The Treasure at Poldarrow Point

An Angela Marchmont Mystery, Book 3

By: Clara Benson

Narrated by: Elizabeth Klett

Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's Summary

When Angela Marchmont goes to Cornwall on doctor's orders she is looking forward to a nice rest and nothing more exciting than a little sea-bathing. But her plans for a quiet holiday are dashed when she is caught up in the hunt for a diamond necklace which, according to legend, has been hidden in the old smugglers' house at Poldarrow Point for over a century. Aided by the house's elderly owner, an irrepressible 12-year-old, and a handsome Scotland Yard detective, Angela soon finds herself embroiled in the most perplexing of mysteries. Who is the author of the anonymous letters? Why is someone breaking into the house at night? And is it really true that a notorious jewel thief is after the treasure too? Angela must use all her powers of deduction to solve the case and find the necklace - before someone else does.

©2013 Clara Benson (P)2017 Clara Benson

Engaging story

So Clara Benson, an unknown author (to me, at least) wrote this series of charming little mystery-adventure stories in the 1920’s I think. Too bad she didn’t publish them at that time, because they have value.

This one is complicated—has a little something for everyone—with Angela Marchmont going to Cornwall to rest a bit after an illness, and doing anything but, as she learns the house she is staying in is close to an old smugglers house, and something of valuable supposed to still be there.

Although, as an adult, I find this a fun listen/read, I think back in the days (waaaaaay back, in the 1950’s) when I was reading Nancy Drew books, this series would have fit in with those to some extent, and I would have loved them then a lot. There is a 12 year old girl, Barbara, who plays a big role, and the writing is simple and clean enough that a young person could enjoy them. But don’t take that to think this isn’t action-packed and appropriate for adults, because it is. Recommend to anyone who enjoys the old classic mysteries.

Love this Series

Discovered Clara Benson recently but there was only one book in Audible. I contacted the author and she advised me there were more to come so I kept a lookout for her. Her books are very witty and clever and great fun to listen to. They make you feel like you have gone back to an elegant era. Angela Marchmount is a great character and I enjoyed the addition of her unusual ward Barbara. The mysteries are always complex and layered, but not far-fetched. The narrator does an excellent job with both male and female characters. She uses many different voices all very appropriate. I highly recommend these books

Superb story and suspense!

This mystery will definitely keep your interest. Make sure you're prepared for some unexpected surprises. Thoroughly enjoyable in every way. The narrator is excellent in her character voices and accents.

The Treasure at Poldarrow Point

I very much enjoyed this author's story. I very rarely give any book five stars, but this author can write. Her writing is transparent. I read so comfortably, I never once stopped and corrected construction or spelling or direction. Loved it!

Enjoyable Cozy Mystery

I liked this book even more than the previous titles in the Angela Marchmont Series. The story was fun and held my attention. It delivered exactly what I wanted for a "Cozy" English Mystery. I just discovered this series and plan to listen to all that are available on Audible.

Barbara

The character Barbara really added to the story. I enjoyed the story. Now to the next one.

Fun mystery with twists, turns, and hidden treasure!

(READ THE SERIES IN ORDER OR YOU WILL BE LOST!)
This is a light-hearted, entertaining mystery about hidden treasure, a jewel thief, and heaps of twists and turns! I listened to the whole thing in one day bc I just had to know what happened next!! The introductions of Barbara (Angela’s goddaughter) and Edgar Vallencourt (an infamous jewel thief) are important plot points with regards to the series as a whole AND they add a little spice and fun to this mystery! It’s a fast-paced page-turner and I HIGHLY recommend it!!

As always, my only comment on Klett’s narration is that she pronounces the ends of some words abnormally and it throws off the dialogue sometimes bc no one actually speaks with such militant diction and it also forces her to speak more slowly than normal in many places. The combination of those peccadilloes becomes distracting sometimes but, otherwise, the narration is great!

A serious waste of a credit.

I had liked the "Freddy," series so hoped that her other books would be as amusing. The best part was when the twelve year old got the ear boxing she deserved.

So-so

Light hearted read but I spent a large part of it wishing that the crooks had made life more uncomfortable for Barbara, little brat!!