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Publisher's Summary
Truth is rarely pure and never simple...
Selchester Castle in 1953 sits quiet and near-empty, its corridors echoing with glories of the past.
Or so it seems to intelligence officer Hugo Hawksworth, wounded on a secret mission and now reluctantly assuming an altogether less perilous role at Selchester.
The Castle's faded grandeur hides a web of secrets and scandals - the Earl has been missing for seven years, lost without a trace since the night he left his guests and walked out into a blizzard.
When a skeleton is uncovered beneath the flagstones of the Old Chapel, the police produce a suspect and declare the case closed.
Hugo is not convinced. With the help of the spirited Freya Wryton, the Earl's niece, he is drawn back into active service, and the ancient town of Selchester is dragged into the intrigues and conspiracies of the Cold War era.
With a touch of Downton Abbey, a whisper of Agatha Christie and a nod to Le Carré, A Man of Some Repute is the first book in this delightfully classic and witty murder mystery series.
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- Jasia Hawkins
- 22-12-2016
entertaining
I enjoy narrative with lots of adjectives. A non offensive story. Love the simplicity.
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- Vanessa Young
- 06-08-2016
A good "cosy" mystery
I really enjoyed this story and it was narrated very well. I found the strong female characters, especially the thirteen year old Georgia, a pleasant part of this novel which is set not long after the Second World War.
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- Kindle Customer
- 18-10-2015
Pretty good "pseudo" golden age mystery
I enjoy the English "Golden Age" mystery, and have read Sayers and Marsh and Heyer and Wentworth and Christie, etc. For an author who grew up outside of England and is modern rather than someone born before WWI, I think Elizabeth Edmondson does a pretty good job of creating a pseudo Golden Age mystery. I don't know enough about upper class Catholics in England during an just after WWII to know if she got those details right, but otherwise I was pretty satisfied with her period detail. Bonus points for remembering that food and other items were still rationed in England for some years after WWII ended.
The mystery itself was good, plenty of red herrings, the actual killer not telegraphed too early, but not appearing out of thin air either. And good, competent writing.
The thing I disliked the most about the story is the pretty obvious set up for the next book. I like a series, but I tend to prefer that each book stand alone. In this case many loose ends have been left, basicly getting ready for the next book, which will really be mainly a continuation of this book, with more family secrets coming to light. If she ties things up in A Question of Inheritance, which comes out soon, I will be satisfied. If she strings things on and on, I think it will get old.
The reader does a good job making an interesting read, and distinguishing the characters well enough so one knows who is speaking.
Over all, a good listen
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- Margaret
- 01-09-2015
Amusing cozy mystery with a twist
This book would be a traditional cozy mystery, set in an English village in 1953, except for the twist that it's also a spy novel. The characters are well drawn, if stereotypical; the dialogue is sharp, and there's just enough of a cliffhanger--or maybe two--to hint at a satisfying series to come. I recommend this for cozy fans who are getting a bit tired of the standard whodunit murder puzzle.
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- Marie
- 19-07-2015
Intriguing Plot & Characters Become Talking Heads
I finished listening to this book because I liked the characters and wanted to know whodunit. That said, the book often becomes long scenes with talking heads. Narrative description, setting, and period detail are almost completely missing. In scenes with only two characters, the author uses no taglines, an affectation that can be taken too far. Long stretches of dialogue with no narrative or setting breaks leave the reader floating; much more grounding is required, While I applaud the author for making sure the reader can always tell who is speaking on a page, Michael Page's transitions between characters sometimes make it difficult to tell when a voice changes. I have still given the narrator four stars because I think the issue is often due to the lack of taglines and the writer.
The ending was a bit annoying because a new story line that could change important features of the story is introduced. I don't mind knowing a book is part of a series but cliffhangers on the final pages bother me.
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- reader
- 10-09-2015
Definitely lives up to its subtitle
With interesting and believable characters that represent a cross-section of post WW2 England country life, the story kept my interest right up to the final pages. The characters were likable and the plot complicated without being contrived. The narrator did an excellent job of portraying individuals! I am amazed that one person could sound like so many different people-- both male and female. Highly recommended to English mystery fans!
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- Book Maven
- 25-07-2015
A great start to a new English murder series.
All the ingredients of a good series such as an old castle, a disappeared relative, mysterious death and hints of World War II espionage enhanced by a great fleet of characters all done with superb narration made this a most enjoyable story experience. Please put me down for the next in the series!
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- Susan
- 15-09-2015
I loved this despite myself
What made the experience of listening to A Man of Some Repute the most enjoyable?
expected the same old same old in post war mysteries. Even though I thought I knew what would happen next, I had to keep listening, just in case the thread was a furphy. Nice to have the little known consequences of the war highlighted, in the orphaned child, the loss of continuity, and the fear continued to be experienced by tenants. What next please!
If you’ve listened to books by Elizabeth Edmondson before, how does this one compare?
I have never listened to this author before, but will be looking her up asap. I now have high expectations of what else she may have written
Have you listened to any of Michael Page’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
The narrator was new to me, I always listen to the preview before I buy as the narrator is such an important part of the experience
Any additional comments?
more please
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- grannyJ92
- 05-07-2015
Fantastic
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Great story, well developed, likable chaeacters. I hated to leave. Will be watching for the next one.
