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Overture to Death
- Narrated by: Ric Jerrom
- Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
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Summary
It was planned as an act of charity: a new piano for the parish hall, an amusing play to finance the gift. But its execution was doomed when Miss Campanula sat down to play.
A chord was struck, a shot rang out and Miss Campanula was dead. A case of sinister infatuation for the brilliant Chief Detective-Inspector Alleyn.
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- Helen Garlick
- 15-01-20
in the best tradition
terrific country house murder mystery superbly read , I'm about to look up and subscribe for more readings by Ric Jerrom
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- T Dinn
- 05-01-18
Absolutely enthralling!
There is a deliciously improbable murder, characters and language set firmly in their period, complex plotting and a narrator who brings it all to life with a myriad of voices and just the right amount of ham! I loved it!
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- Nile_Etland
- 27-03-19
A classic of the Golden Age
Ngaio Marsh is one of the great writers of detective fiction - far superior to Agatha Christie, in my opinipn - and this is one of her best.Very well read too.
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- Dr Featherweight
- 30-01-23
Proper Golden Age!
True old-fashioned golden age stuff, every component present: narrow circle of suspects (all of whom are frightfully upper-middle class), complicatedly clever murder, loads of stock characters (bluff but decent lord of the manor, charming young couple, glamorous hussy, plus -in this case- frustrated old biddies), posh but handsome detective with stolid but intelligent sidekick (Wimsey and Bunter but in police costumes) etc. With Ngaio Marsh you usually get a bit of theatre (✔️, and often a newly-arrived Kiwi - missing in this case. Just the cosy escapist bit of nonsense we all need in these miserable days!
Read really well, by the way: voices excellent- educated but believable detective, sexy floozy and even cheeky small boy.
Well done!
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- Casbar
- 15-03-22
Cracking 1st rate thriller
Inspector Alleyn. Lots of twists and turns. Plenty of red herrings to keep one guessing. Some of the voices especially the females verged on the annoying in places and other accents merged so making it difficult to follow. That said it was still enjoyable and reco mended.
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- Giulia
- 21-09-23
My favourite so far!
I’ve been working my way through all of Ngaio Marsh, and this is my favourite so far! It’s silly, funny, compelling - a brilliant sketch of a village amateur dramatic production, and the feelings swirling around it.
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- Mufflana
- 02-11-16
Good book
Would you consider the audio edition of Overture to Death to be better than the print version?
Have not read the book itself
What was one of the most memorable moments of Overture to Death?
The reveal!
What do you think the narrator could have done better?
Little too theatrical for me on some of the characters but still well worth a listen
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- Mrs C M
- 29-09-20
Ric Jerrom faultless
Best narration I've heard. I loved it. It's kept me going on my daily commute
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- Ruth
- 24-01-22
Recommended
I enjoyed this Naigo Marsh whodunit. It kept me listening with great interest as to whodunit. The narration was good. To be recommended.
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- MS P WILSON
- 01-07-16
Charming period piece
Detailed scenes setting and characterisations together with a far fetched plot combine in an enjoyable entertainment. Expertly narrated.
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