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Shake Hands For Ever

A Chief Inspector Wexford Mystery, Book 9

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Shake Hands For Ever

By: Ruth Rendell
Narrated by: Nigel Anthony
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 This case is proving a difficult one for Chief Inspector Wexford. All he has to go on is his own intuitive suspicions. Was he becoming cynical and untrusting or was this one of the most ingenious crimes he had ever tackled?©1975 Ruth Rendell (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Crime Thrillers Mystery Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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Great story intriguing plot keeps you guessing who done it
Well narrated by Nigel Anton

Over all 4.5

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Found this an enjoyable experience. The narrator was excellent and story interesting. Recommended as an engaging diversion.

Always Enjoy Ruth Rendell

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I am not familiar with Ruth Rendell's work and thought I'd try it out. I found the characters hard to follow (keeping track of who's who) and the story quite slow. I did stick with it and there was a good twist at the end but I will not seek out other books by this author or narrator.

Confusing and slow

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Rendell is a smart, insightful novelist. Wexford is old, determined and tempted. A subtle psychological novel. Excellent narrator.

subtle

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I’m hooked on Inspector Redford!
Enjoy the plot lines and importantly the narrator- quirky and fun to listen to 👏👏👏👏

Intrigued

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I love the Inspector Wexford series. it's a shame Audible don't have the entire series...then I could listen through every book in order from the beginning.
I certainly did not see the twist at the end of this one.

Excellent

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I love that this book isn’t predictable but also isn’t terribly unpredictable in a try hard way.
Such a great listen. I really enjoy the character development and the twist.

Excellent story- such a talented author.

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I can’t get enough of Nigel Anthony’s readings of Ruth Rendell. The combination of RR’s detailed stories and Nigel’s expertise in crafting character voices make the Wexford series pure joy. I already have the next title ready to go.

Another classic RR

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Fairly generic detective novel with an overdone twist at the end but it is good at what it is.

Short & Entertaining

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Another great Rendell read. Persistent and tenacious Wexford uncovers the consequences of an accidentially exposed fraud. A surprising and intrigueing deception.

A clever deception

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