnapping, government secrets, and violence at every turn. Christie’s engrossing tale is full of intrigue, a complex mystery, and a surprising romance, in one of the famed author’s most entertaining novels.

This edition includes a biographical afterword.

Public Domain (P)2020 Multiple

My First Agatha Christie Novel

I fully understand how Ms. Agatha Christie's writings are classics. A woman way ahead of her time, the main character is not only adorable but she is daring and adventurous! Before I even realized it I was sucked in, a great mystery with many plot twists but a quick and surprising love story. The narrators did an excellent job of bringing each character to life and giving them personality.

Just good fun

I loved it. just the right amount of adventure and mystery. Maybe a bit too rushed in the romance , but so cute and lighthearted. great characters all around.

Easy to Listen

Great narrators! Thanks audible for making this free and available to all. Agatha Christie is truly the best!

Never a disappointment

I’ve not found anyone who writes just as well as Agatha Christie. I’m never disappointed by her stories and characters. The narrator was phenomenal.

Delightfully Different Christie!

A quick and delightful listen to an unusual Christie novel! Enjoyed the South Africa setting, too.