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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 6

Moderator2 05 Jul 11 at 12:41 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 6 have now been released, they were:

"They said I was either a genius or insane"

"I could have been a future British Prime Minister"

"I was the most celebrated KC in England"

"You can call me Mr Brown"

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anton_arsov 09 Sep 11 at 2:41 p.m. GMT

got it

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

got it

Pat_september 24 Aug 11 at 8:02 p.m. GMT

christie_greece

mamacarina

InspectorGrant

Me neither, Marplefan - it will be interesting to see what we have to do to find out his or her identity.

Did you play last year? Or anyone else out there? This is my first time playing, and I was just curious what they did to help you get to the last stages of the game once you had all the clues.

Last year the game was totally different. We were given clues that led us to various books. Then we were visiting the pages of these books and there was a link there. By clicking on this link we could see a characteristic of the murderer. When we had all the characteristics it was clear (to those who have read that book) who the murderer was.

But this year, the game is more difficult. We have to figure out how these characters are connected. I have found a connection between them but can't be sure since I haven't read all the books. I also tried anagram, but no luck there. I hope that when all eight victims are released, we will be given a hint. Until then our grey cells will have to work hard

i'm also waiting for the eighth victim, i've made an excell spreadsheet with the info i've got so far...  can you believe it?

Pat_september 24 Aug 11 at 7:57 p.m. GMT

InspectorGrant

Hello christie_greece,

Quite a few of the old gang are back from last year which is very pleasing to see.

So far I have actually found it easier than last year - some of last year's clues were very obscure (thinking of the sheep's skull which had us all going around in circles until we finally worked out that it simply meant 'dead'), but I am hoping that after the 8th victim we will be given a hint or clue or something - anything! - which will lead us to the identity of the Mystery Figure.  Anyway, two more to go - perhaps there will be some light cast onto his/her identity - hope so, anyway!

As usual, though, it is playing the game which is the most fun.

I also fund the last year's game much more challanging, but i know i'll miss this one when it will be over... which is rather sooner than i wish for.

Epsilon14 18 Aug 11 at 6:41 a.m. GMT

Oh my!! Finally got it. The third and foruth clue were the biggest help, especially the fourth one. The 7th one is too much!!!

stephaniepina 18 Aug 11 at 1:46 a.m. GMT

What a relief!!!!!  I finally got #6!!

janerob 17 Aug 11 at 10:47 p.m. GMT

Got it yesterday- I havent read this one for years, working on it now, at work on my phone- headache here we come!

freezer1212 17 Aug 11 at 4:35 p.m. GMT

I DIDN'T TAKE PART IN THE GAME LAST YEAR, BUT FROM DESCRIPTIONS I HAVE HEARD, THIS YEAR'S GAME LOOKS EASIER. HOWEVER I HAVE NO IDEA HOW THE IDENTITIES OF THE 8 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS ARE SUPPOSED TO LEAD AS TO THE MYSTERY MAN. I HAVE READ MOST OF AGATHA CHRISTIE'S NOVELS, BUT I'M SURE THAT THE ONLY THING THAT CONNECTS A WRITER, A SOLDIER, A WOMAN WITH AUBURN HAIR, A WOMAN WHO "SHOT PHILIP", A GERMAN ENDOCRINOLOGIST AND THE MOST CELEBRATED KC IN ENGLAND IS THE FACT THAT THEY DO HAVE NOTHING IN COMMON. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ASK SORRY IF MY ENGLISH IS A BIT "UNTIDY"

InspectorGrant 17 Aug 11 at 11:35 a.m. GMT

Hello christie_greece,

Quite a few of the old gang are back from last year which is very pleasing to see.

So far I have actually found it easier than last year - some of last year's clues were very obscure (thinking of the sheep's skull which had us all going around in circles until we finally worked out that it simply meant 'dead'), but I am hoping that after the 8th victim we will be given a hint or clue or something - anything! - which will lead us to the identity of the Mystery Figure.  Anyway, two more to go - perhaps there will be some light cast onto his/her identity - hope so, anyway!

