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Raymond Chandler: Poodle Springs (Dramatised)

By: Raymond Chandler, Robert B Parker
Narrated by: Toby Stephens, Lorelei King, Stephen Campbell Moore, Laurel Lefkow, Peter Polycarpou, Sasha Pick, Gerard McDermott, James Lailey, Alun Raglan, Sean Baker, Carl Prekopp, Simon Bubb
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A brand new BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of a classic Raymond Chandler mystery featuring private eye, Philip Marlowe. Marlowe is now married, living in the resort town of Poodle Springs. Once again, he sets himself up as an investigator and soon finds himself in the middle of blackmail and murder.

©2011 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2011 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Crime Fiction Crime Thrillers Dramatisations Modern Detectives Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense

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brilliant , Toby Stephens I is superb as Marlowe. the story moves along at a good pace, love the one line humour.

Brilliant

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

It's under 60 minutes, but well-acted with a fine plot

What was one of the most memorable moments of Raymond Chandler: Poodle Springs (Dramatised)?

When the killer was discovered, and their reasons for their crimes

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favourite?

Toby Stephens as Philip Marlowe: very warm, masculine, sensual voice

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

'Beneath the wealth and class, lies corruption'

Any additional comments?

Well done for high production values and sterling acting!

Hard Boiled with a Soft Centre

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Dramatisation that evokesHumphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Enjoyed it so much I went and got tge other recordings in the series

Great Marlowe.

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