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Title: The Claresby Collection: Twelve Mysteries

Author: Daphne Coleridge

Narrator: Daphne Coleridge

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-10-18

Publisher: Daphne Coleridge

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

A collection of 12 mystery stories set at Claresby Manor. Clues to the whereabouts of treasure lost since the time of Oliver Cromwell, the death of a famous artist, and the disappearance of a valuable work of art are all investigated by the amiable Rupert Latimer.

An intriguing collection of English mystery stories with Rupert and Laura Latimer. Written and narrated by Daphne Coleridge.

Members Reviews:

Pure nondemanding fun

Sometimes you don't want a complicated, brain-taxing mystery, just something pleasant and cozy to help pass a few spare minutes in an entertaining way. This collection does just that. The stories' protagonists are a far cry from being the world's greatest detectives (or, for that matter, even very competent ones)--but who cares? There is a problem/situation to momentarily pique our interest, and it gets resolved without too much fanfare in a way that briefly diverts us from the cares of the world. There is a need for such simple, escapist pleasures. Rating such a book is problematic. It is not "great" literature by any means, but it seems never to have had such high aspirations. Rather, it aimed comfortably lower (much lower, some might say), but in that niche it succeeds. I was initially reluctant to purchase this collection, especially after reading some of the reviews of the separately published, individual titles (and the criticisms are not without merit), but I'm glad I overcame my reluctance. This set has provided me much enjoyment.

Cosy Collection

Having read and enjoyed all the separate stories on Kindle, I was delighted to find this paperback version containing all the cosy mysteries surrounding Laura and Rupert Latimer based around the perfectly imagined English country village of Claresby.

This is a great collection at an attractive price - a must for all fans of author Daphne Coleridge's very British mysteries. It contains all the delightful stories from the Kindle books: 'The Claresby Mystery', 'Three Mysteries', 'Two Claresby Village Mysteries, 'Rupert Investigates', The Claresby Ghost and Two Other Mysteries.

The Twelve stories included in the book are: The Treasure of Claresby Manor, Pickled Toad With Diamonds, An Uninvited Guest, The Claresby Mystery, The Black Widow of Claresby, The Claresby Ghost, Death of a Clarinettist, The Floods Murder, Rupert Investigates: A Cambridge Mystery, The Coach House Mystery, The Curious Legacy, and The Twelve Days of Christmas Mystery.

Warmly told, these stories all kept me guessing until the end. What I also like about this collection is the way in which Laura and Rupert's relationship is developed through each story. My particular personal favourites are The Treasure of Claresby Manor and The Curious Legacy. I hope you enjoy these stories as much as I did.

A curious manifestation

Probably the most difficult genre right now is to maintain the mystery aspect of the traditonial mystery because modern communication systems have rendered most of the conventions irrelevant. Thus, this series of mysteries that may or may not be mysteries, set in a fictional (very fictional) village in the U.K. somehow spans the 19th and 20 century conventions with 21st century trappings (the husband of the female village squire is a Kindle crossword creator). I don't think the problems of the genre are solved, but it is a valiant attempt to do so.

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Title: A Study in Scarlet

Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: Marnye Young

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-10-18

Publisher: Silver Hawk Press

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

"There's a scarlet thread of murder running through the colorless skein of life, and our duty is to unravel it, and isolate it, and expose every inch of it."

From the moment Dr. John Watson takes lodgings in Baker Street with the consulting detective Sherlock Holmes, he becomes intimately acquainted with the bloody violence and frightening ingenuity of the criminal mind.

In A Study in Scarlet, Holmes and Watson's first mystery, the pair are summoned to a south London house where they find a dead man whose face is a twisted mask of horror. The body is unmarked by violence, but on the wall a mysterious word has been written in blood.

The police are baffled by the crime and its circumstances. But when Sherlock Holmes applies his brilliantly logical mind to the problem, he uncovers a tragic tale of love and deadly revenge.

Members Reviews:

It felt like the characters were in the same room!

If you could sum up A Study in Scarlet in three words, what would they be?

Classic given life!

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes! I was always wondering whodunit.

Have you listened to any of Marnye Youngs other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. As good if not better. She does an amazing job of bringing the characters to life.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Don't blink or you'll miss whodunit!

Any additional comments?

Bravo! Bravo!

When I'd heard Marnye Young was narrating "A Study In Scarlet," I immediately snapped it up. For sometime now, I've been wanting to read the first Sherlock Holmes mystery, and knowing how great she is at narrating, I jumped at the chance to listen to her bring the characters to life. And she did just that!

