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  • The Ruby in the Smoke

  • A Sally Lockhart Mystery, Book 1
  • Written by: Philip Pullman
  • Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
  • Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
  • 3.6 out of 5 stars (5 ratings)

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The Ruby in the Smoke

Written by: Philip Pullman
Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
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Publisher's Summary

“BEWARE THE SEVEN blessings . . . ” When she first utters these words, 16-year-old Sally Lockhart doesn’t know their meaning. But when an employee of her late father hears them, he dies of fear. Thus begins Sally’s terrifying journey into the seamy underworld of Victorian London, in search of clues to her father’s mysterious death.

©1985 Philip Pullman (P)2022 Listening Library

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I almost didn’t listen to this book because of a negative review. I’m glad I didn’t let that stop me. I enjoyed the performance. I found the voice acting rich and colourful. The narrator Adjoa Andoh brought life and a fullness to the characters. The book was a compelling, well crafted mystery.

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Story & Performance Not enjoyable

Performance : Every characters voices seems to be a bit too much - exagerated.. screaming most of the time. Story not interesting. I bought book 1-2 & 3.... After listening to book 1... I am returning book 2 & 3

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