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Nine Coaches Waiting
- Narrated by: Ellie Heydon
- Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins
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Touch Not the Cat
- Written by: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Zoe Mills
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3
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Ashley Court: the tumbledown ancestral home of the Ashley family, all blessed with 'the gift' of being able to speak to each other without words. When Bryony Ashley's father dies under mysterious circumstances, his final words a cryptic warning to her, Bryony returns from abroad to uncover Ashley Court's secrets. What did her father's message mean? What lies at the centre of the overgrown maze in the gardens? And who is trying to prevent Bryony from discovering the truth?
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My Brother Michael
- Written by: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Jasmine Blackborow
- Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4
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Camilla Haven sends a letter home during her quiet holiday in Athens. But when a stranger begs her to drive a car to Delphi, swearing that it is a matter of life and death, Camilla impulsively takes the opportunity she's been offered. Before long she is caught up in a whirlwind of intrigue, deceit and murder as she spins along the dusty Greek roads in a race against time to solve a 14-year-old mystery.
Written by: Mary Stewart
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The Gabriel Hounds
- Written by: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Ellie Heydon
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Legend has it that when the Gabriel Hounds run howling over the crumbling palace of Dar Ibrahim, high in the Adonis Valley of Lebanon, death will follow on their heels. When rich, spoilt Christie Mansel arrives at the decaying palace to look after her eccentric Aunt Harriet, she arrives to the sound of howling dogs. The palace is riddled with hidden passages and the servants are unwilling to let anyone see Harriet during the day. It seems the palace hides an extraordinary secret...one that somebody is willing to kill to keep.
Written by: Mary Stewart
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Thunder on the Right
- Written by: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Ellie Heydon
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
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High in the rugged Pyrenees lies the Valley of the Storms, where a tiny convent clings to the beautiful but lonely mountainside. Jenny Silver arrives seeking her missing cousin, and is devastated when she learns of Gillian's death following a terrible car accident. But Jenny's suspicions are aroused when she's told the blue flowers ornamenting her cousin's grave were Gillian's favourite. Jenny knows Gillian was colour-blind - and so starts her mission to uncover what really happened to her.
Written by: Mary Stewart
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Madam, Will You Talk?
- Written by: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Emilia Fox
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5
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It sounds idyllic: a leisurely drive through the sun-drenched landscape of Provence. But Charity's dream holiday turns into a nightmare when she becomes embroiled in a sinister plot to kidnap a young boy. She soon finds herself in a deadly pursuit and must uncover whom to trust...and whom to fall for.
Written by: Mary Stewart
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This Rough Magic
- Written by: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Helen Johns
- Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 8
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7
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The pioneer of romantic suspense, Mary Stewart leads her listeners on a thrilling journey to a Mediterranean island paradise in this tale of mystery, murder and intrigue, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. Lucy Waring, a young, out-of-work actress from London, leaps at the chance to visit her sister for a summer on the island paradise of Corfu, and what's more, a famous but reclusive actor is staying in a villa nearby. But Lucy's hopes for rest and romance are shattered when a body washes up on the beach and she finds herself swept up in a chilling chain of events.
Written by: Mary Stewart
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Touch Not the Cat
- Written by: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Zoe Mills
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3
Ashley Court: the tumbledown ancestral home of the Ashley family, all blessed with 'the gift' of being able to speak to each other without words. When Bryony Ashley's father dies under mysterious circumstances, his final words a cryptic warning to her, Bryony returns from abroad to uncover Ashley Court's secrets. What did her father's message mean? What lies at the centre of the overgrown maze in the gardens? And who is trying to prevent Bryony from discovering the truth?
Written by: Mary Stewart
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My Brother Michael
- Written by: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Jasmine Blackborow
- Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4
Camilla Haven sends a letter home during her quiet holiday in Athens. But when a stranger begs her to drive a car to Delphi, swearing that it is a matter of life and death, Camilla impulsively takes the opportunity she's been offered. Before long she is caught up in a whirlwind of intrigue, deceit and murder as she spins along the dusty Greek roads in a race against time to solve a 14-year-old mystery.
