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The Montford Maniac
- The Violet Thorn Mysteries 2
- Narrated by: Emma Gregory
- Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
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Summary
The horrors have only just begun...
When Lady Violet Thorn's unbearable Aunt Igitha unexpectedly arrives at her doorstep and disrupts her peaceful existence, it sets off unsettling events eerily reminiscent of the infamous Montford Maniac’s reign.
Violet must unravel the connection between her unwelcome guest and the brutal incidents – from savage beasts at her doorstep to horrifying public executions.
Is Aunt Igitha orchestrating this nightmare? Or has history repeated itself with the return of the Montford Maniac? As Lady Violet confronts these horrors, she realises that there might be an even darker force at play here...
A heart-stopping amalgam of mystery and menace, this Victorian mystery is perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz, M. C. Beaton, and Oscar De Muriel.
Martin Kasasian was raised in Lancashire. He has had careers as varied as a factory hand, wine waiter, veterinary assistant, fairground worker and dentist. He is the author of two previous historical mystery series including the Gower Street Detective series.
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- Roffie
- 07-07-24
Good but not great.
I know I should not compare this to other of the authors books, but it's just not as good. However, it is very well written with good characters. Maybe it's because the other series of books are just so good that this series feels a little lacking. it's still an enjoyable listen and well read.
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- K
- 03-09-24
Another absolute riot
The characters are what drive these novels but the plot is a lovely high farce.
The denouement is predictably convoluted but keeps us on our toes right to the end.
I love Gerund’s character best but he is less featured in this. Luckily, Friendless is a noble substitute, and of course his inamorata, Old Queenie.
Emma Gregory is fantastic as always.
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- Sian
- 26-05-24
A struggle.
I hate writing a bad review especially for this author but this was painful. Far far too long. I lost interest too many times but wanted to stick it out to the end. Which became a test of endurance even with the additional speed to it.
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- M. Stone
- 22-06-24
Brilliant!
I’m not going to summarise ‘The Montford Maniac’ because of spoilers. Suffice to say the mystery of a disappeared lover in ‘The Horror of Haglin House’ is carried over and resolved in typically grim, hilarious, shocking, spectacular fashion. Too many highlightsto list here, but I swear the scene where Violet takes her wounded friend to the doctor for emergency treatment will never leave me.
I was among the grumbling masses when it turned out ‘The Horror of Haglin House’ would not be the fourth Betty Church book, and I suspect disappointment clouded my initial reaction to Lady Violet and her supporting cast. So maybe it’s partly a difference in expectations and partly a familiarity with the characters that made this sequel so damned enjoyable for me. What M.R.C. Kasasian is doing is unique. His books deserve to be up there with the likes of the Goons, the Pythons, Douglas Adams, Pratchett, The League of Gentlemen, and Jasper Fforde. Coupled with Emma Gregory’s sublime narration these are audiobooks to be treasured.
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