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A Better Quality of Murder

By: Ann Granger
Narrated by: Laurence Kennedy, Maggie Mash
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London, 1867. As Inspector Ben Ross of Scotland Yard walks homeward one Saturday night, the fog that swirls around him is like a living beast. After it has lifted a woman lies murdered in Green Park. Allegra Benedict was the beautiful Italian wife of an art dealer. As Ben begins his investigation, his wife Lizzie looks into Allegra's private life and uncovers more than one reason why someone might want her dead...

©2010 Ann Granger (P)2012 W F Howes Ltd Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Fiction Marriage Murder

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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I have enjoyed the listening but may think twice about having another book with the same narrators

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Better Quality of Murder?

I like the concept of the two narrators, husband and wife in this case, I just wish they had communicated with each other at the speed of a normal ocnversation

What didn’t you like about Laurence Kennedy and Maggie Mash ’s performance?

I listen to books while driving; when this book was on I had a desire to use my right foot to try to hurry it along. I thought the storyline a good one but the narration was so laboured that at times it really irritated. It is as if in 19th century Britain, everyone spoke at half the speed they do today.

Was A Better Quality of Murder worth the listening time?

Yes, but only just.

Laboured performance by narrators!

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A great story brought to life vividly by the two excellent narrators. Interesting final few lines.

Excellent narrators

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Any additional comments?

This was an enjoyable text & it was brilliantly read. I didn't want it to end so I have bought another. Can't stop, must get on listening!

SUPERB! Didn't want to put it down!

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I love Ann Granger books, but the performance of this one was simply so over acted and overplayed that it became ridiculous and silly. This particular series is not for me, sadly - but adore Campbell and Carter and Michell/Markham books- have them all. This one was disappointing!

Think twice!

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A good read, I enjoyed this book and was impressed with the narrators. I would recommend it !

Victorian mystery

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I recommend this book if you like a gentle mystery but beautifully written and narrated - for a time gone by.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I like both the lead characters particularly made more interesting by the switch in narrators.

What about Laurence Kennedy and Maggie Mash ’s performance did you like?

I particularly like Maggie Mash's portrayal of their maid.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I broke this book down into several sittings but it was like walking about with a friend.

Any additional comments?

I have not been disappointed by any of the books from this series and am looking forward to the next.

Submerged in historic bliss

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Full of characters you either love to hate or love to love, performed with unsurpassed narration in a finely tuned complimentary alternation between two great performers.

Gripping story line with wonderful narration.

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Love this series, satisfying story and narrated really well. Seems a shame they don’t have books 1 and 2 on audible

Love this series

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The story was ok but found the narration very laboured and had to speed it up on the app. Ok as a sale book but doesn’t set the mind working or the pulse racing.

Old fashioned “who dunit”

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Ann Granger's Ben and Lizzie Ross series contains well constructed plots and engaging characters. The historical and social background is obviously well researched, and some of the plot points raise thought provoking questions about, for example, class distinctions and the place of women in society. The two narrators do an excellent job. All round a good read.

Another excellent addition to the series

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