Review of narration: To my delight, as I listened, it felt as though I was in the same room, as if a live play were carrying on before me. Marnye did an amazing job of breathing life into each and every character. Not once was I ever confused about which character was speaking. From Sherlock to Dr. Watson... Scotland Yard Detectives to Midwest Americans... Male and female... Young and old... Marnye managed a perfect voice for each of them.

For readers who always say, "The book is better than the movie..." I say, try audio books! Audio books are the best of both worlds! Every time I found myself driving, cleaning house, or walking the aisles of Walmart, I slipped in my earbuds and listened to a great story being read by an amazing narrator! I'm a fan indeed, and I'll be seeking more books narrated by Marnye Young!

Review of story: What's not to like? It's Sherlock Holmes! And unlike the movies and TV series, which I still love, Sherlock's skills of deduction are not only amazing, he tells you how he came to his conclusions. I often get frustrated with the modern-day Sherlock stories, as I don't believe all the clues are available for me to figure out the culprit.

As I listened and read this story, I started to think that was a trait of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Thankfully, I was wrong. All the clues were there; Sherlock even pointed them out. I, sadly--even though I usually figure out every mystery I read--missed the culprit. That's okay, though.

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Title: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: Lawrence Skinner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-20-17

Publisher: Audioliterature

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" (1892) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of twelve short stories. The stories are related in first-person narrative from Watson's point of view. In general the stories in "The Adventures of Sherlock Holme"s identify, and try to correct, social injustices. Holmes is portrayed as offering a new, fairer sense of justice.

Content:

Artist Bio Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a Scottish writer and physician, most noted for creating the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, a milestones in the field of crime fiction.

©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature

Members Reviews:

A Great Introduction to the Arrogant but Likable Sherlock Holmes.

I must give credit to Arthur Conan Doyle for coming up with such a unique character as Sherlock Holmes. Holmes is arrogant, sure, but you cannot help but admiring him. He is always the smartest man in the room, whatever room he happens to be in, and he knows it. He drags his friend, Dr. Watson, around with him on his investigations, not because Watson can offer any insight into the case at hand, but because he knows his friend will document his case, writing pages that will make Holmes' genius as an investigator known to the world. Even though there are serious cases being investigated here, there is no lack of wit, particularly in the part of Sherlock Holmes, who approaches every case like a cat and mouse game, where he knows that HE is the cat. These short stories stand up with time and will entertain many enthusiasts of contemporary mystery stories. The Adventures of Sherlock Homes was my first time reading any of the Holmes work by Doyle, and I find myself looking forward to reading much more.

NotAsSharpAsSherlock

C'mon, it's Sherlock Holmes: annoyiing, arrogant, but sharp as can be! I loved it.

If you haven't read Sherlock Holmes this is the place to start

I've read the complete Sherlock Holmes series numerous times over the years and the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is still probably the most memorable short story collection. Frankly, if you haven't read Sherlock Holmes, you haven't read a detective mystery! Wonderful to have it downloaded on my kindle too!

Enjoyed the book

I haven't read any of the books, by Arthur Conan Doyle, before. While Sherlock sometimes annoys me, I did enjoy the stories.

mystery collection

Excellent mystery collection. Lots of plot twists and unexpected developments.

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Title: Death at the Diogenes Club

Subtitle: The Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mysteries, Book 6

Author: Charles Veley, Anna Elliott

Narrator: Wendy Tremont King, Simon Prebble

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-08-17

Publisher: Wilton Press

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Performed by acclaimed audiobook narrators Simon Prebble and Wendy Tremont King.

Lucy James and Sherlock Holmes must solve a mysterious locked-room murder at London's exclusive Diogenes Club. But Lucy is still coping with the traumatic after-effects of their last case, and her romantic relationship with a handsome young police detective is growing more complex.

Emotions intensify and the dangers become life-threatening as they find themselves drawn into lethal conflict with the most ruthless gang leader in London.

Members Reviews:

Sherlock and Lucy

I have read all the Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James mysteries and decided to wait until I was through with them to write a review. I am well and truly hooked! They are so good every one of them, I can't even pick a favorite. They are well worth reading, I can't wait for the next one! The writing team of Elliot and Chelly make the stories come alive. I would give them more stars if I could.

Lucy James and the Diogenes Club

There were times some of the first chapters were a little too wordy.Enjoyed reading the book and can't wait to see more books written

I love this series

I can't get enough of this series...just great reading!

Great continuation of Sherlock adventures!

Loved how original characters remained true and Lucy James was able to add another layer to already beloved characters and stayed true to form. Great stories

I love love love these books!

I have always been a Sherlock Holmes fan and since discovering this series of books have been so delighted Sherlock Holmes had a daughter! Keep the books coming and I will keep buying them!

