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The Vault

A Chief Inspector Wexford Mystery, Book 23 (Unabridged)

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The Vault

By: Ruth Rendell
Narrated by: Nigel Anthony
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Chief Inspector Reg Wexford has retired. He and his wife, Dora, now divide their time between Kingsmarkham and their daughter, Sheila’s, coach house in Hampstead. Wexford takes great pleasure in his books, but, for all the benefits of a more relaxed lifestyle, he misses being the law. But a chance meeting with an old acquaintance in a London street changes everything. Tom Ede is now a Detective Superintendent, and is very keen to recruit Wexford as an adviser on a difficult case. The bodies of two women and a man have been discovered in the old coal hole of an attractive house in St John's Wood. None carries identification. But the man's pockets contain expensive jewelry. To Wexford, this is definitely a case worth coming out of retirement for. He is intrigued and excited by the challenge, but unaware that this new investigative role will bring him into extreme physical danger.

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excellent narration, as usual, from Nigel Anthony, but I swear there was a fly buzzing in the background much of the time, which noise was particularly pronounced during the silences.

Lovely reading, but fly buzzing in the background?

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Absolutely love the Inspector Wexford books, they are brought to life beautifully by Nigel Anthoney.

Wexford

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Excellent, believable plot. Ruth Rendell and Nigel Anthony duo makes for a perfect listen! Although I’m not too in favour of Sylvia after this one!

Excellent on all scores

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I've listened to all the Wexford novels but I can't decide if I listen for the plots or the narration. nigel Anthony has such a lovely voice and carries each character so well, it's like a hug. the plots and stories are good too

Undecided

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Good story and really well read. Having watched inspector Wexford on the TV wasn’t sure if I would enjoy this but good story

Enjoyable and well read

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