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The Death of Lucy Kyte

Josephine Tey, Book 5

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The Death of Lucy Kyte

By: Nicola Upson
Narrated by: Sandra Duncan
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When Josephine Tey inherited a remote Suffolk cottage from her godmother, it came full of secrets. There were the infamous Red Barn murders, committed in the grounds a century before, and still casting a shadow over the village. And there was Lucy Kyte, the mysterious beneficiary of her godmother’s will, who no-one in the close-knit village would admit to knowing.

Trapped in this isolated community and surrounded by shadows of obsession, abuse and deceit, can Josephine untangle history from present danger and prevent a deadly cycle beginning once again?

©2013 Nicola Upson (P)2013 W F Howes Ltd Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Scary

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Critic reviews

"A new and assured talent." (P. D. James)
"Any crime aficionado should make room for Nicola Upson's novels." ( Daily Telegraph)
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There is a wonderful sense of place and season , so evocative that I felt I was actually there . The story and the characters are all intriguing and vivid but I enjoyed the description best. A mystery that also has something to say
I am now addicted to this series

Atmosphere

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I’d love to see a TV series made out of these fab characters. Suffolk accent on this one decidedly dodgy, but it is tricky! Great weaving of history, legend and fiction. Delighted to see Sybil Andrews popping up.

Another great listen.

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The actor reading this book was outstanding. She brought the characters to life in such a brilliant way. The whole story was beautifully conceived, brilliantly researched and riveting throughout.

The gripping story

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I enjoyed this book very much and I found the story within the story fascinating. I couldn't stop listening, but I wanted the book to last forever. The narration was excellent and it greatly enhanced the overall experience. I have read all the books in this series and I am looking forward to the publication of the next book.

I couldn't put it down

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Fascinating twist on a well known story. However the local accent was not from Suffolk.

Where was the Suffolk accent?

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Really good story, well written with lots of intrigue. I was hooked day and night.

Gripping

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This is my first Upson book and I listened to some of the historic passages again and again as there are proper jewels in expression and setting. Great story too.

Brilliant language and storytelling

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As always I loved the author's writing style and the wonderful narration of Sandra Duncan. But this story was rather more about the misery of a character's life than the unravelling of a murder mystery. I personally found it had a more lowering effect on my spirits!

Dwells rather more on a miserable life

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This was a quiet, mildly enjoyable book but I missed Archie who appears only briefly. Look forward to a return to the more familiar structure and cast list with the next one. Good for anyone local to the Bury St Edmunds area.

Different from the rest of the series

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Slow to start but enjoyable. once I got into it. It's good how the characters become more rounded with each book.

enjoyable

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