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Vintage Murder
- Narrated by: James Saxon
- Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
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Summary
A touring theatre company in New Zealand forms the basis of one of Marsh’s most ambitious and innovative novels.
New Zealand theatrical manager Alfred Meyer wanted to celebrate his wife’s birthday in style. The piece de résistance would be the jeroboam of champagne which would descend gently into a nest of fern and coloured lights on the table, set up onstage after the performance.
But something went horribly wrong. Chief Detective Inspector Alleyn witnessed it himself. Was Meyer’s death the product of Maori superstitions? Or something much more down to earth?
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- Somerset Anne
- 07-04-23
Not a favourite.
Too many characters. Complicated and too long winded a plot. Characters too cliche. Performance ok.
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- F. Baker
- 31-12-21
Brilliantly evocative, intriguing detective story.
One of my favourite Ngaio Marsh mysteries, well told by a voice artist of diverse ability. From brisk Cockney, through easily distinguishable New Zealand accents, including Maori, and Alleyn himself to a richly vocal old actor turned doorkeeper: James Saxon is an excellent narrator.
The descriptions of New Zealand, make you want to book a trip immediately.
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- Cat
- 18-09-20
Love the books but this didn't work for me
I have been an avid reader of Ngaio Marsh for many years and thought I'd try listening to one. I'm afraid that this didn't work for me at all. I don't like the way the book is read, and I'm not impressed by James Saxon's rendition of it, but that may be personal prejudice. Don't think I'll be buying another one read by him, but may try the radio collection of Miss Marsh's stories.
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- Pamela Doyle
- 23-05-23
Wonderful!
Love James Saxon’s narration-it’s a great story by one of the best golden age detective authors. Thank you!
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- Cassandra
- 06-02-22
Bit creaky ...
Not one of her best, despite some rather lovely descriptions of NZ scenery. The narration is uneven & the plot rather slow moving and far fetched. The book ( in my view) lacks the depth of characterisation and genuine tension of her best novels.
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- Sarah
- 30-09-19
Great story but poor denouement
The characters were nicely developed and the murder a good old logistical puzzle. The ending was a disappointment and rather ran out of steam. Usual stereotypes abound but overall the New Zealand setting was enjoyable.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-03-22
Enjoyable tale from golden age of detective fiction.
I have listened to a number of Ngaio Marsh stories on audio book and James Saxon is my preferred narrator. The range of the characterisations helps to bring the story to life and give it the “period feel”.
Real armchair listening at it’s best- relaxing and a distraction from the everyday grind.
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- Anne
- 19-02-23
Golden Age Mystery
Well-written mystery as expected from Ngaio Marsh, one of the Golden Age Greats. Excellent narration delineates the full cast of characters.
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- Val
- 03-07-20
Brilliant performance!
Mr James Saxon's voices were just incredible. He brought Ngaio Sarah's story to life - a complicated but fascinating story. I was so enjoying it that I kept putting off getting to the end.
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- Tomboy
- 29-12-21
Another Marsh Cracker
This is just another Marsh classic that confirms her to be one of the truly great classic murder mystery novelists. Her language is always sublime and is forever combined with great warmth of place and character, and hilarious humour. Alleyn is a quintessential English detective, voiced here by the magnificent James Saxon who displays a terrific breadth of nuance in each characterization. Wholly recommended.
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