So glad to discover this series.

Rupert Degas leads us onto the fascinating world of Sydney post the Great War. This brilliant narrator brings Gentill's characters to life.
I am now hooked.

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Entertaining & great to listen to

I really enjoyed listening to this book as the characters were all interesting. The narrator, Rupert Degas, was very well chosen. He has the most pleasant voice plus very good at changing his voice for the varying characters and their ages.
Despite me thinking the author quite talented and deciding I’d like to listen to more of this Series, like others, I found the politics in the story, a bit boring.
I’m hoping her next in the Series is a more enjoyable story.

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Quintessential Australian

A dry martini with a twist of adventure.
Gripping, beautifully written, and deeply-researched this historical crime fiction series is set in the early 1930s and based on extraordinary yet real events. Introducing Rowland Sinclair.

Rowland Sinclair is an artist and a gentleman. In Australia's 1930s, the Sinclair name is respectable and influential, yet the youngest son Rowland - an artist - has a talent for scandal.

Based loosely on the events of 1932. A Few Right Thinking Men is a fascinating novel that I would not normally read but am glad I did.

A fascinating look at Mounting tensions fuelled by the Great Depression that took Australia to the brink of a revolution that was embroiling the world at that time. The New Guard, Old Guard, and the Communists. Viewed through a wealthy young gentleman that reflected the young lions of the day.

Rupert Degas, narration gave the book its authenticity and enhanced the Australian Dry wit and character development. Rupert Degas was the perfect choice for the novel and I am pleased that Rupert Degas has lent his talents to more of the series.

Quintessential Dry Australian humour "Who Done It".

I am now on book two, A Decline in Prophets, and loving it.
Recommended.

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Novel ideas

This story opens up ideas about Communism in Australia that I’ve not heard of before. Interesting!

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An interesting take on history

Not something I would normally listen to, but the story was very enjoyable, and the history was informative and enlightening. I really enjoyed the narrator's performance.

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Historical detail

Loved the characters and the social detail of the era- painted a wonderful picture of the times.

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Beautifully written and narrated. I loved the whole story. What a fantastic author. I shall read more of her.

Loved it all. Highly recommend this read Wonderful storyline. I felt like I was right there amongst it all.

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The narrator really made this one

The narrator's many accents and voices really immersed me in the story. Terrific job!

Admittedly, knowing almost nothing about Australian history, I enjoyed learning about 1930s NSW as well as the development of the plot. It's an easy going plot, with nothing too mind boggling and the Aussie sense of humour comes through well.

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Brilliant

Thourghly enjoyed all aspects of the story. Even with the suttle hints of humour. I hope there are more. Thank you

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Great!

I really enjoyed this, I think I've found a new favourite amateur sleuth. Very enjoyable.

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