A Case of Mice and Murder
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A Case of Mice and Murder
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Narrated by:
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Matthew Lloyd Davies
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By:
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Sally Smith
About this listen
‘A triumph of ingenuity’ DAILY MAIL
‘I loved it! ... A whiff of Shardlake and a pinch of Rumpole ... a joy’ S.J. BENNETT, author of THE WINDSOR KNOT
‘A guaranteed page-turner with secrets, twists and turns throughout’ WOMAN & HOME
When barrister Gabriel Ward steps out of his rooms one sunny May morning in 1901, his mind is so full of his latest case – the disputed authorship of bestselling children’s book Millie the Temple Church Mouse – that he scarcely registers the body of the Lord Chief Justice of England on his doorstep.
But even he cannot fail to notice the judge’s dusty bare feet, in shocking contrast to his flawless evening dress, nor the silver carving knife sticking out of his chest. In the shaded courtyards and ancient buildings of the Inner Temple, the hidden heart of London’s legal world, murder has spent centuries confined firmly to the casebooks. Until now…
As the police have no authority in the Temple, who better to investigate than a man who has dedicated his life to the law? But Gabriel soon discovers that murder is much messier outside the courtroom – and that behind the Temple’s heavy oak doors are stranger secrets than he could ever imagine.
Gabriel Ward will return in A CASE OF LIFE AND LIMB!
‘A cunning and delightful mystery with rich, wonderful characters and period detail so vivid, you can touch it’ IAN MOORE, author of DEATH AND CROISSANTS
‘Sir Gabriel Ward KC is endearingly eccentric. Intriguing, engaging, and thoroughly satisfying’ T.E. KINSEY, author of A QUIET LIFE IN THE COUNTRY
‘A total delight! ... Intelligent, insightful mystery ... all skilfully woven together with a poignant, human story. I devoured it in one sitting!’ SARAH YARWOOD-LOVETT, author of A MURDER OF CROWS©2024 Sally Smith (P)2024 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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- Emily Gottfried
- 03-04-25
Interesting story
Very interesting story. Unique setting and nice mystery. I did not solve it by the clues. Quite a gentle, slow story. Enjoyed this very much.
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- Monty
- 09-05-25
Great story
I loved this book and will read/listen again. An intriguing and unusual central character in Gabriel Ward KC and an enchanting sense of place and time, the Inner Temple of 1901. The story draws the reader into a mystery full of vivid characters set in the strange world of the Edwardian law courts in London. Irresistible!
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- kate
- 02-04-25
enjoyable read
Great insight into the workings of the Temple and a good plot. Somewhat sad ending.
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- Olivia
- 14-09-24
Loved this
Beautifully written historical whodunnit, with lovely characters. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and look forward to the next book.
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- Larches
- 05-08-24
Beautifully read and rather moving
I enjoyed this book immensely. It is a detective story of an unusual genre; a reclusive and unworldly barrister tasked with investigating a murder in chambers in the early 1900s. The characters were well rounded, The storyline was intriguing and the attention to detail of the period excellent. Gabriel Ward’s advocacy in court was a delight to listen to. I would love to read another story featuring him.
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- Anna Morris
- 25-07-24
loved this
I loved the story and the excellent narration and am looking forward to the next book.
My only criricism would be that Gabriel Ward KC should snuffle less often ....
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- Terri Shannon
- 13-10-24
Excellent
A wonderful mystery full of twists and turns. Logic and emotion carefully woven together. The narration brought it all to life.
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- Applecore
- 31-07-24
An absolute gem!
Really loved this book - one of those you can’t stop listening but don’t want it to end.
Great characters, well written and very well read. What more can you ask for?
More from this author please and more Sir Gabriel Ward.
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-08-24
A Gripping Tale
I loved this story. The narration was terrific and I was sad when it finished. A great glimpse of life art the turn of the 20th Century when status was all. I couldn't stop listening to it and well recommend it.
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- AZ
- 27-03-25
Outstanding
Beautifully written and performed story of well drawn interesting characters, representing English society at the beginning of the 20th century. Intriguing plot.
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