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The Great Deceiver
- The Brighton Mysteries, Book 7
- Narrated by: Beth Eyre
- Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
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Summary
The next gripping volume in The Brighton Mysteries series by bestselling author Elly Griffiths.
Brighton, 1966.
Max, now divorced and living in London, is on the way to visit Ruby and her new-born daughter when he is hailed by an old magician friend Ted English, aka The Great Deceiver. Ted is terrified because his assistant, Cherry, has been found dead in her Brighton boarding house and he's convinced that he'll be accused of her murder. Max agrees to talk to Edgar, who is investigating the case. But what Max doesn't know is that the girl's family have hired private detective duo Emma Holmes and Sam Collins to do some digging of their own.
The inhabitants of the boarding house, most of whom are performing in an Old Time Music Hall show on Brighton pier, are a motley crew. The house is also connected to a sinister radio personality called Pal. Ruby, along with every woman in showbusiness, has heard some disturbing rumours about him.
When a second magician's assistant is killed, Edgar suspects a serial killer. He has the wild idea of persuading Max to come out of semi-retirement and take part in a summer show. But who can pose as his assistant? Step forward WDC Meg Connelly...
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'Recalls the best of Agatha Christie' Sunday Express
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- Julia Underwood
- 16-11-23
Super story but flat performance
Another gripping mystery in the series. My head was awash with theories as to whodunit and how. This book would easily claim a celebrated place in a Golden Era revival.
I was irritated by the narration. There were niggles over the mispronunciation of a couple of words but the biggest turn off was the flat, monotone delivery. One of the characters, we are told, has a Brighton accent, but when they speak (the narrator's interpretation), it is in an Irish accent. This is not the only example and was hugely distracting. The narrator has a beautiful speaking voice but no range and no versatility.
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- Christina
- 29-10-23
A great addition to the Brighton series
I have been following this series and this latest book did not disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it and I have come to love the characters throughout this series.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-01-24
the reader and story
it was very enjoyable. can't wait for the next one. the narrator was excellent.very good
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- Claret
- 08-12-23
Great story, well read!
Love Elly’s books and this one did not disappoint! Great plot, love the characters, interesting use of the 60’s too. Hopefully it won’t be too long till the next one!
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-03-24
Disappointing
Previously an Ellie Griffiths enthusiast I found these characters boring and the plot flat . Some names were too similar
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- Di
- 11-01-24
Enjoyable and interesting
It is another enjoyable and interesting book in the series. With this book the series have now reaffirmed a more definite tone of promoting feminism, inclusion, diversity and speaking of gay/ lesbian relationships back in the days when they had to be kept secret. It was interesting to follow the story but as a veteran whodunnit fan, I’d say that despite that the book takes you back in time, it is a book addressed to younger audience. Which is also amazing as it is great to get more young readers enjoying the genre.
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- Caryl L. Dyson
- 28-10-23
Really enthralling
I love the Brighton mysteries, and this was all I had hoped for. I thought the narrator was perfect, well chosen for the characters she was bringing to life.
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- Kindle Customer
- 02-11-23
Brilliant
Another brilliantly written book, well thought out. I really enjoyed it. The characters are involving.
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- Lyndsey
- 27-02-24
Wonderful
I just love the way this series has developed as more female lead. Whilst Max and Ed are still very much there, the focus being on women and equality really adds to the series.
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- viv
- 12-04-24
Good fun
Good series of books. A great range of unusual characters. As well as being set in Brighton the books have the great and again, unusual, setting of variety in the early to mid 20th century. Some nostalgia and always a good mystery.
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