Have Your Say

Mystery Man

The Mystery Man is back! And more devious than ever...

The Mystery Man (who could also be a woman, it's a mystery after all) has kidnapped eight characters from the stories of Agatha Christie. Trouble is, we don't know who he's kidnapped!

In an email to the official Christie Community, the Mystery Man has revealed that beginning Thursday, July 7th 2011, he will allow one character per week the chance to speak.

And this is the place to put your theories and ideas to the Christie community, or just to browse to catch-up on all the latest events should you not want to use Twitter to follow the game. 

Victim 4

Moderator2 05 Jul 11 at 12:43 p.m. GMT

Whatever you do, do not name the character in the forum, it will ruin the game for other players! Though feel free to help others along, just don't make it too easy for them. Anyone guilty of making it too easy will find themselves bumped off! (and banned from entering the competition).

All four messages from Victim 4 have now been released, they were:

"It wasn't my fault the child died"

"I really did love Hugo"

"My middle name is Elizabeth"

"It was awful shooting Philip"

Login or register to add posts and reply

64 replies

Reverse order

mikepaoki 27 Aug 11 at 2:52 p.m. GMT

got it

jendungeon 04 Aug 11 at 2:29 p.m. GMT

Had an inkling after the first clue, then I got wrapped up in other things during the week and missed the other clues. Upon reading them all today it seemed as easy as 1,2,3! I found victim 4!

Marplefan9 03 Aug 11 at 3:47 p.m. GMT

Finally got it! :) I was spelling it wrong!

lidija_kov 03 Aug 11 at 2:02 p.m. GMT

Hello, back from the seaside! Well I had the victim before the clues, by accident, but it is realy easy anyway!

InspectorGrant 03 Aug 11 at 1:54 p.m. GMT

GKCfan

Did you capitalze the last name and double-check the spelling?  Do you have an original English-language version?  Some transations alter the names.

That's a good idea about the spelling, GKCfan - perhaps if there is any uncertainty people could always check at the Internet Movie Data Base - I know that the spelling is correct there.  Good idea to fool around with the capitalisation of the last name as well - it does seem to vary in different browsers.

Vogue 03 Aug 11 at 9:54 a.m. GMT

I found it! The clue "I really did love Hugo" resolved all my doubts and make things clear. Now I know that the Victim 4 is from my favourite Agatha Christie's book!

GKCfan 03 Aug 11 at 5:03 a.m. GMT

Did you capitalze the last name and double-check the spelling?  Do you have an original English-language version?  Some transations alter the names.

Marplefan9 03 Aug 11 at 4:51 a.m. GMT

I've worked out who it is but i keep getting page not found :(

GKCfan 02 Aug 11 at 11:11 p.m. GMT

Here is the fourth and final clue for Victim 4:

Victim 4 - It was awful shooting Philip. #agathachristiegame http://goo.gl/wdAS0

This is a MAJOR spoiler.... but if you know who the character's talking about you've probably read the book anyway...

kindov 02 Aug 11 at 3:05 p.m. GMT

Found all of the victims so far and can't wait for the next one to speak!

Epsilon14 02 Aug 11 at 6:30 a.m. GMT

Finally Yes! Found it from 3rd clue. Cant wait for victim 5. Whose middle name is Elizabeth? Could it be...... Keep thinking. Good luck. It is from an amazing book. 

ErkutSoyer 01 Aug 11 at 10:40 a.m. GMT

I found it!Oh yes!

Miskomi 31 Jul 11 at 11:20 p.m. GMT

Knew it from the first clue! :) My favourite book. Was so happy when I finally got my own copy. :))

GKCfan 31 Jul 11 at 5:46 p.m. GMT

3rd clue!

Victim 4 - My middle name is Elizabeth. #agathachristiegame http://goo.gl/wdAS0

This should really help...

Vole_Vole 31 Jul 11 at 1:03 p.m. GMT

SocksDaventry

Vole_Vole

Too bad I missed out on the first 3 characters.Though I think I know who victim 4 is but I'm not completely sure.

You haven't missed out at all – the clues for the first three victims are all provided on this forum. Just read Moderator2's paragraph heading on the discussion thread for each victim, and you'll see the four "messages" spoken by each of them.

The deadline for figuring out all the victims' identities is weeks away, so there's still plenty of time to join in the fun. As for Victim 4, you can always wait till he/she announces the two other messages in the next few days to confirm your suspicions. Good luck!

Oh,that's brilliant!

