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One Across, Two Down

By: Ruth Rendell
Narrated by: Nicky Henson
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There are only two things in life that interest Stanley: solving crossword puzzles, and getting his hands on his mother-in-law’s money. For 20 years, the puzzles have been his only pleasure, the money his only dream. It has never occurred to Stanley that his mother-in-law would try to outsmart him and the money would never be his. Until now.

It is only now that Stanley, so clever at misleading double meanings and devious clues, decides to construct a puzzle of his own - and so give death a helping hand.

©1971 Ruth Rendell (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Fiction Exciting Law Money

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A very enjoyable 'read'. Set many years ago, you got a feel of the times aswell as the storyline. Nick Hensen was a superb narrator.

Enjoyable.

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this is obviously an early work by Rendell and it has a certain roughness. however, its blackly comedy is a nice surprise in such a serious minded novelist. and there are hints of many of themes the mature Rendell will explore more artfully. Henson's narrative is fun if a little scratchy in the recording.

early Rendell

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For those who are old enough, this reminded me a bit of On The Buses - the sitcom from the 1970s. The characters were all there: lazy good for nothing man, dull wife, shrew of a mother-in-law. I didn’t realise quite how old this book was until they mentioned that a house was for sale for £7,500 . It was good. Not outstanding but entertaining for a few hours and also free so what’s not to like?

Almost a dark comedy

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Not the most thrilling of story lines, but a perfectly acceptable background audio book. Loved Nicky Henson’s narration though.

A nice easy listen

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An excellent story with a fantastic narrator who really brought the story and characters to life. Highly recommend

Excellent

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