Metropolitan Mysteries
A Casebook of London's Detectives
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Martin Edwards
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The streets of London have been home to many great detectives since the days of Sherlock Holmes and Watson, with some of the best authors in the genre taking to the short story form to pit their sleuths against crimes ranging from murders on the Tube to heists from the capital's finest jewellers.
Featuring a roster of Scotland Yard's meticulous best, a cohort of daring doctors and a cadre of characterful private investigators, this new selection by Martin Edwards includes 18 vintage mystery stories which showcase the city's most compelling classic cases.
With contributions by Margery Allingham, John Dickson Carr and Dorothy L. Sayers along with rare finds by Raymond Postgate, J. Jefferson Farjeon and many more, this anthology invites you to join some of the greatest detectives ever written on their perilous trail through London's darker underside.
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Cyanide in the Sun
- De: Martin Edwards
- Narrado por: John Telfer
- Duración: 6 h y 55 m
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Martin Edwards presents a jam-packed travel case of short mysteries bristling with murder and chicanery, perfect for a summer getaway.
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The Best Stories of Margery Allingham. Albert Campion Mysteries
- Safe as Houses, the Meaning of the Act, the Definite Article, the Hat Trick and Others
- De: Margery Allingham
- Narrado por: Peter Coates
- Duración: 4 h y 19 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 2
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 2
Step into the world of Albert Campion, the brilliant and unassuming sleuth whose adventures are filled with intrigue, wit, and unexpected twists. The Best Stories of Margery Allingham brings together some of her finest short mysteries, showcasing the timeless charm and cleverness of one of the Golden Age's most beloved detectives. This collection features thrilling tales such as Safe as Houses, The Meaning of the Act, The Definite Article, The Hat Trick, and many more.
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Not to Be Taken
- De: Anthony Berkeley
- Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble, David Timson
- Duración: 6 h y 42 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 5
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 4
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 4
In the comfortable English Dorsetshire village of Anneypenny in the 1930s, fruit farmer Douglas Sewell–narrator of the story–sees his friend John die in agony. The death certificate states gastric ulcers but the post mortem’s revealing of poison punctures Anneypenny’s idyllic backdrop. Soon every friend and neighbour seems to harbour something suspicious. Douglas challenges his readers, or listeners, to answer the key questions before throwing out several scenarios and turning them upside-down in a tantalising path to the truth.
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3 out of 5 stars
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What!!!!!?????
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De: Anthony Berkeley
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Final Acts
- Theatrical Mysteries
- De: Martin Edwards
- Narrado por: Kris Dyer, Mark Meadows, David Monteath, y otros
- Duración: 11 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 8
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 8
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 8
Behind the stage lights and word-perfect soliloquies, sinister secrets are lurking in the wings. The mysteries in this collection reveal the dark side to theatre and performing arts: a world of backstage dealings, where unscrupulous actors risk everything to land a starring role, costumed figures lead to mistaken identities, and on-stage deaths begin to look a little too convincing. This expertly curated thespian anthology features 14 stories from giants of the classic crime genre.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A Mix Bag
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The Case of the Canterfell Codicil
- The Anty Boisjoly Mysteries, Book 1
- De: PJ Fitzsimmons
- Narrado por: Tim Bruce
- Duración: 5 h y 59 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 390
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 329
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 327
There’s a literary niche for all tastes including those who think that either Agatha Christie wasn’t funny enough or that PG Wodehouse didn’t feature anywhere near as many baffling murders as he could have. The Case of the Canterfell Codicil is a classic, cozy, locked-room mystery written in the style of an homage to PG Wodehouse.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Relaxing old fashioned mystery
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De: PJ Fitzsimmons
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Dramatic Murder
- A Lost Christmas Murder Mystery
- De: Elizabeth Anthony
- Narrado por: Penelope Rawlins
- Duración: 8 h y 27 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 17
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 16
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 16
Dimpson McCabe - Dimpsie - has invited his closest friends of the theatre world to join him for Christmas at his castle on a private island some hours' drive from Edinburgh. The festivities have barely begun when Dimpsie is found draped atop the Christmas tree, electrocuted by the lights. It's labelled Accidental Death, but in the swirling snow suspicion is dancing among the flakes. The dogged Inspector Smith begins to circle, seeking to find the leading man or prima donna responsible.
