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The Keys to the Street

By: Ruth Rendell
Narrated by: Simon Russell Beale
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Mary Jago had donated her own bone marrow to save the life of someone she didn’t know. And this generous act led directly to the bitter break-up of her affair with Alistair. For him, it was as though her beauty had been plundered.

But the man whose life she had saved would change Mary’s life in a way she could never have imagined.

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A number of Londoners lives converge around the mixed neighbourhood of NW1. Mary Jago, a museum curator provides a life-saving act to save the life of Lieukemia sufferer, Leo Nash, whilst escaping a violent relationship. Dog walker Leslie Bean has a strange past combined with an avaricious nature; drug addict Hob will do anything for his latest fix and finally, the cultured Roman takes to the streets after a major tragedy blights his life.

This Audiobook was truly sublime. Rendell's talent for telling the stories of a group of diverse people is amazing and I adored the twisty nature of the plot.

The narrator, Simon Russell-Beale was brilliant too. Truly a 5* listen.

The Keys To The Street

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I loved this book especially the soothing voice of the reader. A slow build.up but so beautifully written. Living in London I could picture it so clearly.
if you want hard hitting violence this isn't for you. it takes it's time to reveal the shock!

meandering.

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This story is beautifully crafted and narrated. The writer transports you to London's atmosphere and secret places , combining a gripping tale and characters as only she can.

Compelling

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The conceit would have been better written perhaps as a novella rather than a full blown tale, the story is slow but picks up at the very end. SRB’s narration is top notch.

Overlong? But some good stuff.

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I am rediscovering Rendell. A well written tale of characters who intertwine around Regent's Park. Such insightful characterisations! I couldnt stop listening. The narration was excellent too.

Engrossing

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