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The Woman in White

By: Wilkie Collins
Narrated by: Billy Howle
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Published in instalments in 1859, The Woman in White is often considered to be one of the very first detective novels. Although critics weren’t impressed at the time, the novel proved to be a hit with the public and has since gone on to become one of the timeless classics of the Victorian era.

Following the adventures of Walter Hartright, this is a story of sleuthing, inheritance, ghosts and mistaken identity and was recently the subject of a hit TV adaptation by the BBC.

Billy Howle, best known for his starring roles in On Chesil Beach opposite Saoirse Ronan, and with Richard Gere in MotherFatherSon, breathes new life into the masterpiece in this Audible Studios production.

Public Domain (P)2020 Audible, Ltd Mystery Scary Fiction Classic Mystery

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I really enjoyed this audio book performance and story.
It has been a pleasure to listen to.

A good find

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Interesting storyline epic characterisation and wonderful narration. Very unusual structure to book - best book I have read.

The woman in white

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The Woman in White is a brilliantly plotted thriller, and Billy Howle’s narration brings it brilliantly to life: it felt not a minute too long; and the (to me) familiar plot felt newly fresh. Please, Audible, commission Billy Howle to read The Moonstone and Dickens’s Our Mutual Friend!

Outstanding narration!

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Billy Howle gives a really excellent performance of this story, and the sound quality is also good. The first part of the story is very tense and it makes you very angry, but the second part is very enjoyable as you start to see the chance of retribution and justice.

Excellent narration of a classic story

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I've read and listened to it about 4 times now and never grow tired of it...

Excellent book

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