Wildfire at Midnight

De: Mary Stewart

Narrado por: Lucy Paterson

The pioneer of romantic suspense, Mary Stewart leads her listeners on an unforgettable ride across the Isle of Skye in this tale perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym.

Following a heartbreaking divorce, Gianetta retreats to the Isle of Skye hoping to find tranquillity in the island's savage beauty. But shortly before her arrival a girl's body is found on the craggy slopes of the looming Blue Mountain, and with the murderer still on the loose, there's nothing to stop him from setting his sights on Gianetta next....

One arrogant wing of rock thrust itself across the sun, flinging a diagonal shadow over the bay. My eye was drawn to the great lonely bulk of the mountain in the east, stooping over the valley like a hawk. Blaven. The Blue Mountain.

©1956 Mary Stewart (P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd

Love Mary Stewart!

Read this the first time at age 14, now read it again at 66. Finished listening, then immediately started over. Did same with
"Touch Not the Cat". Mary Stewart is my favorite author.

gorgeously read

Perhaps the most purely eerie of Mary Stewart's exemplary gothic romances, this is a highly effective story but does show its age in the dated gender attitudes toward marriage. I had difficulty discounting this when listening because one can't skip over things as one can when reading. The performance was outstanding. It's one of the few instances of books that I know well where the audio version is more striking and dramatic then when it is experienced in print. Big bravo to Lucy Paterson.

Thoroughly enjoyed

The story has exciting action and interesting folklore. I will definitely reread/ re-listen to this one.

Exciting adventure on the Isle of Skye!

I really loved the Scottish setting for this one. As always, Mary Stewart finds such a fascinating back story for all her characters. And she kept me guessing until the very end! Lots of adventure, so be aware it’s not for the faint of heart. I loved the historical elements in the plot too, really wonderful! Great narration by Lucy Paterson! She played the characters superbly! Enjoy another wonderful tale by Mary Stewart!

If you love a great thriller (and Outlander)

This was the first "book on tape" (that's what we called them back in the old days) that I ever listened to. My mom told me not to listen at night and she was right! It kept me listening and at one point scared me so much that I had to turn on the light! I have listened to this multiple times and enjoy it every time. The Outlander connection-the Hebrides and the accents.