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4 out of 5 stars
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wonderful narrator
- De Marie en 12-05-24
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Cyanide in the Sun
- De: Martin Edwards
- Narrado por: John Telfer
- Duración: 6 h y 55 m
- Versión completa
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General0 out of 5 stars 0
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Narración:0 out of 5 stars 0
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Historia0 out of 5 stars 0
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De: Martin Edwards
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The Best Stories of Margery Allingham. Albert Campion Mysteries
- Safe as Houses, the Meaning of the Act, the Definite Article, the Hat Trick and Others
- De: Margery Allingham
- Narrado por: Peter Coates
- Duración: 4 h y 19 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 2
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 2
Step into the world of Albert Campion, the brilliant and unassuming sleuth whose adventures are filled with intrigue, wit, and unexpected twists. The Best Stories of Margery Allingham brings together some of her finest short mysteries, showcasing the timeless charm and cleverness of one of the Golden Age's most beloved detectives. This collection features thrilling tales such as Safe as Houses, The Meaning of the Act, The Definite Article, The Hat Trick, and many more.
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Not to Be Taken
- De: Anthony Berkeley
- Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble, David Timson
- Duración: 6 h y 42 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 5
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 4
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 4
In the comfortable English Dorsetshire village of Anneypenny in the 1930s, fruit farmer Douglas Sewell–narrator of the story–sees his friend John die in agony. The death certificate states gastric ulcers but the post mortem’s revealing of poison punctures Anneypenny’s idyllic backdrop. Soon every friend and neighbour seems to harbour something suspicious. Douglas challenges his readers, or listeners, to answer the key questions before throwing out several scenarios and turning them upside-down in a tantalising path to the truth.
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3 out of 5 stars
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What!!!!!?????
- De R. Perrault en 05-02-25
De: Anthony Berkeley
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Final Acts
- Theatrical Mysteries
- De: Martin Edwards
- Narrado por: Kris Dyer, Mark Meadows, David Monteath, y otros
- Duración: 11 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 8
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 8
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 8
Behind the stage lights and word-perfect soliloquies, sinister secrets are lurking in the wings. The mysteries in this collection reveal the dark side to theatre and performing arts: a world of backstage dealings, where unscrupulous actors risk everything to land a starring role, costumed figures lead to mistaken identities, and on-stage deaths begin to look a little too convincing. This expertly curated thespian anthology features 14 stories from giants of the classic crime genre.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A Mix Bag
- De Chelle en 11-19-23
De: Martin Edwards
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The Case of the Canterfell Codicil
- The Anty Boisjoly Mysteries, Book 1
- De: PJ Fitzsimmons
- Narrado por: Tim Bruce
- Duración: 5 h y 59 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 390
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 329
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 327
There’s a literary niche for all tastes including those who think that either Agatha Christie wasn’t funny enough or that PG Wodehouse didn’t feature anywhere near as many baffling murders as he could have. The Case of the Canterfell Codicil is a classic, cozy, locked-room mystery written in the style of an homage to PG Wodehouse.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Relaxing old fashioned mystery
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De: PJ Fitzsimmons
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Dramatic Murder
- A Lost Christmas Murder Mystery
- De: Elizabeth Anthony
- Narrado por: Penelope Rawlins
- Duración: 8 h y 27 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 17
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 16
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 16
Dimpson McCabe - Dimpsie - has invited his closest friends of the theatre world to join him for Christmas at his castle on a private island some hours' drive from Edinburgh. The festivities have barely begun when Dimpsie is found draped atop the Christmas tree, electrocuted by the lights. It's labelled Accidental Death, but in the swirling snow suspicion is dancing among the flakes. The dogged Inspector Smith begins to circle, seeking to find the leading man or prima donna responsible.
