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Except the Dying

A Murdoch Mystery, Book 1

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Except the Dying

By: Maureen Jennings
Narrated by: David Marantz
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In the cold Toronto winter of 1895, the naked body of a servant girl is found frozen in a deserted laneway. The young victim was pregnant when she died. Detective William Murdoch soon discovers that many of those connected with the girl's life have secrets to hide. Was her death on attempt to cover up a scandal in one of the city's influential families?

©1997 Maureen Jennings (P)2012 Audible, Inc. Historical Mystery Police Procedural Fiction

Critic Reviews

"A finely flavored plot, credible characters, and detailed atmosphere make this a winner." ( Library Journal)
"Turn-of-the-century Toronto makes an evocative setting for murder in Except the Dying, a skillful first novel that is interesting both for its historical accuracy and its fully realized characters." (Amazon.com review)
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Interesting story with some great twists and turns to keep you guessing right to the end. Characterisation is good, but don't expect the loveable portrayals you see in the TV show; I'm a fan of Murdoch Mysteries and still enjoyed this book.

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