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
Duración:00:00:14
Chapter 1: A Voice from the Past
Duración:00:23:49
Chapter 2: Old Sins Have Long Shadows
Duración:00:24:10
Chapter 3: Straws in the Wind
Duración:00:21:55
Chapter 4: Helen of Troy
Duración:00:32:37
Chapter 5: The Clue of Ariadne
Duración:00:22:59
Chapter 6: The Long Shadow
Duración:00:38:15
Chapter 7: The Heart of the Maze
Duración:00:50:16
Chapter 8: The Verdict
Duración:00:23:04
Chapter 9: A Daniel Come to Judgment
Duración:00:28:34
Chapter 10: The Defence
Duración:00:20:17
Chapter 11: Interviewing an Artist
Duración:00:22:35
Chapter 12: The Alibi
Duración:00:17:30
Chapter 13: Denis Brinsley’s Secret
Duración:00:21:09
Chapter 14: The Chink in the Armour
Duración:00:27:55
Chapter 15: The Confession
Duración:00:12:32
Chapter 16: Egerton Plays the Ace
Duración:00:42:19
Chapter 17: After the Play
Duración:00:13:59
Ending Credits
Duración:00:00:25