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4 out of 5 stars
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wonderful narrator
- De Marie en 12-05-24
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The Piccadilly Murder
- De: Anthony Berkeley
- Narrado por: Mark Bowen
- Duración: 8 h y 19 m
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General2 out of 5 stars 1
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Narración:1 out of 5 stars 1
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Historia3 out of 5 stars 1
The Piccadilly Murder is a 1929 mystery detective novel by the British writer Anthony Berkeley. Ambrose Chitterwick is a witness to the death of a lady in the lounge at the Piccadilly Palace Hotel, shortly after her companion dropped something into her coffee. Chief Inspector Moresby is convinced she was murdered by him her nephew and sole heir, Major Sinclair, using prussic acid. He arrests Sinclair and plans to use Chitterwick as starwitness for the prosecution. However, nagging doubts in Chitterwick's mind lead him to turn amateur detective and find the real truth.
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The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books
- De: Martin Edwards
- Narrado por: Gordon Griffin
- Duración: 11 h y 10 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 4
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 4
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 4
The main aim of detective stories is to entertain, but the best cast a light on human behaviour and display both literary ambition and accomplishment. Even unpretentious detective stories, written for unashamedly commercial reasons, can give us clues to the past and give us insight into a long-vanished world that, for all its imperfections, continues to fascinate.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Excellent Survey of Classic Crime
- De Michael White en 02-10-21
De: Martin Edwards
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Murder as a Fine Art
- De: Carol Carnac
- Narrado por: Mark Meadows
- Duración: 7 h y 50 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 13
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 13
The newly formed Ministry of Fine Arts has a staffing problem - one minister dead within six months of its inception, his successor snuffed out shortly before the General Election. When a third victim, Permanent Secretary Edwin Pompfret is fatally crushed by the fall of a giant bust, Inspector Julian Rivers is drawn into a case of murder of artistic devilment.
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3 out of 5 stars
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If you like Carol Carnac you will enjoy this book
- De wisconsinclark en 02-04-25
De: Carol Carnac
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These Names Make Clues
- De: E. C.R. Lorac
- Narrado por: David Thorpe
- Duración: 8 h y 12 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 128
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 108
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 107
Chief Inspector Macdonald has been invited to a treasure hunt party at the house of the Graham Coombe, the celebrated publisher of Murder by Mesmerism. The clues of the hunt have been devised by Coombe's thriller-writer friends, disguised on the night under literary pseudonyms. The fun comes to an abrupt end, however, when 'Samuel Pepys' is found murdered in the telephone room in bizarre circumstances.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fun story.
- De peter en 03-12-22
De: E. C.R. Lorac
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The Ten Teacups
- De: Carter Dickson
- Narrado por: John Telfer
- Duración: 9 h y 55 m
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'There will be ten teacups at number 4, Berwick Terrace, W.8, on Wednesday, July 31st, at 5 p.m. Precisely. The presence of the Metropolitan Police is respectfully requested.' The note was delivered to New Scotland Yard, its words evoking a cold murder case and its unsolved mystery of the ten teacups found beside the body. Scrambling to prevent a second killing, the police set up a watertight cordon at Berwick Terrace. But gunfire rings out from the top floor at 5 p.m.
De: Carter Dickson
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The Piccadilly Murder
- De: Anthony Berkeley
- Narrado por: David Timson
- Duración: 9 h y 16 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 1
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 1
Ambrose Chitterwick is in the lounge of the Piccadilly Palace Hotel, away from his overbearing aunt, to enjoy some afternoon refreshments when he witnesses a murder. It looks like suicide but he saw something being put into the lady’s coffee cup. He is Scotland Yard’s chief witness but he also conducts an investigation of his own. Despite his diffidence and self-deprecation, his sleuthing is not to be sniffed at. There are plenty of twists and turns in this journey to enjoy, especially with master narrator David Timson in the driving seat.
