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A Mask of Shadows
- Frey & McGray, Book 3
- Narrated by: Andy Secombe
- Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins
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Summary
It is 1889 and The Scottish Play is coming home. But before the darling couple of London theatre, Henry Irving and Ellen Terry, take their acclaimed Macbeth to the Edinburgh stage terror treads the boards. A grisly message is found smeared across the cobbles in blood, foretelling someone's demise. As the bloody prophecies continue to appear, Edinburgh's own beloved pair - Detective 'Nine-Nails' McGray and Inspector Ian Frey - enter the scene. Frey scoffs at this blatant publicity stunt, while McGray is convinced of supernatural affairs. As they scrutinise the key players, they discover that Terry, Irving, and his peculiar, preoccupied assistant (one Bram Stoker) all have reasons to kill, or be killed.... But one thing is clear. By occult curse or human hand, death will take a bow the night the curtain rises.
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Critic reviews
"A hugely entertaining Victorian mystery." ( The New York Times)
"This is wonderful. A brilliant, moving, clever, lyrical book - I loved it. Oscar de Muriel is going to be a name to watch." (Manda Scott)
"One of the best debuts so far this year - a brilliant mix of horror, history, and humour. Genuinely riveting with plenty of twists, this will keep you turning the pages. It's clever, occasionally frightening and superbly written...Everything you need in a mystery thriller." ( Crime Review)
"This is a fast-paced, well-researched and thoroughly spellbinding read. The mismatched pair is as entertaining as Holmes and Watson at their best, and the supernatural element brings an entertaining twist." ( The Historical Novel Society)
"I enjoyed this - properly creepy and Gothic." (Ian Rankin)
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- MACK BLACK
- 15-01-23
Not based on irish folklaw!
I really enjoyed this book. However I Irish, so I am admare that that story of the Banshee does have white hair but she has green hair she also announces death!
However I do enjoy Books by Bram Soker and Oscar Wild.
Plus my favourite Shakespeare play is Maxbeth.
Not quite fiacttionactly accurate but I really did enjoy it.
This is a book of fiction after all.
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- DEBORAH
- 13-05-17
Brilliant
I can't wait for the next Frey -Mcgrey Instalment . So enjoyable laugh out loud funny at times and beautifully written.
The narration as always is first class.
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- anon
- 19-04-20
Brilliant series
Another great book in a very good series. Very enjoyable . Characters are both likeable and funny. Can’t wait to listen to the next in the series
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- Donny
- 22-11-18
more good stuff
great characters. story good but not great. enjoyed it overall and will certainly get loch of the dead in near future
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- anne
- 22-10-20
Another 5 star novel.
What a treat A Mask of Shadows is. Full of mayhem, mystery, mocking blacks humour and Macbeth! Another full blown adventure of CID Inspectors Frey and McGrey with no holds barred. Although the authors notes are are least as interesting and entertaining as any book could be. All again delivered very competently by Andy Secombe.
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- Charlotte
- 13-04-20
Utterly superb!
Not only a superb read, written with utter suspense, but a feast of information that has me googling much to my fascination by the end of the book.
Andy Secombe was just made for these books and breathes life in to every character!!
I have somehow read these out of order and can genuinely say, that this series just gets more outstanding with every book!!
As we’re currently in lock down, whilst I’ve listened to this and the next two books, I can only hope that Oscar de Muriel is using the time to write more! Whilst I also pray that everyone stays safe in admiration of our fab NHS.
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- mollyeyre
- 20-05-17
I have an odd friendship with Frey and McGray
When I start reading these books - I start by thinking - 'Oh I won't read any more of these, they are getting wearisome ....' BUT by the time I finish - I am chuckling out loud at some of the between character comments. Overall I am really enjoying the books, I love the main characters, but the storytelling is sometimes a trifle arduous and I drift off and get lost in my own thoughts so have to rewind.
I do think that the story could be 'moved along a bit', It does meander and one gets a little confused. What I find odd in my own reaction is that having finished the book - I almost hear myself sighing with satisfaction at the outcome.
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- Anthony P. West
- 15-09-18
Not the best, preferred the first 2
I felt the storyline was too contrived in order to feature various famous characters of the day. Also the lack of any actual crime to investigate felt odd. I much preferred the first 2 books. The narration is spot on and really captures the characters.
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- Natasha
- 25-10-23
Fantastic wit
Loving this series especially the interactions between to two detectives, can’t wait for next installment
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- Mrs. M.
- 05-06-17
Loved it!
What made the experience of listening to A Mask of Shadows the most enjoyable?
The narration by Andy Secombe is perfect
What did you like best about this story?
The relationship between Frey and McGray - their insults and squabbling makes me laugh out loud.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
I loved the arrival of Frey's family to Edinburgh and wished there was more of them. They are all so horrible.
Any additional comments?
I liked this the best of all the three books because of the huge tapestry of characters including Ellen Terry, Henry Irving, Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde! I also loved the first book and I think the second was not so much fun and a bit too serious.
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