Many thanks for pointing that out. I will catch up and I'll surely be tuning in for more clues!

SocksDaventry 31 Jul 11 at 11:14 a.m. GMT

Vole_Vole

Too bad I missed out on the first 3 characters.Though I think I know who victim 4 is but I'm not completely sure.

You haven't missed out at all – the clues for the first three victims are all provided on this forum. Just read Moderator2's paragraph heading on the discussion thread for each victim, and you'll see the four "messages" spoken by each of them.

The deadline for figuring out all the victims' identities is weeks away, so there's still plenty of time to join in the fun. As for Victim 4, you can always wait till he/she announces the two other messages in the next few days to confirm your suspicions. Good luck!

LauraPoirot 31 Jul 11 at 8:39 a.m. GMT

Yes Socks that's right this clue's really telling. For me it was easy since I already had a feeling that this person would be one of the mystery mans victims. I think I know what the connection between the victims is about but I can't figure it out quiet clearly.... maybe with the next victim

Vole_Vole 31 Jul 11 at 8:39 a.m. GMT

I just found out about this competition today! I think it's brilliant!

Too bad I missed out on the first 3 characters.Though I think I know who victim 4 is but I'm not completely sure.

SocksDaventry 31 Jul 11 at 6:34 a.m. GMT

christie_greece

LauraPoirot

That was quiet an easy one, wasn't it?

@christie_greece: Don't you want to update your profile because of something you've written and what makes things really too easy? Sorry but it wouldn't be fair... Regards LP  

Oh I feel terribly sorry if I ruined it . I didn't remember. Thank you sooo much for the advice

I'm sure You haven't ruined anything! I just wanted to advert to this and I know you did it by accident so there's no problem! Regards!

LauraPoirot, you didn't ruin anything, since the second Twitter clue answered the question we probably all think of first. It wasn't at all easy for me, though, because it's been a long while since I've read that book, and I wasn't getting the references dropped in this forum (too subtle).

To those who are still narrowing down the possibilities: don't give up – soldier on!

janerob 31 Jul 11 at 5:36 a.m. GMT

Aha, got too busy to check facebook- got it in one with the last clue.

SocksDaventry 31 Jul 11 at 1:57 a.m. GMT

Aargh – so many Hugos in Christieworld! Thanks to all who've given hints, but this one's not an easy one for me.

GKCfan 30 Jul 11 at 10:39 p.m. GMT

Here's the second clue for Victim #4:

Victim 4 - I really did love Hugo. #agathachristiegame http://goo.gl/wdAS0

GKCfan 29 Jul 11 at 10:13 p.m. GMT

Thanks for bringing that up, InspectorGrant.  When the first set of clues were initially released, some people complained that they couldn't access the page, and then they realized that they had to capitalize the name.

Lucid_Atray 29 Jul 11 at 8:35 p.m. GMT

But... It wasn't his/her fault... He/She just did what he/she had to do...

ErkutSoyer 29 Jul 11 at 8:15 p.m. GMT

Thanks everyone for help.

InspectorGrant 29 Jul 11 at 7:55 p.m. GMT

GKCfan

Also, the last name has to be capitalized, like http://agathachristie.com/Poirot

I didn't find this, GKCfan, but perhaps it depends on one's browser.  I found that lower case worked perfectly well.

GKCfan 29 Jul 11 at 7:49 p.m. GMT

Also, the last name has to be capitalized, like http://agathachristie.com/Poirot

InspectorGrant 29 Jul 11 at 12:29 p.m. GMT

ErkutSoyer

I can't find http://agathachristie.com/Nameofvictim.

Keep trying, ErkutSoyer - incidentally, you only need the surname of the victim - for example if the name were John Smith you would type in the following:

   http://agathachristie.com/smith

And when you get the correct victim you get a page congratulating you, and not that dreary thing about 'page not found' .  Good luck, enjoy yourself, it is supposed to be fun.

ErkutSoyer 29 Jul 11 at 12:18 p.m. GMT

I can't find http://agathachristie.com/Nameofvictim.

LauraPoirot 29 Jul 11 at 11:04 a.m. GMT

No problem! Have fun with ths Game! Regrads

ErkutSoyer 29 Jul 11 at 9:59 a.m. GMT

Don't be afraid.I'm sorry I don't know this game very well.I'm very very sorry

LauraPoirot 29 Jul 11 at 9:46 a.m. GMT

Then ErkutSoyer go on thinking about the victim but don't tell us what you found out so that everyone can guess on their onws! Maybe your next guess is correct! Regards LP

ErkutSoyer 29 Jul 11 at 9:29 a.m. GMT

GKCfan I'm sorry.I didn't understand the game.Now I understand.Thanks.I wrote http://agathachristie.com/Nameofvictim but page not found

LauraPoirot 29 Jul 11 at 8:33 a.m. GMT

christie_greece

LauraPoirot

That was quiet an easy one, wasn't it?! But I must say I don't like that Charakter much....  'Though I LOVE the novel.

