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The Secrets of Wishtide
- Narrated by: Charlotte Strevens
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
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Summary
Mrs Laetitia Rodd is the impoverished widow of an Archdeacon: she is also a private detective of the utmost discretion. In winter 1850, she is asked by Sir James Calderstone to investigate the background of an 'unsuitable' woman his son intends to marry. In the guise of governess, she travels to the family seat, Wishtide, where she discovers that the Calderstones have more to hide than most. As their secrets unfold, the case takes an unpleasant turn when a man is found dead outside a tavern. Mrs Rodd’s keen eyes and astute wits are taxed as never before in her search for the truth.
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- CharmayneFB
- 26-02-17
Thoroughly entertaining
A hugely enjoyable High Victorian detective and legal drama with a difference. Romps through the countryside and city taking in the seedy underbelly and high society. I didn't expect to enjoy it nearly as much as I did, but now I am desperate for more of Mrs Rodd adventures! This was my first experience of a Kate Saunders novel and I was not disappointed.
This was also the first book I've heard narrated by Charlotte Strevens, and I thought she was brilliant. Instantly recognisable characters (obviously once you 'meet' them in the tale) and beautifully paced.
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- Linda
- 24-03-17
Absolutely Delightful
Laetitia Rodd is an absolutely splendid heroine and this really is one of my favourite listens of all time. Mrs Rodd may be a genteel lady fallen on somewhat hard times but she is no stereotype and this book is well written and beautifully read. Her brother and housekeeper are also deftly written characters and the plot itself is a good one. I do hope that we see more of Mrs Rodd soon.
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- Linkeo
- 29-01-18
Best stand alone book I heard all year
What did you like most about The Secrets of Wishtide?
The heroine was mature but very human and the men in the book her foils.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Laugh
Any additional comments?
I bought 92 books from audible that I kept last year due to incapacity this is my favourite stand alone book.
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- Louise Harper
- 13-08-17
Not one of the best of this genre
I listened to this book over a very short period therefore it definitely had a 'pull' factor but overall it didn't leave me with the buzz I have got from similar books of this genre. The written style was rather stilted which didn't lend itself to good narration, so not a high score from me this time.
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- marter
- 07-08-17
Terrific listen
Excellent story, beautifully narrated.i am hoping this might be the start of a series involving the wonderful Laetitia.
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- cath haye
- 02-05-17
An easy listen
Easy to listen to while doing something else. The narrator did a good job of sounding like 'an archdeacon's lady'. I found the story improbable with too many similarities in the storylines of women who love too blindly and men who don't deserve it. However, if there's another Laetitia Rodd mystery I'll enjoy listening to it.
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- ZippyTip
- 06-07-20
Kept my interest throughout
Had me totally enthralled from start to finish. What a great find. Loved everything about the book; story/plot/narrator. One of my favourite audible listens.
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- L. Mcfarlane
- 02-05-17
No secrets, obvious plot
Would you try another book written by Kate Saunders or narrated by Charlotte Strevens?
Well written but formulaic. This is the first in a series of six, according to Amazon, and the characters are all there but there just isnt any plot. Take out the two murders and make it a Victorian romance!
Has The Secrets of Wishtide put you off other books in this genre?
No
What about Charlotte Strevens’s performance did you like?
Narrator is splendid, her male voices are gruff and she nails the different voices of the many female characters in this book, so I was never confused about who was speaking
If this book were a film would you go see it?
No
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- Fes
- 12-11-17
Entertaining listen
Very enjoyable victorian dectective story with engaging characters. Well read. I would recommend this if you like light dectective murder mysteries.
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- cynthia j
- 07-08-20
Unusual
Seems quite long and complicated with lots of characters to keep track of. I really took to the heroine. Lots of twists and turns. I was disappointed with the end but to say why would be a spoiler. Bought with a £6 voucher so really good value.
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