As usual, though, it is playing the game which is the most fun.

christie_greece 17 Aug 11 at 8:42 a.m. GMT

mamacarina

InspectorGrant

Me neither, Marplefan - it will be interesting to see what we have to do to find out his or her identity.

Did you play last year? Or anyone else out there? This is my first time playing, and I was just curious what they did to help you get to the last stages of the game once you had all the clues.

Last year the game was totally different. We were given clues that led us to various books. Then we were visiting the pages of these books and there was a link there. By clicking on this link we could see a characteristic of the murderer. When we had all the characteristics it was clear (to those who have read that book) who the murderer was.

But this year, the game is more difficult. We have to figure out how these characters are connected. I have found a connection between them but can't be sure since I haven't read all the books. I also tried anagram, but no luck there. I hope that when all eight victims are released, we will be given a hint. Until then our grey cells will have to work hard

ace_of_spades 17 Aug 11 at 3:04 a.m. GMT

Staryskies, THANK YOU for telling us to keep our eyes PEELED... :)

mamacarina 17 Aug 11 at 1:36 a.m. GMT

InspectorGrant

Me neither, Marplefan - it will be interesting to see what we have to do to find out his or her identity.

Did you play last year? Or anyone else out there? This is my first time playing, and I was just curious what they did to help you get to the last stages of the game once you had all the clues.

SpearmintHippo 16 Aug 11 at 9:02 p.m. GMT

got it!! I always liked this book :0)  Thanks to all for the great hints!

miss_mystery 16 Aug 11 at 4:02 p.m. GMT

found it, i had to wait until i was home as been away from home and i knew it was from a certain book, read it years ago as well

InspectorGrant 16 Aug 11 at 3:12 p.m. GMT

Me neither, Marplefan - it will be interesting to see what we have to do to find out his or her identity.

Marplefan9 16 Aug 11 at 2:49 p.m. GMT

Got there in the end :) Still don't know who the mystery man (woman) is themselves though

InspectorGrant 16 Aug 11 at 12:40 p.m. GMT

The latest clue:

Victim 6 - You can call me Mr Brown. #agathachristiegame http://t.co/IG8q5jm

GKCfan 16 Aug 11 at 7:17 a.m. GMT

You're welcome!

Agathasmykid 16 Aug 11 at 4:28 a.m. GMT

GKCfan

For people unfamiliar with the British legal system, a KC is a King's Counsel- an honor bestowed upon distinguished barristers (trial lawyers).  KC's get to wear black silk gowns and sit in a more prominent position in court.  They're only called KC's when a male sovereign is on the throne: currently they're called QC's, or Queen's Counsel.  There's a hint right there: the book in question must have been published before Queen Elizabeth II took the throne in in 1953.

Even though I already found the victim, thanks for posting GKCfan, that was very kind of your to explain....and very helpful! 

GKCfan 15 Aug 11 at 6:02 p.m. GMT

For people unfamiliar with the British legal system, a KC is a King's Counsel- an honor bestowed upon distinguished barristers (trial lawyers).  KC's get to wear black silk gowns and sit in a more prominent position in court.  They're only called KC's when a male sovereign is on the throne: currently they're called QC's, or Queen's Counsel.  There's a hint right there: the book in question must have been published before Queen Elizabeth II took the throne in in 1953.

dr_sheppard_1 15 Aug 11 at 12:45 p.m. GMT

Thanks to oceanianow for the final part. I can't believe I have been using this character's middle name and discarded the book particularly when my favourite actress (F.A.) played the lead character in the UK TV adaptations.

