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A Is for Arsenic
- The Poisons of Agatha Christie
- De: Kathryn Harkup
- Narrado por: Nicky Diss
- Duración: 10 h y 55 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 12
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 12
Agatha Christie revelled in the use of poison to kill off unfortunate victims in her books; indeed, she employed it more than any other murder method, with the poison itself often being a central part of the novel. Her choice of deadly substances was far from random—the characteristics of each often provide vital clues to the discovery of the murderer. Christie's extensive chemical knowledge provides the backdrop for A Is for Arsenic, in which Kathryn Harkup investigates the poisons used by the murderer in fourteen classic Agatha Christie mysteries.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating, know knowledeg of Christie required
- De EJ en 10-24-23
- A Is for Arsenic
- The Poisons of Agatha Christie
- De: Kathryn Harkup
- Narrado por: Nicky Diss
You will want to go back and reread her books!
Revisado: 12-14-24
Agatha Christie trained as a dispenser and learned a great deal about poisons. She worked this knowledge into many of her books and while I have read all of them (some more than once) having read the inspiration for them sent me back to read many of them again. She was the Queen of Crime - no one will ever top her.
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Victoria's Daughters
- De: Jerrold M. Packard
- Narrado por: Heather Wilds
- Duración: 12 h y 44 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 222
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 189
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 187
Vicky, Alice, Helena, and Beatrice were historically unique sisters, born to a sovereign who ruled over a quarter of the earth's people and who gave her name to an era: Queen Victoria. Two of these princesses would themselves produce children of immense consequence. All five would curiously come to share many of the social restrictions and familial machinations borne by 19th-century women of less-exulted class.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Terrible Narrator
- De Kijana Mayfield en 03-28-17
- Victoria's Daughters
- De: Jerrold M. Packard
- Narrado por: Heather Wilds
Well Documented
Revisado: 09-24-24
I read the physical book years ago and wanted to listen to it again. Big mistake. The narrator is awful - a monotone who completely ignores punctuation marks.
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Death of a Spy
- De: M. C. Beaton, R.W. Green - contributor
- Narrado por: David Monteath
- Duración: 6 h y 26 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 136
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 127
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Historia3.5 out of 5 stars 127
Sergeant Hamish Macbeth is worried about how the folks will react to his new assistant officer; the enigmatic American James Bland, whose true mission is to track down the members of a Russian spy network. In the meantime, he and Bland deal with it the usual crop of traffic incidents, lost wallets, lost dogs, and lost people, but a spate of burglaries committed by a man dubbed “Spiderman” give Hamish cause for serious concern.
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3 out of 5 stars
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The story wasnt interesting , its usually intriguing
- De Robin M Moore en 02-15-24
- Death of a Spy
- De: M. C. Beaton, R.W. Green - contributor
- Narrado por: David Monteath
M. C. Beaton must be spinning in her grave!
Revisado: 03-07-24
Because I love Hamish McBeth and Agatha Raisin, I was willing to take on the R. W. Green entries under her name. So far they have been okay, but this one is a major stinker! The story was so convoluted that I was never quite sure where he was going with it. Worse than the story was the narrator!!! The voice was way too old for Hamish and there is NOTHING that sets my teeth on edge than when I hear a Brit try to use an American accent. It was positively cringe worthy. If this is what we have to look forward to, then I am done.
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The Killings at Badger’s Drift
- Midsomer Murders Mystery, Book 1
- De: Caroline Graham
- Narrado por: John Hopkins
- Duración: 8 h y 22 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,716
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,532
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,527
The village of Badger's Drift is the essence of tranquillity. But when resident and well-loved spinster Miss Simpson takes a stroll in the nearby woods, she stumbles across something she was never meant to see, and there's only one way to keep her quiet. Miss Simpson's death is not suspicious, say the villagers. But Miss Lucy Bellringer refuses to rest: her friend has been murdered. She is sure of it.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I wanted to love this series but I just don't
- De Lynch en 11-09-22
- The Killings at Badger’s Drift
- Midsomer Murders Mystery, Book 1
- De: Caroline Graham
- Narrado por: John Hopkins
Listen to John Nettles!
Revisado: 11-05-23
The intro to each of these Inspector Barnaby books is by John Nettles, THE Inspector Barnaby. I have seen the television series so many times that I didn't think these would be that good, but John Nettles changed my mind. Even if you think you know these stories by heart you are very wrong. The books delve into the characters so much better than the TV series. I absolutely loved all of them and will definitely listen to them again. These are a can't miss series!
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The Accidental Tourist
- De: Anne Tyler
- Narrado por: Jefferson Mays
- Duración: 12 h y 43 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 216
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 183
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 183
Travel writer Macon Leary hates travel, adventure, surprises, and anything outside of his routine. Immobilized by grief, Macon is becoming increasingly prickly and alone, anchored by his solitude and an unwillingness to compromise his creature comforts. Then he meets Muriel, an eccentric dog trainer too optimistic to let Macon disappear into himself. Despite Macon’s best efforts to remain insulated, Muriel upends his solitary, systemized life, catapulting him into the center of a messy, beautiful love story he never imagined.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Favorite
- De eulamen en 06-03-21
- The Accidental Tourist
- De: Anne Tyler
- Narrado por: Jefferson Mays
Her Magnum Opus
Revisado: 11-05-23
Anne Tyler has always been a tricky author. Some of her books are wonderful and some leave me scratching my head at the ending. However, The Accidental Tourist is, in my opinion, the best book she has ever written. It's one I have read more than once and I really enjoyed this listen. The only thing that would have made it perfect would have been the late William Hurt doing the narration.
