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Bluebeard

By: Jim Clemente, Peter McDonnell
Narrated by: Joseph Fiennes, Karen David, Holt McCallany, Adrian Pasdar, full cast
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Summary

A new thriller based on the true story of LA’s first known serial killer.

In 1919, Kathryn Wombacher finds a lonely-hearts ad placed by one Walter Andrew:

"Would be pleased to correspond with a refined young lady or widow. Object, matrimony.”

Kathryn and Walter fall in love and marry within weeks.

What Kathryn doesn’t know...is that her new husband is really James “Bluebeard” Watson, a notorious West Coast serial killer who catfished and married 22 women, murdering 10.

Based on newly unearthed evidence, Bluebeard is the definitive story of a sociopath who wielded love as a deadly weapon.

And it’s the story of a woman who discovered the unthinkable about her husband...and dared to fight back.

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Absolutely riveting

Listened in one sitting to this faultless performance. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone who enjoys this genre.

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Totally Absorbing 👍

Great narration, fabulous and thought provoking story, very long dog walk until finished, absolutely recommended.

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Gripping

This is a gripping account of murderer and bigamist James B Watson and how he was brought to justice. The production was superb as were all the voice actors. Well worth listening to, I couldn’t put it down.

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highly entertaining!

I was simply holding onto my breath while listening to that story as it unfolded! A truly gruesome story...

Great performances and a superbe adaptation !
Thank you Audible!

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Excellent drama, well acted and well written

Completely became engrossed in this true story because of the excellent acting, and production.
The writer is to be commended for allowing the victims story to be told in such a respectful and dignified way, and the same goes for the actors who did a brilliant job.
I hope Audible is able to commission more dramas as I now listen to dramas more than ordinary books

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Interesting Concept

Although this is listed as an audio book, it is actually a play / performance. When I realised, I nearly stopped listening - so pleased that I carried on listening. I really enjoyed the performance, the cast members were easy to understand and follow, bringing the story to life.

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couldnt stop listening

very good. great story, really well narrated. excellent. definitely will look out for more of these.

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What a great listen

Loved this book, great dramatisation of the characters and leaving you wanting more infact I finished this in one afternoon at work. Now I want to go and find out more about Blue beard, those that are into true crime and serial killers will find this light hearted and entertaining storey then you remember this is actually what happened in real life a hundred years ago. Totally recommend

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Very well produced!

Extremely well produced and acted, great sojnd effects. The story is interesting although not very unpredictable. Would recommend!

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excellent

excellently delivered, really did enjoy from start to finish. sadly so many women had their lives taken, a pure monster

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