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I literally couldn't take these headphones off.

Revisado: 04-28-25

One of the most powerful books I've ever listened to. I can't find the words to describe the depth of feeling the author produces in me and hopefully everyone else who reads this. It's just beautiful.

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I want to take her out to dinner once a week for a year!

Revisado: 06-27-24

Ms. Longworth's deep deep very deep research is unsurpassed in it's scope. As a long-time listener to her podcast "You Must Remember This," I feel safe in knowing that every word she speaks is as extensively researched as it could possibly be - and true to the best of her knowledge. Her unique premise of combining Hollywood history and specifically Howard Hughes' history and the multiple women who played a part in it is brilliant. She has deepened my understanding of, among other things, what it was really like to be a woman in Hollywood during the first half of the 20th century and beyond, such as the terrible decisions women had to make and the outcomes they had to live with. This is not a vapid tell-all biography in the least; it's an in-depth study of massive proportions. Thank you, Karina!!

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Give Fiona a Chance! Really!

Revisado: 10-03-23

Initially I felt the same as many of you who have found it hard to adjust to a new narrator. I put the book down and it's been a year - I've just discovered that there is a fourth book and decided to jump into #3, for better or worse. Now I haven't heard Lesley M.'s voice in a over a year and you know what? I think waiting helped! Fiona is a low talker but her Connie Johnson, her Bogdan, even her Ibrahim and Stephen are pretty much spot on. I'm adjusting to the other voices and have high hopes. Go on, give her a chance. Books like these don't come around too often. 🙂

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I love this series! Looking forward to more!

Revisado: 06-23-21

These 3 stories are very very well done. The pace is quick and the progress smooth - I get so tired of protagonists trying to convince another character that YES, THERE WAS A MURDER multiple times - that doesn't happen here. The characters are believable and narration terrific - someone here gave Mr. Parker a low score on his American accent - I thought the accents were spot on. More!

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Meh

Revisado: 06-10-21

I am SO disappointed! The first two books of the series were sooo warm and engaging and the narration so wonderful that I wanted to join the Order! This book left me flat; I had to speed up the narration because it went so slowly. The new narrator seemed to savor the inflection of the Welsh accent to such an extent that the up and down sing-song way the characters spoke became annoying (Sorry, Ms. Dixon!) The series is called The Sister Agatha and Father Selwyn Mysteries - but Father Selwyn is not a key character this time around. Since Sister Agatha has proved herself to be a good detective, why do her compatriots continually balk at her deductive observations? And why does she continually doubt herself? ~Worst part? The culmination and the motives of the killer. ~ Best part? The inclusion of Sister Gwyneth in Sister Agatha's adventures. If there is a next one, I hope it will be better.:-(

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Hoodwinked!

Revisado: 05-20-21

The story seemed to go in a few directions at one. The clever murder mystery set in George IV's era would have been wonderful just on its own - the characters are well thought out and engaging and the narration terrific. MY REAL GRIPE is that I felt hoodwinked by the side plot... it's as if you are ready to go on a wonderful journey and without being told by the driver, you end up at a Pyramid Scheme Pitch. Shame on you, Ms. Butler!

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NOT historical FICTION! (thank heavens)

Revisado: 04-09-21

So well-researched and well-written! Other reviewers, I guess, thought this was historical fiction because of the title?! SMH! Elizabeth Norton delivers an account of what REALLY happened - why would anyone want to fictionalize it? Narrator is articulate, composed, and I will definitely listen again.

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T h I s w a s s o d r a g g y. zzzzzz

Revisado: 03-18-21

Having seen the David Suchet/Hugh Fraser adaptation of this many times I was expecting a better written story. I've read lots of Agatha Christie books but this was so protracted it was a chore to finish. And once again I discovered yet another casual and gratuitous anti-semitic remark having no bearing whatsoever on the story, as happens in her early books.

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I love these characters!

Revisado: 03-03-21

I was a little disappointed in how the mystery wrapped itself up but you know what? It's Sister Agatha's first case! I'm sure the mysteries will get better. I love the characterization - these people are very real. I also love the references to other Murder Mystery icons- brilliant! I ordered a box of Welsh Brew before I even finished the book. Looking forward to #2!

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I want to be a part of this wonderful community!

Revisado: 03-03-21

Lovingly created fully dimensional characters! If I could get on a plane and go there... mystery laid out better in this second book. Please give us more!

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