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The Ruby in the Smoke

By: Philip Pullman
Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
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About this listen

Brought to you by Penguin.

The first book in the Sally Lockhart quartet, narrated by Adjoa Andoh.

A gripping new recording of Philip Pullman's nerve-shattering thriller, set in the murky streets and opium dens of Old London.

When 16-year-old Sally's father drowns in suspicious circumstances, she is left to fend for herself in Victorian London. Although she doesn't know it, she is already in terrible danger.

©1985 Philip Pullman (P)2021 Penguin Audio Action & Adventure Fiction Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Mysteries & Detectives Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Young Adult Mystery England

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An excellent story performed beautifully . Thrilling from the first page to the last. A great start to a series and im definitely looking forward to the next ones. Great writing from Pullman as always

A thrilling tale

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A brilliant mystery tale with twists and turns that keep you on your toes and desperate to listen!

Couldn’t disagree more with the previous reviewer when it comes to the reading itself. I found the character voices fantastic, varied and the general performance was so compelling and engaging. Such an impressive range of accents too. Bravo! Can’t wait to listen to the next two in the series.

Fantastic story and performance

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Having read this & all the other Sally Lockhart series a few years ago getting this was a joy for me the narration & all the character voices brought this book even more to life.
I’m a massive fan of Phillip Pullman having read all the HDM series of books I would highly recommend this & cannot wait to get the next book on the series.

Fantastic

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Although this is an absolutely captivating an amazing story and it has absolutely everything a book needs in it and it’s my all-time favorite the narration is absolutely rubbish and I hope that book 2 is not narrated by the same person

Awful narration

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But the voices were a little too much at times and it became very “squawky” and annoying

Enjoyable

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A cracking yarn of a wonderful ruby, heroin & our heroine Sally. Difficult to put down as you follow this adventure through the seedy streets of 1870s London.

A rip roaring adventure of intreague, deception & familial love

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Completely enjoyed it, another wonderful story that was beautifully performed. Wished it was longer it was so good.

Marvellous

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Loved this book & will get sequels. Hope they are read by the same person. Hope plot is as good too.

Outstanding reading & story plot

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An excellent tale, superbly read by Adjoa Andoh, who convincingly brings every character to life. Thoroughly captivating.

Absolutely Splendid

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Philip Pullman’s characters are vibrant and interesting in this tale of intrigue and friendship. The baddies are wonderfully bad.

Rip roaring yarn told with gusto

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