The Inheritance of Solomon Farthing
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The Inheritance of Solomon Farthing
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Peter Forbes
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From The Times best-selling author of The Other Mrs Walker - Waterstones Scotland’s Book of the Year 2017 - comes Mary Paulson-Ellis' second stunning historical mystery, The Inheritance of Solomon Farthing.
Solomon knew that he had one advantage. A pawn ticket belonging to a dead man tucked into his top pocket - the only clue to the truth....
An old soldier dies alone in his Edinburgh nursing home. No known relatives, and no will to enact. Just a pawn ticket found amongst his belongings, and 50,000 pounds in used notes sewn into the lining of his burial suit....
Heir Hunter Solomon Farthing - down on his luck, until, perhaps, now - is tipped off on this unexplained fortune. Armed with only the deceased’s name and the crumpled pawn ticket, he must find the dead man’s closest living relative if he is to get a cut of this much-needed cash.
But in trawling through the deceased’s family tree, Solomon uncovers a mystery that goes back to 1918 and a group of 11 soldiers abandoned in a farmhouse billet in France in the weeks leading up to the armistice.
Set between contemporary Edinburgh and the final brutal days of the First World War as the soldiers await their orders, The Inheritance of Solomon Farthing shows us how the debts of the present can never be settled unless those of the past have been paid first....
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- Roberta
- 08-03-25
Confusing
I’m sure it’s a great book but I found it hard to follow. Perhaps it’s better in the written format as someone already said.
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-02-23
Brilliant but confusing
This whole story was captivating, but listening on audio was difficult as there are so many story lines to follow and pick up. So, I have just downloaded the Kindle version to “connect the dots “. However, Peter Forbes is just the best narrator and n
I love to listen to him. I was also impressed with the level of WW1 research. I have stopped listening to so many stories from that era because of bad research, so well done Mary P-E!
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- barbara
- 26-02-25
beautifully written book
this is a poignant story wrapped around The now and World War I. Fascinating, intriguing and will listen again to this. Lots to keep you listening, including a wonderful narration in my view couldn’t be better. Five stars all round if I could give it 10 I would.
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- Freshman1966
- 19-12-21
One step short of great
Or maybe just a bit too confusing for an audio book. I imagine it would be easier to follow the printed version.
Other than that it is an intriguing story of men who went to war and what war does to men.
Peter Forbes is a genius, as always.
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- Vicki
- 17-02-25
Clever and moving
The storyline is a bit confusing in places, and I’m still flummoxed by the pawn ticket. But the writing is excellent and the portrayal of the Great War is very moving.
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- Kerstin
- 26-12-22
Stunning story
One of the best books I’ve read, couldn’t put it down. Of course Peter Forbes adds to the experience, he is a formidable narrator. Highly recommended read!
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-04-24
Moving and thought provoking
A wonderfully woven story. Pertinent in the world we live in now. Superbly narrated by Peter Forbes.
I was saddened and uplifted by this excellent book.
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- Gillian
- 19-02-25
Good story, but maybe one for reading yourself?
A very strong story, with some powerful and difficult themes, and well narrated. But it was hard to keep track of all of the characters and all of the time frames in an audio version where you can’t flip back to check. In fact I’m still not sure I’ve worked it all out, even though I’ve finished. Might be worth another listen… as I do like this author’s writing style.
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- Anna L. Torriente
- 18-05-23
Brilliant story, brilliant narrator.
This is an exquisitely told tale, complex and heartwrenching, but also glorious. Enthralling from start to finish.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-10-19
Great second book
Really enjoyed this book and how it intertwines with The Other Mrs Walker, may have tread again. Although Barbara Penny shouldn’t have had a Scottish accent.
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