Murder at Madingley Grange
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John Hopkins
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Caroline Graham
About this listen
When a failed entrepreneur is temporarily left in charge of his aunt's huge gothic home, he knows he must be able to make a profit from it somehow. Murder, he decides, is the only way to do it. For Madingley Grange is the perfect venue for a 1930s murder-mystery weekend, and Simon Hannaford – with the reluctant help of his long-suffering sister – soon hatches a plan for money-spinning mayhem.
From the conservatory to the claret cellar, the clues are carefully sprinkled. But when the guests arrive, it is obvious that the game won't be going as planned. Not one of the visitors is willing to play the victim. And when a body does appear, it hardly takes Hercule Poirot to guess it is not a volunteer. Now the game really begins...
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"Audiobook listeners, as well as nine paying guests, are invited to a 1930s murder mystery weekend at a faux gothic country house. The talented English actor John Hopkins narrates this lively mystery, creating the glamorous atmosphere of the best vintage whodunits. His deep voice captures the posh sound of the weekend's scheming host, Simon. Hopkins also does a fabulous job presenting the character Fred, whose crassness offends so many of the stuffy guests. Hopkins's portrayal of the larcenous butler is hilarious and memorable. Many things go wrong over the weekend, and listeners will be kept intrigued. There's romance in the conservatory, as well as knives and blood.... It's fun to hear the scenes unfold." (AudioFile)
'Simply the best detective writer since Agatha Christie.' (The Sunday Times)
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-02-24
Loved it- a few laugh out moments
Great characters! I found myself laughing out loud! The story was good and the narrator brought the story to life!
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- 13-01-24
Brilliant
Thoroughly enjoyed this book.Picked randomly and glad I did. Beautifully written and performed . Very very witty.Thank you.
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- Di
- 21-11-23
Very entertaining
That was a very entertaining and old fashioned mystery, with a real twist and unexpected ending. Unexpected but in a way happy ending, all very civilised and amicable. There was lots of good humour in this book. Really recommend it to fans of old fashioned Murder Mysteries :).
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- Monty
- 20-12-24
Loved this book
Very entertaining characters, and a great variety of them! Madingley Grange was a perfect location.
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- Sara
- 06-12-24
Surprised me in a good way
I devoured this book, well written and narrated, would thoroughly recommend for a cosy chill listen.
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- P. F. Mcwilliams
- 26-12-24
Thoroughly Entertaining
Having listened to and enjoyed all of the 'Midsomer Murders' I chose this book to see how the author handled other formats.
It was an unexpected revelation, wonderful characters, an ingenious plot with twists galore and the narration was masterful. It was laugh out loud funny in places, but captivating throughout.
I am tempted to listen to books by authors I haven't read before, providing they are read by John Hopkins.
Excellent.
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- hanfether
- 08-10-23
Good fun for light hearted mystery lovers
Enjoyed this fun / witty mystery, the characters are interesting and the storyline has a number of twists and turns. The plot is ‘silly’ but no more so than a classic midsummer murder and that is part of the charm of the book.
The narration is fantastic which elevates the experience and adds excitement / interest.
Overall would recommend / listen to more by the author.
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- soosiewoosie
- 18-02-24
Brilliant. I enjoyed every moment
This was the best thing I’ve listened to in ages. Laugh out loud, intriguing story, and a great ending. One I shall certainly listen to again.
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- DDCH
- 11-01-25
Fabulous
Such a fun read and the narrator is absolutely wonderful. Twists and turns in the story, the word-smithing, and the humour make for a page turning thrill.
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- GM62
- 20-10-23
I felt I was at the theatre!
I loved John Hopkins narration. He never disappoints to bring each character to life in my head. His narration gives everyone a personality, sometimes hilariously.
If you want a country house farse type mystery this is for you.
Caroline Graham has such wit and sense of humour and it shone out in this book. It’s light, refreshing but you do need to concentrate to keep track of the characters.
I felt I was at the theatre !
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