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A Warning to the Curious

By: M. R. James
Narrated by: David Suchet
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The story of Paxton, an antiquarian and archaeologist who holidays in "Seaburgh" and inadvertently stumbles across one of the lost crowns of Anglia, which legendarily protect the country from invasion.

Montague Rhodes James was a noted British mediaeval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918) and of Eton College (1918–1936). He is best remembered for his ghost stories which are widely regarded as among the finest in English literature.

One of James's most important achievements was to redefine the ghost story for the new century by dispensing with many of the formal Gothic trappings of his predecessors, and replacing them with more realistic contemporary settings.

'Montague Rhodes James has an intelligent and scientific knowledge of human nerves and feelings; and knows just how to apportion statement, imagery, and subtle suggestions in order to secure the best results with his readers.' HP Lovecraft.

Actor David Suchet is best known for his definitive portrayal of Hercule Poirot, the Belgian detective created by the legendary mystery author Agatha Christie, in a number of international television productions. He narrates his story in Poirot and Me.

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M . R James by David Suchet is amazing - youl’ll love it! A fall evening read!

A treat!

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Well done. Entertaining-but lowlife have liked an ending that brought some closure. Still... for such a short story- nicely done

Entertaining

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Loved it
Enjoying and very relaxing and narrator is very soothing it's good listen at least

Interesting nice narration, relaxing g and enjoyab

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Loved it!! Enjoy! David Suchet did a fabulous job with the story and am looking for more to get chills with.

Spooky!

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Suchet does a good job with this story- M.R. James ghost stories are really a 'story within a story..' so the
elegant writing suspends your demand for authenticity because, you the reading, buy into the tale told..
this is quite a tale, but the narrator (actor) isn't as good with James tales as Derek Jacobi.

Pretty good

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An elegant story from a master of another age, elegantly read. James does not receive the credit he deserves, but his influence can be seen everywhere today

Very fine

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First story I listened to (Audible editio ) by this author. Tense and spooky. Not graphic or gory. David Suchet was, of course, fantastic.

Short Spooky Story

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David Suchet delights us again in this mysterious tale of a young man's discovery of an ancient crown and his subsequent death/murder.

An atmospheric story about a seacoast death

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I have been a fan of M.R. James since I first heard Casting the Runes over 20 years ago. Listening to the audiobooks brought back memories of hiding under the blankets with a flashlight read his stories.

Captivating

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Good story too, but the performance was just superb! short story, haunting, downright chilling. will have to check out others read by suchet.

Amazing performance

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