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The Chimney Sweeper's Boy

By: Barbara Vine
Narrated by: Frances Barber
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The obituaries for Gerald Candless were respectful. He had been, after all, an admired and popular writer, and his sudden death at his home in Devon was a loss to literature as well as to his family and friends.

The trouble was, as his daughter Sarah soon discovered, that it seemed that her father had taken on a different identity that he wasn't Gerald Candless at all. But if he wasn't Gerald Candless, who was he?

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This is one of the best books I've listened to recently - and I listen to a lot! Frances Barber is a brilliant narrator, and the plot is very clever - keeps you guessing until the end. The characters are believable and interesting. The title is explained eventually - intriguing. One of those books you don't want to put down. Highly recommended.

WONDERFUL!

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Barbara Vine rarely disappoints and this is one of her most haunting and memorable novels. There are the usual twists and turns and guessing games going on - I never quite buy her female protagonists, they are usually very cold and aloof - but that doesn't stop this being an intriguing and addictive listen.

Haunting story, wonderfully performed

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This is an amazing story full of twists and turns. I enjoyed it very much

wonderful and compelling

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Slow, unconventional, uncomfortable. A mesmerising unfurling discovering how 'family' might feel on the inside

Strangely captivating

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Very well read.
Gripping throughout.
The end however felt slightly rushed and left me wanting more.
Perhaps that’s a good thing?
Will definitely seek out more books by this author!

Brilliant

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I really enjoyed listening to this book,and became addicted to it .
The narrator was a good choice.

Great story

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The book keeps you guessing until the end. I just wish inspector Wexford had been in it with his great personality.

Suspense

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Good story, some parts were predictable but the ending was disturbing and felt incomplete.

Wow

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Intelligent story telling as you would expect from Barbara Vine and characters brought to life by Frances Barber's narration. Loved it!

Expertly written, beautifully read

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I enjoyed this enormously and had no expectation of doing so. It has been years since I read anything by Barbara Vine and had quite forgotten what a brilliant teller of tales she is .
Frances Barber’s performance is first class. A perfect combination.

Masterly unfolding of a riveting story

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