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Beatrice Dark

By: Louis Nowra
Narrated by: Ainslie Cloustonr, Jacqui Duncan, Stuart Robinson, Aaron Tsindos, Julian Pulvermacher
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  • Please note: contains strong language and adult content.

    Mrs Beatrice Dark, the wife of powerful cabinet minister, Joseph Dark, enters the office of a tabloid newspaper and shoots her husband’s enemy, the editor of the tabloid on the eve of World War Two.

    A sensational murder trial occurs, with its unfolding secrets, lies and sex scandals, mesmerising the nation, with those who believe she should be acquitted and those who think she should hang. But what is the real reason she killed Steven Hood, the editor?
    ©2021 Louis Nowra (P)2021 Audible Australia Pty Ltd.
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  • Ep 1: It’s Mrs Dark

    Ep 1: It’s Mrs Dark
    Oct 3 2021

    When newspaper editor Tony Hood publishes a private love letter written by a cabinet minister, he sets off a chain of events that will lead to his own doom.
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    30 mins
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  • Ep 2: The Aftermath

    Ep 2: The Aftermath
    Oct 3 2021

    Beatrice Dark is taken into custody. As both her husband and the Chronicle’s staff react to the awful shooting, Ivor seeks Beatrice to understand why she did it.
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    33 mins
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  • Ep 3: Just Who Is Beatrice Dark?

    Ep 3: Just Who Is Beatrice Dark?
    Oct 3 2021

    While Ivor begins assembling his defence, and Alice seeks out an old friend of Beatrice’s, Thomas commits an act of breaking and entering.
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    35 mins
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World War II Historical
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yes indeed!

great listen! the acting was good too. they kinda slipped out of the LA accent but it was still passable. worth the time to listen!

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Highly enjoyable

I loved listening to this book/podcast, it held my attention thru out the entire presentation, the story was interesting and believable and the voice actors were on point. I will definitely be recommending this book to friends and family.

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Fun Radio Noir

This is the second Louis Nowra story I’ve listened to and I want more. Compelling, unique characters solving mysteries across complicated relationships Down Under. I am entertained.

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Love the performance

I liked the storyline and loved the performance. This podcast kept my attention throughout all the episodes.

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lol

now, this is how you tell the story. I did not see that coming at the ending, I loved every minute of it, I've binged listened to this whole entire series and the game, butler is definitely my favorite character, hands down, good job, I'm going to listen to another book by this author.

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Mystery without gore

Loved the classic psychological mystery without the modern day psychopaths and gore. Sparks your imagination and intellect not your nightmare factory.

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pretty darn good

fun and a little twisty. misogynistic at times, tho. sexual content warning for ep 11 tho...very explicit.

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Unique, fabulous!!

Great story, production values were awesome, performances excellent. One of my favorite experiences on Audible.

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Fantastic noir

Great production, plot and actors. A noir story with great twists at the end. A must listen.

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Loved this series

It was a classic, film noir type of listening experience. The narration was good, and it was an interesting story. I liked the music also.

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