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  • The Jazz Files

  • Poppy Denby Investigates, Book 1
  • By: Fiona Veitch Smith
  • Narrated by: Helen Keeley
  • Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (77 ratings)

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The Jazz Files

By: Fiona Veitch Smith
Narrated by: Helen Keeley
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Summary

1920. Poppy Denby, an aspiring journalist, arrives in London to look after her ailing aunt. She encourages Poppy to apply for a job at The Daily Globe, but on her first day, a senior reporter is killed and Poppy is tasked with finishing his story. It involves the mysterious death of a suffragette seven years earlier - an event some powerful people would prefer forgotten....

Through her friend Delilah, Poppy is introduced to the giddy world of London in the Roaring Twenties. Will she make it as a journalist in this fast-paced new city? And will she be able to unearth the truth before more people die?

©2015 Fiona Veitch Smith (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd

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Fast paced and great characters

Poppy is a brilliant character and we see life in London in the 1920s through her eyes. She’s brave and intelligent but likes to have fun too. The plot brought in many interesting historical figures and raced along at a fast pace. I’d definitely read more.

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Excellent

A wonderful combination of fact and fiction with an engaging heroine! Very entertaining and instructive

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Well researched, evocative and enthralling.

Thoroughly enjoyed this.
Well drawn characters, great plot.
Thoughtful and nuanced picture of the aftermath of WWI and the flu pandemic.
Definitely recommend and have already downloaded the next in the series - delighted to discover there are more !

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Excellent reading by the reader.

1920’s What is there not to like about this story. I was sorry the book came to an end.

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Great story

So pleased to have found the Poppy Denby books. Thoroughly enjoyed the narration and The Jazz Files has sparked a renewed interest in the Suffragettes.

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thrilling and suspenseful

I loved this book. I'm not familiar with the '20s but loved to read about that time period. such a brilliant story, I love the main character, Poppy. Can't wait to listen to the next one! The narrator is perfect, absolutely spot on. Highly recommend this book!

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Enjoyable listen

Poppy is a very likeable character. The historical background seems well researched and the plot kept me interested from the first to the last minute. The reader is doing a lovely job bringing the characters to life! Looking forward to the next book in this series :)

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An entertaining audiobook

Set in post WW1 Britain, this an enjoyable mystery story with great characters. I’m looking forward to listening to the next one in the series.

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Historical themes and facts woven into a exciting and well written mystery

Really loved this book. Great mystery and who done it. Loved the different view points and story lines. It’s lovely to see diverse characters. The historical elements are truly interesting and though provoking

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Good Book!

Really enjoyed this listen. Great book, good plot, good narrator and easy to follow (I often struggle with complicated plots) and moves along a pace. I listen to so many books where hours are spent describing a room or some such, just filling out a book. But this one to me, had the perfect balance, Heartedly recommend!

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