The Agatha Christie Hour

"The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife" (1932) features a very pleasant encounter with Parker Pyne and Miss Lemon outside Hercule Poirot's office. "In a Glass Darkly" (1934) gives a glimpse into Agatha's lesser-known work - melancholic, mysterious, and influenced by the trauma of war. "The Girl in the Train" (1924) is sweet fun with mystery, a train, and youthful humor. "The Fourth Man" (1925) tells a rather interesting mystery from the past about cruelty. "The Case of the Discontented Soldier" (1932) is another excellent case handled by the Parker Pyne Agency and his brilliant secretary Miss Lemon. It’s a really cute idea with the agency. "The Mystery of the Blue Jar" (1924) has a nice golf atmosphere. "Jane in Search of a Job" (1924) surprises me with a girlish double spiciness, just the way I like it. "The Red Signal" (1924) is a weaker mystery. "Magnolia Blossom" (1926) is a love affair with a crime plot. "The Manhood of Edward Robinson" (1924) is one of Agatha's cutest ideas on how to get a non-whipped counterpart to an uptight fiancée. All you need to do is get inspired at the movie theater, win the lottery, and have a sample adventure and the gloom of constant saving and boredom is there. (01/20/2017)