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The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg Cosy
- Narrated by: Cornelius Garrett
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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- Hepwood Flutey
- 13-02-16
What a treat!!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Absolutely. A murder-mystery set in a stately home, laugh-out-loud humour, a police man who claims not to be 'sanguine' but who solves the mystery anyway - it's wonderful
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg Cosy?
Finding out who did the darstardly deed!
Which scene did you most enjoy?
I don't know, the whole thing was a joy.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Laugh, titter, giggle, you name it, I did it.
Any additional comments?
I tend to be a bit conservative about what I read - I don't like 'dark', 'edgy', 'gory', swearing, etc, but this was fantastic.
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- Katie
- 27-11-15
Enjoyable murder mystery
A brilliantly read murder mystery. Lots of humor, many twists in the story and Cornelius Garret who is one of my all time favorite narrators - with his brilliant characterization. A very enjoyable listen.
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- bookeholic
- 22-01-15
Brilliant
Foreign dignitaries , American billionaires, Spies, a jewel thief and a baroness among others all converge at a house party where a murder is committed enter Inspector Wilkins and Sergeant Leather. A most enjoyable whodunnit. Cornelius Garrett, as always, brilliant!
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- Sheena
- 23-10-15
Perfect Cosy Detective Story
Would you listen to The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg Cosy again? Why?
I probably wouldn't listen to it again because it's a whodunit.
Who was your favorite character and why?
My favourite character was probably Jane. She was very human and believable, and it was nice to have a strong resourceful female character.
What does Cornelius Garrett bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
His handling of the voices was very good and I think added to the characterization. He has a very pleasant voice which suits the book.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, although I did listen to it over only a few days.
Any additional comments?
The plot was satisfyingly twisty.
8 people found this helpful
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- kerry
- 21-05-15
A deceptive dunce of a detective delivers
Really enjoyable, misleadingly easy reading. For anyone who loves period fiction with flamboyant characters and a country bumpkin police officer!
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- caroline gauld
- 07-04-16
wonderful
Fabulous. Great narrator. Will be buying more James Anderson. Stumbled across this author by mistake, and so glad I did.
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- EW
- 01-11-17
Good traditional country.house murder
Excellent narration of a story with lots happening. Plenty to keep interested. Looking forward to another.
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- Ms. Diane Nicholls
- 27-02-15
old fashoned murder mystery
Would you consider the audio edition of The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg Cosy to be better than the print version?
yes a great listern
What other book might you compare The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg Cosy to, and why?
Agather christie
What about Cornelius Garrett’s performance did you like?
very clear voice
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
classic whodunnit
Any additional comments?
easy going,fun in places old fashioned murder mystery
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-01-17
Very very good.
My first audio book. I really enjoyed it can't wait for my next audio book.
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- Nicola Davis
- 29-10-20
Period murder mystery
I love a good murder mystery and the fact that it's a period piece added to my joy.
The narrator was brilliant, a great impersonator and brilliant with accents UK regional, American and Scandinavian. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, would recommend it and look out for more by same author and narrator for future audiobooks 👍
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- connie
- 03-05-13
the title says it all
The novel follows through on its title -- a very funny, campy "manor house" murder mystery set on eve of WWII. The crazy-quilt denouement was, however, too long for my tastes although lovers of convoluted Golden Age homages may like the multiple twists. Cornelius Garret displays virtuosity, but I would have preferred more restrained voices for some of the international accents. I look forward to the subsequent "mangled mink" affair and hope that Audible unearths more from Anderson.
31 people found this helpful
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- Marie
- 11-10-13
It had me right up to the end
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I was thoroughly enjoying this story until the final wrap up, and then things got so unnecessarily convoluted that I needed a cheat sheet showing where each character was at every moment in connection with every other character. I enjoyed the writing style and the characters and the fact that there was no unnecessary violence. He came so close, I will probably give the author another try. The narrator was good, except that the female voices were a little funky.
6 people found this helpful
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- KAS
- 13-02-15
Cornelius Garret!!!
Cornelius Garret could read the phone book and I would pay to listen. He is the reason I discovered James Anderson. I highly recommend this book. It is a mystery that you could solve IF you pay attention to the details. Really close attention. Really. Close. Attention. If you enjoy Agatha Christy type mysteries please read The Affair of the blood stained Egg Cosy. Garret brigs a myriad of quirky characters together that are so distinct it is impossible to remember that only one person is reading.
5 people found this helpful
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- Jennifer
- 31-08-13
Dull after a good start.
I was expecting a comfortable cosy murder mystery, per other people's reviews. This story starts off alright, but rapidly degenerates into complete implausibility combined with too many characters and not much character development. Maybe it is better in the print version - perhaps there are maps of the murder scene or other visual aids to help the reader enjoy the story.
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- Elizabeth
- 20-02-21
Best narrator ever!
Cornelius Garrett is an amazing narrator! He gives a different voice to every single character and never slips up. His narration adds life and color to the story.
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- CassyLynn
- 17-12-20
An enjoyable book
I believe the narrator greatly enhanced my enjoyment of the book compared to if I would have read it myself. I found this to be an enjoyable and light hearted read, until the end. It was a little challenging keeping track of all the characters, the layout of the manor and where the guests were located at the time of the murder. And was only able to keep track by referring to a sample pdf copy of the book online which listed the main characters and had a sketch layout of the manor. Ironic how I kept eliminating suspects as the plot unfolded but still didn’t get the twist until the very end. The ending was a bit disconcerting at first but it made sense. I would have preferred a more concrete ending and less speculation on what may have happened to some of the characters. But still an enjoyable read overall.
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- Tad Davis
- 13-04-20
Ingenious and delightful
It’s one of those mysteries where, if you really want to track the solution, you’ll need a spreadsheet. Pretty much everything that matters happens between 2:20 and 2:30am. Or you can just let it wash over you and revel in the delightful characters, the excellent narration, and the sparkling humor. It appears there are two other mysteries in the series, both taking place at the same country estate, and I’m looking forward to curling up with them.
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- Sharon
- 24-04-19
He had fun writing this one!
This is a cozy with all the bells and whistles, a complete romp in a Stately Home … I really enjoyed his Thirty-Nine Cufflinks also, but this one he just cut loose and wrote up a real circus of a murder mystery done British style. This one had me smiling and shaking my head in bemused wonder as it just kept unfolding and unfolding … I love his restrained style, he doesn't need to throw in sexual encounters or gritty violence, he's way too experienced and clever an author to need such poor tools to keep our interest. His plots are so rich, and his characters so well fleshed and believable, it's such a pleasure to just listen and be swept along wondering how he'll untangle it all. If you like British mysteries cozy-style, you'll like this one.
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Great mystery, great reader
Wonder period mystery. Loved every second of it. the reader is AMAZING. Not just a reader, but an actor who nailed every character.
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