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The Benefit of Hindsight

Simon Serrailler, Book 10

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The Benefit of Hindsight

By: Susan Hill
Narrated by: Steven Pacey
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In this, the tenth Simon Serrailler crime novel, Simon must engage with his own demons as Lafferton struggles to cope with a series of crimes that threaten the sanctity of hearth and home.

On the face of it DCS Simon Serrailler has had time to recuperate after the violent incident that cost him his arm, and nearly his life. He is back in harness at Lafferton CID, but is spending his spare time high up in the cathedral roof, making drawings of some medieval angels which are being restored.

Lafferton is apparently going through a quiet patch, so far as crime is concerned, until one night two local men open their front door to a distressing scene. Simon makes a serious error of judgment when handling the incident. The stress of this, combined with the fact that he refused all offers of counselling after the loss of his arm, takes its toll.

In her new role as a private GP, Simon’s sister Cat’s medical and counselling skills are tested by terrible and unexpected events at the homes of two very different Lafferton women. Their unreliable father, Richard, has returned to live nearby, in a luxury apartment for the well-heeled over sixties. It’s not long before he’s up to his old tricks.

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Critic reviews

Simon Serrailler, Hill’s brilliant detective, is the central character in the great writer’s crime fiction novels (Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall)
Beautifully told, Hill’s gimlet eye and steely prose remind you how fierce she can be (Geoffrey Wansell)
The Benefit of Hindsight evolves organically by way of a brilliant fusion of parts: plot, setting, characters, dialogue... I read it at a sitting. Not just a good book but an experience (Gwen Moffat)
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It might be me but I am finding Simon Serrailler more self centred and egotistical with each book . His behaviour to everyone is unacceptable . I found the plot rather lame too . Uninteresting characters .

Disliking Serrailler more with each book

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Another great story, well told and held me to the end. Can picture the scenes.

another great story

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Love the calm and expert pace of Susan Hill’s writing. A confident re-visiting of the cast of characters that we are all so happy to see again! There could not possibly be a more perfect reader for these books than Steven Pacey!

Two very safe pairs of hands!

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Another good book by Susan Hill, nicely narrated by Steven Pacey ,hope this isn't the last of Simon Serrailler.

The benefit of hindsight

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Good characters, plot breadth, insight. Caring characters make me care for them. Please keep Simon going! Hate it when the stories end...

Always wonderful

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enjoyed this book as usual, a sad ending one that is quite poignant in the context if the story line. As ever I am left wanting to know what next for Simon and the family.

A well named novel

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Whilst I'm sure all lovers of detective fiction would enjoy this series of novels I think that the development of the wider cast of characters in these novels would give them a much broader appeal. I find myself interested in the characters beyond SS himself and just as interested in the unfolding family drama as the unravelling of the crime.

Not only a crime novel

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Marvellous narration of a fine story. However, why the editors didn’t sort out the stark error running through it is a puzzle. The references to robbery should be to burglary. A civilian character might get that wrong but no police officer would.

Excellent- with one major irritant

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I always look forward to the next episode in the Lafferton saga
Indeed, I am not sure how the books would work for someone who had not read the previous ones. The police case element has almost become subsumed in the overall development of a family story full of strong diverse characters Works for me though

Enjoyable

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I really enjoyed this audiobook. I have read all of the series, this was my first audiobook of the series. Don’t hesitate to download this.

Brilliant!

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