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Foul Play Suspected

By: John Wyndham
Narrated by: Zoe Telford
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Newly widowed Phyllida returns from India to visit her absent-minded father, Professor Woodbridge, only to find the house locked up and deserted. Phyllida learns that he left town four months ago having dismissed the staff, telling them he was leaving for a prolonged holiday. After some further investigation, it appears that her father has vanished. As Phyllida investigates the disappearance of her missing father, she is faced with secrets and revelations she could never have been prepared for....

©2021 John Wyndham (P)2021 Audible, Ltd Classics Modern Detectives Mystery
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I didn’t think I was going to enjoy this, but as it went on, I started to appreciate it in its historical context. Some of the author’s observations are scarily apt for today. As a detective novel, it was ok, a bit Boy’s Own Adventure-ish, and some of the characters were very naive. The narrator performed well.

Of its time, but amazingly prescient.

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These books were ground breaking when published and still resonate today. Well read and a great production.

A very good edition

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Was looking forward to listening to this , but unfortunately the narrator was awful, why was she whispering one minute then a loud voice the next , I gave up on this book as was so hard to listen too, such a shame .

Could not finish

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A bit dated now ; interesting enough once it finally hoisted its skirts and started moving. entertaining but never stellar.

Slow to start, OK once it got going

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Really enjoyed this. Very much of its time with a typical Wyndham string female character (for the time). It would be interesting to know if there are any post apocalyptic novels based on gas being the main weapon of WW2 as an alternative history.

Of the 1930’s

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