De: Anthony Berkeley
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Murder by the Book
- Mysteries for Bibliophiles
- De: Martin Edwards
- Narrado por: Jeff Harding, John Telfer, David Thorpe, y otros
- Duración: 9 h y 12 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 33
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 28
There is no better hiding place for clues - or red herrings - than inside the pages of a book. With Martin Edwards as librarian and guide, delve into an irresistible stack of tales perfect for every book lover and armchair sleuth, featuring much-loved Golden Age detectives such as Nigel Strangeways, Philip Trent and Detective Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn. But listeners should be warned that the most riveting tales often conceal the deadliest of secrets.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another Treasure Trove from Mr. Edwards
- De John en 01-04-25
De: Martin Edwards
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The Right Sort of Man
- De: Allison Montclair
- Narrado por: Sarah Nichols
- Duración: 8 h y 44 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 135
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 116
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 113
In a London slowly recovering from the ravages of World War II, two very different women join forces to launch a business venture in the heart of Mayfair - The Right Sort Marriage Bureau. Miss Iris Sparks, avuncular and unmarried, and Mrs. Gwendolyn Bainbridge, practical and widowed with a young son, are determined to achieve some independence and do some good in a rapidly changing world. But the promising start to their marriage bureau is threatened when their newest client is found murdered and the man arrested for the crime is the prospective husband they matched her with.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So glad I finally gave it a listen!
- De Denise Vilim en 10-16-20
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Death in Fancy Dress
- De: Anthony Gilbert
- Narrado por: James Byng
- Duración: 8 h y 21 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 29
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 22
The British Secret Service, working to uncover a large-scale blackmail ring and catch its mysterious mastermind 'The Spider', find themselves at the country residence Feltham Abbey where a fancy-dress ball is in full swing. In the tumult of revelry, Sir Ralph Feltham is found dead. Not the atmosphere bewildered guest Tony was expecting, he sets out make sense of the night's activities and the motives of the other guests.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining classic mystery
- De Blithe Alden en 03-21-24
De: Anthony Gilbert
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The Mysterious Mr Badman
- De: W. F. Harvey
- Narrado por: Mark Meadows
- Duración: 6 h y 21 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 18
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 16
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 16
Taking a break from his holiday visiting his nephew, Jim, Athelstan Digby agrees to look after the old bookshop of Keldstone so that his hosts, the Lavenders, can attend their cousin's funeral. On the first day of his tenure, three suspicious characters enquire after a copy of The Life and Times of Mr Badman by John Bunyan.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A good yarn
- De CassyLynn en 05-23-23
De: W. F. Harvey
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The Edinburgh Mystery
- And Other Tales of Scottish Crime
- De: Martin Edwards, Various
- Narrado por: Sarah Barron, David Monteath, Mark Meadows, y otros
- Duración: 8 h y 1 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 16
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 16
From the dramatic Highlands to bustling cities, the unique landscapes and locales of Scotland have enthralled and shaped generations of mystery writers. This new collection presents 17 classic stories, spanning a period from the 1880s to the 1970s, by a host of Scottish authors alongside writers from south of the border inspired by the history and majesty of the storied country.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great mystery shorts
- De Susan Hutchins en 12-01-23
De: Martin Edwards, y otros
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The Adventure of the Seven Christmas Cards
- A Sherlock Holmes Christmas Story
- De: Anthony Horowitz
- Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble
- Duración: 57 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 58
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 52
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 52
As the year comes to a close, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson must set out through snow laden London to investigate the theft of a priceless clock and the receipt of seven macabre Christmas cards. Will they solve the murderous mystery before they too receive the unwanted 'compliments of the season'? Written by esteemed writer, Anthony Horowitz, and originally published in the Daily Mail, this short story is a festive treat for all fans of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
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2 out of 5 stars
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57 minutes for one credit?
