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The Pretty Little Box

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The Pretty Little Box

By: Charles Todd
Narrated by: Greg Patmore
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A simple theft leads to unforeseen tragedy in this story from the New York Times best-selling author of the Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries.

In a quaint, antiquarian bookshop in the Midlands of England, a woman is captivated by a rare gilt-edged devotional nestled within an exquisite and equally tempting box. Her desire to pilfer it overcomes her scruples, and her guilt and terror at doing something so audacious, so unlike her. With a simple sleight of hand, it's hers.

But this irresistible book of hours isn't in her possession for long. By chance, desire, and cruel twists of fate, it soon falls into the covetous grip of others - from a pickpocket to a schoolboy to a priest - as one woman's transgression sets in motion a dreadful chain of events.

This diabolically clever story from the New York Times best-selling author proves Stephen King was right when he said, "You're going to love Todd."

©2019 Charles Todd (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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Interesting Journey • Exquisite Writing • Clever Premise • Well-connected Stories • Philosophical Allegory
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This is a very short story and should not cost what it does for its length.

Waste of your money

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I loved this short story so much, I listened to it twice! Go for it!

Excellent!

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It was definitely a strange little story. But riveting! I had to listen to it all at one time just to find out what happened next. Excellent narration.

Well... that was strange...

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I enjoyed the twists and turns in this story of a "traveling box" the characters are all different and have their thoughts and wishes for the box.

Great Short Story

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Nice little slice of a journey of the cursed little box. short. but good. I recommend

quick and sweet

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Strange story about a little book !!! Doing improper things have consequences !!

If you're wanting to waste your time check this book out.

Traveling Little Book

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What a tour de force in (un)ethical reasoning! A spare, quickly moving journey. Exquisite writing, excellent narration!

Thank you Audible!

A brilliant little gem!

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It was an enjoyable little book in and of itself; very reminiscent of The Red Violin movie in 1998. I couldn’t imagine how it was going to end and was a tad disappointed - it seems the author had the same problem. It ended so abruptly.

Enjoyable, but….

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No, it doesn't have a major plot twist but I enjoyed the little box's journey. I like specially the outcomes of every person who took possession of the little box. I think the stories are well connected and I'm satisfied with the ending, even though some might say it's not conclusive.

Entertaining

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It was a predictable story, but it was a good listen. Makes you wonder what you would do.

A predictable but enjoyable listen

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