InspectorGrant 15 Aug 11 at 11:05 a.m. GMT

Third clue:

 Victim 6 - I was the most celebrated KC in England. #agathachristiegame http://t.co/IG8q5jm

Pupperegi 15 Aug 11 at 10:40 a.m. GMT

Got it! Thanks for the hints, guys! The evil brown bear is a good hint, and so is a certain bold typed verb I found among the earlier posts...

oceanianow 14 Aug 11 at 7:36 p.m. GMT

Okay, still in the dark. I'm guessing I haven't read this book as none of these clues are giving me hints. Are there any clues as to which book it's from, as opposed to the specific character?

Nevermind, I just got it! Thanks to laughingbrunette's clues (and google, hehe). Turns out I had read this book...just not for a few good years :)

stephaniepina 14 Aug 11 at 12:46 p.m. GMT

The victims get harder and harder as the game progresses!  But, I am determined; I desparately want to win the books!

GKCfan 14 Aug 11 at 3:35 a.m. GMT

Just to repeat, the second clue is:

Victim 6 - I could have been a future British Prime Minister. http://t.co/IG8q5jm

LauraPoirot 13 Aug 11 at 9:12 p.m. GMT

Funny how Things can Be interpreted :)

Since I was in a hurry As I wrote about my Little succsess I didn't leave a clue myself... But now I have a Little Time (but no longer patience since I'm writing this the third time because my damn Computer shuts always down )

the most Things are already Said but I can also give that our Person is Not really a politician. This was the direction misleading me After Reading the 2nd Clue. He/She is... Well you will hopefully See it yourself.

Regards

Agathasmykid 13 Aug 11 at 8:12 p.m. GMT

nikolas

Oh, dear, I am so sorry Agathasmykid! I can't stop laughing because both the bear and judicious appeared relevant in the wrong context!

I was rather referring to an evil brown bear (or, should I say, The Bear) that would like to see my nice free-market investments crash... And hint that one should be very judicious, or sage, or wise, in order to deal with it...

I hope my misdirection did not bring you all to the edge...

No worries Nikolas!  Your clue were great, however in this case this lead me completely in another direction....for example I thought judicious referred to Mr. Wargrave!

Thanks for all of your help!

nikolas 13 Aug 11 at 8 p.m. GMT

Oh, dear, I am so sorry Agathasmykid! I can't stop laughing because both the bear and judicious appeared relevant in the wrong context!

I was rather referring to an evil brown bear (or, should I say, The Bear) that would like to see my nice free-market investments crash... And hint that one should be very judicious, or sage, or wise, in order to deal with it...

I hope my misdirection did not bring you all to the edge...

Agathasmykid 13 Aug 11 at 6:42 p.m. GMT

Finally, lol, you can probably all hearing me breathing a sign of relief.  Nikolas, your clues were the ones that sent me in a specific direction...and no, I am not blaming at all, rather, judicious, bear, crash, secret identity all lead me to a certain book.  However I stopped playing this game for a bit just to clear my head, reread all the clues and finally found it. Thanks everyone!

I always try to leave a clue or helpful hint as well, however if you read other people's posts there is enough information shared there.  That being said, I hope it's okay to say it is not Blore form And Then There Were None.  He was murdered by a "crashing" bear and also tried to conceal his identity.  Lol, people can see what direction I was going.

Thanks everyone for all of your help :)

sergio 13 Aug 11 at 6:29 p.m. GMT

Got it finally

martop72 13 Aug 11 at 6:28 p.m. GMT

Got it!

JenCal 13 Aug 11 at 6:08 p.m. GMT

Finally got Victim #6! How silly of me not to realize it sooner. There are so many people out there who have the same name and similar facial features. I suppose if I had an alias it would be a simple common name.

freezer1212 13 Aug 11 at 3:17 p.m. GMT

Got it at last. Thank's everybody for your hints.

mamacarina 13 Aug 11 at 2:15 p.m. GMT

Sounds like some are still in a brown study over this one, but I think you'll find the clues from starryskies and laughinbrunette quite illuminating once you examine them again...

christie_greece 13 Aug 11 at 1:37 p.m. GMT

I found it!!!! Thanks a lot starryskies

LauraPoirot 13 Aug 11 at 1:23 p.m. GMT

Now I've got it, too! Finally! Mainly it was the help of my Best friend that helped me Figuring it out! 

laughinbrunette 13 Aug 11 at 1:15 p.m. GMT

Got it!  This character is one that I found to be quite apeeling...I like the crazy genious type.