- De Sandramc en 03-31-25
De: Anthony Horowitz
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The Christmas Card Crime
- And Other Stories
- De: Martin Edwards
- Narrado por: Gordon Griffin, Anne Dover
- Duración: 7 h y 35 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 102
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 90
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 91
A Christmas party is punctuated by a gunshot under a policeman’s watchful eye. A jewel heist is planned amidst the glitz and glamour of Oxford Street’s Christmas shopping. And lost in a snowstorm, a man finds a motive for murder.... This collection of mysteries explores the darker side of the festive season, from unexplained disturbances in the fresh snow to the darkness that lurks beneath the sparkling decorations.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Aahhh... Just The Right Blend Of Mystery, Murder And Christmas.!!
- De John en 12-04-18
De: Martin Edwards
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Final Acts
- Theatrical Mysteries
- De: Martin Edwards
- Narrado por: Kris Dyer, Mark Meadows, David Monteath, y otros
- Duración: 11 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 8
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 8
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 8
Behind the stage lights and word-perfect soliloquies, sinister secrets are lurking in the wings. The mysteries in this collection reveal the dark side to theatre and performing arts: a world of backstage dealings, where unscrupulous actors risk everything to land a starring role, costumed figures lead to mistaken identities, and on-stage deaths begin to look a little too convincing. This expertly curated thespian anthology features 14 stories from giants of the classic crime genre.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A Mix Bag
- De Chelle en 11-19-23
De: Martin Edwards
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Murder by the Book
- Mysteries for Bibliophiles
- De: Martin Edwards
- Narrado por: Jeff Harding, John Telfer, David Thorpe, y otros
- Duración: 9 h y 12 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 33
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 28
There is no better hiding place for clues - or red herrings - than inside the pages of a book. With Martin Edwards as librarian and guide, delve into an irresistible stack of tales perfect for every book lover and armchair sleuth, featuring much-loved Golden Age detectives such as Nigel Strangeways, Philip Trent and Detective Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn. But listeners should be warned that the most riveting tales often conceal the deadliest of secrets.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another Treasure Trove from Mr. Edwards
- De John en 01-04-25
De: Martin Edwards
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The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books
- De: Martin Edwards
- Narrado por: Gordon Griffin
- Duración: 11 h y 10 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 4
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 4
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 4
The main aim of detective stories is to entertain, but the best cast a light on human behaviour and display both literary ambition and accomplishment. Even unpretentious detective stories, written for unashamedly commercial reasons, can give us clues to the past and give us insight into a long-vanished world that, for all its imperfections, continues to fascinate.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Excellent Survey of Classic Crime
- De Michael White en 02-10-21
De: Martin Edwards
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Murder as a Fine Art
- De: Carol Carnac
- Narrado por: Mark Meadows
- Duración: 7 h y 50 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 13
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 13
The newly formed Ministry of Fine Arts has a staffing problem - one minister dead within six months of its inception, his successor snuffed out shortly before the General Election. When a third victim, Permanent Secretary Edwin Pompfret is fatally crushed by the fall of a giant bust, Inspector Julian Rivers is drawn into a case of murder of artistic devilment.
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3 out of 5 stars
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If you like Carol Carnac you will enjoy this book
- De wisconsinclark en 02-04-25
De: Carol Carnac
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Deep Waters
- Mysteries on the Waves
- De: Martin Edwards
- Narrado por: Gordon Griffin
- Duración: 12 h y 18 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 20
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 18
The stories in this collection will dredge up delight in crime fiction fans, as watery graves claim unsuspecting victims on the sands of an estuary and disembodied whispers penetrate the sleeping quarters of a ship's captain. This British Library anthology collects the best mysteries set on choppy seas, along snaking rivers and even in the supposed safety of a swimming pool, including stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, C. S. Forester, Phyllis Bentley and R. Austin Freeman.
