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Author
Wilkie Collins
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audiobook
by Wilkie Collins
recording of The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins. Read in English by Tony Addison Said to be the first detective novel ever written, it is wonderful for its blending of the intrigues of romance with the conventional sleights of hand of the mystery novel. Marvellous also for its sensitive portrayal of traditionally outsider characters - the hunchbacked girl who dies for love, the dying Jewish doctor who enables resolution of the mystery, the tricky Hindu conjurors who only seek the restoration of their sacred gem. Hilarious at times, The Moonstone is also a deeply felt example of the storyteller's art. - Summary by Tony Addison For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the catalog page for this recording. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit .org. M4B Audiobook part 1 (229MB) M4B Audiobook part 2 (223MB) M4B Audiobook part 3 (224MB)
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“I almost skipped this one because the title didn't grab me. Really glad I didn't. The content inside is miles ahead of what the description suggests.”
“I almost skipped this one because the title didn't grab me. Really glad I didn't. The content inside is miles ahead of what the description suggests.”
“Finished it in four sittings. Usually takes me weeks to get through an audiobook. Says a lot about how gripping The Moonstone (version 2) is.”
“Finished it in four sittings. Usually takes me weeks to get through an audiobook. Says a lot about how gripping The Moonstone (version 2) is.”
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