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Briefs Encountered

By: Julian Clary
Narrated by: Julian Clary
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Summary

Whoever said the afterlife would be easy? Noël Coward is the toast of twenties society... a brilliant playwright, composer and entertainer whose witty songs and pithy lines don't quite tell the full story. Goldenhurst, his house in Kent, provides a place where he can be himself. And more importantly where he can be with his lover, Jack, without fear of arrest or judgement. But their romantic idyll is ruined, first by the arrival of Noël's demanding relatives and then by a mysterious death. Many years later, film star and Coward fan Richard Stent buys the house from its current owner. But Richard has problems of his own.

Goldenhurst is supposed to be a respite from all his worries but this is a house with a very rich and not always pleasant history. And more than one thing is about to go bump in the night...

Julian Clary reads his own comic novel - a haunting tale of love, obsession and a house full of spirits, not all of them blithe.

©2012 Julian Clary (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
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A Real Hidden Gem... Spooky ;-)

I was after something fun and easy after a few heavy reads recently and doing a little investigating this ticked all the boxes, but what I got was all that and more....



The story settings between two different periods really works well, the characters big but realistic and the setting of the "Old Manor" all makes a wonderful listen.



My only cringe was Mr Clary doing the American accent for Jack but apart from that I was a little sad when I finished it which is always a good sign....



Recommended!



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Gripping!

it took me a wile to get into this book but I did and loved it. Julian is a great story teller. Gripping and thrilling. please write more Julian!

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Very entertaining!

Love this book as it had everything in it, humour, intrigue, mystery and a bit the supernatural… Clarey reads it beautifully and I love his send up of himself… brilliant.

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fantastic fun

Fantastic fun and a who done it! Enjoyed all aspects of this book and would highly recommend.

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Briefs Encounted

Confusing at times! But still a great fan of Julian Clary. Hope he reads this review and edits this book.

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Fantastic!

Kept me listening, really enjoyable. Is there no end to Julian’s talents.
More, more, more!

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Good Fun

Don't be put off by the book cover which undermines the excellent plot and bears no relevance to the story. Listened to audiobook which is hugely entertaining. As well as the excellent comedy and laugh out loud repartee, there is great suspense, drama and mystery. A great listen.

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A slow burner

This started off a little slow and I stated to become a bit bored but it was well worth staying with it as it finished excellently. Definitely worth your time and money!

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ahh but in a nice way

I didn't think I liked it but I persevered suddenly it turned into a really nice book which I will listen to again and again.

Thank you Mr Clary.

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Excellent audiobook!

This isn't my usual purchase, I had some credits to use up. The first time I tried to listen I gave up but the second time had me hooked!

Follows a simple two stories format which join up as one at the end.

Has all the elements of a whodunnit ghost horror story whilst also being fun. I'm impressed! Also JC is defo the best person to read it.

I think Ive found myself a new author 🥳

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