De: Martin Edwards
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The Christmas Card Crime
- And Other Stories
- De: Martin Edwards
- Narrado por: Gordon Griffin, Anne Dover
- Duración: 7 h y 35 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 102
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 90
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 91
A Christmas party is punctuated by a gunshot under a policeman’s watchful eye. A jewel heist is planned amidst the glitz and glamour of Oxford Street’s Christmas shopping. And lost in a snowstorm, a man finds a motive for murder.... This collection of mysteries explores the darker side of the festive season, from unexplained disturbances in the fresh snow to the darkness that lurks beneath the sparkling decorations.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Aahhh... Just The Right Blend Of Mystery, Murder And Christmas.!!
- De John en 12-04-18
De: Martin Edwards
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Final Acts
- Theatrical Mysteries
- De: Martin Edwards
- Narrado por: Kris Dyer, Mark Meadows, David Monteath, y otros
- Duración: 11 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 8
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 8
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 8
Behind the stage lights and word-perfect soliloquies, sinister secrets are lurking in the wings. The mysteries in this collection reveal the dark side to theatre and performing arts: a world of backstage dealings, where unscrupulous actors risk everything to land a starring role, costumed figures lead to mistaken identities, and on-stage deaths begin to look a little too convincing. This expertly curated thespian anthology features 14 stories from giants of the classic crime genre.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A Mix Bag
- De Chelle en 11-19-23
De: Martin Edwards
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Murder by the Book
- Mysteries for Bibliophiles
- De: Martin Edwards
- Narrado por: Jeff Harding, John Telfer, David Thorpe, y otros
- Duración: 9 h y 12 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 33
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 28
There is no better hiding place for clues - or red herrings - than inside the pages of a book. With Martin Edwards as librarian and guide, delve into an irresistible stack of tales perfect for every book lover and armchair sleuth, featuring much-loved Golden Age detectives such as Nigel Strangeways, Philip Trent and Detective Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn. But listeners should be warned that the most riveting tales often conceal the deadliest of secrets.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another Treasure Trove from Mr. Edwards
- De John en 01-04-25
De: Martin Edwards
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The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books
- De: Martin Edwards
- Narrado por: Gordon Griffin
- Duración: 11 h y 10 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 4
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 4
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 4
The main aim of detective stories is to entertain, but the best cast a light on human behaviour and display both literary ambition and accomplishment. Even unpretentious detective stories, written for unashamedly commercial reasons, can give us clues to the past and give us insight into a long-vanished world that, for all its imperfections, continues to fascinate.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Excellent Survey of Classic Crime
- De Michael White en 02-10-21
De: Martin Edwards
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Murder as a Fine Art
- De: Carol Carnac
- Narrado por: Mark Meadows
- Duración: 7 h y 50 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 13
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 13
The newly formed Ministry of Fine Arts has a staffing problem - one minister dead within six months of its inception, his successor snuffed out shortly before the General Election. When a third victim, Permanent Secretary Edwin Pompfret is fatally crushed by the fall of a giant bust, Inspector Julian Rivers is drawn into a case of murder of artistic devilment.
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3 out of 5 stars
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If you like Carol Carnac you will enjoy this book
- De wisconsinclark en 02-04-25
De: Carol Carnac
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Deep Waters
- Mysteries on the Waves
- De: Martin Edwards
- Narrado por: Gordon Griffin
- Duración: 12 h y 18 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 20
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 18
The stories in this collection will dredge up delight in crime fiction fans, as watery graves claim unsuspecting victims on the sands of an estuary and disembodied whispers penetrate the sleeping quarters of a ship's captain. This British Library anthology collects the best mysteries set on choppy seas, along snaking rivers and even in the supposed safety of a swimming pool, including stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, C. S. Forester, Phyllis Bentley and R. Austin Freeman.
