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Next of Kin

By: John Boyne
Narrated by: Jack Holden
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Brought to you by Penguin.

1936: London is abuzz with gossip about the affair between Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson. But the king is not the only member of the aristocracy with a hard decision to make. Owen Montignac, the handsome and charismatic descendent of a wealthy land-owning family, is anxiously awaiting the reading of his late uncle's will. For Owen has run up huge gambling debts and casino boss Nicholas Delfy has given him a choice: find £50,000 by Christmas - or find yourself six feet under.

So when Owen discovers that he has been cut out of the will in favour of his beautiful cousin Stella, it is time to prove just how cunning he can be.... And Owen is nothing if not inventive - even a royal crisis can provide the means for profit. And for murder....

©2012 John Boyne (P)2020 Penguin Audio Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction
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As always, Boyne writes vivid settings and characters.
I thought it was quite clever that he wove historic events into his fiction in a convincing manner. We know it didn't happen like that, but Boyne can make the reader believe it might have!

Another gorgeous book from Boyne

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Another gripping and compelling story from this amazing author who has me under his spell - when I finish one of his books I’m immediately on to the next!

Gripping

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the characters are very diverse and wonderfully described..an unexpected ending...good versus bad...loved it. highly recommended.

another excellent story

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You feel everything building to the end throughout the book, nothing wasted in the process

Great voice to go with the essence of the book

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