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Love in the Time of Bertie
- 44 Scotland Street, Book 15
- De: Alexander McCall Smith
- Narrado por: Robert Ian Mackenzie
- Duración: 9 h y 25 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 348
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 308
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 304
Life for Bertie seems to be moving at a pace that is rather out of his control. In Drummond Place gardens, it seems that Olive has their future together all planned out. Meanwhile, upstairs at 44 Scotland Street, Bertie’s father Stuart is powerless to stop overbearing Irene and her motion for Bertie to travel to Aberdeen on a three-month secondment.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another Visit to Scotland Street
- De ALN en 03-13-22
- Love in the Time of Bertie
- 44 Scotland Street, Book 15
- De: Alexander McCall Smith
- Narrado por: Robert Ian Mackenzie
44 Scotland Street NEVER Disapponts.!!!!!!
Revisado: 06-06-22
The newest addition to the 44 Scotland Street saga! I just adore these books and everything about them, especially Robert Ian McKenzie's narration. They restore my soul!
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Ladder of Years
- De: Anne Tyler
- Narrado por: Elisabeth Rodgers
- Duración: 12 h y 25 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 177
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 157
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 155
"Baltimore Woman Disappears During Family Vacation." The headlines are all the same: Beloved mother and wife Delia Grinstead was last seen strolling down the Delaware shore, wearing only a bathing suit and carrying a beach tote with $500 tucked inside. To the best of her family's knowledge, she has disappeared without a trace. But Delia didn't disappear. She ran.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Terrific book, outstanding narration.
- De windymoon en 08-28-21
- Ladder of Years
- De: Anne Tyler
- Narrado por: Elisabeth Rodgers
Just when the story got going...
Revisado: 06-06-22
I love some of Anne Tyler's books. Accidental Tourist is my all-time favorite. This one falls into the category that I call "Deep Thinking Books". The story really has no resolution - you are supposed to think about it afterwards and figure it out for yourself. Needless to say I was mad as hell when the story abruptly ended. Were there pages missing???? I don't know if I will get involved with Anne again.
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A Dangerous Fortune
- De: Ken Follett
- Narrado por: Michael Page
- Duración: 16 h y 21 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 8,239
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 6,314
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 6,315
In 1866, tragedy strikes the exclusive Windfield School when a young student drowns in a mysterious accident. His death and its aftermath initiate a spiraling circle of treachery that will span three decades and entwine many lives. From the exclusive men’s clubs and brothels that cater to every dark desire of London’s upper class to the dazzling ballrooms and mahogany-paneled suites of the manipulators of the world’s wealth, one family is splintered by a shared legacy.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Predictable Fun
- De Rebecarol en 05-24-08
- A Dangerous Fortune
- De: Ken Follett
- Narrado por: Michael Page
Just too danged long.
Revisado: 06-06-22
Ken Follett is like Elizabeth George. Getting involved with one of his books is a committment. The story could have been much better if a good editor had been allowed to cull out the fluff.
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Among the Mushrooms
- Selected Stories from NPR's Bailey White
- De: Bailey White
- Narrado por: Bailey White
- Duración: 57 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 47
A collection of stories about life and living from Bailey White, former first-grade teacher, avid gardener, and a frequent host of NPR's All Things Considered.
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5 out of 5 stars
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FINALLY!!!!
- De Madeline en 04-18-18
- Among the Mushrooms
- Selected Stories from NPR's Bailey White
- De: Bailey White
- Narrado por: Bailey White
Bailey White is a national treasure!
Revisado: 05-14-22
I wish this book was at least ten times longer because I could listen to Bailey White all day. The stories are hilarious as well as touching in the way that only someone from the real South can tell them. As a fellow teacher the stories about the Titanic and the Vikings went straight to my heart. If only there were more!!!
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Something to Hide
- A Lynley Novel
- De: Elizabeth George
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 21 h y 28 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,210
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,089
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,077
When a police detective is taken off life support after falling into a coma, only an autopsy reveals the murderous act that precipitated her death. She'd been working on a special task force within North London's Nigerian community, and Acting Detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley is assigned to the case, which has far-reaching cultural associations that have nothing to do with life as he knows it. In his pursuit of a killer determined to remain hidden, he's assisted by Detective Sergeants Barbara Havers and Winston Nkata.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Difficult Subject
- De OkImListening en 01-12-22
- Something to Hide
- A Lynley Novel
- De: Elizabeth George
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
Not an easy listen but an important one.
Revisado: 05-14-22
Elizabeth George books are a commitment. They are long and intense. This one tackles a very serious and unfortunately still occurring tradition of female genital mutilation. The story could have been shorter but overall the book is very good. I felt like something had run over me by the end but still... It was not my favorite of her books but it was very good. If you have MANY hours to kill or need a listen for a cross-country drive, this is it.
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