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The Woman in White

By: Wilkie Collins
Narrated by: Billy Howle
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Published in instalments in 1859, The Woman in White is often considered to be one of the very first detective novels. Although critics weren’t impressed at the time, the novel proved to be a hit with the public and has since gone on to become one of the timeless classics of the Victorian era.

Following the adventures of Walter Hartright, this is a story of sleuthing, inheritance, ghosts and mistaken identity and was recently the subject of a hit TV adaptation by the BBC.

Billy Howle, best known for his starring roles in On Chesil Beach opposite Saoirse Ronan, and with Richard Gere in MotherFatherSon, breathes new life into the masterpiece in this Audible Studios production.

Public Domain (P)2020 Audible, Ltd Mystery Scary Fiction Classic Mystery
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The Woman in White is a brilliantly plotted thriller, and Billy Howle’s narration brings it brilliantly to life: it felt not a minute too long; and the (to me) familiar plot felt newly fresh. Please, Audible, commission Billy Howle to read The Moonstone and Dickens’s Our Mutual Friend!

Outstanding narration!

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Billy Howle gives a really excellent performance of this story, and the sound quality is also good. The first part of the story is very tense and it makes you very angry, but the second part is very enjoyable as you start to see the chance of retribution and justice.

Excellent narration of a classic story

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This for me was brilliant from be beginning to end.
Loved it.
A delight for sure.

A delight.

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A suspenseful listen, couldn’t wait to finish it whilst at the same time didn’t want the story to end.

This is one of those books a film or TV miniseries would fail to do justice.

Billy Howle’s narration is great and he captures the character of Mr Fairlie perfectly. I wasn’t sure initially about his narration but gave it a chance and really pleased I did. Fantastic actor-well done!

There is nothing about this story or narration I didn’t enjoy. If you’re a fan of longer Dicken’s type novels then I’m sure you’ll enjoy this.

Compelling story

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One of my favourite books by Wilkie Collins enjoyed it from beginning to end. Didn’t want to finish it.

Brilliant narration by Billy Howle

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