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The Heiress of Linn Hagh
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Series: Detective Lavender Mysteries, Book 1
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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Publisher's Summary
Northumberland, 1809: A beautiful young heiress disappears from her locked bedchamber at Linn Hagh. The local constables are baffled and the townsfolk cry "witchcraft".
The heiress' uncle summons help from Detective Lavender and his assistant, Constable Woods, who face one of their most challenging cases: The servants and local gypsies aren't talking, Helen's siblings are uncooperative, and the sullen local farmers are about to take the law into their own hands.
Lavender and Woods find themselves trapped in the middle of a simmering feud as they uncover a world of family secrets, intrigue and deception in their search for the missing heiress.
Taut, wry, and delightful, The Heiress of Linn Hagh is a rollicking tale featuring Lavender and Woods - a double act worthy of Holmes and Watson.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- Lb1kenobie
- 2019-11-09
Amazing performance.
I highly enjoyed this delve into historical mystery. Each character was uniquely performed. awesome job.
1 person found this helpful
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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Story2 out of 5 stars
- Genevieve Paquette
- 2021-03-10
not for me
I didn't like it.
The thing is, I can't really explain why. The protagonist was flat and unlikable, in the Sherlock style, except with an eye for beautiful ladies. That whole thing at the start with the sultry Spanish lady set a weird and uncomfortable tone. But then that plotline is dropped abruptly, so...
The writing was less than compelling and a little bit... smug? The mystery was simultaneously slow and overblown. The villains were cartoonishly evil, and their motives were so obvious that it's hard to see how those investigating didn't see through them immediately.
It just wasn't for me.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Kathi
- 2015-08-31
Surprisingly good!
I looked at this book for a while, having difficulty deciding whether to take a chance on it. I'm happy that I finally did. I love the way the author has set up the story very slowly and carefully. Feels as though I know the characters well by the time the story gets into its fullness. The story has aspects of historical interest, a slight touch of gothic novel,a good variety of characters, and a pair of quite interesting detectives who have to tackle a "locked room" mystery. The narrator does a good job with various voices and accents I think. I sort of hope this might be the beginning of a series, though I don't see anything to indicate it will. I will happily read another book by this author/narrator team!
62 people found this helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Ms Lixie
- 2015-07-08
Good, solid cosy mystery
This was a good cosy mystery set roughly 200 years ago. Full of inheritance issues, dastardly deeds, gypsies and servants. There are two reasons that it was a four star for me (rather than a 5). The first is that the solution to the story was clear from about half way and so it got a bit annoying that Lavender took so much longer to get there. The second is the narrator who used the same voice for annoying women and old men regardless. I did like his voice but the characters could have done with a bit more variety.
64 people found this helpful
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Sheryl
- 2015-09-17
Better in print
The mystery itself was very enjoyable-- complex and interesting. I really liked Constable Woods however I couldn't seem to form any attachment to Detective Lavender. He was a more than competent detective, not easily deceived but for whatever reason I didn't really like him much. As such, I probably won't continue with the series. But I do suggest giving it a try as I am sure some people will find him quite appealing and the mystery is quite good.
A note on the audio: I don't really recommend the audio version. The narrator did a decent (though not stellar) job with Detective Lavender and Constable Woods however all the other male characters sounded like they were yelling and most were quite indistinguishable from one another. It was a bit bothersome as the voices didn't feel "real" at all. I would stick with the print version.
81 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- JC
- 2015-08-15
Fantastic!
Haven't listened to a mystery this good in a while! It was well narrated & the plot kept me guessing. Enjoyed this so much I finished it in a day. Can't wait for the next in the series.
26 people found this helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Susan
- 2017-06-07
Good mystery
This story gave me characters that I loved to hate. Detective Lavender is a no nonsense, interesting fellow. When a girl disappears from a locked bedroom, how she did it and where she went is the mystery, but the deeper mystery that comes to light is why? Onto the next in the series.
6 people found this helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- bharblin
- 2015-08-02
narrator and setting terrific
A surprise how much I enjoyed the characters. I stayed awake to finish, and am eager to get the series. The setting (of early 1800 ) and overall storyline are enhanced by the narrator .
20 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Ana Reeder
- 2017-05-11
Good Historic Mystery set in Northumberland UK
Would you consider the audio edition of The Heiress of Linn Hagh to be better than the print version?
Not necessarily. The Narrator did a good job. Either the print or audible version is fine.
What did you like best about this story?
Historical references. The time setting and location of Northumberland was interesting.
What does Michael Page bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Mr. Page brought to life Inspector Lavender.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes.
5 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- SL Thomas
- 2015-10-29
Absolutely Wonderful
Any additional comments?
This is one of the best mystery novels I've had the pleasure of reading this year. The author does an excellent job with the characters, plot, mystery....everything. I'm enthusiastically looking forward to the entire series. A definite must read.
23 people found this helpful
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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Story2 out of 5 stars
- Judy
- 2015-06-30
Lazy listen
Yawn warning on this one - I guarantee you'll get there before the author does.. Formulaic period piece with gratuitous Iberian temptress, evil and idiot half-sibs, loyal servants, gypsies in the woods, rustic but underdeveloped locals and a plucky heroine. Narrator gave it a good shot, but didn't have much to work with: save your credit.
43 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- The Louligan
- 2015-08-06
EXCELLENT!
This a really good 19th century British detective mystery. I hope it is the first in a series. Well written, great characters and the perfect narrator. If you love this genre, it just doesn't get better than this.
33 people found this helpful
