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Past Caring

By: Robert Goddard
Narrated by: Paul Shelley
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Summary
 Why should distinguished Edwardian Cabinet minister Edwin Straford resign at the height of his career? Why does the woman he loves so suddenly reject him? Why, 70 years later, should people go to such lengths to prevent the truth coming out?©2008 Robert Goddard (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Crime Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Mystery Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Exciting
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"Written in clear, resonant prose, Goddard's first novel, nominated for the Booker prize, is a poised telling of a complex tale....In one sense a historical thriller, and in another a romantic novel of a love affair gone disastrously wrong, this is, in any case, a wonderful read." ( Publishers Weekly)
"Psychological drama and intricate plot will entice readers." ( Library Journal)
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To think i was in two minds whether to give this book a chance is crazy now i've finished it!

This book had me gripped from the start. I'd be at work thinking about it and looking forward to bed to listen to some more! Perfectly read by Shelly who nailed every charactor.

So many twists and the way the book goes back in time is so clever. The way Goddard had written the charactors made you feel like you knew them. A beautiful mystery.I will be going through the rest of his books now.

Even now after finishing the book i still think about the charactors.

Would think about this book all day!

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One of the best books I have ever read or listened to. A story within a story, which is worthy of a book by itself. Paul Shelley does a great job with the narration. A book you do not really want to end.

Wonderful

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I’ve listened to or read virtually all of Robert Goddard’s many books, including the present book at least 25 years ago listening on numerous cassette tapes (thank goodness for digital downloads!), but had forgotten the story and so could enjoy again this utterly gripping tale with many twist and turns as historian Martin Radford delves into the mystery of the fall from grace in 1910 of Edwin Straffort, a cabinet minister in Asquith’s government. A fall compounded by the inexplicable and sudden rejection by his fiancée. It’s a compelling story that I couldn’t stop listening to eager to find out what would happen next in this mix of historical fact mixed with imaginative fiction.

Goddard not only creates engrossing stories but also writes well and is very well-served in this recording by the Paul Shelley’s exemplary narration that brought characters alive with distinctive voices.

Vintage Goddard: full of gripping twists and turns

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Enjoyed this book , with good settings and interesting times in history. Very well narrated too

Good book

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Quite simply a wonderful novel, one of Goddard’s best. Paul Shelley is an excellent choice of narrator for this book. I thoroughly recommend it.

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