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The Greatest Mysteries of All Time, Volume 6
- Narrated by: David Warner, Christopher Cazenove, Orson Welles, Carol Lawrence, Mackenzie Phillips, Arte Johnson, Roger Rees
- Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Anthologies & Short Stories
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"My father was in the hospital and every night when I visited him, I read aloud to him. James Thurber. And one night he said, 'You really should do that on your show,' and I said, 'Dad, it’s a television newscast. I’d love to, but how could it possibly fit?' And he said, 'How often have I ever suggested anything for your shows?' And I remembered that he never had. But I also reminded him that there were things like copyrights and bills, to which he said, 'Try it. You never know.'"
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Publisher's Summary
The Greatest Mysteries of All Time, Volume 6 is an exciting addition to this series, featuring the most acclaimed writers, past and present. This unique collection of master writers, including Wilkie Collins, Aldous Huxley, and Edith Wharton, edited by multi-award winning mystery connoisseur Otto Penzler, is a delightful mixture of mystery and suspense.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Dicoff
- 08-15-20
Great stories and great narrator
fantastic selection, enjoyed it very much. Also was nice to have such great narrators here.