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The Mistletoe Murder and Other Stories
- Narrated by: Daniel Weyman, Jenny Agutter
- Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins
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Summary
Four festive stories from P. D. James, the 'Queen of Crime'
From a Christmas murder at a country house to an illicit affair and a questionable inheritance, P. D. James's trademark sparkling prose illuminates the secrets that lurk beneath the surface at enforced family gatherings. These puzzle-box mysteries are perfect cosy reading for the darkest days of the year!
Including two early cases for Adam Dalgleish - star of the major TV series, Dalgleish
What readers are saying:
'A sheer delight.' 5* reader review
'Four of the best of P D James short stories. All set around Christmas and all expertly planned, written and executed!' 5* reader review
'Perfect for a dark wintry evening.' 5* reader review
'Very entertaining, and I loved it.' 5* reader review
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- MR.K.GILL
- 10-11-21
Enjoyed Very Much
I love good short stories and this was no exception, you need though to listen picking up various clues along the way that arise in the storylines-Great, May I also recommend TELL TALE (J Archer) and The Rendezvous (Daphné du Maurier) Both excellent short story audio books well worth a listen
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- mary james
- 06-06-19
very good short mysterys
Really enjoyed the short stories. Well read and East to listen to. To be recommended
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- Shopaholic
- 28-12-16
Mistletoe Murderet
I've been an listening to PD James books lately to have rest from Agatha Christie.
This story book was great it's nice to hear about Adam Dalglish from the begining and they're only short stories it's great
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- Linda
- 18-12-16
We miss you PD
I have read and listened to all her books, seen all the televised ones lots of times and still wish she was with us to continue her intriguing tales. We miss you PD.
These are short (tho not too short) mysteries with Adam Dalglesh as a younger officer but still with his charm and clever thinking. Both Jenny Agutter (who will always be a Railway Child to me) and Daniel Weyman narrate so beautifully that I hate it when it ends. Very enjoyable and cracking good mysteries.
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- Spiky Potplant
- 24-12-20
Traditional English murder mysteries
Traditional English murder mysteries. Enjoyable, short and engaging stories but they aren't classics. Well performed.
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- Ms. E. Morgan
- 26-11-16
4 Excellent Short Crime Stories from P.D James
What made the experience of listening to The Mistletoe Murder and Other Stories the most enjoyable?
Additional Product Info: Preface by P. D. James herself - Read by Jenny Agutter
1) 'The Mistletoe Murder' - A 'true' crime story from P.D.James' past? The names have been changed but... Read by Jenny Agutter
2) 'A Very Commonplace Murderer' - A dark story, retold by a witness, 16 years after the event. Read by Jenny Agutter
3) 'The Boxdale Inheritance' - Chief Super Adam Dalglish is asked to help solve a 67 year old 'murder'. Can the present-day clergyman morally enjoy his inheritance? Read by Daniel Weyman
4) 'The Twelve Clues of Christmas' - An exciting glimpse into the early career of the then Sargent Adam Dalglish, including some humour. Read by Daniel Weyman
Who was your favorite character and why?
Although Adam Dalglish is a favourite, I really took to the war widow in the first story.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
When the then Sargent Adam Dalglish sums up the 12 Clues of Christmas.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, but being short stories I was able to break it up into 4 sittings.
Any additional comments?
I thought 'A very commonplace murder' let the collection down a little otherwise it would have been 5 stars all round, I hope there are more of these in the archives!
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- Geri
- 24-12-16
Mysteries
Short stories all with a twist at the end. Entertaining and well narrated. Highly recommended to people like me who end up failing asleep while listening in bed. Not so far to go back and start all over again the following night.
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- Laura Marcus
- 21-12-20
Disappointing
This audiobook promised Christmas short stories but one of them wasn't set at Christmas and wasn't remotely festive. Also it was a truly horrible tale. A bit flat really. Only one of the stories really worked for me - the last one. Superb narration though.
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- A P
- 31-12-21
Short stories
Four great thought provoking stories read by two extremely good narrators.
I would definitely recommend.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-11-21
Good writing and narration
enjoyable listening to some short mysteries and appreciating the skill of a top knotch writer
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