The Attenbury Emeralds

De: Jill Paton Walsh

Narrado por: Edward Petherbridge

Based on the characters created by Dorothy L. Sayers.

The recovery of the magnificent gem in Lord Attenbury's dazzling heirloom launched a shell-shocked young aristocrat on his career as a detective in 1921. Thirty years later, a happily married Lord Peter has just shared the secrets of that mystery with his wife, the detective novelist Harriet Vane. Suddenly, the new Lord Attenbury—grandson of Lord Peter’s first client—seeks his help to prove who owns the emeralds. As Harriet and Peter contemplate the changes that the war has wrought on English society, Peter, who always cherished the liberties of a younger son, faces the unwanted prospect of ending up the Duke of Denver after all.

©2010 Jill Paton Walsh and the Trustees of Anthony Fleming, deceased. (P)2011 AudioGo

Delightful mystery with the Wimseys

Faithful to the original books. A delightful telling of Peter's first case with the emeralds and then more mystery about them to solve. I enjoyed it!

Most enjoyable novel

Fun take off on a favorite author with a terrific narrator.
I recommend this novel.

Admirable extension of a favorite series

I love the Lord Peter and Harriet when Dorothy Sayers was writing them, and this is actually quite good too. A bit slow starting, and a bit complex to understand without concentrating (I often listen to audiobooks while doing other things, but I really couldn’t do that with this) but ultimately satisfying.

Finally

The story provides very enjoyable reading for those of us wondering how the story would have continued.

I'm no critic

There's nothing about this book that I don't like. The narrator is excellent, in fact I've used this book to low myself to sleep at night,his voice is that calming.
The story has many twists and turns but manages to be a cohesive story. There are no real surprises but it still managed to hold my attention.
I listen to these books purely for fun, my reviews are not meant to be scholarly or pretentious, I either like a book or I don't. I liked this book.

As good as the originals

Would you consider the audio edition of The Attenbury Emeralds to be better than the print version?

yes - because of the excellent narration by Edward Petherbridge - who was to me the most perfect Lord Peter Wimsey

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

it had as many strange, unexpected twists as the Dorothy L. Sayers originals

Which scene was your favorite?

the scene by the pink marble sundial - I love it when people stay in love

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It was just time well spent with characters I have loved since early adolescence

Any additional comments?

Please get "Gaudy Night" recorded - then the Lord Peter Wimsey/Harriet Vane series will be complete.

Over-ambitious

Covering 30 years and three generations, this book attempts to capture and extend the entire Peter Wimsey saga. I found it muddled and unsatisfactory.

The joy of Lord Peter

What joy one more Lord Peter story. If I could have one author added to audible it would be Dorothy Sayers. The Lord Peter novels were the first recorded books I checked out of the library and I was hooked. Please bring Dorothy Sayers and Lord Peter titles to Audible.

Peter Wimsey Rides Again

If you have missed the continuation of Dorothy Sayers' beloved series under the loving hand of Jill Patton Walsh, you are in for several treats. This is the third book in the extended series, and one of my favorites. Edward Petherbridge does a lovely job of reading it. (I believe he is the same Edward Petherbridge who played Peter Wimsey in the 80s). I DO recommend reading them in order, of course. Any of them will stand alone as a mystery - but the continuation of the personal histories of the Wimsey family is best carried on in proper order.

Having it read to me in a British voice is a delicious treat. I highly recommend both the Kindle and the audible combination.

Wonderfully Captures the Wimsey Spirit

Lord Peter & Harriet are long-time favorites. I really enjoyed Walsh's continuation of the story, which I had not read before in any format. For me it is the beloved characters more than the mystery that rated the 5-Stars. And the slowly unfolding mystery was a good read, if not up to Sayers very high standard of detective fiction. Hoping Audible will continue to fill in the missing stories by both Sayers and Walsh.