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Death of a Ghost

By: Margery Allingham
Narrated by: Francis Matthews
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The unrivalled Albert Campion returns to solve another shocking murder - classic crime fiction at its very best. J.S. Lafcadio, the painter, is dead. He wanted lasting fame and he left instructions to his wife for one painting to be exhibited every year after his death. Eight years later in Little Venice, a group of friends and family gather to view the painting. They are treated instead to a murder....

©1949 Margery Allingham (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Mystery Fiction Murder

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Margery Allingham created an unusual amateur sleuth in Campion. He moves in a society we no longer have and it is a delight to read about it. The crimes he solves are intriguing and in this case peopled by eccentrics which adds a touch of humour.

Nostalgia and Crime

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Not as amusing as others in the series - rather a low-spirited sad plot. But very well read.

Disappointing

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A very good Campion story and superbly read by Francis Matthews. The characterisations were spot on.

Brilliantly read

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I very much enjoyed this and Francis Matthews performed the story so well. Great listening.

Entertaining

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If this narration wasn’t so ludicrously funny it would be possible to hear just how silly the book is . So glad it only cost me three pounds odd .

Narration to awful to treat seriously .

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What a beautifully crafted piece, loved all of it what nuanced irony and so atmospheric.
Would love to hear more of Belle Darling with Campion.
Francis Matthews I wish you were the only narrator of Margery’s novels

Margery Margery Margery you are a Master

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Death of a Ghost started off really well, but then it was as if the author ran out of ideas and couldn't think of a good ending. mid way through it began to ramble and the ending was weak (I won't say anymore for new readers).
I do enjoy these gentle detective mysteries and I will try some of the earlier books when, perhaps ,the author still has fresh
ideas ?

Ran out of............

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The narration of Francis Matthews is stunningly perfect. Matthews was a much underrated actor, not least because he was Cary Grant's cousin! His every voice in the book gives you a clear sense of each character, and every character is fantastically Margery Allingham's. l adore this great author who didn't receive her proper place or dues while alive. Do yourself a favour by introducing yourself to a truly great detective novelist of the Golden Era of crime fiction.

It's Allingham!

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With an ever evolving story line displaying the second shade of subtlety as Allingham calls it as layer upon layer is unravelled this is quite fascinating. Add to it Francis Matthews with one of the best narrations I've heard and you cannot be disappointed.

Excellent story and interpretation

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An interesting set of characters, intelligently written and wonderfully narrated. My first Margery Allingham but won't be my last!

Clever story and fantastic narration

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