The Impossible Thing

De: Belinda Bauer

Narrado por: Phil Dunster

From the exceptionally original mind of CWA Gold Dagger Award winner and Booker longlisted author Belinda Bauer comes this sweeping tale of obsession, greed, ambition, and a crime that has remained unsolved for a hundred years.

How do you find something that doesn’t exist?

1926. On the cliffs of Yorkshire, men are lowered on ropes to steal the eggs of the sea birds who nest there. The most beautiful are sold for large sums. A small girl—penniless and neglected by her family—retrieves one such treasure. Its discovery will forever alter the course of her life.

A century later. In a remote cottage in Wales, Patrick Fort finds his friend, Nick, and his mother tied up and robbed. The only thing missing: a carved case containing an incredible scarlet egg. Doggedly attempting to retrieve it, Patrick and Nick discover the cruel world of egg trafficking, and soon find themselves on the trail of a priceless collection of eggs lost to history. Until now.

A taut, wonderfully imagined novel brimming with skullduggery at every turn, The Impossible Thing is a blazing testament to Belinda Bauer’s status as one of our greatest living crime writers.

©2025 Belinda Bauer (P)2025 Dreamscape Media

Entrancing story. Outstanding narration

Entrancing story. Extremely entertaining. Outstanding narration. O had no idea that phil dinster was so
Talented. Compelling characters. I miss them already.

Highly recommendable

I’m lazy about writing these reviews, but I’ve liked everything I’ve read/listened to by this author, and this is no exception. It’s a really well written, edited and narrated book.

Gripping intriguing

Most unusual skillfully written and narrated book I have read in years. Characters are fascinating and their stories are interwoven seamlessly.

An interesting story. well told and narrated

I knew nothing of the egg collecting world until introduced to it by this book. like all good fiction, it sheds light on the fears, phobles and triumphs of the characters.

A perfect mix of an excellent narrator, a fascinating mystery, and immediately engaging characters

Toggling between places in time can sometimes be annoying, but not here. ALL the characters are interesting so I was happy in both worlds. A deeply satisfying experience. I look forward to more from this author and this narrator.

Loved this ! Read all her books !

I loved this bc it educated me ( on birds eggs etc ) as I read it . She’s been a favorite of mine since I read “rubbernecker” ( Blackwells in Oxford clerk highly recommended in 2022)

Absolutely wonderful

Everything about this listening experience is stellar. Plot, narrative, story are fabulous. Don’t miss this one.

Such enjoyable listening

I was riveted by The story line and the narrator was outstanding . Highly recommend. Will search for other writing by this arthur

Brilliant story with fantastic narration

Beautiful and engaging story. Wonderful language of the narrator. Reminds me of delightful reading voice of Dylan Thomas. Highly recommended.

Not just five stars but five red stars

Belinda Bauer has created characters who interact within persistent poverty and unrelenting hope. Bauer seamlessly connects multiple generations of familiesHer story has multiple generations of families men who disregard all forms oflife are juxtaposed with friends as well as