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Mystery Steven

@mysterysteven.bsky.social

Polyglot catdad and πŸ‡«πŸ‡·πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ legal translator who loves crime novels, Murder She Wrote, The Golden Girls, pub trivia & more. Also follow my posts using the tags: #AgathaChristie #TitlesinTranslation #Poirot #Marple

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FΓ©licitations!!

10.10.2025 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Eurovision National Final Countdown 2025 is open for voting! Voting in the ninth annual National Final Countdown 2025 is now open!

What is the greatest Eurovision national final song of all time? It's time to find out! Our ninth Eurovision National Final Countdown #NFC100 is open for voting! Review the long list, choose your favourite 10 songs and VOTE!

10.10.2025 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4
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My 2025 #NFC100 votes.
I may have taken a backseat from the wonderful @aussievisionnet.bsky.social this year, but my annual #justiceformirela campaign continues unabated!

Do vote for your favourites by the Mon, 27 October deadline and tune into ESCape Radio on Sat, 8 November to listen.

10.10.2025 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Goodnight possums xx

08.10.2025 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, I’ve noticed that of all the languages I cover Spanish tends to be the one which most often goes for a literal translation (even if some of the meaning of the English is lost!).
Death visits the Dentist is great!
But the Dutch of that novel is even better: Death in the Torture Chair. 😬

08.10.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Β‘Muchas gracias! Do you have a favourite Spanish #TitleinTranslation of a Christie novel? Personally, I kinda love the simplicity of 'Las manzanas' 🍎 πŸŽƒ πŸ‘»

08.10.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A 90s classic! πŸ˜πŸ™ŒπŸ»

02.10.2025 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Swinging Christies: Agatha Christie in the 1960s: LIVE! Cool Covers and Groovy Graphics - Packaging Agatha Christie for the 1960s It’s The Swinging Christies as you've never heard (or seen) it before - with a live audience! Join Mark and Gray at the 2025 International Agatha Christie Festival in Torquay, Devon, for this...

Our live episode is on track to be our BIGGEST EPISODE on YouTube to date! (Which makes sense I guess, given there's something to watch, even if it is just our wild gesticulations.) See what all the fuss is about > www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjs_... πŸ“ΊπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒ or listen as normal > pod.fo/e/332d77

01.10.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

He’s never gonna leave your side! 😍πŸ₯°

01.10.2025 01:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, they’re devastatingly sad. But underpinned by deep love. Hugs! πŸ€—

01.10.2025 01:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you for your help over the years!

26.09.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

D-LICIOUS!

20.09.2025 03:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You look it too!

13.09.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Struggling for relevance now is Joshy. To think he was once a mooted PM.

13.09.2025 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Vive la Barbara et la Zarra! 😍

13.09.2025 10:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’d happily bring you one in bed 😍

13.09.2025 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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And given the problems associated with the term β€œ(golf) links”, avoided in the French #TitleinTranslation shown above which reads β€œThe Golf(ing) Murder”, other language versions go further off course.
The Italian translates to 'Help, Poirot', a ref. to the victim’s request for Hercule’s aid.

12.09.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A French edition of Murder on the Links, Le Crime Du Golf

A French edition of Murder on the Links, Le Crime Du Golf

In our most recent podcast, with @mysterysteven.bsky.social, Titles in Translation, we learnt about the use of "Le Crime" in French translations. How many clocks in The Clocks? Why does Norway love Canon Pennyfather? For this and more, listen now! > pod.fo/e/3263c3 #AgathaChristie #SwingingChristies

12.09.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

Merci! Enjoy Torquay!

11.09.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Deffffffinitely not a pub … *hic*

11.09.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is an EXCELLENT theory!! Brava πŸ‘πŸ»

11.09.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

*waves* from nearby Pontefract

11.09.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🎼 This feeeeeling inside

11.09.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ssssspinelessss Sssusssssan 🐍

09.09.2025 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Voyager share update on shows, Danny's health and new TV show on people's love for cars Australia's Eurovision 2023 stars Voyager shared an update on front man Danny Estrin's cancer battle and their plans for new shows.

Australia's Eurovision 2023 stars Voyager share update on upcoming shows, Danny's health battle and his new TV show on people's love for cars. Check it out: www.aussievision.net/post/voyager...

09.09.2025 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Another interesting listen.

That room in the photo looks like somewhere Inspector Slack might temporarily set up his HQ from

08.09.2025 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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09.09.2025 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The BBC are constantly fawning over Farage's every move despite Reform only having four MPs. Our national broadcaster should reflect the whole country, not just one man’s ego.

09.09.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2739    πŸ” 790    πŸ’¬ 118    πŸ“Œ 36
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Congratulations! πŸ₯‚

08.09.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

S/he just wants to join you!
Sammy and The Squirrel photo series incoming 🀞🏻

08.09.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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