Excellent

Really enjoyable, historical murder mystery.. Gripping to the end.
Hope to hear more about the officers Day and Hammersmith soon.

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Great first book of series

Really good story and characters, looking forward to hearing how they all develope through the series.

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The Yard - A slow burner

Although set in 1889, for me it didn't have enough of a Victorian feel to it. Yes it had believable characters from all levels of society, intertwining plots and some humorous moments but it just lacked "something'. The novel moved along at a steady pace but I had to re read some chapters as my mind had wandered now and again because it hadn't held my full attention.

I didn't find it gory or much influenced by Jack the Ripper lore and it did included a small amount of prostitution but on the whole nothing too sensational.

The characters weren't too deep or complex and the baddies were easily spotted. Christopher Saul did do an outstanding job on bringing them to life.

I will spend another credit on the second book of the series to see if it picks up more :)

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Thoroughly enjoyable and well performed

Equal parts fun and disturbing. Well researched to reflect the period. Highly recommended for crime fans.

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A good listen.

A good light read, nothing to in depth. The story is good and entertaining, would appeal to Sherlock Holmes fans. The only criticism I would make is that some of the characters had very modern mind sets, but I suppose that can't be avoided as its a modern book.

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Very entertaining and a great story

Enjoyed the book ,Great characters and looking forward to hearing the next one in the series

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Excellent novel but no surprises

Would you listen to The Yard again? Why?

I did enjoy the story immensely, it was not unnecessarily complicated as some authors like to only pull the various threads together at the very end of the book. Here one always knew what what one getting which was fine, however, some twist at the end of would have been appreciated.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Yard?

The Narrator is brilliant, however, I can only find one other book for him...Give this man a job someone !!!

Have you listened to any of Christopher Saul’s other performances? How does this one compare?

See above....

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Loved, loved, loved this

What did you like most about The Yard?

Great story, interesting historical detail, brilliantly interwoven multiple plots.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Yard?

The discovery of the boy's body in the chimney - heartbreaking and horrific to think children were treated like this only a century ago.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Blackleg's flirtation with Hammersmith's gullible landlady

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

A grisly post-Ripper thriller?

Any additional comments?

Can't wait for the next book by this author. Great narration too.

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Absolutely great book!!

I was a little wary of such a long book as they can drag on sometimes! No concerns on that front with Alex Grecian’s writing!! Every chapter was packed with intrigue, drama and a real sense of London in this period...so gripping that the chapters fly past!

Christopher Saul is a great narrator and bought every character to life.

Definitely recommend this book to any murder mystery fans :-)

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Good, Not Great.

Its a rich world, well drawn world with likeable characters and a solid enough crime story if your just looking for something undemanding to read on the bus or the beach or if Victorian set crime stories are really your jam then you'll like this. but it's nothing special at least IMO. Maybe the series gets better as it goes on but based on this first instalment I wont be spending anymore of my credits to find out.

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