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“The body—the cage—is everything of the most respectable—but through the bars, the wild animal looks out.”
Agatha Christie "Murder on the Orient Express"
Hello, guys,
I hope you're having an easy day and it will bring you bright new ideas.
Do you read much? When did you finish reading 300 pages book? Some people tend to have negative attitude to books. I recall Freddie Mercury saying that books are useless because live world is around. Life is more interesting than books, Freddie Mercury thought. Perhaps he was right, but a big part of people can not read life as good as Freddie did. People haven't learned yet to be as sharp as a needle from early years without reading books and learning. Wisdom comes in late 20 something years.
What to do if you want to be smart, wise and shrewd in your 20s? I advise you start reading books. Books give you answers, make your imagination and brain work, enrich vocabulary, console, help to relax and, finally, inspire. But do not believe in everything that stands in a book. Switch on your brain. Doubt some believes. This process will lead you to finding truth for yourself.
Does your brain demand a qualitative exercise? You wouldn't mind your logic working out? Or do you simply wish to dive into the world of mystery? If yes, then start with "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie.
"Hercule Poirot: The bottle is more distinguished than its wine."
Agatha Christie "Murder on the Orient Express"
The detective novel by the famous English writer was published on January 1, 1934. The novel includes everything you've ever looked for in a book: passionate love story, actions, Eastern mysteries, wit, horror scenes that will make your hair stand on end.
Believe it or not, Agatha Christie herself travelled many times by the Orient Express from London to Istanbul. She even spent a half of her honeymoon on the train. More than that, it was a must for outstanding people and celebrities of that time like Ernest Hemingway, Mata Hari, Greta Garbo, Ian Fleming, scientists and politics, to travel by the Orient Express. The moment a bright crowd gathered in one place, unordinary and scary events happened on the board of the train. Once, the train was blocked high in the mountains not far from Istanbul for 5 days because of the heavy snow fall. Food finished and two passengers took their guns and went hunting. That night passengers were served with wolf meat. Agatha Christie learned about that from newspapers and included the snow storm story in her detective novel.
"The murderer is with us now!"
Agatha Christie "Murder on the Orient Express"
One more interesting fact is connected about this work of literature: it was written in Istanbul at Pera Palace hotel in room 441. What inspires more than Eastern countries?
Agatha Christie - mama of detective novels, wouldn't be Agathe Christie if she didn't leave a secret after her death that is connected with room 441. Having an emotional breakdown after her mother's death and her husband's demand to divorce, she disappeared for 10 days. Nobody knew where she was and Christie wouldn't tell that herself, simply saying she didn't remember, until Michael Apted started shooting a film about that incident. A famous medium was invited and spoke with Agathe's spirit. I think this step was took by the film director to make the story and film more interesting and attract public attention. The spirit said an address of the place where was the key to the secret. It was Pera Palace hotel address. An old rusty key was found under the floorboards in room 441, where Christie always stayed. But till this very day it's unknown to which door that key is. More detailed story you can read here.
If the above said hasn't inspired you to read this book, then watch a movie. It was the only movie that Agatha Christie approved. To be honest with you, the move pushed me to read the book. May be you should start with the movie too.
I hope guys, you will enjoy "Murder on the Orient Express" on book pages or on TV or laptop screen.
A.D.C.: Not wait? Hah. After all you've done for us, Monsieur Poirot? Ha ha. Oh. Uh, my general's orders were to ensure your safe departure. He also wished to thank you again for saving the honour of the British garrison in Jordan. The Brigadier's, uh, confession was opportune. I say, how did you do it? Was it the old, uh, thumbscrew, you know, the rack, huh?... Oh. Well, uh, you'll be able to rest as soon as you get to Stamboul. The, uh, the Church of Santa Sophia is absolutely magnificent.
Hercule Poirot: You have seen it?
A.D.C.: No.
Agatha Christie "Murder on the Orient Express"
Orient Express
Some Pera Palace interior you can check out here.
The famous "Murder on the Orient Express" movie adaptation.
Movie costumes look very impressive.
I don't know why, and perhaps it's rude of me, but the book character's outfit reminds me of Diane Pernet.
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