Written by: Mary Stewart
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The Gabriel Hounds
- Written by: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Ellie Heydon
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story4 out of 5 stars 2
Legend has it that when the Gabriel Hounds run howling over the crumbling palace of Dar Ibrahim, high in the Adonis Valley of Lebanon, death will follow on their heels. When rich, spoilt Christie Mansel arrives at the decaying palace to look after her eccentric Aunt Harriet, she arrives to the sound of howling dogs. The palace is riddled with hidden passages and the servants are unwilling to let anyone see Harriet during the day. It seems the palace hides an extraordinary secret...one that somebody is willing to kill to keep.
Written by: Mary Stewart
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Thunder on the Right
- Written by: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Ellie Heydon
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
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Performance0 out of 5 stars 0
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High in the rugged Pyrenees lies the Valley of the Storms, where a tiny convent clings to the beautiful but lonely mountainside. Jenny Silver arrives seeking her missing cousin, and is devastated when she learns of Gillian's death following a terrible car accident. But Jenny's suspicions are aroused when she's told the blue flowers ornamenting her cousin's grave were Gillian's favourite. Jenny knows Gillian was colour-blind - and so starts her mission to uncover what really happened to her.
Written by: Mary Stewart
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Madam, Will You Talk?
- Written by: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Emilia Fox
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5
It sounds idyllic: a leisurely drive through the sun-drenched landscape of Provence. But Charity's dream holiday turns into a nightmare when she becomes embroiled in a sinister plot to kidnap a young boy. She soon finds herself in a deadly pursuit and must uncover whom to trust...and whom to fall for.
Written by: Mary Stewart
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This Rough Magic
- Written by: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Helen Johns
- Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 8
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story5 out of 5 stars 7
The pioneer of romantic suspense, Mary Stewart leads her listeners on a thrilling journey to a Mediterranean island paradise in this tale of mystery, murder and intrigue, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. Lucy Waring, a young, out-of-work actress from London, leaps at the chance to visit her sister for a summer on the island paradise of Corfu, and what's more, a famous but reclusive actor is staying in a villa nearby. But Lucy's hopes for rest and romance are shattered when a body washes up on the beach and she finds herself swept up in a chilling chain of events.
Written by: Mary Stewart
Publisher's Summary
Mary Stewart transports her listeners to mid-century Savoy for a plot of danger and deception, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. A classic tale by one of the world's most beloved authors.
Linda Martin understands what is to be lonely: her parents died when she was young, and she was raised in an orphanage. When she is hired as a governess to the orphaned young Philippe, Comte de Valmy, Linda finds a kindred spirit in the lonely little boy. But Philippe is the heir to a vast estate in Savoy, and his dangerously handsome uncle may be willing to kill to ensure that Philippe never inherits it.
Mary Stewart's wonderful novel of suspense and intrigue set in the idyllic countryside of Savoy. A classic tale by one of the world's most beloved authors.
What the critics say
"A wonderful wordsmith." (Scotsman)
"She built the bridge between classic literature and modern popular fiction. She did it first and she did it best." (Herald)
"One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century." (Independent)
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- harv Podgurny
- 2021-11-30
An elegant, old fashioned novel
Mary Stewart combines romance and adventure in exotic places, in the most exquisite prose. The narration was beautifully done.
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- Mary E. Haley
- 2019-05-13
My favorite book for decades!
I fell in love with “Nine Coaches Waiting”, written 1958, when I was in 7th grade. Don’t let the age of this book keep you from experiencing the joys of Lady Mary Stewart, who developed the romantic mystery genre of smart, adventurous heroins, able to be strong and capable in dangerous situations. And Ellie Heydon is the perfect narrator for my favorite of all of Lady Stewart’s books. And yes, her title is Lady, since her husband was knighted, though she never used the title. You won’t find the explicit sex of today’s romantic thrillers, but neither will you miss it. The book (and many of her other books) make the romance itself enough. Thank you, Audible, for finally making them available.
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- DailyReader
- 2019-05-19
An excellent audio version of one of the classic mystery romance novels.
I have enjoyed Mary Stewart’s novels for decades. Nine coaches waiting was one of my first novels of this genres I read back when I was 15. Since then I’ve read and reread all of her works over the decades. So I was waiting impatiently for them to be transferred to audible format and praying that the choice of narrator would do justice to the work. This was OUTSTANDING! Her voices are excellent, her expression is perfection, the pacing and diction are flawless. You will not regret adding this audio volume to your collection.
