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The Widows of Broome
- An Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte Mystery, Book 13
- Narrated by: Peter Hosking
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Broome is a small, sun-drenched town on the barren northwest coast of Australia. It's small enough that everyone knows everyone else's business. How, then, did someone murder two widows in similar fashion and not leave any clues?
It's a case for Detective-Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte, who arrives on the scene incognito. He's barely begun his investigation when a third woman is killed. Bony realises that he is dealing with a madman, and that time is running out to stop a forth murder.
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- mrsvee
- 30-10-2016
Needs to watch production.
Although this reader is ideal for this type of novel, several incidences of misplaced emphases does detract. However, enjoyable listening.
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