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Kissed a Sad Goodbye

A Duncan Kincaid / Jemma James Novel

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Kissed a Sad Goodbye

By: Deborah Crombie
Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
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Reminiscent of Ruth Rendell, multiple award-winning author Deborah Crombie creates graceful mysteries, resonating with lyrical prose, elegant suspense, and finely-drawn characters. This is her darkly irresistible tale of friendship shattered by shocking betrayal, and repercussions that echo down through the years.

A stunningly beautiful young woman is found strangled in London's Mudchute Park, her clothing carefully arranged to preserve her modesty. With that unusual detail in mind, Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and his partner Sergeant Gemma James suspect the crime was more than a simple assault gone awry. As they collect the strange facts surrounding her death, they discover the victim's life was a mystery even to those who knew her best.

Internationally-acclaimed author Deborah Crombie brilliantly weaves together events of World War II England with complex problems of present-day London. As British actor Jenny Sterlin's superb dramatization unfolds, you'll understand why this crime novel is as at home on the bookshelf with literary novels as it is with the most baffling whodunit.

Solve more mysteries with Duncan Kincaid and Jemma James.©1999 Deborah Crombie (P)1999 Recorded Books, LLC Crime Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives England

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"This complex, thoughtful novel is another satisfying entry in an exceptional series." ( Publishers Weekly)

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I love how ms Crombie intertwines the history of the Isle of Dogs and WW2, with a modern day mystery. And the characters totally drew me in.

Thoroughly absorbing

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Love the characters. Can’t wait for the next episode in their lives. I like the way Duncan and Gemma work together

Great book

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I appreciated that although this is one of a series, it tied up the story, which was pretty emotionally hard, but engaging and entertaining and thought-provoking. 

Good resolution

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This is #6 in the series. Though it could be read as a stand-alone book, I don’t think readers could appreciate the story as much without knowing the backgrounds of the two main characters. Each book has been better than the one before, and Duncan & Gemma are like old friends to me now.

It took me a little time to adapt to the change in narrator that came beginning with the 5th book but Jenny Sterlin is good. I think I just missed Michael Deehy as Duncan’s voice.

My favorite Duncan & Gemma so far!

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This was better than the last one but the reader is so breathy - you can hear her breathing and then there was a ticking/smacking through the entire book so it was irritating to listen to. Not sure if the noise was the recording or the narrator but I paid for the book and can't return it. Will not listen to anymore with this narrator.

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Intrigue, history, complexity and humanity; it had it all! Wonderful read. Thank you Deborah Crombie

Fabulous

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Loved the story, the impact of the past on the present. Loving the development of Jemma and Duncan's characters as the series goes on. Cant wait to start the next one!

Totally Engrossing

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I’m still not used to Jenny Sterlin but, this book was narrated a bit better than the last. The story definitely was better than the last one. I gave it 4 star’s overall but 3 for performance as I just don’t view the characters as I did with the voice when Michael Deehy narrates. I’d hoped Michael Deehy was narrating the next one… womp… nope

A world better than book 6

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This book depicted an interesting part of World War II, juxtaposed with a more current time. The old and new interwoven beautifully.

Family drama

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I have to say that I do not enjoy the female narrator as much as the previous male narrator. I feel that the male narrator did a better job with the female voices than the female narrator does with a male voices. Still a great story. Thanks.

Great twisty mystery

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