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The Crocodile Bird

By: Ruth Rendell
Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
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Eve and Liza, Mother and Daughter, live a quiet life in their remote home; a rustic gatehouse of a country mansion. At first glance their lives appear quite ordinary, except that Liza has almost no knowledge of the outside world, has never played with a child her own age and has witnessed her mother commit murder, on multiple occasions.

Eve and Liza, Mother and Daughter, live a quiet life in their remote home; a rustic gatehouse of a country mansion. At first glance their lives appear quite ordinary, except that Liza has almost no knowledge of the outside world, has never played with a child her own age and has witnessed her mother commit murder, on multiple occasions. Now, as the police come searching for a missing man, they must vacate their secluded home, shattering Liza’s sheltered world. With 100 pounds and her secret lover, Liza gradually learns about the world, her mother’s tale of betrayal, desire and obsession and just how like mother, like daughter she really is.

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Juliet Stevenson narrated it beautifully. Not your usual whodunnit at all and an intriguing story that gently unfolds and draws you in. I loved it.

Excellent - a real gem

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I've not listened/read any Ruth Rendell books before that I can remember but I liked the sound of this one so gave it a go. I was NOT disappointed! I really enjoyed the way this book was written with the main character telling the story of her life to her lover. It was fascinating to hear what had happened and how it affected her. I'd love to know what happens next in the characters' life!

My first Ruth Rendell listen and not my last!

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Gripping, there is always a story behind every situation. We live in a world where often judgment is passed by those lacking in life experience or emotional intelligence. This story encourages the reader to explore the story behind the person. How wrong is wrong no matter what our story is, but it helps us perhaps to truly believe that we are all somewhat a result of circumstances. Bits of paper received from education societies allow us to be perceived in a certain light in our world. But very often all is not what it seems. Great listen

Brilliant

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Excellent story, I was drawn in very quickly and really enjoyed all the twists, the different characters and description of the area.

Gripping tale.

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loved the story would have been nice to find out how she ended up

eliza

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