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Return to greatness

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-22-19

The main plot device has been used by other writers, but this is an interesting twist on it. This is NGs best in a long time. The narrator is generally good, but minus a star for voicing Alleyn too high.

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Good for it's time

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-27-19

Too much master criminal for my taste. I'll try the next one in the series.

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One nit

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-31-18

There is no such thing as a "Registrar of Deeds" in North Carolina! The office, the collection of deeds, and the building, or section in the county building are all the "Register of Deeds", whether that's gramatical or not. Deborah Knott would know that, being an attorney.

That said, this one is one of the best indeed.

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My favorite in the series so far

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-05-17

Very well written, with strong characterization. The ending is very surprising, with implications for the series going forward.

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Brilliant!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-04-17

Best in the series so far. Legitimate literature as well as a great mystery. Win even narrates. Narration is also outstanding.

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One of AC's masterpieces

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-17-17

I know "masterpiece" is supposed to refer to one work. However In Agatha Christie's case there are a handful that are really special. This is one of them. I read this many years ago so I knew the ending. I still thoroughly enjoyed the listen.

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Influential

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-28-15

Mary Roberts Rinehart was one of the Grand Dames of the golden age of cozy mysteries. She is the only American member of that club. I would have rated this as a 3, judged against modern standards. I would rate it as a 5 given its influence in the field. So I marked it 4.

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Different and outstanding

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Reviewed: 05-24-15

Paul explains how French related to the way English speakers would say things. This is rare, and tremendously helpful. I do want some theory, such as how is this verb conjugated, but that is easily available elsewhere to supplement this course.

I've already downloaded the 2nd part, and am eagerly looking forward to listening.

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One of the best in the series

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-18-15

This one is typical of many in the series, but I particularly enjoyed it. I like that it explicitly touches the bases for the elements of a classical mystery. Annie teaches a class on the 3 grand dames of the golden age of mystery, and receives help from the 3 grand dames of the local counties.

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More please

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-23-15

Outstanding. I listened to River of Darkness 4 years ago, and have wanted more ever since. I was thrilled to see The Reckoning available. Please please record John Madden books 2 and 3, and make them available to everyone.

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