@christie_greece: Don't you want to update your profile because of something you've written and what makes things really too easy? Sorry but it wouldn't be fair... Regards LP  

Oh I feel terribly sorry if I ruined it . I didn't remember. Thank you sooo much for the advice

I'm sure You haven't ruined anything! I just wanted to advert to this and I know you did it by accident so there's no problem! Regards!

christie_greece 29 Jul 11 at 8:25 a.m. GMT

LauraPoirot

That was quiet an easy one, wasn't it?! But I must say I don't like that Charakter much....  'Though I LOVE the novel.

@christie_greece: Don't you want to update your profile because of something you've written and what makes things really too easy? Sorry but it wouldn't be fair... Regards LP  

Oh I feel terribly sorry if I ruined it . I didn't remember. Thank you sooo much for the advice

sergio 29 Jul 11 at 6:15 a.m. GMT

Got it. it was a piece of cake .

martop72 29 Jul 11 at 6:13 a.m. GMT

Got it

GKCfan 29 Jul 11 at 4:30 a.m. GMT

ErkutSoyer, I'm afraid that we're not allowed to confirm or deny guesses.  If you want to test a guess, simply type in that characters last name into the website addresslike so: http://agathachristie.com/Name_of_victim (Make sure to capitalize the last name, like (http://agathachristie.com/Marshall).  If you get an error screen, the answer is wrong.  If you look at all of the previous posts, you should get some very good hints.  Good luck!

ErkutSoyer 28 Jul 11 at 8:38 p.m. GMT

Is victim four Mr. Kenneth Marshall?

Pat_september 28 Jul 11 at 7:50 p.m. GMT

Agathasmykid

InspectorGrant

Hmm, Agathasmykid, that is an interesting remark of yours!! 

Well, there is certainly something about those locations I mentioned that are just really appealing to me......

well, as i said, I haven't got that far with holiday plans ... but I'm working on it. i'll keep you posted should I begin to make any. i think i'll have to colour code my locations map  and see what crossroads i can come up with. Maybe one of them will point me in the right direction: towards the perfect holiday destination

InspectorGrant 28 Jul 11 at 7:49 p.m. GMT

Pat's right, and you can also view them here - just click on the home page above at left, and you will see the new clues on the right hand side of the home page.

Pat_september 28 Jul 11 at 7:41 p.m. GMT

anichay

Wait, what are the clues? I can't find them, and i don't have Twitter

you don't need a twitter account, you can easily see the clues here:

http://twitter.com/#!/queenofcrime

just remember to visit every other day or so. also new victims are allowed to "speak" every Thursday. good luck!

jnfrc 28 Jul 11 at 7:39 p.m. GMT

Yes!!!!!!  Still in the game.

anichay 28 Jul 11 at 6:34 p.m. GMT

Ohhh, I got it, knew instantly who it was just forgot her name lol

JenCal 28 Jul 11 at 6:34 p.m. GMT

anichay

Wait, what are the clues? I can't find them, and i don't have Twitter

There is only 1 clue so far for victim #4. Good Luck!

Victim 4 - It wasn’t my fault the child died. http://goo.gl/wdAS0

anichay 28 Jul 11 at 6:08 p.m. GMT

Wait, what are the clues? I can't find them, and i don't have Twitter

JenCal 28 Jul 11 at 6:01 p.m. GMT

Found victim #4! I've been lucky so far, however there is still 4 more victims to be found. 

laughinbrunette 28 Jul 11 at 5:49 p.m. GMT

done and done. =)

Belgian_Bulldog 28 Jul 11 at 3:45 p.m. GMT

I just bought this book on CD yesterday, in preparation for a road trip this weekend -- talk about timing!

Agathasmykid 28 Jul 11 at 2:13 p.m. GMT

Pat_september

Agathasmykid

Wow, this was an easy one...lol, and when I say easy I mean I am lucky to have found it so quickly.....

Now that I have some time until victim 5, I think I can focus on planning my next vacation.  Should it be England, Austria, the Iranian desert, or the African savanna?

oh, i think i know where you're heading to... haven't a clue though. not at this stage anyway.. can't see any thread yet..

