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Monsieur Pamplemousse and the Militant Midwives

By: Michael Bond
Narrated by: Bill Wallis
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Having delivered a particularly stirring speech at his recently deceased colleague's funeral, Monsieur Pamplemousse is more than a little disturbed when the coffin explodes during the ceremony. Luckily, his faithful hound Pommes Frites gave out a warning cry just in time, so there were no casualties. But, who exactly is behind this explosion? And was the same person responsible for his late co-worker's demise?

This latest in their wild romps find the entertaining duo causing chaos at a prestigious hotel, where the dish of the day is red herrings. With delectable wit, sharp dialogue and a marvellous sense of timing, this is the latest in the adventures of Monsieur Pamplemousse and his beloved bloodhound.

©2006 Michael Bond (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Literature & Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Fiction Detective Funny

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I am loving these stories they are such fun to listen to and narrated by one of the greats what's not to like

Great listen

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A real pleasure to revisit these books. The characters are charming, the plot funny and sinister by turns, and the narrator gets it exactly right without the dreadful cod French accent. I shall be reading more.

‘Ello ‘ello for detective fiction

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Not much to this story a third in french and not all explained with explanation. Would not read again and may not try this author either.

Neither here or there.

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Easy listening and lots of fun. 1st one I have listened too but I will be downloading the rest. A trip round Paris with Monsieur Pamplemousse and Pomme frite is not to be missed.

Espionage and gastronomy

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So much enjoyed this little meander around Paris with Monsieur Pamplemousse and his faithful chien. At a time when visiting Paris is impossible because we are living through a pandemic this story helps one both to reminisce on past happy days and culinarily delights and to hope for a better future when we might once again follow recommendations from Le Guide and it’s 3 stock pot recommendations. Really hope that Audible will produce more of these books very soon.

Wonderfully evocative of Paris!

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The story was a no brainer! It was easy to work out the plot early on! However, Michael Bond's writing and Bill Wallis' telling kept me entertained throughout!

Daft fun!

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This is my third listen of the Monsieur Pamplemousse novels available on Audible and I was not disappointed. The opposite. I found the exchanges between Pamplemousse and his pompous boss, Henri Leclercq, extremely amusing and always smile worthy. The bloodhound, Pommes Frites was at his very best. The ever patient wife of Pamplemousse, Doucette is a nice yardstick of normality, and the range of other characters are as ever colourful and original. And yes, sauciness remains an ingredient in this series. I found myself increasingly interested on the French food and drinks, and would love to sample a Cardinal cocktail. The French do like to marry spirits or fortified wine with other wines. The underlying crimes to solve were ample vehicles for the novel which, for me, are character-centric. The audio-book is wonderfully and expertly performed by the late and missed Bill Wallis. He makes this novels vibrate with fun. His characterisation of Henri Leclercq is my favourite. This is a fun listen and is recommended. I am just a little sad that there is just one left to listen to.

Sauce, Farce and Good Company

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Bill Wallace an excellent reader. Wry funny book with an amazing plot, thank you Michael Bond

Excellent funny tale

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Firstly, Michael Bond's writing is wonderful and the humour of the story shines through each and every line. Secondly, Bill Wallis' narration is second to none that I've heard. He is utterly magnificent with characterisation that brings the story to life in the most witty and sparkling way. I had a smile on my face throughout the reading, accompanied with laugh out loud moments on a regular basis. What's not to love in listening to a brilliant narrator of superb words expressing the free thoughts of a detective blood hound?

Farcically funny in the best way.

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Michael Bond writes well generally, but goes over the top. So much so, that I lost the plot less than half-way into the story. Lost in the gaudy detail. In fact, the manner is so tongue-in-cheek that I couldn’t take the story seriously (surely, any story has to take itself seriously, to proceed in its own terms, allowing “ the willing suspension of disbelief” on the part of the reader; but in this tale, it is as if the author was frequently giving you a “knowing” wink: all a bit self-conscious). So I gave up. I like to take my fun- reading seriously! But I’m still Paddington’s number one fan !!!

Mixed Bag

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