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The Girl in the Cellar
- Miss Silver, Book 32
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Cold Hand in Mine stands as one of Aickman's best collections and contains eight stories that show off his powers as a 'strange story' writer to the full. The listener is introduced to a variety of characters, from a man who spends the night in a Hospice to a German aristocrat and a woman who sees an image of her own soul. There is also a nod to the conventional vampire story ("Pages from a Young Girl's Journal") but all the stories remain unconventional and inconclusive, which perhaps makes them all the more startling and intriguing.
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Aickman is unique
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By: Robert Aickman
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A murder trial takes a diabolical turn when the wife of the accused takes the stand.... A woman's sixth sense - and a loaded revolver - signal premonitions of doom.... A stranded motorist seeks refuge in a remote mansion and is greeted with a dire warning.... Detective Hercule Poirot faces his greatest challenge when his services are enlisted - by the victim - in a bizarre locked-room murder.
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Charles Arrowby, leading light of England's theatrical set, retires from glittering London to an isolated home by the sea. He plans to write a memoir about his great love affair with Clement Makin, his mentor, both professionally and personally, and amuse himself with Lizzie, an actress he has strung along for many years.
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Murdoch Amazes
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John Galsworthy's magnificent trilogy of power and passion chronicles the wealthy Forsyte family. The complete Chronicles are divided into three volumes, containing nine books and four interludes in total. Volume 2, A Modern Comedy, focuses on Soames's vivacious daughter, Fleur. Soames tries constantly to protect her but is baffled by the carefree attitudes in post-war London. Fleur and her husband Michael Mont host society gatherings, but her previous affair with Jon Forsyte leaves embers of a passion that are ready to ignite - with dreadful consequences.
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Very worthwhile
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A Squabble of Smartypants
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Very enjoyable
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Charlotte Dean enjoys nothing more than the solitude of her London flat and the monotonous days of her work at a travel bookshop. But when her younger sister unceremoniously bursts into her quiet life one afternoon, Charlotte's world turns topsy-turvy. Beloved author D. E. Stevenson captures the intricacies of post-World War I England with a light, comic touch that perfectly embodies the spirit of the time. Alternatively heartbreaking and witty, The Young Clementina is a touching tale of love, loss and redemption through friendship.
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Miss Dean's Dilemma
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Manzhen is a young worker in a Shanghai factory where she meets Shijun, the son of wealthy merchants. Despite family complications, they fall in love and begin to dream of a shared life together - until circumstances force them apart. When they are reunited after many years, can they start their relationship again? Or is it destined to be the romance of only half a lifetime?
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- Kelly Garland
- 03-12-17
Not this cozy author's best; maybe, worst
Patricia Wentworth has become a favorite of mine, since I discovered her Miss Silver books at audible. Diana Bishop, the narrator throughout the series, is, in my mind Miss Silver. Here as always, Ms Bishop gives her best. But the tedium of the material let's her down.
As I see it, here are 2 problems with 'Girl..'. First, far too much time is spent inside Ann's-the protagonist's- mind; and, as Ann is suffering from near total amnesia, time spent amongst her thoughts is necessarily arid and repetitive. To paraphrase: She didn't know where she was or how she came to be there or where she had come from or why or even... Some of this is necessary, granted. But it never lets up, and the smallest details are examined in brain-numbing detail. Second, and far worse, Miss Silver seems little more than a tag along in this particular story- I don't recall she had opportunity to 'cough' more than once or twice, so brief was her appearance. Though I usually find her peculiar governing tic annoying and bordering on the tubercular, I admit to almost missing it in this story.
I hope this is no one's first visit with this able detective; there are many, many better offerings with Miss Silver in proper charge.
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- Sallyk575
- 12-20-21
A bit different mystery for Miss Silver’s last
The only negative thing about this book is that it is the last that includes Miss Silver. She is a one of a kind detective, or more properly, inquiry agent. It was published in 1961, the year she died, according to the Order of Books website. I would have liked her to go on with more cozy chats with Frank Abbott to wrap up the loose ends, though the last few books involved other characters in final scenes for that purpose.
As the heading above states, this story is a bit different. The main character is Anne, who finds a dead body and has lost her memory. Almost the entire story is told from her viewpoint, with very little from the investigative view, as has been used with most of the Miss Silver books. And it is Anne who provides the final details as to the why and how at the end. It is an effective approach for the story, though we do not get to see as much of Miss Silver’s abilities.
I do appreciate that Ms. Wentworth shows reverence for God and Christian beliefs throughout her books, rather than the more cynical disregard of faith and religion given to many detectives, including some from the Golden Age. Though many modern readers might find it too out-dated, I find it refreshing. Most of you who enjoy the Miss Silver series most likely appreciate it, as well, I would think.
As always, Diana Bishop is excellent. Her calm reading that avoids the overly dramatic yet effectively portrays the attitudes and emotions of the characters is perfect for a series in which the main character views remaining calm as an essential virtue. There are some in the series not available on audio, so perhaps Anne Hancock might record them, as she has some of the non-Miss Silver books. She is an excellent fit, as well, for Ms. Wentworth’s style of writing.
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- sharon
- 05-31-15
Unusual Mystery Plot
I really like Patricia Wentworth's books.....this story had an unusual plot and was certainly believable. Since she wrote over 30 "Miss Silver" mysteries I have a lot of listening pleasure ahead of me. The narrator was excellent. Ready for my next "read" with audible.
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- katydid
- 12-15-23
Not one of her best
This had a promising start, what with a Russian element and a body in a basement; however, it was all downhill after Anne departed a house early in the book. It then went nowhere for most of the book. Anne had amnesia and there was basically no character development, of hers or anyone else’s. The romance was inexplicable, considering it was based on about two brief conversations between amnesiac Anne and a man who was asking her questions. An exceptional amount of time was wasted in endless repetitions of Anne finding the body in a cellar. First it was described as it happened. Then it was described in excruciating detail each time someone had to be told about it. (In a better book, after the first time, the author would have said something like Anne told Miss silver what had happened.) Then the person had to respond asking are you sure she was dead, and that had to be discussed yet again. Miss Silver was fairly marginal, and even gave some bad advice, which seemed to be for the sole purpose of extending this fairly lame story. I believe it was published posthumously, so it may have been poorly edited, and possibly the author was ill at the time.
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- Lynnelle
- 06-24-20
Love this author's Miss Silver books
I've been indulging myself with the Miss Silver mysteries. And I love this performer. She keeps me in the story.
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- Leigh Riley
- 11-23-23
First few chapters
If you can get past the first 1-2 chapters, it’s ok. Definitely not her best.
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- Abigail
- 08-02-20
Beautifully rendered by Diana Bishop
Another reliably captivating entry in the Miss Silver series. I wish there were more of these to enjoy.
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- PNWdreams
- 01-24-21
Terrible
Plodding, most of the narrative point of view is from two angst ridden characters who “suddenly know a thing to be true” instead of moving the story along with an actual, well- thought- out story. The ending is completely unsatisfactory for several reasons but mainly because the main arch enemy’s motivations are never explained. The entire plot hinges on an enormous coincidence that is never even addressed. If I could give less than 1 star I would.
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- SadieS
- 05-19-24
Repetitive
I love the miss silver mysteries, but this one was really not your typical Miss Silver. She barely featured, and the protagonist’s repetitive, fainting coldness was so boring.  The end was super abrupt as well after suffering through hours of the same thing over and over again. 
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