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Title: Gallows Thief

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Narrator: James Frain

Format: Abridged

Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-22-05

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 81 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

But Rider Sandman, whose qualifications for the post are nonexistent, discovers that the painter is almost certainly innocent and, as he peels back the layers of a corrupt penal system, he finds himself pitted against some of the wealthiest and most ruthless men in Regency England who want to keep the truth hidden.

Critic Reviews:

"Traditional historical mystery readers should cheer." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Awesome

At first I thought Oh No!!!! Bernard has written a lemon but after what seemed to me a slow start it was terrific all the way especially when you decide you know who the killer is and at almost the end you find out whether you are right or not :) Thank you again Mr Cornwell for a well written interesting novel Hopefully he will write a sequel to it

Fine Historical Escape

The prolific Mr. Cornwell has created another set of intriguing circumstances and captivating characters. This one hasn't yet spawned sequels, but it is worthy of doing so.

Gallows Thief

This is a bit of a different book for Cornwell. It is interesting to note how our justice system has improved since those days. The sights and smells of the City of London post Napoleonic was as if I was there. The reader James Frain did a good job. This is the first book I have heard him read. Lots of suspense and action even if there was none of Cornwell's famous battle scenes. I wonder if this is a beginning of a new series.

Excellent narration and story

Audio quality is less than desirable though. Still, wonderfully entertaining. I recommend this to anyone that enjoys a good thriller/mystery

Great Historical Mystery

Would you listen to Gallows Thief again? Why?

The slow start made me think that I downloaded a lemon. When the book picked up, I was hooked!

I would listen to it again while I'm knitting just to hear James Frain cursing :D

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ryder because he's so full of grit.

What does James Frain bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

James Frain used different voices for the characters. It added interest to the story and it was so much fun to listen to. I was easier for me to visualize different characters.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There were definite funny moments in this book. Some of the characters are just so sarcastic.

Any additional comments?

I have to find more James Frain narrations.