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The Mistletoe Murder and Other Stories

By: P. D. James
Narrated by: Daniel Weyman, Jenny Agutter
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Four festive stories from P. D. James, the 'Queen of Crime'
From a Christmas murder at a country house to an illicit affair and a questionable inheritance, P. D. James's trademark sparkling prose illuminates the secrets that lurk beneath the surface at enforced family gatherings. These puzzle-box mysteries are perfect cosy reading for the darkest days of the year!
Including two early cases for Adam Dalgleish - star of the major TV series, Dalgleish

What readers are saying:
'A sheer delight.' 5* reader review
'Four of the best of P D James short stories. All set around Christmas and all expertly planned, written and executed!' 5* reader review
'Perfect for a dark wintry evening.' 5* reader review
'Very entertaining, and I loved it.' 5* reader review

©2016 Faber & Faber (P)2016 Faber & Faber Crime Crime Fiction Mystery Winter Christmas Fiction Royalty Scary Murder

Critic reviews

"There are very few thriller writers who can compete with P. D. James at her best." ( Spectator)
"The greatest contemporary writer of classic crime." ( Sunday Times)
"P. D. James is simply a wonderful writer." ( New York Times Book Review)
"P. D. James is one of the national treasures of British Fiction." ( Mail on Sunday)
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Fabulous writing and beautifully read by Jenny Agutter and Daniel Weyman. I definitely recommend this book!

Excellent!

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I love good short stories and this was no exception, you need though to listen picking up various clues along the way that arise in the storylines-Great, May I also recommend TELL TALE (J Archer) and The Rendezvous (Daphné du Maurier) Both excellent short story audio books well worth a listen

Enjoyed Very Much

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I have read and listened to all her books, seen all the televised ones lots of times and still wish she was with us to continue her intriguing tales. We miss you PD.

These are short (tho not too short) mysteries with Adam Dalglesh as a younger officer but still with his charm and clever thinking. Both Jenny Agutter (who will always be a Railway Child to me) and Daniel Weyman narrate so beautifully that I hate it when it ends. Very enjoyable and cracking good mysteries.

We miss you PD

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What made the experience of listening to The Mistletoe Murder and Other Stories the most enjoyable?

Additional Product Info: Preface by P. D. James herself - Read by Jenny Agutter

1) 'The Mistletoe Murder' - A 'true' crime story from P.D.James' past? The names have been changed but... Read by Jenny Agutter

2) 'A Very Commonplace Murderer' - A dark story, retold by a witness, 16 years after the event. Read by Jenny Agutter

3) 'The Boxdale Inheritance' - Chief Super Adam Dalglish is asked to help solve a 67 year old 'murder'. Can the present-day clergyman morally enjoy his inheritance? Read by Daniel Weyman

4) 'The Twelve Clues of Christmas' - An exciting glimpse into the early career of the then Sargent Adam Dalglish, including some humour. Read by Daniel Weyman

Who was your favorite character and why?

Although Adam Dalglish is a favourite, I really took to the war widow in the first story.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

When the then Sargent Adam Dalglish sums up the 12 Clues of Christmas.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, but being short stories I was able to break it up into 4 sittings.

Any additional comments?

I thought 'A very commonplace murder' let the collection down a little otherwise it would have been 5 stars all round, I hope there are more of these in the archives!

4 Excellent Short Crime Stories from P.D James

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Short stories all with a twist at the end. Entertaining and well narrated. Highly recommended to people like me who end up failing asleep while listening in bed. Not so far to go back and start all over again the following night.

Mysteries

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