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Murder at Madingley Grange

By: Caroline Graham
Narrated by: John Hopkins
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When a failed entrepreneur is temporarily left in charge of his aunt's huge gothic home, he knows he must be able to make a profit from it somehow. Murder, he decides, is the only way to do it. For Madingley Grange is the perfect venue for a 1930s murder-mystery weekend, and Simon Hannaford – with the reluctant help of his long-suffering sister – soon hatches a plan for money-spinning mayhem.

From the conservatory to the claret cellar, the clues are carefully sprinkled. But when the guests arrive, it is obvious that the game won't be going as planned. Not one of the visitors is willing to play the victim. And when a body does appear, it hardly takes Hercule Poirot to guess it is not a volunteer. Now the game really begins...

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Critic reviews

"Audiobook listeners, as well as nine paying guests, are invited to a 1930s murder mystery weekend at a faux gothic country house. The talented English actor John Hopkins narrates this lively mystery, creating the glamorous atmosphere of the best vintage whodunits. His deep voice captures the posh sound of the weekend's scheming host, Simon. Hopkins also does a fabulous job presenting the character Fred, whose crassness offends so many of the stuffy guests. Hopkins's portrayal of the larcenous butler is hilarious and memorable. Many things go wrong over the weekend, and listeners will be kept intrigued. There's romance in the conservatory, as well as knives and blood.... It's fun to hear the scenes unfold." (AudioFile)

'Simply the best detective writer since Agatha Christie.' (The Sunday Times)
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I devoured this book, well written and narrated, would thoroughly recommend for a cosy chill listen.

Surprised me in a good way

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This was an English Country House murder mystery at its funniest and finest. John Hopkins is the funniest and best narrator imaginable for this book. Utterly brilliant and hugely entertaining- captures our motley crew of characters perfectly.
Caroline Graham is an exceptional writer and her turn of phrase leaves us laughing and chortling throughout.
Not the most complex plot, nor is there much by way of actual “murder/mystery” but it’s not really missed as this genteel farce wends it’s merry way along.
Great stuff!

The constant laugh out loud moments!

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Overwritten, pretentious and unfortunately not a patch on the Midsomer Murders books featuring Insp Barnaby

Disappointing

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Such a fun read and the narrator is absolutely wonderful. Twists and turns in the story, the word-smithing, and the humour make for a page turning thrill.

Fabulous

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Absolutely loved this! The characters were amazing and the naration superb. Would like more stories based at Madingley Manir.

Brilliant!

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