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Fell Murder

By: E.C.R. Lorac
Narrated by: Kris Dyer
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First published in 1944, Fell Murder sees E.C.R. Lorac at the height of her considerable powers as a purveyor of well-made and traditional detective fiction. The book presents a fascinating 'return of the prodigal' mystery set in the later stages of the Second World War, amidst the close-knit farmerfolk community of Lancashire's lovely Lune valley. The Garths had farmed their fertile acres for generations.

Garthmere Hall itself was old before Flodden Field, and here hot-tempered Robert Garth, still hale and hearty at 82, ruled his household with a rod of iron. The peaceful dales and fells of the North country provide the setting for this grim story of murder.

©1944 Estate of E.C.R Lorac (P)2020 Soundings Mystery Fiction Crime Murder Heartfelt Suspense

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At first I though the narration might be bland but it’s understated quality really grew on me and was consistent with the restraint of the characters and the narrative style. The story is an unromanticised, engaging and evocative insight into what it was like to be a farmer in a remote community during the second world war and the mystery is tightly constructed.

Really evocative and characterful

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Great story, evocatively written. I would have preferred a bit more MacDonald who arrived rather late on the scene but otherwise excellent. Another brilliant narration by Kris Dyer.

Engaging and lots of fun

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On the whole this was a pleasant listen. The narrator made a few errors in the reading. It was a different style of who do it. A steady pace of detection. Not a pot boiler. Not my favourite but I will maybe try another book by this author.

A mixed bag

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I have found I enjoy the works of E C R Lorac immensely. Good read.

The summary of this book does not do it justice.

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Recently discovered E.C.R. Lorac and this is yet another I have enjoyed . Interesting characters and plot . Glad to have found these older books and authors .

Thoroughly Enjoyable

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