De: Martin Edwards
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These Names Make Clues
- De: E. C.R. Lorac
- Narrado por: David Thorpe
- Duración: 8 h y 12 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 128
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 108
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 107
Chief Inspector Macdonald has been invited to a treasure hunt party at the house of the Graham Coombe, the celebrated publisher of Murder by Mesmerism. The clues of the hunt have been devised by Coombe's thriller-writer friends, disguised on the night under literary pseudonyms. The fun comes to an abrupt end, however, when 'Samuel Pepys' is found murdered in the telephone room in bizarre circumstances.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fun story.
- De peter en 03-12-22
De: E. C.R. Lorac
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He Who Whispers
- De: John Dickson Carr
- Narrado por: Kris Dyer
- Duración: 9 h y 54 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 24
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 19
When Miles Hammond is invited to a meeting of the Murder Club in London, he is met instead with just two other guests and is treated to a strange tale of an impossible crime in France years before; the murder of a man on a tower with only one staircase, under watch at the time at which the murder took place. With theories of levitating vampires abounding, the story comes home to Miles when he realises that the librarian he has just hired for his home is none other than Fay Seton, a woman at the heart of this bizarre and unsolved past murder.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful!
- De lh en 11-04-23
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Fear Stalks the Village
- De: Ethel Lina White
- Narrado por: Oona Beeson
- Duración: 10 h y 32 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 21
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 20
A novelist ambles down the lanes of a cosy country village, replete with Tudor houses and quaint cottages. In her writer's mind she pictures the sordid truth beyond the veneer, a seemingly laughable proposition - until the coming of the letters. Anonymous letters from a poisoned pen, sowing discord and defaming everybody from the Rector to the 'queen of the village' Miss Decima Asprey. Naturally, where there is venom in the air and dark secrets are threatening to come to light, the shadow of death is not far behind.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Interesting Classic
- De wisconsinclark en 08-21-24
De: Ethel Lina White
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The Cornish Coast Murder
- De: John Bude
- Narrado por: Ben Allen
- Duración: 8 h y 43 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 223
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 193
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 194
The reverend Dodd, vicar of the quiet Cornish village of Boscawen, spends his evenings reading detective stories by the fireside - but heaven forbid that the shadow of any real crime should ever fall across his seaside parish. But the vicar's peace is shattered one stormy night when Julius Tregarthan, an ill-tempered magistrate, is found at his house in Boscawen with a bullet through his head. The local police inspector is baffled by the lack of clues.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Good Old Fashioned Who Done It
- De C. Rosser en 05-12-16
De: John Bude
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The Edinburgh Mystery
- And Other Tales of Scottish Crime
- De: Martin Edwards, Various
- Narrado por: Sarah Barron, David Monteath, Mark Meadows, y otros
- Duración: 8 h y 1 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 16
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 16
From the dramatic Highlands to bustling cities, the unique landscapes and locales of Scotland have enthralled and shaped generations of mystery writers. This new collection presents 17 classic stories, spanning a period from the 1880s to the 1970s, by a host of Scottish authors alongside writers from south of the border inspired by the history and majesty of the storied country.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great mystery shorts
- De Susan Hutchins en 12-01-23
De: Martin Edwards, y otros
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Death Makes a Prophet
- De: John Bude
- Narrado por: Gordon Griffin
- Duración: 8 h y 56 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 43
Welworth Garden City in the 1940s is a forward-thinking town where free spirits find a home - vegetarians, socialists, and an array of exotic religious groups. Chief among these are the Children of Osiris, led by the eccentric High Prophet, Eustace K. Mildmann. The cult is a seething hotbed of petty resentment, jealousy and dark secrets - which eventually lead to murder. The stage is set for one of Inspector Meredith's most bizarre and exacting cases.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Stereotypes
- De Katherine en 05-11-19
De: John Bude
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It Walks by Night
- De: John Dickson Carr
- Narrado por: John Telfer
- Duración: 8 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 43
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 38