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Titre: Un cœur sombre

Auteur: R. J. Ellory

Narrateur: Éric Peter

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 13 hrs and 20 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 11-23-17

Éditeur: Audible Studios

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Sous sa façade respectable, Vincent Madigan, mauvais mari et mauvais père, est un homme que ses démons ont entraîné dans une spirale infernale. Aujourd'hui, il a touché le fond, et la grosse somme d'argent qu'il doit à Sandià, le roi de la pègre d'East Harlem, risque de compromettre toute son existence, voire de lui coûter la vie. Il n'a plus le choix, il doit cette fois franchir la ligne jaune pour pouvoir prendre un nouveau départ. Il décide donc de braquer 400 000 dollars dans une des planques de Sandià. Mais les choses tournent mal : il doit se débarrasser de ses complices, et une petite fille est blessée lors d'échanges de tirs. Rongé par l'angoisse et la culpabilité, Madigan va s'engager sur la dernière voie qu'il lui reste : celle d'une impossible rédemption.

Jamais l'expression d'anti-héros n'aura été aussi pertinente. Avec ce portrait passionnant et sans concession, R. J. Ellory creuse au plus profond de la conscience d'un homme au cœur sombre, pour tenter d'en faire resurgir toute l'humanité enfouie. Le bien et le mal, l'innocence et la culpabilité sont en effet si intimement mêlés en Vincent Madigan qu'il lui est devenu presque impossible de les distinguer. D'une écriture si puissante qu'on la ressent physiquement, ce long blues, aussi déchirant qu'une chanson de Tom Waits, aussi maîtrisé qu'un film de James Grey, réserve à son lecteur de tels rebondissements qu'il serait criminel d'en dévoiler plus ici.

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©2016 Sonatine. Traduit de l'anglais par Fabrice Pointeau (P)2017 Audible Studios

Revues par les critiques:

La presse en parle :

"Ce bad lieutenant pathétique nous aspire dans les tréfonds dune âme humaine où toute lueur despoir semble avoir disparu."

Philippe Blanchet, Le Figaro magazine.

"Les tourments dun homme perdu, englué dans une vie de mensonges. Une mécanique infernale fascinante."

François Lestavel, Paris Match.

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Title: The Duchess Bows Down

Subtitle: The Bluekirk Agency, Book 1

Author: Lexie Clark

Narrator: Marie Smith

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-06-17

Publisher: Blushing Books Publishing

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

The widowed Duchess of Sailer has desires that are hard to fill in polite society. To that effect, she visits a brothel to have her bottom reddened. If word got out, her reputation would be ruined. So, when a member of society is murdered, and her name turns up in the books he is using to blackmail people, the metropolitan police show up on her doorstep. Olivia does the only thing she can to keep her name from being dragged through the mud: she agrees to take the investigator into her life so she can help him find a killer.

Inspector Rupert McKinley expects to get in and out, and figure out who killed Lord Ethan. He doesn't care about Olivia's desires...until he starts to spend time with her, and realizes she's more interesting than he ever expected her to be. When their business relationship turns into a personal one, Rupert is determined to find the murderer before someone else - like Olivia - is killed.

Is Rupert strong enough to protect Olivia? Will she be able to follow Rupert's lead to remain safe, or will he have to lay down the law? Is their personal relationship going to blossom or weaken amidst the danger surrounding them?

Members Reviews:

Really enjoyed this audio!

I was provided this audiobook through Audiobook Boom at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review.

This was a pleasant surprise, there was some pretty steamy stuff, a mystery and a love story.. What more could a girl want.

Enjoyed the narration, I've had a few of Marie Smith's books and have enjoyed them all.

I'm looking forward to the next one in the series!

Fantastic listen!

Loved the story and the characters! Great narrator too. I received a free review copy of this audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

Great!

I really enjoyed this story! HIstorical story with mystery and romance - I loved the characters and the plot. Looking forward to book 2!

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. The fact that I was gifted this book had no influence over my opinion of it

Pretty good

Didn't expect to like this as much as I did. Entertaining and kept my interest all the way through. Not a complex story but still good.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review

A different historical romance.

I liked the story, and I hope there is another one to follow. It would be nice to see Rupert even a little more dominant, and the mystery a bit more complex. Overall it was a fun story.

This is the second time I have listened to this narrator.The narrator does not pronounce contractions correctly. Dint instead of didnt, wount instead of wouldnt, etc. It is annoying. The word ruffian was pronounced roofian; I have never heard this pronunciation before! There was once the usage of the grammar, You did good. This incorrect grammar is heard often these days, but would not have been used in this time period. I do not know if this was the writer or narrator, but shame on whomever it was. Otherwise the narration works fine.

I received this free copy from the author/narrator and voluntarily offered an unbiased review.

