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Kissed a Sad Goodbye

A Duncan Kincaid / Jemma James Novel

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Kissed a Sad Goodbye

By: Deborah Crombie
Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
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Reminiscent of Ruth Rendell, multiple award-winning author Deborah Crombie creates graceful mysteries, resonating with lyrical prose, elegant suspense, and finely-drawn characters. This is her darkly irresistible tale of friendship shattered by shocking betrayal, and repercussions that echo down through the years.

A stunningly beautiful young woman is found strangled in London's Mudchute Park, her clothing carefully arranged to preserve her modesty. With that unusual detail in mind, Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and his partner Sergeant Gemma James suspect the crime was more than a simple assault gone awry. As they collect the strange facts surrounding her death, they discover the victim's life was a mystery even to those who knew her best.

Internationally-acclaimed author Deborah Crombie brilliantly weaves together events of World War II England with complex problems of present-day London. As British actor Jenny Sterlin's superb dramatization unfolds, you'll understand why this crime novel is as at home on the bookshelf with literary novels as it is with the most baffling whodunit.

Solve more mysteries with Duncan Kincaid and Jemma James.©1999 Deborah Crombie (P)1999 Recorded Books, LLC Detective Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Fiction England Crime

Critic reviews

"This complex, thoughtful novel is another satisfying entry in an exceptional series." ( Publishers Weekly)
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I have read several novels in this series and have formed my ideal of the main players. I enjoyed the puzzle and the inter play of the two detectives. The narrator seems to have a different idea of the male detective which spoilt my enjoyment of the novel. If this had been my first experience with this series I doubt that would ever have read or listened to another.

Very good story spoilt by the actor.

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The main story is set in the 90s and follows a police investigation into the death of a beautiful woman found in Mudchute Park on the Isle of Dogs, London. Juxtaposed with this story is a 1940's tale of three evacuated children.

Although slightly slow at times, the two stories link together for a dramatic ending.

A Duncan Kincaid and Jemma James story ( book 6)

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would always recommend this book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Duncan Kincaid.

Which character – as performed by Jenny Sterlin – was your favourite?

Duncan Kincaid.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Gemma fell in love.

Any additional comments?

I am always happy when another books comes out.

Brilliant

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