The Melody Lingers On

De: Mary Higgins Clark

Narrado por: Jan Maxwell

A headline-making finance scandal and a breathtaking tale of deception collide in #1 New York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark’s finest thriller yet.

As the sole assistant to a famous upscale interior designer, Lane Harmon is accustomed to visiting opulent homes. So her latest job at a modest New Jersey townhouse is unusual. Then she learns the home belongs to the wife of disgraced finance magnate Parker Bennett, who vanished two years earlier, along with the five billion dollar hedge fund he managed.

The debate over whether Bennett was suicidal or staged his disappearance still continues. Both his clients and the federal government want to trace the money and find him. But Lane is surprisingly moved by Mrs. Bennett’s steadfast faith in her husband’s innocence. Gradually, Lane is also drawn to the Bennetts’ son, Mark, who is equally determined to prove his father is not guilty. What she doesn’t realize is the closer she gets to the notorious family, the more her life—and that of her five-year-old daughter—is in jeopardy.

True Mary Higgins Clark

Loved this story with its typical twists and turns. The plot and characters were so well developed.

Mysteries

Normally I figure out the "who dun it" fairly quickly. It took until the second half of the book this time. Wow!!

Enjoyable topical and great narration!

Fast pacing and good character development
I always enjoy the authors believable
Inside plot and to the characters she writes about.
Well done Audible.

Best book by this author in years!

Best book by this author in years!I have been sorely disappointed in the last six or eight books I purchased by this author but this one has the feel of her earlier works! It almost feels as if the other recent titles were ghostwritten, and this one was written by the great lady herself! Loved it! Will listen to it again.

Good read

Pleasantly surprised by this book. Lots of surprises and a surprise ending. My husband and I have read lots of Clark. But she still managed to turn the tables. One thing we really appreciate about Clark is the lack of cursing in her books. We have had to terminate reading quite a few books because of a writers lack of vocabulary. Often needing to resort to cursing to demonstrate anger, rage, or irritation. We realize Clark is a formula writer. But most are. This is a book that carried out interest. We would recommend.

Not the MHC I remember loving

When I think of Mary Higgins Clark, I think of tight plot twists and interesting characters. This was predictable and the characters - every one - was F L A T flat! I’m not sure it was just the narrator, but she wasn’t able to show any depth of feeling.

Liked the book.

I just want yo delete this audible book. I don't want to be forced review.

Good story but kinda predictable

I appreciate the fact that Mary Higgins Clark doesn't find it necessary to use sex and profanity and crudeness to tell a good story She is one of my favorites

Another solid book by Mary Higgins Clark

Would you listen to The Melody Lingers On again? Why?

yes. It kept my attention. Its a solid book but not too heavy.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lane. She was well developed and very relatable.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Lane gets attacked as she puts it all together

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

Lane was not perfect. She gave the benefit of the doubt to someone who did not deserve it and her intuition failed her. She is just like me.

Any additional comments?

Good solid book!

clever

Good "read" for listening while traveling. Easy to pick up after breaks. Light, but still kept you guessing.