Butter in a Lordly Dish
by Agatha Christie
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Readers find the play interesting but note some inconsistencies in the plot. The overall reception is mixed, with some appreciation for the themes presented.
Synopsis
Sir Luke Enderby, eminent prosecution barrister and seasoned womanizer, bites off more than he can chew when the case of a serial killer comes back to haunt him.
This tense, one-act thriller features one of Christie’s most gruesome murders.
Part of the live radio triple bill Murder in the Studio which also comprises Yellow Iris and Personal Call .
Characters
| Character |
|---|
FAY |
JAMES BRENT |
PAM BRENT |
MRS. LAMB |
EVAN CURTIS |
MARY CURTIS |
MR. ENDERBY |
INSPECTOR NARRACOTT |
OPERATOR |
STATION ANNOUNCER |
1st PORTER |
2nd PORTER |
WOMAN |
MAN |
Publication
Butter in a Lordly Dish is a play written by Agatha Christie and published by Samuel French (2024).
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