Death on the Lusitania
Patrick Gallagher, Book 1
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Carl Prekopp
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R. L. Graham
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'An instant classic' – Daily Mail
The ship was doomed before it ever left port. His fate was sealed before he ever stepped on board. From R. L. Graham, Death on the Lusitania is an immersive WW1 historical novel set aboard the ill-fated ocean liner.
Welcome on board the Lusitania’s final voyage . . .
New York, 1915. RMS Lusitania, one of the world’s most luxurious ocean liners, departs for war-torn Europe. Among those on board is Patrick Gallagher, a civil servant in Her Majesty’s government tasked with escorting a British diplomat back to England.
When a fellow passenger is believed to have shot himself in his cabin, Gallagher is asked by the captain to investigate the scene but one crucial detail doesn’t fit. The man’s body was discovered in a locked cabin with the key inside and no gun to be found. Was it really suicide? Or murder?
Gallagher believes one of the passengers is a deadly killer - one who could strike again at any moment. And all the while, the ship sails on towards Europe, where enemy submarines patrol dark waters . . .
'This engaging and well researched mystery is perfect for lovers of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers' – Philip Gray, author of Two Storm Wood, The Times Thriller of the Year
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- Wauley
- 09-11-24
The narrator is superb
Great historical romp really brought to life by the narrator who is excellent. Loved it
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- csharples
- 05-05-24
Good story well researched
Good story but perhaps a little too long. liked the narrator. He got accents spot on.
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- Hoops
- 19-12-24
Murder Mystery afloat...
A classic 'hotel' murder mystery tale. Cast of numerous, murderous characters and a 'hero' maritime detective struggling against the odds. They're all stuck on a ship which is also at peril as it steadily moves into a war zone. Lots of twists and unexpected turns. Well written, with believable characters and a great period setting. The ending (no suprises) is very well portrayed. Well narrated with an engaging speaker.
This was not my usual genre (SF, modern thrillers, history) but I found this to be an excellent audio tale that I found hard to put down. Will definitely seek out more of this authors work.
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- Lee
- 31-12-24
A bit slow going
Still slogging my way through this book and I’m finding it slow going to be honest. I’ve had a few false starts but I’m determined to finish it. Will update review if I do.
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- N. Helks
- 06-12-24
Must reccomend
An absolute gem of a story.
Written very much in the style of early 20th century detective stories, with a dash of spy thriller and Edwardian invasion literature.
The plot is compelling and the narration is the best I’ve heard on an audiobook for years.
I simply cannot recommend this book enough, and very much look forwards to the next instalment by the author.
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- RuthyR
- 09-08-24
Historical atmosphere
Overly complex in terms of plotting - could be very hard to follow who was on which side, which rather detracted from it. A slightly simpler plot line would have been a better alternative.
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- Emma
- 29-02-24
Superb story with brilliant narration
A well paced story full of interesting characters, I was completely hooked from the start and loved the narrator. Great leading character. This is a wonderful audiobook for lovers of historical mystery novels.
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- Gordon Barclay
- 02-03-24
A grand story
A very engaging and enjoyable story. Good narration too. Planming to look out for more of this author's work. Recommended.
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- H60
- 30-05-24
Good story, excellent narration.
I enjoyed the story. I found the final part covering the actual events and historical background very interesting.
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- Avid Kindler
- 23-12-24
A choice partnership of writer and narrator
This was a gem of a story that I didn’t want to switch off.
The characters were multi-faceted with most hiding secrets that were gradually exposed by the lead character, Patrick Gallagher, the mysterious ‘civil servant’. I particularly liked Gallagher. He is a man of honour and compassion. I look forward to learning more about him in future books.
The historical background was well researched and convincingly used, right down to the social attitudes displayed by the characters. This is a complex story with many surprises along the way. And all the way through, the listener’s knowledge of the upcoming tragedy (the sinking of the Lusitania) reverberates against the growing fears of the passengers as they draw ever nearer to the ‘war-zone’ that surrounded Britain.
Narration by Carl Prekopp was first class. I’ll be looking for more of his narration in the future. Equally good was the writing. I’m glad to see that book 2 in this series is coming out in Audible a little later this year. I’ll definitely be buying it.
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