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The Waxwork Corpse

Charles Holborne Legal Thrillers, Book 5

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The Waxwork Corpse

By: Simon Michael
Narrated by: Colin Mace
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Charles Holborne, maverick barrister, will never fit in at the bar—too working-class, too Jewish, and too dangerous—all of which makes him the perfect outsider to prosecute a murder case which will rock British justice to its foundations.

The newspapers call her "The Lady in the Lake", but those intimately involved had a different name for the body preserved perfectly for almost a decade: they named her "The Waxwork Corpse". But she's not the only thing to be raised from the past.

The investigation also dredges up with violent mistake made by Charles in his youth which, if revealed, may see him hanged.

The Waxwork Corpse, closely based on a real Old Bailey case, is the fifth crime novel in the exciting historical series of Charles Holborne legal thrillers–gritty, hard-boiled mysteries set in 1960s London.

©2019 Simon Michael (P)2023 Simon Michael Crime Fiction Fiction Historical Fiction Modern Detectives Mystery Exciting Thriller Scary

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Bravo amd congratulations to the author, and the narrator and team - I love this series - so robust, and get human at the same time

Gripping story and superb narration

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This series gets better and better. It's compulsive listening with brilliant narration. I like the fact it has all the suspense of courtroom drama and family drama.

Another brilliant gripping story

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This is a great listen. The characters are realistically interesting. The narration (in my opinion always so important) is superb. One of my favourite authors and narrators. Both make for an exciting and memorable book.

Just fantastic

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Once again, Simon Michael has written a brilliant story, this time with Charles Holborn as prosecutor. There is so much believable detail in these stories that the credibility of the author’s real life experience is quite evident. These books are incredibly well written and the characterisation is spot on.
Colin Mace is the perfect narrator for these books. I just love his voices. The London accents are exact, and the others are top class. His abilities are top drawer.

Perfect Courtroom (and beyond) Drama

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Have really enjoyed finding Simon Michael’s books. A crime-related theme with a difference. Love the characters, the relationships and cultural references. This one has less rough and tumble drama and no Krays, but is appealing from the plot around the Horowitz family. You really need to read this in sequence rather than in isolation. Thank you Simon Michael. Looking forward to your next one!

Guilty pleasure

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Loved the 5th instalment of the Charles Holborn Thrillers!! I listened to this in two sittings it was that compelling! Lots more background to Charles's life & family. Top notch narration as always with Colin Mace 👌 Can't wait to start book 6, I have to pace myself, or else there'll be no more to keep me going 😀 👍

Another Top Class listen!!

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Good pace and great knowledge. Good to understand the Jewish community in London and their rituals.

Great story.

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I am hooked on this series and the twists and turns of the main characters life as well as a gripping plot that keeps me reading to the end. Highly recommend!

Another great book in the series

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Another great story in the Charles Holborn series with excellent narration and a fascinating insight into the legal profession. Thank you

Another excellent story in the series

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Really enjoy these books and the exposition thread of what life can be like with a Jewish mother! More infamous than Catholic ones. Colin Mace does a great job with narration, although I have to slow it down to .90 to enjoy fully.

Good story and narration

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