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    Smallbone Deceased: A London Mystery
    Smallbone Deceased: A London Mystery
    Smallbone Deceased: A London Mystery
    Audiobook8 hours

    Smallbone Deceased: A London Mystery

    Written by Michael Gilbert

    Narrated by David Thorpe

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    Horniman, Birley and Craine is a highly respected legal firm with clients reaching to the highest in the land. When a deed box in the office is opened to reveal a corpse, the threat of scandal promises to wreak havoc on the firm's reputation – especially as the murder looks like an inside job. The partners and staff of the firm keep a watchful and suspicious eye on their colleagues, as Inspector Hazlerigg sets out to solve the mystery of who Mr Smallbone was – and why he had to die. Written with style, pace and wit, this is a masterpiece by one of the finest writers of traditional British crime novels since the Second World War.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSoundings
    Release dateSep 1, 2019
    ISBN9781407981178

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    • 5/5
      Excellent book with a clever plot, the narration is very good

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    • 5/5
      Great narration!
      Very witty and funny.
      The plot gets a bit thick but it gets under your skin, and it was almost impossible to guess the ending.
      Fun, entertaining book.
    • 5/5
      A witty, well-written mystery. I am pleased this author has more stories I can look forward to reading.