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Inspector French’s Greatest Case Book 1

By: Freeman Wills Crofts
Narrated by: Phil Fox
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From the Collins Crime Club archive, the first Inspector French novel by Freeman Wills Crofts, once dubbed ‘The King of Detective Story Writers’.

THE FIRST INSPECTOR FRENCH MYSTERY

At the offices of the Hatton Garden diamond merchant Duke and Peabody, the body of old Mr Gething is discovered beside a now-empty safe. With multiple suspects, the robbery and murder is clearly the work of a master criminal, and requires a master detective to solve it. Meticulous as ever, Inspector Joseph French of Scotland Yard embarks on an investigation that takes him from the streets of London to Holland, France and Spain, and finally to a ship bound for South America . . .

 Crime Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Thriller

Critic reviews

‘Because he is so austerely realistic, Freeman Wills Croft is deservedly a first favourite with all who want a real puzzle.’ TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

“If there is a better writer of detective stories alive, I would like to know his name.”
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A good crime tale from the inter-war years. Twisty plot and enjoyable main character. Phil Fox is an excellent narrator - captures the tone and phrasing wonderfully. I shall purchase the others in the series he has narrated and hope he does them all

Classic crime tale beautifully narrated

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Second book by this author I have read and loved.
If this is your genre you will enjoy this book and the works of this author

Great Detective Story

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A great story from a lost age of passenger liners and romantic locations that is expertly crafted to the end. This would make an excellent movie.

One of the best

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Was good if a bit long winded. Not exactly a cliff hanger but an easy enjoyable listen.

Good ol murder mystery

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Beutiful written story a little dated but keeps you guessing until the end of last chapter

Inspector French,s greatest case

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