Dramatic Murder
Elizabeth Anthony
She could imagine the headlines all too well. . . DEATH ON POSSETT ISLAND: Well-known Playwright Found Dead on Christmas Tree. Dimpson McCabe - Dimpsie - has invited his closest friends of the theatre world to join him for Christmas at his castle on a private island some hours' drive from Edinburgh. The festivities have barely begun when Dimpsie is found draped atop the Christmas tree, electrocuted by the lights. It's labelled Accidental Death, but in the swirling snow suspicion is dancing among the flakes. Through Dimpsie's cadre of directors, producers, actors and agents runs a hot streak of hidden grievances and theatrical scheming, and upon return to London the dogged Inspector Smith begins to circle, seeking to find the leading man or prima donna responsible. First published in 1948 and lost for over 75 years, this Christmas novel returns to bedazzle a fresh audience of mystery-lovers.
Duration - 8h 27m.
Author - Elizabeth Anthony.
Narrator - Penelope Rawlins.
Published Date - Monday, 01 January 2024.
Copyright - © 1948 The Estate of Elizabeth Anthony ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Elizabeth Anthony
Penelope Rawlins
British Library Crime Classics
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Description:
She could imagine the headlines all too well. . . DEATH ON POSSETT ISLAND: Well-known Playwright Found Dead on Christmas Tree. Dimpson McCabe - Dimpsie - has invited his closest friends of the theatre world to join him for Christmas at his castle on a private island some hours' drive from Edinburgh. The festivities have barely begun when Dimpsie is found draped atop the Christmas tree, electrocuted by the lights. It's labelled Accidental Death, but in the swirling snow suspicion is dancing among the flakes. Through Dimpsie's cadre of directors, producers, actors and agents runs a hot streak of hidden grievances and theatrical scheming, and upon return to London the dogged Inspector Smith begins to circle, seeking to find the leading man or prima donna responsible. First published in 1948 and lost for over 75 years, this Christmas novel returns to bedazzle a fresh audience of mystery-lovers. Duration - 8h 27m. Author - Elizabeth Anthony. Narrator - Penelope Rawlins. Published Date - Monday, 01 January 2024. Copyright - © 1948 The Estate of Elizabeth Anthony ©.
Language:
English
Introduction
Duración:00:09:00
A Note from the Publisher
Duración:00:01:40
Chapter 1: For Whom the Bell Tolls
Duración:00:43:52
Chapter 2: Unhappy Christmas
Duración:00:40:57
Chapter 3: I Thought You Said Murder
Duración:00:23:58
Chapter 4: Grieve for the Dead
Duración:00:02:20
Chapter 5: "Seek and Ye Shall Find"
Duración:00:28:45
Chapter 6: Of Love and Murder
Duración:00:44:00
Chapter 7: The Postman Calls Three Times
Duración:00:36:21
Chapter 8: Mr. Hemingway Sings
Duración:00:18:10
Chapter 9: Cocktails for Holly
Duración:00:35:33
Chapter 10: The Inspector Backs a Hunch
Duración:00:23:50
Chapter 11: Surprise Meeting
Duración:00:20:42
Chapter 12: Will You Walk Into My Parlour?
Duración:00:36:06
Chapter 13: Death and Discovery
Duración:00:21:45
Chapter 14: The Part Is Filled
Duración:00:23:55
Chapter 15: Faustine and Krasnya
Duración:00:30:12
Chapter 16: Grim Visitor
Duración:00:35:00
Chapter 17: Death Scene
Duración:00:20:57
Chapter 18: The Rotten Core
Duración:00:10:42