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Titre: On la trouvait plutôt jolie

Auteur: Michel Bussi

Narrateur: Marie Bouvier

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 14 hrs and 33 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 11-02-17

Éditeur: Audiolib

Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 3 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Leyli Maal, d'origine malienne, vit à Port-de-Bouc près de Marseille. Elle est pleine de charme, de sourire. Et de tension contenue. Son nouveau travail serait-il, enfin, le sésame pour le plus grand appartement dont cette mère célibataire rêve pour ses trois enfants ? Sa vie ne tient qu'à un fil, à un secret surtout, qu'elle parvient à cacher aux yeux de tous. Mais jusqu'à quand ?

François Valioni, membre influent d'une importante association d'aide aux réfugiés, est retrouvé vidé de son sang dans un hôtel. Dans la poche de son pantalon, six coquillages, des cauris...

Jules Flores, jeune flic plein de zèle et hyperconnecté, est missionné pour enquêter sur ce meurtre, qui sera vite suivi d'un deuxième...

©2017 Michel Bussi / Presses de la Cité (P)2017 Audiolib

Avis des membres:

Enthralling immersive story

Michel Bussi's stories have a common fault. They are very hard to put down and leave me filling disappointed when they end and I don't have another one to begin.

As a geography professor, the descriptions of local color are extensive and very enjoyable. I can't wait for his next book.

The narrator in this book as well as in his others makes the stories totally immersive. "Chapeau" or hats off as they say in French.

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Title: Death in December

Author: Victor Gunn

Narrator: Gordon Griffin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-17

Publisher: Soundings

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

His respected - not very respected - chief had been grumbling all the way from London, and now the speeding Alvis was well into the wild and hilly country of Derbyshire, he was more caustic than ever.

When Chief Inspector Bill 'Ironsides' Cromwell accepts an invitation to spend Christmas at his sergeant's family seat, Cloon Castle, he doesn't realise the mysteries he'll encounter. First, there is a mysterious figure who leaves no footprints, despite the heavy snow. Then an incident in a haunted room leads to a much more sinister mystery.

Members Reviews:

The Death Room,.. The Death Room

The Death Room. The Death Room. The Death Room. The Death Room.

The Death Room. The Death Room. The Death Room. The Death Room. The Death Room... tired yet..???

I was too ,.. if they deleted those three words from the book,.. it would have been 20 minutes long...so,.. you decide if you're that desperate to spend your money on three words...

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Title: The Return of Sherlock Holmes

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: Clive Merrison, Michael Williams, full cast

Format: Original Recording

Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-05-17

Publisher: BBC Worldwide Ltd.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Clive Merrison and Michael Williams star as Holmes and Watson in these 12 full-cast dramatisations of short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. The stories are: 'The Empty House', 'The Norwood Builder', 'The Dancing Men', 'The Solitary Cyclist', 'The Priory School', 'Black Peter', 'Charles Augustus Milverton', 'The Six Napoleons', 'The Three Students', 'The Golden Pince-Nez', 'The Missing Three-Quarter' and 'The Abbey Grange'.

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Title: Sleep No More

Subtitle: Six Murderous Tales

Author: P. D. James

Narrator: Daniel Weyman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-05-17

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective

Publisher's Summary:

The acknowledged 'Queen of Crime', P. D. James, was a past master of the short story, weaving together motifs of the golden age of crime writing with deep psychological insight to create gripping, suspenseful tales. The Mistletoe Murder and Other Stories contained four of these perfectly formed stories, and this companion volume contains a further six, published here together for the first time.

As the six murderous tales unfold, the dark motive of revenge is revealed at the heart of each. Bullying schoolmasters receive their comeuppance, unhappy marriages and childhoods are avenged, a murder in the small hours of Christmas Day puts an end to the vicious new lord of the manor, and, from the safety of his nursing home, an octogenarian exerts exquisite retribution.

The punishments inflicted on the guilty are fittingly severe, but here they are meted out by the unseen forces of natural justice rather than the institutions of the law. Once again, P. D. James shows her expert control of the short-story form, conjuring motives and scenarios with complete conviction, and each with a satisfying twist in the tail.

Members Reviews:

Good bedtime reads

Short stories of murder. Good bedtime reads. No heavy lifting. But not as good as a James full length mystery.

Clever

I love the twists and surprises in these stories. You are so clever, P.D. I love to ponder why you are such.

OK Shorts

Amusing collection of short stories, most rather cynical, not Ms James' best work.

I always enjoy P. D

These short stories are a quick read. I always enjoy P.D. James' books, and this one is quite good.

Three Stars

Very dull for such a really good writer. Not worth the price of admission.