Nine Coaches Waiting

By: Mary Stewart

Narrated by: Ellie Heydon

Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

Mary Stewart transports her listeners to mid-century Savoy for a plot of danger and deception, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. A classic tale by one of the world's most beloved authors.

Linda Martin understands what is to be lonely: her parents died when she was young, and she was raised in an orphanage. When she is hired as a governess to the orphaned young Philippe, Comte de Valmy, Linda finds a kindred spirit in the lonely little boy. But Philippe is the heir to a vast estate in Savoy, and his dangerously handsome uncle may be willing to kill to ensure that Philippe never inherits it.

Mary Stewart's wonderful novel of suspense and intrigue set in the idyllic countryside of Savoy. A classic tale by one of the world's most beloved authors.

©1958 Mary Stewart (P)1958 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Critic reviews

"A wonderful wordsmith." (Scotsman)

"She built the bridge between classic literature and modern popular fiction. She did it first and she did it best." (Herald)

"One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century." (Independent)

Wonderful narrator

Love Mary Stewart. Her books are like comfort food for the soul. This narrator is perfect for this book.

Stunning

Simply put - this is in my top five all time favorite novel/performances on audible. When exceptional writing is portrayed by a gifted performance it is magic that’s difficult to come by. This a one I’ll enjoy for years to come. Beautifully written and the narrator Ellie Heydon’s performance was perfection.

A good gothic

I was really wanting to find and read this one, so I was glad when I found it on audible. It was a little winded, in my opinion, but the story was still good. the reader did some weird pauses at times, but she was pretty good.

An all time favorite!

This was so great! Hadn’t read this book in years and had forgotten about it being one of my favorites. This time I listened to the audio version. Fantastic.

Enjoyable

The reader was so ready to listen to. The author was able to make everything come alive...I literally could not stop listening. I love this story!!

Fantastic narration! So well done by Ellie Heydon!

Fantastic narration! So well done by Ellie Heydon! Love Mary Stewary! (pls STOP requiring a min # of words for reviews Audible, we're doing you a favor, thks)

a classic!!

I first read these when I was 12 years old. my Grandma got me into these books. There are just as good now as they were then!

Story and Narrator are Well-Matched!

I love to read Mary Stewart when I want to be transported to an exotic locale (France, in this instance), and experience a suspenseful, exciting, and romantic adventure. I really connected with the heroine, and the French countryside is described almost poetically. Also, the narrator was superb! She sounded the right age and personality for Linda, and she spoke clearly and with the right voices for different characters. I could always tell who was speaking, which is so important in an audiobook. She did a beautiful job, with the right tone and inflection in her voice for each scene. I saw that she's narrating more of Mary Stewart's books, and I look forward to listening to more. Well done!

Amazing lost classic

I think this book was once very well known, though it seems to have been lost to time. It is a fine read in modern times as well. It is set in post-war Europe. A girl of ill fortune ends up as a governess for a wealthy family in France. There are many creepy goings-on, with an odd cast of characters. Which ones are allies? Which ones are plotting? I couldn't stop listening. I don't even think the author knew how she was going to end the book until she wrote the very last chapter. Lots of fun to read!

Wonderful!!

I loved this book! It is a beautifully written story filled with breathtaking descriptiveness, mystery, and romance. Throughout, the author paints vivid and unique descriptions of settings, characters, feelings, and entanglements. What a treasure this has been! I will probably listen again, as it was absorbing and colorful, and I want to experience visions I’m sure I missed the first time I listened. Mercy! I love talented writers!