In the smoke-wreathed gloom of a Parisian salon, Detective Bencolin has summoned his allies to discuss a peculiar case. A would-be murderer, imprisoned for his attempt to kill his wife, has escaped and is known to have visited a plastic surgeon. His whereabouts remain a mystery, though with his former wife poised to marry another, Bencolin predicts his return. Sure enough, the detective's worst suspicions are realised when the beheaded body of the new suitor is discovered in a locked room of the salon, with no apparent exit.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good store but dated
- De Phillip en 04-20-24
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Surfeit of Suspects
- De: George Bellairs
- Narrado por: David Thorpe
- Duración: 6 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 88
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 76
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 74
Following a mysterious explosion, the offices of Excelsior Joinery Company are no more; the three directors are killed and the peace of a quiet town in Surrey lies in ruins. When the supposed cause of an ignited gas leak is dismissed and the presence of dynamite revealed, Superintendent Littlejohn of Scotland Yard is summoned to the scene. But beneath the sleepy veneer of Evingden lies a hotbed of deep-seated grievances. Confounding Littlejohn's investigation is an impressive cast of suspicious persons, each concealing their own ax to grind.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful
- De Ms Peach en 11-09-19
De: George Bellairs
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The Mysterious Mr Badman
- De: W. F. Harvey
- Narrado por: Mark Meadows
- Duración: 6 h y 21 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 18
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 16
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 16
Taking a break from his holiday visiting his nephew, Jim, Athelstan Digby agrees to look after the old bookshop of Keldstone so that his hosts, the Lavenders, can attend their cousin's funeral. On the first day of his tenure, three suspicious characters enquire after a copy of The Life and Times of Mr Badman by John Bunyan.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A good yarn
- De CassyLynn en 05-23-23
De: W. F. Harvey
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The Theft of the Iron Dogs
- De: E. C. R. Lorac
- Narrado por: David Thorpe
- Duración: 8 h y 44 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 53
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 47
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 47
While hot on the heels of serial coupon-racketeer Gordon Ginner, Chief Inspector MacDonald of Scotland Yard receives word of an intriguing incident up in Lancashire – the summer cottage of local farmer Giles Hoggett has been broken into, with an assortment of seemingly random items missing which include a complete reel of salmon line, a large sack, and two iron dogs from his fireplace. What first appears as a simple break-in quickly spirals into a mystery of contested land grabs for fishing between farmers, made all the more enticing to MacDonald when a body is then found in the river.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Well written but Unexciting
- De Geoffrey en 10-23-24
De: E. C. R. Lorac
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The White Priory Murders
- De: Carter Dickson
- Narrado por: John Telfer
- Duración: 8 h y 37 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 52
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 44
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 44
James Bennett, nephew of Sir Henry Merrivale (the cantankerous yet genius sleuth), has been invited to stay at White Priory for Christmas, among the retinue of the glamorous Hollywood actress Marcia Tait. Her producer, her lover, her playwright and her agent are all here along with the haughty master of the estate, Canifes and his daughter. So many suspects they become when Marcia Tait is found dead on Christmas morning in the lakeside pavilion, having been left there alone the night before and with a distinct lack of footprints in the snow to reveal any possible killer.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Telfer is amazing and perfect for Carr.
- De whyNOTme en 09-19-24
De: Carter Dickson
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Dramatic Murder
- A Lost Christmas Murder Mystery
- De: Elizabeth Anthony
- Narrado por: Penelope Rawlins
- Duración: 8 h y 27 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 17
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 16
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 16
Dimpson McCabe - Dimpsie - has invited his closest friends of the theatre world to join him for Christmas at his castle on a private island some hours' drive from Edinburgh. The festivities have barely begun when Dimpsie is found draped atop the Christmas tree, electrocuted by the lights. It's labelled Accidental Death, but in the swirling snow suspicion is dancing among the flakes. The dogged Inspector Smith begins to circle, seeking to find the leading man or prima donna responsible.
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4 out of 5 stars
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wonderful narrator
- De Marie en 12-05-24
A fun collection
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