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The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife

Mystery and Thriller

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General Fiction

Audio only

The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife

A Parker Pyne Short StoryBy Agatha ChristieNarrated by Hugh Fraser

The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife

Length30m

About this audiobook

Maria Packington suspects her husband of having an affair. In an attempt to revitalise her marriage, she responds to an ad from Mr. Parker Pyne – who promises to provide solutions to unhappiness. Maria's life soon undergoes a rapid transformation…

Audiobook details

GenreMystery and Thriller, General Fiction

Length30 mins

Narrated byHugh Fraser

FormatAudiobook

Publish dateDec 11, 2012

LanguageEnglish

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