The Murder of Mrs. Davenport
Anthony Gilbert
When Helen Davenport is found strangled in her fashionable London flat, the discovery shocks even those who thought they knew her best. Glamorous, charming, and with just enough scandal in her past to raise eyebrows, Helen had always walked a dangerous line between admiration and envy. But who hated her enough to kill?
Enter Scott Egerton, amateur sleuth and Member of Parliament, who quickly realizes this is no ordinary crime of passion. Behind Helen’s glittering façade lies a web of secrets: blackmail, betrayal, and a scandalous past that someone was desperate to keep buried. With Scotland Yard circling in one direction and Egerton digging in another, the truth becomes more elusive—and far deadlier—than anyone suspects.
The Murder of Mrs Davenport is a taut, atmospheric classic from Anthony Gilbert (pseudonym of Lucy Beatrice Malleson), blending biting social observation with razor-sharp plotting. A must-read for fans of Agatha Christie, Ethel Lina White, and Golden Age crime.
Duration - 7h 24m.
Author - Anthony Gilbert.
Narrator - Nathalie Cooper.
Published Date - Monday, 06 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Story House Audio ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
When Helen Davenport is found strangled in her fashionable London flat, the discovery shocks even those who thought they knew her best. Glamorous, charming, and with just enough scandal in her past to raise eyebrows, Helen had always walked a dangerous line between admiration and envy. But who hated her enough to kill? Enter Scott Egerton, amateur sleuth and Member of Parliament, who quickly realizes this is no ordinary crime of passion. Behind Helen’s glittering façade lies a web of secrets: blackmail, betrayal, and a scandalous past that someone was desperate to keep buried. With Scotland Yard circling in one direction and Egerton digging in another, the truth becomes more elusive—and far deadlier—than anyone suspects. The Murder of Mrs Davenport is a taut, atmospheric classic from Anthony Gilbert (pseudonym of Lucy Beatrice Malleson), blending biting social observation with razor-sharp plotting. A must-read for fans of Agatha Christie, Ethel Lina White, and Golden Age crime. Duration - 7h 24m. Author - Anthony Gilbert. Narrator - Nathalie Cooper. Published Date - Monday, 06 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Story House Audio ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:14
Chapter 1: A Voice from the Past
Duration:00:23:49
Chapter 2: Old Sins Have Long Shadows
Duration:00:24:10
Chapter 3: Straws in the Wind
Duration:00:21:55
Chapter 4: Helen of Troy
Duration:00:32:37
Chapter 5: The Clue of Ariadne
Duration:00:22:59
Chapter 6: The Long Shadow
Duration:00:38:15
Chapter 7: The Heart of the Maze
Duration:00:50:16
Chapter 8: The Verdict
Duration:00:23:04
Chapter 9: A Daniel Come to Judgment
Duration:00:28:34
Chapter 10: The Defence
Duration:00:20:17
Chapter 11: Interviewing an Artist
Duration:00:22:35
Chapter 12: The Alibi
Duration:00:17:30
Chapter 13: Denis Brinsley’s Secret
Duration:00:21:09
Chapter 14: The Chink in the Armour
Duration:00:27:55
Chapter 15: The Confession
Duration:00:12:32
Chapter 16: Egerton Plays the Ace
Duration:00:42:19
Chapter 17: After the Play
Duration:00:13:59
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:25