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  • Hand in Glove

  • Written by: Ngaio Marsh
  • Narrated by: Jeremy Sinden
  • Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

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Hand in Glove

Written by: Ngaio Marsh
Narrated by: Jeremy Sinden
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The April Fool’s Day had been a roaring success for all, it seemed - except for poor Mr. Cartell, who had ended up in the ditch - forever. Then there was the case of Mr. Percival Pyke Period’s letter of condolence, sent before the body was found - not to mention the family squabbles.

It was a puzzling crime for Superintendent Alleyn....

©1962 Original Text of 1962 by Ngaio Marsh (P)2015 Hachette Audio
Cozy Traditional Detectives Suspense Crime Fiction Genre Fiction
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What the critics say

"The brilliant Ngaio Marsh ranks with Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers." ( Times Literary Supplement)
"Neat, dexterous.... Miss Marsh’s freshest and most enjoyable performance for years." ( Sunday Times)
"Light, entertaining and disastrously readable." ( Guardian)

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A solid story

One of Ngaio Marsh's better stories, this plot is free from the ridiculous theatrical and absurd flourishes that cheapen so much of her catalogue. This plot hinges on believable motives and circumstances and though dated, stands up well against her contemporaries within the genre.

The narrator does a decent job, his acting of some of the characters is a bit annoying but fortunately he voices the main characters more pleasantly. If you are are listening to the whole series in chronological order, as of the date of this review Hand in Glove is the first volume narrated by Jeremy Sinden. Personally, I dislike change so I was not predisposed to like his effort.

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