ErkutSoyer 13 Aug 11 at 12:50 p.m. GMT

I can't still find him/her.

Mr_west 13 Aug 11 at 12:18 p.m. GMT

Yes! Found him/her. I havn't read the novel, so I will have to read it now

freezer1212 13 Aug 11 at 10:09 a.m. GMT

I AM REALLY STUCK IN THIS ONE. I KNOW THAT WE ARE SEARCHING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS PRETENDING BEING CRAZY BUT IN REALLITY HE OR SHE IS REALLY INTELLIGENT. SOMEONE WHO HIDES A PIECE OF HIS-HER IDENTITY OR LIFE IN THE PAST. SOMEONE WHO COULD HAVE BEEN THE FUTURE PRIME MINISTER OF ENGLAND. SOMEONE WHO IS UBIQUITOUS AND A DIABOLICAL MASTERMIND, WHOM, NEVERTHELESS, EVERYBODY TRUSTS AND FINALLY SOMEONE WHO IS A MAIN CHARACTER IN A FAMOUS NON-SERIES CHRISTIE NOVEL. I CAN'T STOP THINKINK BUT MY LITTLE GREY CELLS DO NOT SEEM TO HAVE FOUND HIS-HER IDENTITY . I AM CONVINCED THAT THE ANSWER TO THIS PUZZLE IS IN FRONT OF MY EYES, BUT THE FACT THAT I CAN'T SEE IT, DRIVES ME CRAZY . I BELIEVE THAT I'LL HAVE TO WAIT FOR NEXT CLUES TO COME EXCEPT IF SOMEONE CAN GIVE ME ANOTHER CLUE.

InspectorGrant 13 Aug 11 at 9:16 a.m. GMT

Mr_west

I can't find that charcter, all the clues pointed out on him/her but I just can't find him/her! 

He/she is ubiquitous!  And yet no-one notices him/her because of the trust in which this victim is held.   A diabolical mastermind ....

Mr_west 13 Aug 11 at 8:54 a.m. GMT

I can't find that charcter, all the clues pointed out on him/her but I just can't find him/her! 

lidija_kov 13 Aug 11 at 8:28 a.m. GMT

Oh finally!!! I was on the edge looking for it !! Thank you for the clues, mostly to Nikolas and starryskies!. Another book I haven't read. Now I must read it!

Mr_west 13 Aug 11 at 8:28 a.m. GMT

Ohh, wait a minute. now I see Syanne's comment

Syanne

That was easy. :) One clue (if moderator thinks it's too much, then please delete it): it is not a Poirot book.

and now I understand why I can't fond that character. 

so there is another character who fits to those clues but is not in a Poirot book.. 

Digdog 13 Aug 11 at 8:20 a.m. GMT

Got it at last!!! Like Mr_West I knew for ages but had trouble entering the name, all I can say is try using the last name only for success.

Mr_west 13 Aug 11 at 8:16 a.m. GMT

I know who the victom is, but from some reason I can't found it! I'm writing the name of the character but nothing happened

lidija_kov 13 Aug 11 at 8:11 a.m. GMT

And here it is, the second clue: I could have been a future British Prime Minister.

Amazing, I have absolutely no idea who it is, and for others it is very easy .

starryskies 13 Aug 11 at 8:06 a.m. GMT

I think this one is much easier than Victim 5, both in book popularity and the prevalence of the character.  Just remember to keep your eyes peeled.

lidija_kov 13 Aug 11 at 6:43 a.m. GMT

Can't wait for another clue! Is it supposed to be revealed today?

mysterysolver 13 Aug 11 at 2:41 a.m. GMT

I just got Victim #6! Luckily I happened to be currently reading the novel that the character was in!

