A Presumption of Death
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Edward Petherbridge
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In A Presumption of Death, Jill Paton Walsh tells how World War II changed the lives of Peter, Harriet and their growing family.
The story opens in 1940. Harriet Vane - now Lady Peter Wimsey - has taken her children to safety in the country. But the war has followed them: glamorous RAF pilots and even more glamorous land-girls scandalise the villagers; the blackout makes the nighttime lanes as sinister as the back alleys of London. Then the village's first air raid practise ends with a very real body on the ground - not a war casualty but a case of plain, old-fashioned murder. And even before the second body is found, Lord Peter Wimsey and his brilliant wife are on their way to finding the killer.
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- Stephen Bentley
- 07-08-23
Completely Unexpected.
I have tried reading this story and I wasn't that impressed. I do like Mr Petherbridge's narration in other recordings so thought I would give it a try. I much prefer the recording to the actual book. Mr Petherbridge so carefully brings the characters to life. That and his RP BBC "Home Service" delivery which matches so perfectly with the era in which the story is set enables you to willingly suspend disbelief. As though one was listening to a very good Radio Play on Radio 4.
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- Cogito Ergo Sometimes
- 25-08-24
always good to hear Petherbridge
the story is a little bit slow and straggling, but I'm mainly glad I tried it
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- Mr. J. R. Semple
- 22-07-20
Wartime for Peter & Harriett
Largely Harriet centric story set during the early War years.Gives a very good impression of wartime village life and the social order change begining to unfold in England.
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- Mrs. C. Hunt
- 05-03-20
A Presumption of Death
A brilliant Lord Peter Wimsey mystery very entertaining, read with great feeling by Edward Petherbridge.
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- Crevette
- 02-11-20
Such a treat
The wonderful and hugely missed Edward Petherbridge reads this ingenious tale.
WWII is underway and Harriet Vane become the lead voice.
A very real treat to be lead on such a diverting adventure of the imagination by the unparalleled and incomparable voice of Mr Petherbridge, surely the definitive portrayer of Lord Peter.
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- Clair
- 30-12-22
A Magnificent Job.
Jill Paton Walsh has brought to life Dorothy L Sayers characters in an absorbing story. Edward Petherbridge is the quintessential Wimsey in my opinion.
Highly recommended
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- RenateP
- 16-08-21
Loved it.
Very nice, for a non brit, rings very true to Sayer. So nice to meet the whole family. Lovely performance.
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- S A.
- 12-03-22
The Narrator was Wonderful
After a lifetime of reading and a library of books, my Fibromyalgia Fog has recently made it difficult for me to go on reading extensive writing. Then I discovered Audible and I thought “great just close your eyes and listen,” but quickly realised it wasn’t so simple. You see the voice inside my head and it’s ability to drive my imagination need to work in tune, like oil to an engine, and a slap-dash narration could throw a spanner in the works, so I was at the mercy of whatever actor ( or person) was employed to present fiction to me, no matter how well written…. like (as this book related) omelettes made with dried eggs.)
I have downloaded some ‘whoppers’ in Audible and been sadly let down, so I often brace myself when I listen to the sample. However this actor Edward Petherbridge has made this book come alive for me, almost like a radio drama.
Sadly I am now reluctant to purchase any more of the Lord Peter series as I sampled them and realise they don’t have the same dedication or understanding of character than this narrator and I shall probably be dreadfully disappointed. So in a way this book has spoiled the others for me.
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- Elizabeth Lynch
- 14-07-22
Favourite listenimg
Love all of this series narration excellent breakout and couldn't it it off. D Sayers at her Best
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- D. Kiey-Thomas
- 30-01-23
Utterly fabulous!
I honestly couldn’t have asked for more from this. A fabulously atmospheric novel, sensitively written and completely, believably Wimsey. The fact that it was read by Mr Petherbridge made it even more perfect. Thank you Audible!
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