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The Waxwork Corpse
- Charles Holborne Legal Thrillers, Book 5
- Narrated by: Colin Mace
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
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Summary
Charles Holborne, maverick barrister, will never fit in at the bar—too working-class, too Jewish, and too dangerous—all of which makes him the perfect outsider to prosecute a murder case which will rock British justice to its foundations.
The newspapers call her "The Lady in the Lake", but those intimately involved had a different name for the body preserved perfectly for almost a decade: they named her "The Waxwork Corpse". But she's not the only thing to be raised from the past.
The investigation also dredges up with violent mistake made by Charles in his youth which, if revealed, may see him hanged.
The Waxwork Corpse, closely based on a real Old Bailey case, is the fifth crime novel in the exciting historical series of Charles Holborne legal thrillers–gritty, hard-boiled mysteries set in 1960s London.
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- Kindle Customer
- 04-07-23
Gripping story and superb narration
Bravo amd congratulations to the author, and the narrator and team - I love this series - so robust, and get human at the same time
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- Mrs Edwina Hoffman
- 07-09-23
Another brilliant gripping story
This series gets better and better. It's compulsive listening with brilliant narration. I like the fact it has all the suspense of courtroom drama and family drama.
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- TrudyW
- 27-12-23
Just fantastic
This is a great listen. The characters are realistically interesting. The narration (in my opinion always so important) is superb. One of my favourite authors and narrators. Both make for an exciting and memorable book.
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- Boggy of Bucks
- 09-03-24
Perfect Courtroom (and beyond) Drama
Once again, Simon Michael has written a brilliant story, this time with Charles Holborn as prosecutor. There is so much believable detail in these stories that the credibility of the author’s real life experience is quite evident. These books are incredibly well written and the characterisation is spot on.
Colin Mace is the perfect narrator for these books. I just love his voices. The London accents are exact, and the others are top class. His abilities are top drawer.
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- Micke Blomqvist
- 03-07-23
Guilty pleasure
Have really enjoyed finding Simon Michael’s books. A crime-related theme with a difference. Love the characters, the relationships and cultural references. This one has less rough and tumble drama and no Krays, but is appealing from the plot around the Horowitz family. You really need to read this in sequence rather than in isolation. Thank you Simon Michael. Looking forward to your next one!
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- AprilH
- 01-10-23
Another Top Class listen!!
Loved the 5th instalment of the Charles Holborn Thrillers!! I listened to this in two sittings it was that compelling! Lots more background to Charles's life & family. Top notch narration as always with Colin Mace 👌 Can't wait to start book 6, I have to pace myself, or else there'll be no more to keep me going 😀 👍
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- maria davidson
- 14-02-24
Great story.
Good pace and great knowledge. Good to understand the Jewish community in London and their rituals.
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- Neil Thompson
- 08-08-23
Another excellent story in the series
Another great story in the Charles Holborn series with excellent narration and a fascinating insight into the legal profession. Thank you
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- WomanoftheWorld
- 03-07-23
Good story and narration
Really enjoy these books and the exposition thread of what life can be like with a Jewish mother! More infamous than Catholic ones. Colin Mace does a great job with narration, although I have to slow it down to .90 to enjoy fully.
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- MR SB
- 05-07-23
Thoroughly enjoyed
I love all of Simon Michael’s books and I’m always sad when I get to the end!
Entertaining escapism there written well, narrated well and has an engaging storyline.
I guessed the twist in this on but only near the end.
I recommend Simon’s books if you want a relaxing, engaging audio book to escape into!
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