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The Mangle Street Murders

By: M. R. C. Kasasian
Narrated by: Emma Gregory
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Gower Street, London, 1882: Sidney Grice, London's most famous personal detective, is expecting a visitor. He drains his fifth pot of morning tea, and glances outside, where a young, plain woman picks her way between the piles of horse-dung towards his front door. Sidney Grice shudders. For heaven's sake - she is wearing brown shoes. The Mangle Street Murders is for those who like their crime original, atmospheric, and very, very funny.

©2013 M. R. C. Kasasian (P)2014 W F Howes Ltd Detective Historical Mystery Traditional Detectives Crime Fiction Witty England Sherlock Holmes

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Critic reviews

"One of the most delightful and original new novels of the year, this is the first in a series that could well become a cult. Grice and Middleton promise to become a positive treat. Catch them now." ( Daily Mail)
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Emma Gregory does more than justice to this disappointing story. Advertised as funny, it might occasionally cause ablip to twitch, but don’t expect to laugh.

Superbly read second-rate story

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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

The story is good, the descriptions of everyday life in Victorian London are great, but unfortunately the book description "The Mangle Street Murders is for those who like their crime original, atmospheric, and very, very funny." is very misleading. This is a crime story in the Sherlock-Holmes style which is easy to listen to (written in a modern style). The harsh reality of Victorian London could make the book quite bleak and depressing, however the experience is lightened by a continuous sprinkling of statements about women (and horses) which are clearly silly and foolish to our modern minds - very welcome, amusing, but not "very, very funny". The central character is a young woman and it is her experience of Victorian London which drives the subplot, whilst the main story follows Sidney Grice's investigation of a murder.

What about Emma Gregory’s performance did you like?

She has a calm, easy-to-listen-to delivery and a good range of different voices and accents for the other characters. Excellent.

Victorian Crime Story (but not "very, very funny")

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Being a bit of a restless listener I was pleasantly surprised at how well written and engrossing this story was and how well it kept my attention. An excellent lead character and very humorous story make this a highly recommended audiobook. A must listen.

A great listen!

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I cannot get enough of the Gower street detectives, I must have re-read these books more than a dozen times. expertly crafted characters and stories. not at all my usual genre but dont let that deter you, these are fantastically engaging, detailed (yet easy to read) and compelling. Emma Gregory's narration is faultless. this author cannot write these fast enough for.me and now ive read them all I feel bereft that I will hear no more about the characters adventures!

read ALL this series. best ever ever.

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Engaging from the beginning with flawed and realistic characters.
wonderful twist
kept guessing throughout
will definitely continue with the series

Loved it

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Good story, keep the subject of murder lighthearted :0). Very entertaining. The performance was fantastic, all the characters were easily recognised and came alive. Overall.....excellent

Really enjoyable

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Love the old fashioned grace of this story, coupled with the witty and humorous repartee of the totally unlikeable Mr Grice! (Unlikeable in a likeable way!?) Can't wait for the next one!

Excellent

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Brilliant detective story with truly wonderful characters. The narrator does an excellent job too. Highly recommend.

Brilliant story, excellent narrator.

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Loved this book the language used and the humour - considering the grisly murders! I shall definitely listen to the rest of the series.

Very entertaining!

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Crisp, humorous storytelling full of period detail and knowing nods to modern sensibilities, complimented by accomplished narration with some utterly brilliant characterisation.

Looking forward to the rest of the series

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