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Second to none in her ability to make detective stories, Georgette Heyer is queen of the genre.

It is a complete mystery why anyone would choose to murder the trusted old butler of Norton Manor. Barrister-turned-amateur-detective Frank Amberley has reason to suspect that the shooting involves the nervy young lady discovered at the scene of the crime, a snooping gentleman in the halls of Greythorne and then a second dead body. A dramatic tale of upstairs, downstairs and family secrets.

©1973 Georgette Heyer (P)2021 Penguin Audio Crime Fiction Detective Mystery Traditional Detectives Fiction Crime
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Maybe it's because I haven't read this book for a while, but listening to it now the plot did seem a bit convoluted. I could cheerfully have shaken quite a few of the characters, no actually make that most of them. But for all that I did enjoy it.

Good, if a little convoluted

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Georgette Heyer’s usual excellent characterisation but not her best story and neither the hero nor the heroine really likeable. Matt Addis is a brilliant narrator though and perfectly brings the characters to life making this a very enjoyable listen.

Good story, great narration

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Georgette Heyer’s detective stories are less well known than her regency romances and this is a real shame. This is an excellent story and the narrator does an excellent job. Highly recommended.

Excellent

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Loved this. I can’t believe people say Heyer’s murder mysteries aren’t brilliant. Or perhaps it was just Matt Addis’ perfect narration. WE NEED MORE HEYERxADDIS!!! please

Great delivery!!!

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I really enjoyed this reading. Good attempt with different voices, pronunciation was good (one tiny error). Definitely one of the best.

One of the best readings

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