This Rough Magic

By: Mary Stewart

Narrated by: Helen Johns

The pioneer of romantic suspense, Mary Stewart leads her listeners on a thrilling journey to a Mediterranean island paradise in this tale of mystery, murder and intrigue, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym.

Lucy Waring, a young, out-of-work actress from London, leaps at the chance to visit her sister for a summer on the island paradise of Corfu, and what's more, a famous but reclusive actor is staying in a villa nearby. But Lucy's hopes for rest and romance are shattered when a body washes up on the beach and she finds herself swept up in a chilling chain of events.

I shuddered, and drank my coffee, leaning back in my chair to gaze out across pine tops furry with gold towards the sparkling sea, and surrendering myself to the dreamlike feeling that marks the start of a holiday....

©1964 Mary Stewart (P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd

Mary Stewart never fails

A heart-stopping adventure coupled with the requisite romance and lovely depiction of Greece and its people.

Excellent read

Perfect voice. Great performance of all the characters. Suspense was well performed
Thank you for it all

A Classic By A True Trailblazer!

This Rough Magic is a fabulous read narrated to perfection by Helen Johns. I loved this audiobook and felt it was perfect in every regard. It was written in a totally different era from ours, but holds up beautifully in this current market. I’ve already ordered the other newly released novel by Ms. Stewart and anticipate that I’ll enjoy it just as much as I enjoyed this one. Truly, I devoured the audiobook and felt bereft when it was over!

Enchanting

Love the way she developed her characters & brought to life the culture of the Greek Isles...the plot was very captivating & first time through had me listening half the night! I also thoroughly enjoyed the intelligent conversations & respectful relationships of the main characters.

Such a pleasure

I have been waiting for years for the Mary Stewart "adventure romances" to be on tape. This is an excellent book, and I really enjoyed the narrator. Will listen to it many times. More please!

Loved it.

So lovely to hear this story that has long been a favorite of mine. Enjoyed it very much.

Long time

I had forgotten how much I enjoyed Many Stewart’s books. There are more to listen to and remember.

Outstanding!

What a thoroughly pleasurable listen!Mary Stewart knows how to cook up a whopper of a tale. She mixes up some romance, mystery, a little fantasy, adds a Shakespearean leitmotif, and a dash of danger. She stirs with a dextrous hand, and ta-da, a perfect novel! Narration is pitch perfect and captures the characters beautifully.

Mary Stewart Classic

I am so glad audible is releasing one of my favorite authors of all time! This is such a great well written mystery from a MASTER writer ! I hope the rest of her books will follow Especially my 3 favorites" Airs Above The Ground", "Moon Spinners",
and "My Brother Michael" No one compares to MS. The narration was perfect.

Mary Stewart is timeless

I fell in love with Mary Stewart 50 years ago. She was the master of romantic suspense. I enjoyed this audiobook, but felt that the narrator did a wonderful job on all the characters except the heroine. She seemed very weak.