Agathasmykid 12 Aug 11 at 9:52 p.m. GMT

Nik, Pat, everyone else who has given clues.....great clues however they point me directly to a novel that has already been used once in this game so that is making me skeptical that I am looking in the right place.....still searching though I will let you know if I get it.

nikolas 12 Aug 11 at 9:12 p.m. GMT

Pat_september

and it is crashing all over the world..

Yes, how unfortunate! When prices go up you can invest in anything, you have to be very judicious, however, when dealing with the bears...

Pat_september 12 Aug 11 at 7:43 p.m. GMT

nikolas

Well, this one is pretty neat. No additional clues will be necessary.

In the meantime, you 'd better watch the stock exchange. After last week's crash, we might be entering a bear market...

and it is crashing all over the world..

Pat_september 12 Aug 11 at 7:42 p.m. GMT

InspectorGrant

Found No. 6 and am kicking myself because this character was the first one I looked up but I forgot he/she had another name, and I only checked his/her alias.

Thanks very much for your help Mamacarina, Syanne, Kindov, Pat_September and GKCFan!

And your past comments helped us!

JenCal 12 Aug 11 at 6:33 p.m. GMT

Still searching. I have though of several characters however, none were correct. Thanks for the additional clues everyone.

nikolas 12 Aug 11 at 6:16 p.m. GMT

Well, this one is pretty neat. No additional clues will be necessary.

In the meantime, you 'd better watch the stock exchange. After last week's crash, we might be entering a bear market...

PetitGrisCellules 12 Aug 11 at 6:05 p.m. GMT

I really enjoyed this book & this character until I realized...shhhh, it's a secret...

Carolyn1959 12 Aug 11 at 5:40 p.m. GMT

Still searching too - exhausted all my options - bring on the next clue!

Agathasmykid 12 Aug 11 at 5:20 p.m. GMT

I am still searching...thanks for the hints everyone, much appreciated.  InspectorGrant, I may have to go back and try reentering some of the names like you did.

And/or another twitter clue may help too :)

InspectorGrant 12 Aug 11 at 2:28 p.m. GMT

Found No. 6 and am kicking myself because this character was the first one I looked up but I forgot he/she had another name, and I only checked his/her alias.

Thanks very much for your help Mamacarina, Syanne, Kindov, Pat_September and GKCFan!

Mr_west 12 Aug 11 at 11:47 a.m. GMT

Now I'm a little afraid to find the victim, because most of Christie's insane characters are the murderer (and it's even more probably if that victim is also hidding part of his history). I just hope it won't ruin me that particular book 

Pat_september 12 Aug 11 at 10:23 a.m. GMT

Syanne

That was easy. :) One clue (if moderator thinks it's too much, then please delete it): it is not a Poirot book.

I can't say it's been an easy search for me as I have not read this particular story, but Syanne is right with regards to this specific novel not being a Poirot one. Search elsewhere... and it is not one of the short stories either... Good luck!

kindov 12 Aug 11 at 10:18 a.m. GMT

Victim 6 has been found now :) This one was much easier than the previous one - because it is about a main character in the book, I guess. The "hidden identity" clue from mamacarina was helpful - Thanks! :)

Syanne 12 Aug 11 at 9:13 a.m. GMT

That was easy. :) One clue (if moderator thinks it's too much, then please delete it): it is not a Poirot book.

christie_greece 12 Aug 11 at 8:12 a.m. GMT

This rings me a bell but I have no idea...But it surely looks easier than the prenious one..

