The Moving Finger

A Miss Marple Mystery

By: Agatha Christie

Narrated by: Richard E. Grant

The indomitable sleuth Miss Marple is led to a small town with shameful secrets in Agatha Christie’s classic detective story, The Moving Finger.

Lymstock is a town with more than its share of scandalous secrets—a town where even a sudden outbreak of anonymous hate mail causes only a minor stir.

But all that changes when one of the recipients, Mrs. Symmington, commits suicide. Her final note says “I can’t go on,” but Miss Marple questions the coroner’s verdict of suicide. Soon nobody is sure of anyone—as secrets stop being shameful and start becoming deadly.

Witty and lots of fun!

What did you love best about The Moving Finger?

I loved the characters, especially the main two. I loved the splendid wit. The story kept me wondering too.

What other book might you compare The Moving Finger to and why?

I'd say it's typical Agatha Christie and a lot like The Murder of Roger Ackroyd in that the main character who narrates is extremely witty.

Have you listened to any of Richard E. Grant’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, Murder at the Vicarage. He's very good. He narrates Agatha Christie very well. I liked them both.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, it's short enough, but I didn't have the time for one sitting.

Any additional comments?

The one thing that others have also noted is that Miss Marple is hardly in it at all. I think as long as you know that from the start, and accept that, then it does not disappoint. And although I am a huge fan of Miss Marple, I still enjoyed it even with her minimal appearance.

Fabulous story brilliantly narrated!

This book reminded me that Agatha Christie is indeed the Queen of Crime or the Queen of Mystery. This is one of my favorite Agatha Christie books! The narrator's voice is lovely and he told the story beautifully! Mystery lovers from teenagers to the elderly will not be disappointed with the purchase of this audible book!

One of Christie's Best

Where does The Moving Finger rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is truly one of the best though it is not as well known as some of Christie's other mysteries. And the narration-- pure magic. I would listen to this narrator read pretty much anything. His recording of Pocket Full of Rye is also stellar.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes. Love the plot. And-- oddly-- love the fact that we're kept waiting for Mrs. Marple to appear for so long. When she finally shows up, it is the magic icing on the cake.

What does Richard E. Grant bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Fun, silly, moving, perfect characterization.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The transformation of Megan. And the moment it is clear that the narrator's sister is falling for the village doctor.

Any additional comments?

I can't recommend this reading highly enough. I have been ritually disappointed with many narrators of Christie. Richard E. Grant and Joan Hickson are pure magic every time, and David Suchet comes in for a close second.

Excellent narration, & best of Agatha too

Narrator in as good as it gets! I will be looking for other books narrated by him.
Thank you for this book program which helped save my sanity while in quarantine.

Good book

I use Audible because my eyes are bad. stop asking. me. to write reviews!