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Bats in the Belfry

A London Mystery

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Bats in the Belfry

By: E.C.R. Lorac
Narrated by: David Thorpe
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Bruce Attleton dazzled London’s literary scene with his first two novels, but his early promise did not bear fruit. His wife, Sybilla, is a glittering actress, unforgiving of Bruce’s failure, and the couple lead separate lives in their house at Regent’s Park.

When Bruce is called away on a sudden trip to Paris, he vanishes completely until his suitcase and passport are found in a sinister artist’s studio, the Belfry, in a crumbling house in Notting Hill, and Inspector Macdonald must uncover Bruce’s secrets.

This intricate mystery from a classic writer is set in a superbly evoked London of the 1930s.

©2018 Estate of E.C.R. Lorac (P)2018 Isis Publishing Ltd Classics Crime Fiction Fiction Mystery Crime England

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A brilliant ‘is it him, is it her, it must be him, it must be her’ throughout. Lorac’s ability to get you to love and hate characters at the same time throwing suspicion and innocence across them all is, as always, remarkable.

Wonderfully *WONDERFULLY* narrated by David Thorpe. A most engaging talent of seamlessly bringing to life each.

Just a joy to listen to

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I love the fact that her stories repay several listenings. First time one misses so many little details both about the mystery and life at the time of writing.
The readers slow delivery is soothing and helps build characters and settings

A new find

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A quaint style of writing but the good story and supurb narration make it really enjoyable. I recommend this to detective fiction fans.

old fashioned

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This story kept me guessing 'til the end. Very entertaining and well performed by the reader.

Excellent story

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Liked the setting of prewar London, many of references helped picture where it took place

Such an intricate plot

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If you like your murder mysteries in the Agatha Christie mould, then this is for you. No particular depth to the characters, who seem two-dimensional stereotypes, but there are enough twists to keep your attention. A few non-PC turns of phrase, but that was the style of the day. I thought I'd guessed the ending from quite a way back, but I was mistaken. So, well done E C R Lorac.

Old fashioned whodunnit

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A thoroughly enjoyable murder mystery with some comedic moments. The narrator's voice characterisations were marvellous. One to be enjoyed by the fire on these dark evenings.

A Good Read

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Although many 'classic' detective novels are to a degree unbeleivable, this was ridiculously so. The plot far too convoluted, the characters simply pastiches, and the solution totally ludicrous. I like David Thopre as a narrator usually but here he sounded far far too cheerful and 'chirpy' when describing deaths and mutilations. I listened to the whole thing but only because I had a long drive and nothing else to listen to. Even then I almost just turned it off!! It came on the heels of listening to Edmund Crispin - and the contrast between this silliness and Crispin's well-written and witty Gervase Fenn could not have been greater!!!

unbelievable story, inappropriate narration

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The story could be quite interesting, but unfortunately, the reading is hard to follow.
I had this experience before with David Thorpe and should have known better than to waste a credit for this.

I should have known better

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