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The Ways of the World
- Narrated by: Elliot Chapman
- Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins
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Summary
1919. The eyes of the world are on Paris, where statesmen, diplomats and politicians have gathered to discuss the fate of half the world’s nations in the aftermath of the cataclysm that was the Great War. A horde of journalists, spies and opportunists have also gathered in the city, and the last thing the British diplomatic community needs at such a time is the mysterious death of a senior member of their delegation. So, when Sir Henry Maxted falls from the roof of his mistress’ apartment building in unexplained circumstances, their first instinct is to suppress all suspicious aspects of the event.
But Sir Henry’s son, ex Royal Flying Corps ace James ‘Max’ Maxted, has other ideas. He resolves to find out how and why his father died - even if this means disturbing the impression of harmonious calm which the negotiating teams have worked so hard to maintain. In a city where countries are jostling for position at the crossroads of history and the stakes could hardly be higher, it is difficult to tell who is a friend and who a foe.
And Max will soon discover just how much he needs friends, as his search for the truth sucks him into the dark heart of a seemingly impenetrable mystery.
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- Lucy C.
- 24-10-19
Classic Goddard
A big fan and this did not disappoint. Beautifully woven story, which, as ever, intrigues. I just struggled with the narration.
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- Ian
- 21-06-20
my favourite author my favourite era
hard to fault this story but from the first book the story takes a bad nose dive until the third book is dreadful . I managed about two hours of the third book before surrendering and returning the title. this writer is one of my favourite authors and I can't believe how disappointed I am in this series (only the second and third) . Still Amazon's no quibble return policy makes it worth taking a chance.
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- Ellabeck
- 12-09-19
Spy drama of a hundred years ago.
I liked the characterisation ably voiced by the expert narrator, which lent credibility to this historic spy story, apart from some French pronunciation which was not obtrusive. The author’s hero, Max, ,though lightly portrayed, is likeable, upright and full of derringdo, and I look forward to more of his adventures, loyally supported by his respectful veteran aide, Sam.
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- MS T.
- 12-09-19
A thriller of mystery, a mysterious thriller.
Gripping. I have become involved in the characters and the subtly unfolding mystery of Max's father. The narrator is excellent, with an unimportant flaw being that his rendering of American speech isn't the best. Nobody's perfect!
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- Nigel
- 11-09-19
well up to usual standards
something of a division to his usual one off stories as there is a book 2 which we will eagerly look forward to hearing next!
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- Cappy
- 25-01-20
Superb
An excellent story. Very well read. Now on to the next book in the series...
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- Trevor
- 02-02-20
Moderately entertaining
This is an old fashioned thriller (none the worst for that perhaps) very much in the vein of John Buchan or W.E. Johns. The intricate plot is competently narrated by Elliot Chapman but I am afraid that I was not sufficiently gripped to take up the rather blatant inducement provided by the the unresolved conclusion to purchase the sequel.
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- James Brown
- 03-06-20
Throughly entertaining Audible book
A good Whodunnit. Lots of twist and turns. All set in and around the Paris Peace Conference.
Well written and well read.
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- Colm
- 28-07-23
Lots of period detail and a ripping yarn
Classic Robert Goddard well read. Exciting and interesting story; I am going to download the next one now
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- National Hunter
- 04-08-20
Fascinating story...
...with everything - the German spymaster extraordinaire, the English aristocracy of the time fighting against historic injustice and a mix of good and interesting characters to boot. A fine first book in an excellent trilogy...
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