InspectorGrant

This was one I had already found by accident, so I agree with Pat September that it is going to be rather a long week.

Hmm, Agathasmykid, that is an interesting remark of yours!! 

Well, there is certainly something about those locations I mentioned that are just really appealing to me......

miss_mystery 28 Jul 11 at 1:53 p.m. GMT

found it, i thought i recognise it, it one of my favourite books,

Pat_september 28 Jul 11 at 12:55 p.m. GMT

Agathasmykid

Wow, this was an easy one...lol, and when I say easy I mean I am lucky to have found it so quickly.....

Now that I have some time until victim 5, I think I can focus on planning my next vacation.  Should it be England, Austria, the Iranian desert, or the African savanna?

oh, i think i know where you're heading to... haven't a clue though. not at this stage anyway.. can't see any thread yet..

Pat_september 28 Jul 11 at 12:51 p.m. GMT

christie_greece

akinta

well,guys can you give a clue please??

Think of books you have read where there was a child murdered. Not only the books where a child was the victim, BUT also the ones where someone narrates a true story about a murdered child. I don't think I have expressed it as I wanted to but I'm afraid that I can't say more

I don't know if that helps but this is one of my favorite characters in AC's books, despite her "guilty" past. And she appears in one of my favorite novels. And I'm sure that this novel isn't only MY favourite one

A very strong character, isn't it? i've also admired her for her  strength - well, maybe expect for her.. hmm.. final choice?

InspectorGrant 28 Jul 11 at 12:36 p.m. GMT

This was one I had already found by accident, so I agree with Pat September that it is going to be rather a long week.

Hmm, Agathasmykid, that is an interesting remark of yours!! 

LauraPoirot 28 Jul 11 at 10:02 a.m. GMT

That was quiet an easy one, wasn't it?! But I must say I don't like that Charakter much....  'Though I LOVE the novel.

@christie_greece: Don't you want to update your profile because of something you've written and what makes things really too easy? Sorry but it wouldn't be fair... Regards LP  

akinta 28 Jul 11 at 9:32 a.m. GMT

christie_greece

WOW!I did a research and i found Victim 4!Thanks a lot  christie-greece.And it is one of my favourite books too!

akinta

well,guys can you give a clue please??

Think of books you have read where there was a child murdered. Not only the books where a child was the victim, BUT also the ones where someone narrates a true story about a murdered child. I don't think I have expressed it as I wanted to but I'm afraid that I can't say more

I don't know if that helps but this is one of my favorite characters in AC's books, despite her "guilty" past. And she appears in one of my favorite novels. And I'm sure that this novel isn't only MY favourite one

christie_greece 28 Jul 11 at 8:58 a.m. GMT

akinta

well,guys can you give a clue please??

Think of books you have read where there was a child murdered. Not only the books where a child was the victim, BUT also the ones where someone narrates a true story about a murdered child. I don't think I have expressed it as I wanted to but I'm afraid that I can't say more

I don't know if that helps but this is one of my favorite characters in AC's books, despite her "guilty" past. And she appears in one of my favorite novels. And I'm sure that this novel isn't only MY favourite one

mr_ease02 28 Jul 11 at 8:49 a.m. GMT

too easy.....

akinta 28 Jul 11 at 8:39 a.m. GMT

well,guys can you give a clue please??

christie_greece 28 Jul 11 at 8:34 a.m. GMT

Well, I had already found victim 4 while I was searching for the victim 2, so I agree with Pat_setember, it is going to be a long week. But this was an easy one. If the first clue is so easy, I wonder what the 4th clue will be like!!!

For those who haven't found it yet: don't worry! It will become easier and easier

Pat_september 28 Jul 11 at 8:18 a.m. GMT

oh dear, I've got it!  

it is going to be a long week...

freezer1212 28 Jul 11 at 6:23 a.m. GMT

GOT IT!. IT WAS RATHER EASY.

Agathasmykid 28 Jul 11 at 4:42 a.m. GMT

Wow, this was an easy one...lol, and when I say easy I mean I am lucky to have found it so quickly.....

Now that I have some time until victim 5, I think I can focus on planning my next vacation.  Should it be England, Austria, the Iranian desert, or the African savanna?

GKCfan 28 Jul 11 at 4:33 a.m. GMT

Victim 4 - It wasn’t my fault the child died. http://goo.gl/wdAS0

I got this one right away!