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- Aleia
- 2019-05-14
Mary Stewart’s Best
Nine Coaches Waiting is the first Mary Stewart book that my mother read to me when I was a kid, and it has remained my favorite of her books since that time. I was beyond excited when I saw that the book was being released on audible, and fervently hoped that the narrator would do the book justice. Ellie Heydon did not disappoint. The only caution I will give is that after reading this book (the best romantic suspense) , other romantic suspense authors and novels will seem a little lacking in the comparison.
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- N.Sum
- 2019-05-28
Favorite, well read
This is one of my favorite Mary Stewart suspense novels. It is a Cinderella/Jane Eyre romance with a horrible twist; someone is trying to murder her charge.
The reading is good, not exemplary when it comes to voices or accents but enjoyable and clear.
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- Boots
- 2019-05-20
Curl up and escape!
What a wonderful little story! Spooky romantic gothic setting, truly lovable heroine, and a terrible villain! The only thing I didn’t love was the romance. It was a good love story but it felt just a little bit abrupt. Especially when you realize the entire story takes place over just a few weeks. Despite that, the setting, time period, and use of language make it an all time favorite cozy romance to read and re-read.
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- Esmeralda
- 2019-08-19
Superb rendition
Superbly read! The narrator flawlessly switches from accent to accent, character to character, to help the listener keep pace of the various voices on the story. A superb rendition in English and French.
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- K. Hauck
- 2019-08-01
Beautifully performed. Wonderful story!
This was one of my favorite books as an adolescent. This year it was finally available as an audiobook. I had high expectations of whoever would be the voice artist and she surpassed them. Simply wonderful. Mary Stewart is more known for her Merlin stories but she is unsurpassed in the romantic suspense genre I believe. Treat yourself to exotic locations and thrilling stories mixed with interesting characters.
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- Marsha
- 2019-06-08
Marvellous!
I had read this book many years ago. But I didn't remember much of it. But the whole experience of listening enthralled me.
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- Gail N.
- 2019-06-07
Predictable plot, unlikable characters
This Cinderella pastiche starts out well. It is the story of two orphans and it is not clear which one is the real Cinderella of the story. Both the main character, Linda, and her young charge, Count Philip, have a split personality of sorts. Both appear and act helpless, feeble and weak. But then, on occasion, seem to find an inner core of courage which allows them some agency. I could not really empathize with the simpering Linda who is ready to submit to whatever crumbs Raoul is willing to drop on her by way of affection, attention or respect.
In some ways, the fact that the listener/reader can easily figure out what is going on but the characters themselves seem totally oblivious works two ways. It makes the reader apprehensive and so raises the tension of the story, but at the same times it makes the characters seem obtuse.
Almost all of the characters are unlikable either because of their arrogance, timidity, or willingness to use others for their own gain and then feel free to eliminate them from their lives once they have served their purpose. Essentially, this is a teenage level romance, complete with fashion, good looks, exotic locale, sneaking around, and belle of the ball scenes. It might be perfect for someone looking for this kind of story, but it did not work for me. I listened on double speed half way and then to the last chapter to see if I had nailed the plot. It was not worth my time to listen to the last third however.
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- Barbara Kindle Customer
- 2021-03-13
Enjoyed this more than the first time I read it.
There are some authors whose work survives changing fashions. Stewart sets her early novels in the time she wrote them. They reflect the time in which they were written, but her characters deal with their current problems and pleasures just as people have through the ages. These books will be loved through even more generations.
I want to be ironic about the standard governess falling for the son of the castle and being taken off to riches. Except this trope is dealt with in ways that could and have happened in yesterday's news. Words do matter and in this book the twisted truth could have resulted in death.
Current authors who set their stories during WWII or the Roaring Twenties, or the time between the wars will never give us the feeling that we get from Mary Stewart"s descriptions of time place and people.
I love that her early work is still in print. I wish the choice of people reading her work had stronger voices. They are lovely voices, but they do not sound like a woman who fights back the way these heroines do. Not with swords, but their minds and voices.
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