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Traces
- The Memoir of a Forensic Scientist and Criminal Investigator
- Narrated by: Antonia Beamish
- Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
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Summary
In Traces, Professor Patricia Wiltshire will take you on a journey through the fascinating edgeland where nature and crime are intertwined.
She'll take you searching for bodies of loved ones - through woodlands, along hedgerows, field-edges, and through plantations - solving time since death, and disposal of remains, from ditches to living rooms.
She will give you glimpses of her own history: her loves, her losses, and the narrow little valley in Wales where she first woke up to the wonders of the natural world. Pat will show you how her work with a microscope reveals tell-tale traces of the world around us, and how these have taken suspects of the darkest criminal activities to court.
From flowers, fungi, tree trunks to car pedals, walking boots, carpets, and corpses' hair, Traces is a fascinating, unique, and utterly compelling audiobook on life, death, and one's indelible link with nature.
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"Engrossing, emotionally honest and forensically fascinating." (Dr Richard Shepherd, author of Unnatural Causes)
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- Mr D M Brogan
- 14-04-21
Fascinating
Lovely narration, remarkable work and personality life shared by the author. Highly recommended audio book.
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- Goldie
- 25-11-20
Real whodunnit reading
I enjoy the chance to learn so much in such an interesting mode. I would recommend this to anyone who has a curiosity to discover how cases are proved or disproved in a court of justice.
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- Lucy Montrose
- 09-11-20
Loved it.
Very relaxing listen, very informative and intriguing. Would very much recommend the listen anytime anywhere
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- Alice kramer
- 04-12-20
Fascinating read
I knew very little about the subject and have learnt a lot. Patricia Wiltshire writes in such an engaging and authentic way weaving her personal story seamlessly into the narrative. I liked her and found her subject fascinating ! Antonia Beamish did her proud as the narrator. Time well spent !!
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- vixtoria
- 24-10-20
Brilliant!
This has been a fascinating read & I only wish this had been suggested to me as a path afterbotany. Pat is a real expert in her subject so brings life in to her love of her work.
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- Charlotte
- 23-10-20
Fascinating and eye opening
A wonderfully detailed and informative listen. from person life to the minuit being around us to some philosophical thoughts. This was fascinating to listen to.
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- IntrepidJ
- 28-10-20
Really enjoyed this!
Had the pleasure of being a student at the Institute at the same time that the author lectured there which is what made me buy the audiobook. I’m very glad I did. This was a fascinating insight into her career and work, but I equally enjoyed listening to the world she grew up in. Engaging writing and well narrated.
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- deborah
- 22-10-20
Utterly fascinating listen.
The author has made me think of our bodies & death in a completely new way.
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- Ruby Joy
- 06-11-21
Fascinating from start to finish
So interesting, I only wish my brain could hold onto all the facts shared!
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-11-19
fascinating tale
i found the book utterly fascinating and gripping. Whilst some of author's personal opinions may be expressed too authoritatively, the description of the world of forensics and the science behind it is incredibly interesting. I must say I was disappointed that it was only this long - I wanted more!
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