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D Is for Death

By: Harriet F. Townson
Narrated by: Sandra Duncan
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 'A little bit Margery Allingham with hints of Mitford, definite tones of Eva Ibbotson and as delightful as I Capture the Castle, D is for Death is an instant classic. I loved it so much' MARIAN KEYES
'I absolutely loved D is for Death - mischievous and Mitford-esque and tender' ALEX HAY

1935. Dora'son the first train to London, having smuggled herself out of the house in the middle of the night to escape her impending marriage. But unluckily for her, Dora's fiance is more persistent than most and follows.

As Dora alights at Paddington station, she is immediately forced to run from the loathsome Charles Silk-Butters. She ducks into the London Library to hide and it is there, surrounded by books, where she should feel most safe, that Dora Wildwood stumbles across her first dead body.

Having been thrown into the middle of a murder scene, it's now impossible to walk away. Indeed, Dora's certain she will prove an invaluable help to the gruff Detective Inspector Fox who swiftly arrives on the scene. For as everyone knows, it's the woman in the room who always sees more than anyone else: and no one more so than Dora herself...

D is for Death heralds the launch of a brilliant historical crime series that marries the quality of Dorothy L. Sayers with the ingenuity of Janice Hallett - and in Dora Wildwood introduces a character with the spark and gusto of Enola Holmes and the detective skill of Miss Marple.©2024 Harriet F. Townson (P)2024 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Crime Detective Historical Mystery Women Sleuths England

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Well, what a lovely surprise! I came across this and, being fond of Agatha Christie, thought it might be fun. It was so much more. Beautifully written and perfectly read, it was a wonderful book, stylized in the 1930's detective genre. I'd never come across the author and after reading around abouts, found it to be Harriet Evans' new book in the first (of hopefully many) more. The blurb said it was a mix of Enola Holmes and Agatha Christie, which is exactly the case. Dora is a great main protagonist, full of pluck with some interesting additional characters in support. I really hope that there are going to be more written. Very enjoyable. Definitely recommend.

excellent 1930's detective novel

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The plot was entertaining and the characters were engaging and beautifully performed. I will certainly be joining our heroine on her next adventure

A thoroughly enjoyable story

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I read a recommendation in a women’s magazine and thought it would be something I would enjoy. Set in the 30’s a murder mystery not too gruesome, in an Agatha Christie style.

D for Death

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Loved this story. Main character was Dora was brilliant. The overall enjoyment was spoiled by the narrator’s swallowing noises. Very off putting

Very enjoyable read

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Can’t say how much I enjoyed this audiobook. The wonderful combination of quirky humour and emotional depth was unexpected. It wasn’t so much the plot as the narrative journey that kept me enthralled. I so hope there will be more!

What a joy!

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What a great find! I was delighted to discover this debut novel. The plot is elegantly constructed and the characters well drawn. I look forward to forward to the next in the series.

Great fun and beautifully written and narrated

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Loved this! A brilliantly funny and intriguing book. Can’t wait to find out what Dora does next. Off to buy some peppermint creams in her honour!

Great new heroine.

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A beautifully written homage to the classic murder mysteries of a bygone era with a very modern voice all of its own. I loved it.

An absolute delight

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I heard about this book on an Agatha Christie related podcast . It’s extremely well written and clearly thoroughly researched but also good fun. I hope there’s more.

Very classy but good fun

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Beautifully stylised book - interestingly with a young protagonist rather than the usual sage ! Nancy Spain meets Nancy Drew . Difficult to find the right voice and she does ! Can’t wait for the next one !

The start of something good

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