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The Riviera Express
- A Miss Dimont Mystery, Book 1
- Narrated by: Eve Karpf
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
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Summary
Gerald Hennessey – silver screen star and much-loved heart-throb – never quite makes it to Temple Regis, the quaint Devonshire seaside town on the English Riviera. Murdered on the 4.30 from Paddington, the loss of this great man throws Temple Regis’ community into disarray.
Not least Miss Judy Dimont –corkscrew-haired reporter for the local rag, The Riviera Express. Investigating Gerald’s death, she’s soon called to the scene of a second murder, and, setting off on her trusty moped, Herbert, finds Arthur Shrimsley in an apparent suicide on the clifftops above the town beach.
Miss Dimont must prevail – for why was a man like Gerald coming to Temple Regis anyway? What is the connection between him and Arthur? And just how will she get any answers whilst under the watchful and mocking eyes of her infamously cantankerous Editor, Rudyard Rhys?
‘This is a fabulously satisfying addition to the canon of vintage crime. No wonder the author has already been signed up to produce more adventures starring the indefatigable Miss Dimont.’ Daily Express
‘Unashamedly cosy, with gentle humour and a pleasingly eccentric amateur sleuth, this solid old-fashioned whodunit is the first in what promises to be an entertaining series.’ The Guardian
‘Highly amusing’ Evening Standard
‘TP Fielden is a fabulous new voice and his dignified, clever heroine is a compelling new character. This delicious adventure is the first of a series and I can’t wait for the next one.’ Wendy Holden, Daily Mail
Must have. A golden age mystery.’ Sunday Express
‘Tremendous fun’ The Independent
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Critic reviews
‘This is a fabulously satisfying addition to the canon of vintage crime. No wonder the author has already been signed up to produce more adventures starring the indefatigable Miss Dimont.’ – Daily Express
‘Unashamedly cosy, with gentle humour and a pleasingly eccentric amateur sleuth, this solid old-fashioned whodunit is the first in what promises to be an entertaining series.’ – The Guardian
‘Highly amusing’ – Evening Standard
‘TP Fielden is a fabulous new voice and his dignified, clever heroine is a compelling new character. This delicious adventure is the first of a series and I can’t wait for the next one.’ – Wendy Holden, Daily Mail
Must have. A golden age mystery.’ – Sunday Express
‘Tremendous fun’ – The Independent
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- MikeyC
- 26-11-19
Slow start got better
Any 3 star book I normally give up on. Not a bad book but slow to get going and not a patch on the detective books written by the likes of Peter May, Peter James, Felix Francis etc.
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- Margaret G
- 13-10-17
a little long winded
I struggled to start this book, it was a little long winded until I got into it. I did enjoy it in the end a good old fashioned murder mystrey.
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- Hepwood Flutey
- 16-02-18
A delightful book
I absolutely loved this book! I think it is beautifully written, the characters are well drawn, 1950's Devon sounds delightful. The narration is brilliant, really brought it to life. It doesn't move fast but kept my interest from the start, I have already brought the next audiobook! Also loved the use of many Agatha Christe-esque surnames!! Would definitely recommend, in fact I already have...
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- Denise G
- 11-06-23
It's got everything!
I thoroughly enjoyed this audio book. I've read the print version, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Eve Karpf really brings the book to life. Eve is a marvellous reader, her voice is exactly right for these books. I shall look forward to adding the whole series to my library.
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- Romily
- 10-10-17
Slow and repetitive
This was a book I endured, rather than enjoyed. I had to force myself to get to the end, because I really didn’t care who the murderer was...... The first time the narrator told me that so&so’s performance was just like her part in a named play, it was quite clever. On the 20th time, it was just dull. The performance was good though, but the narrator was let down by the story.
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- Henry Rumble-De-Bump
- 08-09-19
An entertaining story
great story with lots of unexpected twists. loved the setting of the elegant seaside resort. a lovely reading that brought the characters to life.
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- Lynne
- 17-08-17
Fun Lady detective
If you could sum up The Riviera Express in three words, what would they be?
Fun, twists and turns
What did you like best about this story?
The main charters are very different but I love English lady detectives!
Which scene did you most enjoy?
The first time she sees the victim,
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The ending, it was a little sad
Any additional comments?
Really good book, good narration, great story, it's gives you the feeling of a miss marple type book! Try it
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- 26-11-19
gentle listen.
Alow paced murder mystery, not hugely convincing but peasant enough if you're fed up with unnecessary gore
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- Penny G
- 25-09-24
the Narrator
what an absolute joy to find this book.Im in hospital having suffered a heart attack and this book just took me out of myself and the narrator is brilliant
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- LuLu
- 24-04-18
Thoroughly enjoyable!
A really good plot & story line, with well developed characters & excellently read! Very entertaining!
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