InspectorGrant 12 Aug 11 at 5:42 a.m. GMT

mamacarina

This one came quickly for me as well, although I disagree that it is from one of the most read stories. Just that if you have read the book, it is a very memorable character. It may help to consider characters who are concealing some aspect of their history or identity. Then again, that probably applies to characters in just about every one of her novels, doesn't it? Sorry!

That's all right, mamacarina - any scraps of information are most welcome indeed!  I am totally lost on this one...

mamacarina 12 Aug 11 at 3:49 a.m. GMT

This one came quickly for me as well, although I disagree that it is from one of the most read stories. Just that if you have read the book, it is a very memorable character. It may help to consider characters who are concealing some aspect of their history or identity. Then again, that probably applies to characters in just about every one of her novels, doesn't it? Sorry!

mr_ease02 11 Aug 11 at 11 p.m. GMT

Got this one in two guesses. I had been looking through this book on Victim 5, so it came quickly. Thank goodness - I went to the final clue (although I did miss one clue, which may have helped) on Victim 5!!! Sooner than later!

Agathasmykid 11 Aug 11 at 6:12 p.m. GMT

I am still searching to.  The few I thought of didn't work.

lidija_kov 11 Aug 11 at 3:19 p.m. GMT

Well, many people found it quickly, so I guess it is from one of the most read stories. Ah, but which one ?! Nothing comes to mind at the moment.

Pat_september 11 Aug 11 at 3:12 p.m. GMT

Oh, gosh, I forgot it is Thu so a NEW character will be allowed to speak!!

InspectorGrant 11 Aug 11 at 2:04 p.m. GMT

I can think of a lot of Christie characters who are a bit dotty, and who think they are intelligent, but not one who really is intelligent, they're just cocky.  That's the problem.  Will have to go away and think some more..

faerybard 11 Aug 11 at 11:44 a.m. GMT

First character I suspected as well.  The clue does apply to myriads characters, though.  You have to be both extremely intelligent and insane to go up against a Christie crimesolver...

Digdog 11 Aug 11 at 11:18 a.m. GMT

Once I got started I could think of loads of people it could possibly be. It wasn't any of them!! I guess I'll have to wait patiently for the next clue unless anyone who's got it can give us a little pointer?

LauraPoirot 11 Aug 11 at 10:10 a.m. GMT

Just like you Miss Mystery! 

 I thought I knew about 4 or 5 who could fit that Explanation but I was wrong...  Well I think I have to wait for the Next clue,too.

miss_mystery 11 Aug 11 at 10 a.m. GMT

hmm i think i wait for the 2nd clue, had 4 characters in mind and none of them were right,

GKCfan 11 Aug 11 at 8:07 a.m. GMT

Well, how many of Christie's characters behave in an insane manner or have been diagnosed as having a mental illness?  Of these characters, how many of them demonstrate extreme intelligence?

freezer1212 11 Aug 11 at 8:03 a.m. GMT

WHEN I READ THE 6th VICTIM'S WORDS I WAS CONVINCED THAT IT WAS GOING TO BE VERY EASY. HOWEVER I AM REALLY STUCK IN THIS ONE. CAN ANYBODY GIVE ME A CLUE?

Mr_west 11 Aug 11 at 6:43 a.m. GMT

Hmmm.. I thought I had the right answer but I was wrong.. 

Epsilon14 11 Aug 11 at 5:59 a.m. GMT

Time to start thinking... hmm..

AuntJanesGirl 11 Aug 11 at 4:46 a.m. GMT

I got Victim 6 too! I am so excited, it was just dumb luck that I had read this book not that long ago. I really had to work to figure out Victim 5.

GKCfan 11 Aug 11 at 4:28 a.m. GMT

Yes!  I got it- the first character I suspected!

Agathasmykid 11 Aug 11 at 1:33 a.m. GMT

Here we go folks, victim 6 has started to speak!

Victim 6 - They said I was either a genius or insane. #agathachristiegame http://goo.gl/wdAS0

Let the hunt continue.