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Beatrice Dark

By: Louis Nowra
Narrated by: Ainslie Cloustonr, Jacqui Duncan, Stuart Robinson, Aaron Tsindos, Julian Pulvermacher
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  • Please note: contains strong language and adult content.

    Mrs Beatrice Dark, the wife of powerful cabinet minister, Joseph Dark, enters the office of a tabloid newspaper and shoots her husband’s enemy, the editor of the tabloid on the eve of World War Two.

    A sensational murder trial occurs, with its unfolding secrets, lies and sex scandals, mesmerising the nation, with those who believe she should be acquitted and those who think she should hang. But what is the real reason she killed Steven Hood, the editor?
    ©2021 Louis Nowra (P)2021 Audible Australia Pty Ltd.
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  • Ep 1: It’s Mrs Dark

    Ep 1: It’s Mrs Dark
    Oct 3 2021

    When newspaper editor Tony Hood publishes a private love letter written by a cabinet minister, he sets off a chain of events that will lead to his own doom.
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    30 mins
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  • Ep 2: The Aftermath

    Ep 2: The Aftermath
    Oct 3 2021

    Beatrice Dark is taken into custody. As both her husband and the Chronicle’s staff react to the awful shooting, Ivor seeks Beatrice to understand why she did it.
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    33 mins
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  • Ep 3: Just Who Is Beatrice Dark?

    Ep 3: Just Who Is Beatrice Dark?
    Oct 3 2021

    While Ivor begins assembling his defence, and Alice seeks out an old friend of Beatrice’s, Thomas commits an act of breaking and entering.
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    35 mins
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World War II Historical
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Entertaining

Good plot, a few twists to keep the attention. Well acted. Overall an entertaining listen.

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Immersive plot

This is the second Louis Nowra production I’ve listened to and this one is every bit as good as ‘ The Goodbye Party’ . Great story with twists and turns to keep you interested, the actors were spot on for the era .

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very good drama

Very entertaining drama with a vintage feel and loads of period style. Would recommend!

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I enjoy Louis Nowra dramas

I enjoyed listening to this and the production was of a high standard with good performances. Well done audible.

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Highly Entertaining

Very well done with some excellent performances.Musical score added my enjoyment.Clever script if a little frivolous.

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Dark & Darker, listen now!

great story, could stop listening.
well worth listening right to thé end!
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A fantastic story

Loved it, all the twists and turns kept me interested from beginning to end.

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Very good cast for an entertaining story

I would really recommend this Audible original, is a very good production that keeps you listening till the end

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Enjoyable mystery with good voice acting

I have really enjoyed all the material I've listened to from this author. Likewise, I found this series an enjoyable listen. It has a an enjoyable plot which reminded me a little of a reworking of Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution. It's not necessarily groundbreaking, but a lot of fun.

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Nice one !

This was an enjoyable listen ! Great story and dramatization! Definitely worth your time.

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