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Police at the Funeral
- An Albert Campion Mystery
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
- Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins
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Summary
When Albert Campion is called in by the fiancee of an old college friend to investigate the disappearance of her uncle, he little expects the mysterious spate of death and dangers that follows among the bizarre inhabitants of Socrates Close, Cambridge. He and Stanislaus Oates must tread carefully, and battle some complex family dynamics, to solve the case.
AuthorMargery Allingham was born in London in 1904. Her first novel was published when she was seventeen. In 1929 she published The Crime at Black Dudley and introduced the character who was to become the hallmark of her writing - Albert Campion
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- Mrs. C. Hunt
- 30-11-21
Police at the Funeral
This is a true thriller, where you don't know where the next danger is coming from. Read brilliantly again by David Thorpe.
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- Angus
- 20-03-22
Very enjoyable romp
This is the third Campion book I've listened to - the other being the two that preceded it - and it's my favourite so far. A murder mystery with corpses piling up while no-one seeming like the likely culprit. I found it really entertaining and the conclusion satisfying (though there was one aspect of it which, let's just say, was of its time and reflects outdated attitudes). The narrator did an excellent job skillfully bringing the different characters to life in a wonderful way.
Definitely a book I'd revisit for its entertainment value.
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- Albert T.
- 29-12-22
Enthrallingly Chilling
David Thorpe portrayed the characterisations so well. An ancient family within the walls of a house dominated by an ancient frail but so clear minded senior relative. When murder occurs, all seem to have the necessary motive. Can Campion remain a bystander?
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- Nicola
- 10-04-21
Great listen
The dated language won’t be for everyone - but a cracking yarn nevertheless and brilliantly narrated.
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- John C Flack
- 21-06-22
Wonderful period piece
Engaging tale showing a glimpse into a past, simpler age. Not sure policemen were ever that deferential or welcoming of amateurs - however talented & well connected! Great narration too.
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- Ms. A.C. McCawley
- 19-02-21
Good if dated story with couple of errors on recording!
In chapters 14 and 15 there are repeat lines of script but a very loud impromptu yawn! Recording couldn’t have been checked. It’s put me off this series. Hope it’s a one off.
Ends up with a but of discomfort at the end because of the treatment of black people. Was a book of it’s time. Still well written but outmoded thinking.
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- Stephanie Holland
- 17-07-15
A great listen
It's classic and it's great I loved it and I've now bought 4 more to enjoy
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- Chill
- 13-04-16
Poor narration and editing
I am not fond of this narrator but his inane performance is made worse by the fact that repetition and yawning have not been edited out. Wherever possible I choose Campion stories narrated by Francis Matthews.
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- Anita Hawthorne
- 03-03-18
Did he yawn mid-story?
I enjoyed some of the accents although the female ones sounded quite similar. in the middle of the story the narrator reads a line, does a huge yawn ( not in the book) , reads the line again and carries on! I think they missed that bit in the editing process!
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- Branwen
- 13-05-21
Excellent but of its time
Excellent story and characters, beware the casual racism (it was written in 1930 so not unusual for the time but of course it is jarring now).
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