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The Dark Angel

Written by: Elly Griffiths
Narrated by: Jane McDowell
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It’s not every day that you’re summoned to the Italian countryside on business, so when archaeologist Angelo Morelli asks for Ruth Galloway’s help identifying bones found in the tiny hilltop town of Fontana Liri, she jumps at the chance to go, bringing her daughter along with her for a working vacation. Upon arriving, she begins to hear murmurs of Fontana Liri’s strong resistance movement during World War II and senses the townspeople are dancing around a deeply buried secret. But how could that be connected to the ancient remains she’s been studying?

Ruth is just beginning to get her footing in the dig when she’s thrown off-guard by the appearance of DCI Nelson. And when Ruth’s findings lead them to a modern-day murder, their holidays are both turned upside down, and they race to find out what darkness is lurking in this seemingly picturesque town.

©2018 Elly Griffiths (P)2018 Recorded Books Detective International Mystery & Crime Mystery Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Fiction Italy
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Always enjoy the books in this series. Lots of twists and turns and some ongoing interpersonal relationships and drama.

Lots of storylines

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I love these books. I love how Ruth remains strong, independent and uncompromising throughout. The setting in Italy was beautiful - and I could feel Ruth’s homesickness and longing for her cottage on the salt marsh.

Looking forward to the next book in the series.

Corrine B

Another excellent Ruth Galloway

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This was the 1st book I read of this series. My bad. I did find a lot of relevant stuff going on. Stuff that didn't really add anything to the story. The general story was good, conveying the complexity of a town with a long history.

Story took the long way to the point

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I love how this novel moved from Norfolk to Italy yet kept the characters and continuity. Lovely story beautifully narrated. Looking forward to the next one.

Excellent story

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I always enjoy this series. this one was great because it occurred in Italy I can’t wait to see how the various relationships enfold in the next book!

Another enjoyable Listen

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Very difficult listen. Pointless details throughout do nothing to advance the story. Never felt invested in any of the characters. Story meanders for hours. Wanted to give up 2 hours in and quite honestly should have. Complete waste of time.

Worst murder mystery I’ve listened to

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