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A Matter of Justice

Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries

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A Matter of Justice

By: Charles Todd
Narrated by: Simon Prebble
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 After two London men end their business partnership, one of them is savagely murdered in a medieval tithe barn on his estate in Somerset.

Investigating the killing, Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge discovers that the victim was universally despised in Cambury - even the victim's wife and the town's police inspector are suspect. And yet in London circles, the man was highly regarded. What triggered his death?

Rutledge doggedly follows a well-concealed trail that finally leads him to the one person who knows the whole truth. But it's too late to stop a spreading evil and a vicious settling of scores.

As the seasoned inspector comes to understand the larger picture, he realizes he may not be able to prove what he suspects. In spite of his skill, this may be the only case in which Rutledge fails to get his man.

©2009 Charles Todd (P)2009 BBC Audiobooks America Detective Fiction Historical Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives England Historical Mystery Suspense

Critic reviews

"In the stellar 11th Inspector Ian Rutledge mystery, Todd (the pseudonym of a mother-son writing team) seamlessly combines a fair-play whodunit with a nuanced look into the heart of darkness in the human soul." ( Publishers Weekly)
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Set in the past in rural England. Intriguing central character detective. Some might say slow-moving but I like the way it unravels slowly
Great performance by the reader.

Satisfying Mystery

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It held my attention despite the unnecessary character of the alter ego, Hamish a stereotypical Scot.

A good yarn

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Enjoyed this tale very much made for compelling listening will be listening to more books by Charles Todd.
Excellent narrator.

A matter of Justice

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Understanding the idiosyncrasies of human nature! Quite thrilling! I enjoyed the insights to the effects of war. So many men never spoke of their experiences.

Extremely thought provoking

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Long slow start setting scene - I almost gave up, but enjoyed it once the investigation started. Good performance, nice pace, pretty light.

Took a while to get going

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