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The Art of Dying
- Raven, Fisher and Simpson, Book 2
- Narrated by: Louise Brealey, Bryan Dick, Jayne McKenna
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
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Summary
Edinburgh, 1849. Despite being at the forefront of modern medicine, hordes of patients are dying all across the city, with doctors finding their remedies powerless. But it is not just the deaths that dismay the esteemed Dr James Simpson - a whispering campaign seeks to blame him for the death of a patient in suspicious circumstances.
Simpson's protégé Will Raven and former housemaid Sarah Fisher are determined to clear their patron's name. But with Raven battling against the dark side of his own nature, and Sarah endeavouring to expand her own medical knowledge beyond what society deems acceptable for a woman, the pair struggle to understand the cause of the deaths.
Will and Sarah must unite and plunge into Edinburgh's deadliest streets to clear Simpson's name. But soon they discover that the true cause of these deaths has evaded suspicion purely because it is so unthinkable.
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- Dr B Gumbrell
- 22-12-23
Fabulous
Interesting, entertaining, wonderfully narrated. I can’t wait for more! Even better than the first in the series.
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- Kirstine
- 03-06-20
An excellent and enjoyable sequel
This is a worthy sequel to the author's previous pastiche of Victorian crime fiction, The Way of All Flesh, and continues the exploits and vicissitudes of the three main characters from the previous book: Dr Will Raven, former housemaid Sarah Fisher and Dr James Simpson of chloroform fame. If anything the Art of Dying is an even more gripping novel and I hope the author continues this series.
The three narrators bring the drama to life.
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- Christine Macmillan
- 13-01-20
Good read ..but?
Usual good story but 'the baddie' in disguise angle is getting 'tired'.
Female narrator has interesting accent. Sarah pronounced 'Serah'.
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- Dr G.
- 03-06-24
Fun Story
Interesting story. Enjoying the series and hoping the next is as good as this. Medicine is Edinburgh brought to life realistically.
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- steve o.
- 03-01-23
Great sequel
Great second book, story was compelling could not stop listening. third in the series is my next purchase.
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- francesca docherty
- 06-02-24
the story twists
I have read 3 books so far about the story of will raven and Sarah Fisher and thoroughly enjoyed them and would recommend them. I only hope one day they make it onto a screenplay.
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- Sheila Sanderson
- 29-07-21
My issue with one narrator
I enjoy everything about these books except for the nasal delivery of the narrator of Sarah’s story. It might just be a personal opinion and it won’t stop me buying others in the series if they appear.
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- Inventor
- 02-07-23
Excellent second instalment, one quirky performance
I was given book one in this series in paperback and just loved everything about it. I switched to Audible, my preferred format, for this second one and was treated to a similarly complex and engaging plot, thoroughly absorbing character development and some wonderful new detail about the world they inhabit - 19th century Edinburgh. Fact and fiction are masterfully blended together resulting a great story, plus not a little education on medical history.
As others have said, one of the three narrators (reading Sarah’s parts) has a very unusual delivery, which was a distraction for me to begin with. By that I mean I’ve lived in Scotland most of my life and I’ve never heard such a peculiar accent or speaking style. I’m not convinced it’s genuine, but apologies to the performer if I’m mistaken. However, the story here is easily strong enough to overcome this and eventually I stopped noticing it. On the whole this a very strong second story in this series. I’ve read most of Chris Brookmyre’s work and for me this new joint venture his wife gets two thumbs up. I’ve just downloaded the third book and I can’t wait to see what’s coming next.
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- viv
- 08-06-21
Fantastic book
I loved Parry’s first book featuring these characters and I think this might be even better. They are such original books- it’s refreshing to read something that is unlike anything else. The writing is faultless, the
characters well drawn, the plot is gripping. It’s just a great book and I can’t wait for the next one - I hope it’s coming!
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- Eileen
- 30-12-22
A story well told
The Art of Dying was at once such a compilation of storytelling characteristics of Parry. I thoroughly enjoyed the thread of romance without mush, the pealing back of man’s baser character and the simple tone that allows the hearer to enjoy the tale without too much effort. Appeasing yet often disturbing tale reflective of life’s social variables. I enjoyed it and am left wanting more! Ps I am just about to get it as I’ve purchased his next in the series!
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