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Urn Burial

By: Kerry Greenwood
Narrated by: Stephanie Daniel
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Publisher's summary

Phryne Fisher, scented and surprisingly ruthless, is not one to let sleuthing a horrific crime get in the way of an elegant dalliance.

The redoubtable Phryne Fisher is holidaying at Cave House, a Gothic mansion in the heart of the Victorian mountain country.

But the peaceful country surroundings mask danger. Her host is receiving death threats, lethal traps are set without explanation around the house and the parlour maid is found strangled to death.

What with the reappearance of the mysterious funerary urns, apair of young lovers, an extremely eccentric swagman, an angry outcast heir, and the luscious Lin Chung, Phryne’s attention has definitely been caught.

Phryne’s search for answers takes her deep into the dungeons of the house and of the limestone Buchan caves. But what will she find this time?

Solve another case with Phryne Fisher.
©1996 Kerry Greenwood (P)2011 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

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Ripping tribute to Agatha Christie

Excellent listen. Wish the Caves were open to visitors. Engaging to the end with some tense moments.

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Urn Burial

Would you consider the audio edition of Urn Burial to be better than the print version?

I didn't read it in print so I don't know.

What other book might you compare Urn Burial to and why?

none.

Have you listened to any of Stephanie Daniel’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, and her performance is excellent as usual. She seems to be many people in the same story.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

It was all good.

Any additional comments?

no

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Not like the real Miss Fisher

This story did not flow like the other Miss Fisher stories. It reminded me of an old “30’s” movie with lots of characters and no depth.

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Love this series

Good story and I really enjoy the narrator - so many characters and each sounds distinct. I have all the titles in this series and this a favorite of mine.

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I Love this one! I ended up binging it and was sad when it was over.

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An Agatha Christie Who Done It

An Agatha Christie Who Done It, we'll sort of. As a fan of period mystery fiction, this is one of the best. We have Phryne in a Agatha Christie mystery, but with characters we have come to love.

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Ms Fisher

I love Ms Fisher mysteries and think they are as entertaining as Agatha Christie. Ms Fisher is a wonderful and well done character. I hope there will be many more . I highly recommend the stories and think the writer is great.

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Another great Miss Fisher mystery

Very much in the vein of Agatha Christie, Greenwood gathers together an eclectic group of houseguests each of whom has a secret. Some of those secrets lead to murder and it’s up to Phryne to unmask the murderer as she uncovers the secrets. Really great story, lots of suspense.

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Interesting Tale

If you could sum up Urn Burial in three words, what would they be?

Old House, Intrigue & Water

What other book might you compare Urn Burial to and why?

I can't think of another book I might compare Urn Burial too!

Which character – as performed by Stephanie Daniel – was your favorite?

As Always Phryne Fisher

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

No, it wasn't

Any additional comments?

I found I had to listen to this story twice, as I didn't get all of the little clues in the first listen.

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Never dull

If you could sum up Urn Burial in three words, what would they be?

You have to love Phryne

What was one of the most memorable moments of Urn Burial?

The boathouse and the cave were both equally memorable.

Have you listened to any of Stephanie Daniel’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

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Any additional comments?

Possibly too many characters.

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