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A Warning to the Curious

By: M. R. James
Narrated by: David Suchet
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The story of Paxton, an antiquarian and archaeologist who holidays in "Seaburgh" and inadvertently stumbles across one of the lost crowns of Anglia, which legendarily protect the country from invasion.

Montague Rhodes James was a noted British mediaeval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918) and of Eton College (1918–1936). He is best remembered for his ghost stories which are widely regarded as among the finest in English literature.

One of James's most important achievements was to redefine the ghost story for the new century by dispensing with many of the formal Gothic trappings of his predecessors, and replacing them with more realistic contemporary settings.

'Montague Rhodes James has an intelligent and scientific knowledge of human nerves and feelings; and knows just how to apportion statement, imagery, and subtle suggestions in order to secure the best results with his readers.' HP Lovecraft.

Actor David Suchet is best known for his definitive portrayal of Hercule Poirot, the Belgian detective created by the legendary mystery author Agatha Christie, in a number of international television productions. He narrates his story in Poirot and Me.

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Good story delivered by a magnificent actor. What a fantastic price to pay as well.

Narrated beautifully

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A wonderful classic beautifully read by David Suchet. Never fails to raise the hairs on the back of my neck.

Chilling.

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I am extremely fond of M. R. James' short stories, so it is a pleasure to revisit them accompanied by David Suchet. He is a brilliant actor and reader with a very unique talent for bringing classic strories to life. A little gem for connoisseurs, and a great way to get an introduction into M. R. James' production,

Delightful reading of a classic short story.

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This is a run of the mill ghost story. Nicely read although please don't use an East Anglian accent if you can't get it right.

Simple tale

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Only 45mins but pleasant enough not really scary good narration by David Suchet, the story was roughly about 3 crowns that were buried to keep the land safe from invaders 2 had been taken care of and the 3rd was about to be found.

Short & Sweet

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A story within the story which slowly builds from gentle holiday excitement to creeping fear. Beautifully written and made the more more chilling by David Suchet's down played narration.
Only 45 minutes, an atmospheric and enjoyable read: a well produced.Free download on the Audible Plus programme

"The last of the Three Holy Crowns."

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Story set in East Anglia where I live which peaked my interest. Good short. David Suchet has a mesmerising voice.

Very entertaining. Well read by David Suchet.

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Beautifully read by David Suchet, these classic tales are a perfect soupçon for those interested in a dash of mystery and dusting of the supernatural. A great listen for a blustery autumn afternoon when your snug in front of the fire.

A little bit chilling

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As a child the highlight of my Christmas television viewing was the M R James ghost story. It is hard to imagine anything more perfect than his tales of musty old academics having chilling encounters with 'the other side'. M R James used to tell his stories at Christmas gatherings in Cambridge university. If you close your eyes and listen to David Suchet relate this chilling tale you can almost imagine being part of the Cambridge set.

This is the one with the three crowns and the track of a foot.....one that showed more bones than flesh. Brrrr....

A chilling tale from The Master

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M R James is one of the greatest exponents of the genre and David Suchet one of the greatest interpreters.

A masterly reading of a chilling tale.

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