I must say I'm pretty excited for our book club selections this year. The first title on the list is The Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie. I believe this title was chosen because we wanted a mystery, we love Agatha Christie and it is possibly about to be a movie.
I listened to this short story and let me tell you if you've never had the opportunity to hear an audio version of Agatha Christie - do it! It's like Masterpiece Theater in the car. The voices are so delightfully British - I didn't want it to end.
In the short story, Leonard Vole is arrested for the murder of a wealthy, elderly woman named Emily French whom he befriends and becomes the heir to her fortune. Unbeknownst to the older woman, Vole is married. The solicitor seeks a testimony from Romaine Vole to free her husband yet she is a witness for the prosecution.
This is a short story, so I don't want to give away any more information. Read or listen to the title to learn whether the jury finds Leonard Vole innocent or guilty on the testimony of his wife and the work of his solicitor.
It's interesting because upon further research I found that their were additional endings to the book because Agatha Christie was dissatisfied with the original. Look into these after you finish the book and you will find what these endings entail.
This short story is perfect for mystery lovers and anyone who is a fan of Agatha Christie! Plus it's a very quick read or listen!
Happy Reading!
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