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The Inventor
- Penny Green Series, Book 4
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Baker
- Series: Penny Green Series, Book 4
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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Summary
London 1884. Electricity pioneer Simon Borthwick lights up Victorian London with a stunning illuminations display - then shoots himself in a hansom cab.
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- helenk
- 14-04-20
Didn’t like the narration
I’ve read all of the books so far in this series, but decided to listen to this one. Big mistake. Why is it that people from the south think everyone from the north has a Yorkshire accent? It sounded like a 9 year old reading aloud in class, I’ll continue to read, but not listen.
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- Meg
- 14-06-19
Good Mystery, Pro Gay
I enjoyed this period mystery. The narrator was fantastic once again, and as always I'm anxious to learn what will happen between James and Penny. I did not expect the twists. *Spoiler* Heads up, halfway through some characters are revealed to be gay and it is an important part of the plot. If you are listening with children, they may have questions, especially because of the historical time setting.
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