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  • The Body on the Beach

  • By: Simon Brett
  • Narrated by: Simon Brett
  • Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (356 ratings)

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Summary

Very little disturbs the ordered calm of Fethering, a pleasingly self-contained retirement town on England's southern coast. Which is precisely why Carole Seddon, who has outlived both her husband and her career at the Home Office, has chosen to reside there. So the last thing Carole expects to encounter in Fethering is a new neighbour with but one name and an obviously colourful past.

'Jude' was not really Fethering...but neither was the body Carole found on the beach. A body, it has to be said, that has disappeared by the time the police arrive. Only Jude is ready to believe what her neighbour says she saw - and from that moment on, the two women are resolved to turn detectives.

©2000 Simon Brett (P)2001 Isis Publishing Ltd
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The Body in the Beach

Well this was much better narrated than Death and the Decorator- no sniffing!!
A great story though,good to get the background of the setting and how the 2 sleuths met.
Recommend a listen to this.

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Enjoyable cosy murder mystery with a bit of humour.

enjoyable, non taxing pleasant listen. cosy murder mystery with good characters, setting and nicely uncomplicated but interesting plot. I enjoyes the development of the characters. I am looking forward to the next book, perhaps to find out more about Jude?!

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Genius

Brett is a genius of the light hearted murder mystery. I wish he got more recognition.

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very enjoyable.

well read , loved the light humour and look forward to reading more of the series.

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Simply Brilliant

I am a huge fan of Simon Brett and have just discovered this series. Beautifully and eloquent read and a cosy mystery story! Very exited to discover the rest in the series.

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really confusing seeing

liked it all - good characters, easy to like. not dated. nice style. will read the next

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Great book

Anther great book kept me wondering right till the end, give it a try you won't be disappointed

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Thank you for a most enjoyable listen 😊

Well written plot and likeable characters, perfectly narrated, what more could you want... only sad that it’s ended!

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Thank you Simon Brett

This is the beginning of this series and it makes it clear quite how great the rest are going to be!

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Great book

brilliantly observed, hope they'll be further stories in this series ?An amazing performance too, love the characters

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