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The Dead of Winter

Josephine Tey, Book 9

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The Dead of Winter

By: Nicola Upson
Narrated by: Sandra Duncan
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A snowy Christmas gathering on an island off the Cornish coast goes murderously wrong in this festive golden age mystery.

December 1938, and storm clouds hover once again over Europe. Josephine Tey and Archie Penrose gather with friends for a Cornish Christmas, but two strange and brutal deaths on St Michael's Mount - and the unexpected arrival of a world-famous film star, in need of sanctuary - interrupt the festivities. Cut off by the sea and a relentless blizzard, the hunt for a murderer begins.

Pivoting on a real moment in history, the ninth novel in the Josephine Tey series draws on all the much-loved conventions of the golden age Christmas mystery, whilst giving them a thrilling contemporary twist.

©2020 Nicola Upson (P)2020 W F Howes Crime Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Fiction Crime Winter Christmas Exciting Suspense
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A great page turner, exquisite empathy for all characters, st Michaels came alive. A true period thriller

Great read

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Loved the whole story , set in St Michael’s mount with Marlene Dietrich thrown in ! It was my favourite listen for some time !

Great setting , good characters and a really enjoyable book

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As always, really well written, intriguing plot, especially as it contains real places and characters. The reader was good to listen to. Definitely recommended.

Another great Josephine Tey mystery

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My first Upson read but definitely be looking for more from this author. Just when you think you’ve sussed it the plot reveals another turn. Duncan’s narration really helped frame the characters and she has a very listenable voice.

Keeps you guessing

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I saw this book in the shop on St. Michael’s Mount a few days ago and once I left regretted not looking at it so I was very pleased to find it on Audible. It’s a very absorbing tale full of human interest and emotions set in a very different time from our own but in such a timeless location it only helps to bring the vibrant characters to life, particularly if you are familiar with the Mount. Thoroughly enjoyed.

A gripping tale of love, loss and lies.

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