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The Death of Lucy Kyte

Josephine Tey, Book 5

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The Death of Lucy Kyte

By: Nicola Upson
Narrated by: Sandra Duncan
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When Josephine Tey inherited a remote Suffolk cottage from her godmother, it came full of secrets. There were the infamous Red Barn murders, committed in the grounds a century before, and still casting a shadow over the village. And there was Lucy Kyte, the mysterious beneficiary of her godmother’s will, who no-one in the close-knit village would admit to knowing.

Trapped in this isolated community and surrounded by shadows of obsession, abuse and deceit, can Josephine untangle history from present danger and prevent a deadly cycle beginning once again?

©2013 Nicola Upson (P)2013 W F Howes Ltd Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Scary

Critic reviews

"A new and assured talent." (P. D. James)
"Any crime aficionado should make room for Nicola Upson's novels." ( Daily Telegraph)
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Fascinating twist on a well known story. However the local accent was not from Suffolk.

Where was the Suffolk accent?

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This is my first Upson book and I listened to some of the historic passages again and again as there are proper jewels in expression and setting. Great story too.

Brilliant language and storytelling

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If you could sum up The Death of Lucy Kyte in three words, what would they be?

Beautifully written. gripping story, great narrator

What did you like best about this story?

The historical content and, I didn't guess the end

Have you listened to any of Sandra Duncan’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Sandra Duncan is a good story teller

Gripping

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I’d love to see a TV series made out of these fab characters. Suffolk accent on this one decidedly dodgy, but it is tricky! Great weaving of history, legend and fiction. Delighted to see Sybil Andrews popping up.

Another great listen.

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What did you like most about The Death of Lucy Kyte?

Nicola Upson leads you into the characters so well you start to want to know them more and more. Twists and Turns do not stray deeply away from the plot as some can but provide depth

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lucy Kyte as the narrative builds you begin to see the world as she did

Have you listened to any of Sandra Duncan’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Sandra Duncan is a reliable narrator you always feel you have read the book in your own voice.

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

Bit of laugh and cry with this one but always left feeling complete. Not cheated at the end of a book as you can be with some other books

Any additional comments?

Have enjoyed all of Nicola Upsons books a good mystery not all blood and gore solid detective work with Josephine Upson

Never Ffails

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