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Voices of the Dead
- Raven, Fisher and Simpson, Book 4
- Narrated by: Bryan Dick, Cathleen McCarron
- Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins
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Summary
EDINBURGH, 1853.
In a city of science, discovery can be deadly . . .
In a time of unprecedented scientific innovation, the public’s appetite for wonder has seen a resurgence of interest in mesmerism, spiritualism and other unexplained phenomena.
Dr Will Raven is wary of the shadowlands that lie between progress and quackery, but Sarah Fisher can’t afford to be so picky. Frustrated in her medical ambitions, she sees opportunity in a new therapeutic field not already closed off to women.
Raven has enough on his hands as it is. Body parts have been found at Surgeons Hall, and they’re not anatomy specimens. In a city still haunted by the crimes of Burke and Hare, he is tasked with heading off a scandal.
When further human remains are found, Raven is able to identify a prime suspect, and the hunt is on before he kills again. Unfortunately, the individual he seeks happens to be an accomplished actor, a man of a thousand faces and a renowned master of disguise.
With the lines between science and spectacle dangerously blurred, the stage is set for a grand and deadly illusion . . .
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- Kate
- 13-12-23
A thriller based in the 1850s
4th book in the series and the calibre remains superb! The characters are interesting and are slowing evolving. The stories are engaging and exciting . After a 40 year career in the NHS I find the historical element in regard to midwifery and anaesthesia fascinating. Narrator is excellent too. Looking forward to number 5.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-07-23
Excellent
I absolutely love these books and this one definitely does not disappoint. The narration is superb from both Bryan and Cathleen.
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- Mary Dodd
- 06-12-23
Great accents!
I loved that when a character had an accent the rendition was really good, unlike some narrators. Good tale well read. Very evocative of the eta. Really enjoyed this book
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- blackandwhitemariner
- 23-08-23
Excellent plot, characterisation and narration.
This series just gets better and better! The plot is well crafted as are the characters. I enjoyed the development of the character of Flint and the focus on Gregor which is really poignant. The showmanship of the theatre and the fascination with mesmerism provide interest and an authentic period feel. The snobbery of the medical profession in Edinburgh runs through the series - Will Raven is ever the outsider - the parallels between Flint and Raven show the depth of these two characters - the dark side and the search for acceptance and betterment in a world where money talks and power is in the hands of undeserving and immoral men. The exclusion of women from the study of medicine is an important theme - Sarah’s advancement in a medical career continues to be blocked which leads to her dalliance with mesmerism offering for her a back door to acceptance in Edinburgh’s medical fraternity.
What next for Will and Sarah? Can’t wait for the next instalment!
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- Sam Macdonald
- 18-08-23
Excellent!
Slowish start but builds up to great crescendo! Atmosphere and sense of time impeccable interlaced by historical fact based research.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-12-23
voices of the dead
This is the second book I have listened to and it was as gripping as the first. Easy to follow with great atmospherics. The relationship between all characters is beautifully balanced.
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- The Curator
- 18-07-23
Murder and mind reading
A great tale of fakery and misdirection. Was feeling very smug about knowing whodunnit-until I didn’t! The characters are great except the dreary wife, who will no doubt do us all a favour and die of dreariness at some point. Quite a lot of genuine pathos in this one though.
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- Andromeda's Twin
- 18-07-23
So good it needs a chaperone
Loved, LOVED this one. Great story, great narration from both narrators, totally recommend this to any and all fans.
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- viv
- 18-01-24
Great quick paced yarn
I love this series and this is as good as the others. I like that the books are well researched as far as place and time are concerned. Victorian Edinburgh is atmospheric as always. Some great new ideas of situations for Will and Sarah to get involved in. Always a good balance between serious and light hearted moments. I can never work things out so it was all a surprise to me as the story unfolded. All the characters were well drawn as usual and I’m still hooked by the relationship between the two and wonder at what point the author is going to conclude it! Great, well written entertainment.
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- F
- 07-07-23
Best one yet!
Fantastic story with plenty of twists and turns plus lots of gallows humour. Would suit lawyers and doctors if not dentists, moneylenders, undertakers actors and magicians. Enjoy!
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