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Dreaming of the Bones

Written by: Deborah Crombie
Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
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 Often compared to both Ruth Rendell and P.D. James, Deborah Crombie is internationally acclaimed for her deftly written mysteries that combine suspense, with lyrical prose. Sharply etched characters further enrich this story of tangled relationships and dark secrets. Twelve years after their divorce, Scotland Yard Superintendent Duncan Kincaid receives a phone call from his ex-wife Victoria asking for his help. While working on a biography of the late poet Lydia Brooke, she has uncovered information that has her convinced Lydia's suicide five years ago was really murder. As Duncan begins his investigation, another murder occurs closer to home. Now he finds himself frantically searching for clues in Lydia's complicated past to find the killer before he strikes again. Award-winning author Deborah Crombie has crafted a beautifully written, multilayered mystery that leaves you gasping with surprise. Jenny Sterlin's narration deftly creates an air of suspense while capturing every nuance of the language.©1997 Deborah Crombie (P)2000 Recorded Books, LLC Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Women's Fiction Crime Murder
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As others have noted, the voice actor is inconsistent, especially with the male characters. Much prefer Michael Deehy. The story however was excellent, with sufficient details to enjoy learning about the characters as people instead of just plot movers. I don’t normally care for books with so many seemingly primary characters, but this makes it more interesting. Like a regular book, I’ve had to return to a previous chapter - and I’m sure a second listen will be just as interesting. Will pick up more of this author’s work.

Inconsistent reading

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Very well read and a good mystery story. I like the relationship between the 2 main characters. Very human

Loved this book

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Good story... great mix of possible 'villains' to choose from...
I was surprised with the change in narrator. Ms Sterling did a pretty good job but I did find that many of the Cambridge characters sounded too similar.

A mystery to the end

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The beginning introduced a lot of characters. Gradually they assume their individual personalities and stories. Jenny Sterlin is a brilliant voice actor.

Good plot & story

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love crombies books but it would take a book to record in full detail why i value this one above the ones i have read so far. this one is a piece of art for me.

best yet!!

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You must listen to this story at 1.25, or it will drive you crazy! Otherwise, the story is good, and there are some shocking personal twists. For those who don't understand poetry, let Gemma explain it to you.

Listen at 1.25! Good story, especially personally.

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I enjoyed the story but absolutely hated the narrator. Another review referred to it being an imitation of a Noel Coward play - and I thoroughly agree. I'll skip all the books that she narrates.

No more books by this narrator for me

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When I lost the ability to hear Gemma and Kincade’s voice I lost my ability to let myself get immersed in the story line. Very disappointed this time.

Narrator left something to be desired

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Don't waste your time on this. The plot is convoluted, it is dated, and displays a remarkably sexist attitude. The narrator voices women and children really badly, and it is often impossible to distinguish one character from another in conversations as he makes them sound alike. It is really irritating.

Very dated, sexist, with an irritating narrator.

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Even listening at 1.25x (thanks to another reviewer for the suggestion), the narrator's unpleasant drawl made this a difficult listen. The relationship between Duncan and Gemma is problematic too, but the poor narration means I won't listen to any more in this series.

difficult to listen to

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