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The Death of Lucy Kyte
- Josephine Tey, Book 5
- Narrated by: Sandra Duncan
- Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
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Summary
When Josephine Tey inherited a remote Suffolk cottage from her godmother, it came full of secrets. There were the infamous Red Barn murders, committed in the grounds a century before, and still casting a shadow over the village. And there was Lucy Kyte, the mysterious beneficiary of her godmother’s will, who no-one in the close-knit village would admit to knowing.
Trapped in this isolated community and surrounded by shadows of obsession, abuse and deceit, can Josephine untangle history from present danger and prevent a deadly cycle beginning once again?
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- Ann Andrews
- 20-05-20
Atmosphere
There is a wonderful sense of place and season , so evocative that I felt I was actually there . The story and the characters are all intriguing and vivid but I enjoyed the description best. A mystery that also has something to say
I am now addicted to this series
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- Anonymous User
- 20-03-21
Another great listen.
I’d love to see a TV series made out of these fab characters. Suffolk accent on this one decidedly dodgy, but it is tricky! Great weaving of history, legend and fiction. Delighted to see Sybil Andrews popping up.
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- Flint
- 24-09-17
I couldn't put it down
I enjoyed this book very much and I found the story within the story fascinating. I couldn't stop listening, but I wanted the book to last forever. The narration was excellent and it greatly enhanced the overall experience. I have read all the books in this series and I am looking forward to the publication of the next book.
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- David
- 20-01-17
Where was the Suffolk accent?
Fascinating twist on a well known story. However the local accent was not from Suffolk.
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- Melanie
- 03-06-16
Gripping
Really good story, well written with lots of intrigue. I was hooked day and night.
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- Ana - London
- 09-09-23
Brilliant language and storytelling
This is my first Upson book and I listened to some of the historic passages again and again as there are proper jewels in expression and setting. Great story too.
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- Sam Gamgee
- 15-12-13
Great but not perfect.
What made the experience of listening to The Death of Lucy Kyte the most enjoyable?
Not as good as Upsons previous Tey novels but a good one nevertheless. I like the long listen and the world building descriptions. This mystery may not be as fast paced or as exciting as the previous ones and it certainly feels contrived at times but it is still much better than a lot of the offerings around at the moment.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
Maybe more Archie. Continuing the Marta theme is a mistake as it didn't go down very well with Tey's family or fans as it isn't base on any kind of evidence. Can feel like the novel is descending into sentimentality at times.
What does Sandra Duncan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Great Narrator, brings warmth and feeling to the characters.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
The past never stays hidden.
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- corrinne
- 28-11-14
Gripping
If you could sum up The Death of Lucy Kyte in three words, what would they be?
Beautifully written. gripping story, great narrator
What did you like best about this story?
The historical content and, I didn't guess the end
Have you listened to any of Sandra Duncan’s other performances? How does this one compare?
Sandra Duncan is a good story teller
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-06-23
Engrossing.
Such believable characters portrayed in this compelling book. I fortunately still have a few more Nicola Upson books to listen to but then I shall feel rather bereft.
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- Spa2004
- 03-07-20
Dwells rather more on a miserable life
As always I loved the author's writing style and the wonderful narration of Sandra Duncan. But this story was rather more about the misery of a character's life than the unravelling of a murder mystery. I personally found it had a more lowering effect on my spirits!
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