Laboured performance by narrators!

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I have enjoyed the listening but may think twice about having another book with the same narrators

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Better Quality of Murder?

I like the concept of the two narrators, husband and wife in this case, I just wish they had communicated with each other at the speed of a normal ocnversation

What didn’t you like about Laurence Kennedy and Maggie Mash ’s performance?

I listen to books while driving; when this book was on I had a desire to use my right foot to try to hurry it along. I thought the storyline a good one but the narration was so laboured that at times it really irritated. It is as if in 19th century Britain, everyone spoke at half the speed they do today.

Was A Better Quality of Murder worth the listening time?

Yes, but only just.

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Excellent narrators

A great story brought to life vividly by the two excellent narrators. Interesting final few lines.

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SUPERB! Didn't want to put it down!

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This was an enjoyable text & it was brilliantly read. I didn't want it to end so I have bought another. Can't stop, must get on listening!

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Think twice!

I love Ann Granger books, but the performance of this one was simply so over acted and overplayed that it became ridiculous and silly. This particular series is not for me, sadly - but adore Campbell and Carter and Michell/Markham books- have them all. This one was disappointing!

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Submerged in historic bliss

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I recommend this book if you like a gentle mystery but beautifully written and narrated - for a time gone by.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I like both the lead characters particularly made more interesting by the switch in narrators.

What about Laurence Kennedy and Maggie Mash ’s performance did you like?

I particularly like Maggie Mash's portrayal of their maid.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I broke this book down into several sittings but it was like walking about with a friend.

Any additional comments?

I have not been disappointed by any of the books from this series and am looking forward to the next.

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Gripping story line with wonderful narration.

Full of characters you either love to hate or love to love, performed with unsurpassed narration in a finely tuned complimentary alternation between two great performers.

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Love this series

Love this series, satisfying story and narrated really well. Seems a shame they don’t have books 1 and 2 on audible

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Old fashioned “who dunit”

The story was ok but found the narration very laboured and had to speed it up on the app. Ok as a sale book but doesn’t set the mind working or the pulse racing.

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Another excellent addition to the series

Ann Granger's Ben and Lizzie Ross series contains well constructed plots and engaging characters. The historical and social background is obviously well researched, and some of the plot points raise thought provoking questions about, for example, class distinctions and the place of women in society. The two narrators do an excellent job. All round a good read.

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A good yarn, entertaining to the last

What did you like best about this story?

It was an interesting plot, set in Victorian London and well researched so there were no jarring notes, apart from the author's belief that English women hyphenate their maiden and married names the way Americans seem to - we don't.

Have you listened to any of Laurence Kennedy and Maggie Mash ’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No - but their performances were good and listenable.

Any additional comments?

It's not great literature, but it's a great page-turner which made me choose activities so I could listen to the story!!

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