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Fell Murder

By: E.C.R. Lorac
Narrated by: Kris Dyer
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First published in 1944, Fell Murder sees E.C.R. Lorac at the height of her considerable powers as a purveyor of well-made and traditional detective fiction. The book presents a fascinating 'return of the prodigal' mystery set in the later stages of the Second World War, amidst the close-knit farmerfolk community of Lancashire's lovely Lune valley. The Garths had farmed their fertile acres for generations.

Garthmere Hall itself was old before Flodden Field, and here hot-tempered Robert Garth, still hale and hearty at 82, ruled his household with a rod of iron. The peaceful dales and fells of the North country provide the setting for this grim story of murder.

©1944 Estate of E.C.R Lorac (P)2020 Soundings Mystery Fiction Crime Murder Heartfelt Suspense
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Interesting story and decent knowledge of the Lune Valley, which the author seems to genuinely love.
Although the narrator has a pleasant voice, his accents were dreadful. He came across as someone from the South of England attempting those of the Lancashire/Yorkshire borders, very badly. He made no attempt at McDonald's Scottish accent, which is odd when he attempted the Lune Valley ones.
It's a shame that most of Lorac's narrators are so poor as she is a fine writer.

Good Plot and Well Researched Characters

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I have found I enjoy the works of E C R Lorac immensely. Good read.

The summary of this book does not do it justice.

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Recently discovered E.C.R. Lorac and this is yet another I have enjoyed . Interesting characters and plot . Glad to have found these older books and authors .

Thoroughly Enjoyable

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Thoroughly enjoyable listen. Excellent story and setting and very intelligently read by the narrator. A treat for us Lancastrians.

Excellent

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I thoroughly enjoyed this 1940’s mystery, The landscape and characters are beautifully drawn and I found the puzzle interesting and cleverly plotted. The narrator is excellent and he brings out the time and landscape well. The characters in the book are well drawn and the narration brings these to life. I hope more Golden age of Crime books including those of E C R Lorac will be recorded and using this narrator.

Well written mystery, excellent narration

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