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Death on the Sapphire
- A Lady Frances Ffolkes Mystery, Book 1
- Narrated by: Justine Eyre
- Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
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Summary
An extraordinary woman living in extraordinary times, Lady Frances Ffolkes is an Edwardian era suffragette who has an uncanny ability to attract danger and romance.
When Major Colcombe, a family friend and war veteran, dies under mysterious circumstances, the good lady discovers that he was working on a manuscript, about South Africa's bloody Boer War, that reportedly revealed a scandalous mistake that cost many innocent lives. Now it's up to Frances and her loyal lady's maid, June Mallow, to track down the missing manuscript and bring the killer to justice. Despite kerfuffles with Scotland Yard and the British secret service, Frances never backs down and finds herself in several very unfortunate positions - and one very fortunate love triangle.
Death on the Sapphire is R. J. Koreto's witty and winsome debut of a series that is sure to be a fan favorite for years to come.
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- Mrs T A Herbert
- 18-11-22
Excruciating accent
A pretty good story was almost totally ruined by the excruciating accent of the reader
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- dandyrosie
- 02-08-22
Really good story and very enjoyable
Enjoyed this book.. it’s like Downton Abbey meets Bramwell.. just downloaded the next book… only a couple of niggles… it’s MATHS not MATH… and a couple of Americanism which you cannot help picking up on as it’s supposed to be set in England… recommend it though if you like a cozy period drama mystery.
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- papuc
- 08-08-23
Very gripping mystery
Loved it . The heroine was unique for the time in her bravery and a women’s suffragette. Narrated beautifully and having a complex storyline.
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- TT
- 18-07-23
A good story
I wasn’t sure at first but I enjoyed this book ! The story line was good, and it’s good to hear of a feminist in those days !!
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- Anonymous User
- 10-06-23
Fantastic book, one for the ladies
Good story, really enjoyed the books. Narrated was good and a joy to listen too
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- M J Milbourn
- 12-05-23
Brilliant stuff
A well constructed and beautifully paced storey. Well drawn characters, believable and likeable. I admire the way historic behaviour and attitudes are seamlessly woven into the narrative. My only gripe is the narrator whilst delivering an impressive range of accents, genders and social standing, slips up on ‘Francis’, to be in character the ‘a’ needs to be long. Ironically the opposite is the case with the Australian pronunciation of ‘chance’. All in all a thoroughly good presentation.
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- Charlie Watson
- 27-03-23
Great story
I love Lady Frances Ffolkes, so good to hear her championing women back in the Edwardian age.
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- Patsy King
- 17-02-23
Death on the Sapphires
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Lady Franny is definitely a courageous lady for those times. Thank you.
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- MS CAROLYN DAVIES
- 14-02-23
Very enjoyable
A really good story, excellent characters and descriptions were convincing. The only negative is the narration. I found the inflections in the voice very annoying, as was the accent. So many good stories with poor narration. I wish they would be vetted before recording, if that’s possible.
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- Kiwiaccent
- 15-01-23
Narrator sooo boring
I couldn’t stand the mono tones or Boyce of narrator. I tried but couldn’t listen any further.
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