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- Sara
- 14-03-2016
A "Vintage-Style" British Mystery
If you are fan of Agatha Christie style mysteries you will probably really enjoy this book. I was a bit disappointed because I thought it was a "real" vintage mystery--not just vintage style. At times I thought the characters were too flat and undeveloped. I also felt that it was over the top in places when it came to the "vintage" concept.
I will say that I listened at the same time that several friends were listening too. We had the same divide in opinions as those here in the on site reviews. Some loved it, and the rest of us were lukewarm to cool about the story and narration. The reading/voicing made following the characters difficult at times because they all sounded very alike.
I know that the author, Elizabeth Edmondson died in January so as far as I know there are only two more books in the series. Book one ends with a cliff hanger that left us all saying oh no! Really it was more like OH NO!! if I'm being completely honest. Book two is set at Christmas time--so if I continue with the series it won't be until December rolls around again.
Recommended if you enjoy 1950's "very English" mysteries. Pretty good.
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- GrandmaG
- 26-08-2015
More, please!!
Thoroughly enjoyed this new cozy! Interesting, likeable characters. There are indications that there will be more episodes to follow. Nothing objectionable here - no sexual situations, no vulgar language. I'll be looking for the next one, for sure!! Michael Page's narration was very good!!
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- Wayne
- 17-10-2015
Excellent mystery novel
A Man of Some Repute is the first book in what is supposed to become the Very British Mysteries series. It is a fine start.
As good as the book is, Michael Page's magnificant voice and performance in narrating makes listening an even greater pleasure. Some time had passed since I listened to a Michael Page book narration. He is a British (now US) actor and professor. He is perfect for this book, but he would be perfect for most audiobooks. He is one of the few narrators that can make even a boring book enjoyable (this book is not boring!).
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- Marcus
- 24-07-2015
Enjoyable Mystery
Would you listen to A Man of Some Repute again? Why?
Would listen to again enjoyable mystery with a few twists and turns, looking forward to the rest of the book series
What about Michael Page’s performance did you like?
Very pleasant to listen to and enjoyable brought to life the characters
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- 05-11-2015
Michael Page Is Perfect Narrator
I could listen to Michael Page reading his long monthly shopping list, he is perfect for narrating. We have many audible books read by Page of various genre and he never fails to pack in a full dollop of a show. His voice projection may not be for everyone, we love it and listen every evening to some audio by Mr Page and we roar with laughter!
I downloaded A Man of Some Repute as it was a Daily Deal and only a couple of pounds. I read a few pages but I was not particularly enthralled by the material and then I noticed the book is available on audio narrated by page. So pleased I bought this version as I much enjoy this book read to me rather than me read it. Not a story to get excited about, very average and if it was not for liking the narrator, I would not have listened all the way through to the end.
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- Sararara
- 08-07-2017
Midsummer Le Carre
Lightweight sunny day"s read- Midsomer tale with dash of Poirot, Morse, Ironside and Le Carre. Plus lots of feisty females. Actually maybe it's more like the Famous Five all grown up. Perhaps that flatters the book but it was a fun holiday read.
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- Ian Smith
- 24-07-2016
Enjoyable, light and entertaining
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I enjoyed this, a fairly gently-paced mystery. Good characters and a great setting, with some nice touches of life in England in 1953. The relationship between the main male and female characters is nicely developed, from initial distance to a growing friendship, but not a romance in this story.
Thought the performer was perfectly cast and did an excellent job.
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- Jan
- 28-06-2016
A man of some repute...
Stylish and nostalgic murder mystery set during the Cold War. Very English with an insight into how the class system worked and reinforcing the fact that "it's not what you know but who you know" if you want to go places. I enjoyed it and did not work out the ending of the interesting and twisty plot.
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- AndreaW
- 04-03-2016
Most enjoyable.
What did you like most about A Man of Some Repute?
Good story, intriguing and well read.
What other book might you compare A Man of Some Repute to, and why?
Can't think of any offhand.
Have you listened to any of Michael Page’s other performances? How does this one compare?
Not heard him before but he was very good at the different voices.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Enjoyment.
Any additional comments?
I'm now listening to the follow on book ' A Question of Inheritance'.
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- Claire
- 08-01-2016
Loved the story but narrator a bit annoying
Would you listen to A Man of Some Repute again? Why?
I really enjoyed the story and would listen to it again. I would prefer a different narrator as Michael Page was a bit dreary to listen to.
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- Ms. grant
- 24-10-2015
Engaging
I found this story engaging. the characters are well rounded and the tale intricate. I look forward to the next one.
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- B. Deverell
- 11-01-2019
Great story but hard to listen to
I really enjoy Elizabeth Edmondson’s books and this was no exception, however I found it difficult to absorb myself fully due to the narrator. He was fine speaking the story but when he tried to do the individual characters I found it hard to take him seriously (especially the female voices). All in all a very good story and I’m sure I’ll get used to the narrator one day as I intend to listen to more of this series.
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-09-2018
Very enjoyable
Suspenseful story, interesting characters, great setting and superb narrating. I really enjoyed it as well as the other parts of the series.