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The Vanishing Box
- The Brighton Mysteries, Book 4
- Narrated by: Luke Thompson
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
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The fourth Brighton Mysteries story from the author of the best-selling Dr Ruth Galloway series - a must-read for fans of Bryant and May.
What do a murdered Brighton flower seller, the death of Cleopatra, and a nude tableau show have in common? Listen to the most dangerous case yet for Stephens and Mephisto and find out.
Christmas 1953. Max Mephisto, and his daughter, Ruby, are headlining Brighton Hippodrome, an achievement only slightly marred by the less-than-savoury support act: a tableau show of naked 'living statues'. This might appear to have nothing in common with DI Edgar Stephens's investigation into the death of a quiet flower seller, but if there's one thing the old comrades have learned it's that, in Brighton, the line between art and life - and death - is all too easily blurred....
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- Anonymous User
- 10-11-19
The vanishing box
Great story , very atmospheric reading and a fair plot . A great listen for a long car journey , thank you
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- Jennifer Chennell
- 15-07-18
not as good as Ruth and Harry
these are not as good as the Ruth Galloway series but still like them very much
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- Linda
- 13-11-23
Didn’t want it to end!
I just love the main characters in this series. Love the plots that also include the theatre folk which give it all an unusual setting. Great read (note to self - I must make them last longer 😁).
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- mel white
- 03-05-21
enjoyable cosy crime
The narrator was brilliant, switching from one voice to another and from male to female seamlessly. Without this excellent narration, the story could have become a bit muddled in places but the many characters were clearly identifiable.
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- suzanne garner
- 05-11-23
Great listen
What a great listen just loved all the characters and how like Thompson brought them all to life.
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- June
- 25-05-22
A very enjoyable book
I very much enjoyed this book from beginning to end. The author very cleverly brought the characters to life, you could visualize the theatre life, and smell the grease paint.The storyline and plot was very cleverly written bringing 1953, Brighton Hippodrome theatre, murder and police together. Along with unexpected twists and revelations, I didn't see coming. The narrator does a brilliant job of performing and keeping your interest in the book.
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- Bea Doubleday
- 31-01-23
A lovely period story
I really enjoyed the story and the reader, the 1950s is wonderfully recreated . I am glad that Emma got her man!
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- Happy Grandma
- 11-11-17
Good ‘old fashioned’ murder mystery
I love the murder mysteries by this author. Hope there is more Stephens and Mephisto.
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- Mrs Jill Turner
- 06-04-22
brilliant
loved the story, must read the next one in the Brighton series well done againn
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- Joy
- 18-11-17
Wonderful period detail
I love this series of books, and this one did not disappoint. Good story with great period details. Love the theatrical background, landladies and boarding houses. The characters are interesting and likeable. It is set in the winter and Elly even manages to make you feel cold. You can read this on it’s own but I recommend you read the series in order.
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