Twice Round the Clock

De: Billie Houston

Narrado por: Nick Rawlinson

Horace Manning, scientist, recluse and 'closed book' even to his friends, is found dead in his study at 4a.m., following a dinner in honour of his daughter's engagement. An ivory-handled carving knife rests between his shoulder blades as the houseguests gather round to witness the awful crime. The telephone line has been sabotaged - a calculated murder has been committed. Rewinding twelve hours, the events of the afternoon and evening unfold, revealing a multitude of clues and motives from a closed cast of suspects until the narrative reaches 4a.m. again - then races on to its riveting conclusion at 4p.m. as the listener is led twice round the clock. First published in 1935, the sole novel from the actor and dancer Billie Houston is a lively country house mystery and a true lost gem of the Golden Age of crime writing.

©1935 Estate of Billie Houston (P)2023 Soundings

Inventive and clever! So fun!

This little gem is delightful. I highly recommend it for lovers of classic British cozy.

Excellent story!

Wish audible had more books like this. Wonderful Golden Age mystery. One of my favorites so far.

What a great story!

Excellent narration. Even though I figured out part of the ending ahead of time, it didn’t spoil it. Very compelling characters. Highly recommend.

Loved it!

I enjoyed this mystery. Character development was good and the mystery intriguing. It kept my interest as the plot developed.

Classic mystery

Loved the story. The narrator’s voice was great. Voices worked. Sad she only wrote one book.