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The April Fool’s Day had been a roaring success for all, it seemed - except for poor Mr. Cartell, who had ended up in the ditch - forever. Then there was the case of Mr. Percival Pyke Period’s letter of condolence, sent before the body was found - not to mention the family squabbles.

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The audiobook would have been better if Saxon narrated

The story was entertaining. The swallowing of the narrator was noticeable and a distraction, especially near the end.

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Such and easy listen

Caveat: I fall asleep to Agatha Christie and Ngaio Marsh stories so if you're looking to be terrified, or taken out of your comfort zone in some way, this may not be your thing. But for well-written, gently read audiobooks, this one is a delight. And it has neither a stuffed animal nor a crime-solving cat so belief can be suspended with a relatively clear conscience!

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Good story

Character development good. Story moves along at a good pace. Kept looking for the character Elaine, which is how the narrator pronounced the name Alleyn. Will continue listening to this series. Purchase about one per month.

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Aces in Spades

Very interesting. Ngagio Marsh is so clever in painting a picture for your viewing pleasure.

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Poor Performance

Ngaio Marsh, herself, clearly articulated how to pronounce Alleyn's name. She said it sounded like "Allen". The narrator kept pronouncing his name as "Allyen", which was irritating. He also used poor stage voices for key characters. Inspector Fox, for example, sounded like a female fairy rather than the gruff character written.

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once again narrator ruined the story

Would you try another book from Ngaio Marsh and/or Jeremy Sinden?

love inspector Alleyn but HATE this narrator - he mispronounces the FAMOUS main character's last name and it ruins it for me...too distracting.

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love inspector Alleyn but HATE this narrator - he mispronounces the FAMOUS main character's last name and it ruins it for me...too distracting. if you can get past that, ots probably a good story - i don't know - couldn't listen any longer and returned the title

What character would you cut from Hand in Glove?

the narrator

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  • Joanne F.
  • 04-16-16

Super narrator

I've listened to all the Ngaio Marsh narrators and Mr Sinden is my favourite: especially his Inspector Fox.

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