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The Monster in the Box
- A Chief Inspector Wexford Mystery, Book 22
- Narrated by: Nigel Anthony
- Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins
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Summary
Years earlier, when Wexford was a young police officer, a woman called Elsie Carroll had been found strangled in her bedroom. Although many still had their suspicions that her husband was guilty, no one was convicted. Another woman was strangled shortly afterwards, and every instinct told Wexford that the killer was still at large. And that it was Eric Targo; a psychopath who would kill again.
As the Chief Inspector investigates a new case, Ruth Rendell looks back to the beginning of Wexford's career, even to his courtship of the woman who would become his wife. The past is a haunted place, with clues and passions that leave an indelible imprint on the here and now.
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- Mrs Gallop
- 01-09-14
A normal Ruth Rendell
Fairly good - not enough pace for me and not enough of a mystery, so although a good listen and it's good to know how it pans out in the end, I won't listen to it again. Not a 'classic'.
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- Christine Aspinall
- 02-11-22
perfect narration
A typical Ruth Rendell page turner, which is full of twists and turns, with perfect narration.
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- richard2
- 25-08-21
Endless references to how it used to be
make this story unbearably tedious. I am older than Wexford is supposed to be, but it doesn’t occur to me to constantly harp on the old days and what was so different about them. Stultifying.
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- SEA, Charente
- 29-04-18
Remarkable and somewhat different
Another classic from Ruth Rendell, beautifully narrated.
This book tells us more than we have learnt before about Wexford’s early adult life. The main narrative is historical, combined with a modern theme, the two being cleverly combined in the denouement.
Slow in development, this book is still well worth reading.
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- Patricia Walker
- 27-01-22
my first Wexford
Loved the nostalgic references in this book as it was an era I grew up in. Interesting handling of the race/religion aspect. Did she pull it off? Good story although I did lose track of who the tennant was. I liked being led through Wexford's processing even the wrong avenues his thoughts were leading him along. Looking forward to a second book.
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- Kerry
- 27-02-22
First book
This is my first time with Ruth Randall. Good story east to listen to, looking forward to the next one.
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- mgn
- 15-02-22
Most enjoyable
Compelling listening. It’s been some time since I last read a Ruth R and never a big fan as I find her books too convoluted. However I found this novel concentrated on just two themes which became intertwined in a credible way. I also liked the reference to how Wexford had met his wife.
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- Helen Goethals
- 15-09-22
Superb reading
Ruth Rendell at her intricate and witty best, superbly read. And as always, an interesting weave of social and personal issues wrapped up in a murder mystery.
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- MS CAROLYN DAVIES
- 06-06-23
Great listen!
Another Ruth Rendall book full of intriguing twists. I enjoyed this story after maybe a slightly slow start. The narration was superb as expected by Nigel Anthony and I would certainly recommend.
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- Pauline
- 03-04-21
Not usual standard
Not as good as usual books very slow going not the usual standard of book
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