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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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I had just listened to this novel's prequel 'A Sight For Sore Eyes' and thought that I'd purchase this to complete the story. I'd previously listened to this book via a clunky old eight CD Audiobook, which I was sent a review copy of. Oh, thank goodness for Audible's ease of use!

Although I am more of a fan of Rendell's non-Wexford tales, this was a great entry point to the series. Reg Wexford, now retired and living with his wife Dora in his actor daughter's Hampstead coach house, becomes involved with the case of four bodies being unearthed in nearby St John's Wood when the current owner of the charming period property, Orcadia Cottage, decides to commission a basement extension. Wexford is taken on by the Met's Chief Superintendent Tom Eade as his 'unpaid advisor' and together they work together to crack the case.

It's really enjoyable and made me want to purchase all of the author's Wexford books. Oh Audible, I'm becoming poor because of you!

The narrator, Nigel Anthony, was excellent and managed to convey a convincing array of diverse accents.

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Very good story .Narrator was excellent sounded just like the actor George Baker who played Inspector Wexford on TV
This is justified in having 5 stars

First Class

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I think it’s the last Wexford tale and I’m very sorry for it because I’ve heard them all now. I’ll miss Wexford and how stuff mattered to him and his relationships, and the social commentary of the books reflecting the different ages. This one is only 10 or so years ago but everything is so different now. I’m almost glad Wexford doesn’t have to face it.

Brilliant

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Great narration as always in the Wexford series and good story line. Easy listening with good characters.

Another goodie

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I loved listening to Nigel Anthony’s narration of Ruth Rendell’s mystery set in London and naming so many familiar places I was able to identify.

Absorbing and enjoyable

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