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
Soundings
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
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
Duration:00:09:00
A Note from the Publisher
Duration:00:01:40
Chapter 1: For Whom the Bell Tolls
Duration:00:43:52
Chapter 2: Unhappy Christmas
Duration:00:40:57
Chapter 3: I Thought You Said Murder
Duration:00:23:58
Chapter 4: Grieve for the Dead
Duration:00:02:20
Chapter 5: "Seek and Ye Shall Find"
Duration:00:28:45
Chapter 6: Of Love and Murder
Duration:00:44:00
Chapter 7: The Postman Calls Three Times
Duration:00:36:21
Chapter 8: Mr. Hemingway Sings
Duration:00:18:10
Chapter 9: Cocktails for Holly
Duration:00:35:33
Chapter 10: The Inspector Backs a Hunch
Duration:00:23:50
Chapter 11: Surprise Meeting
Duration:00:20:42
Chapter 12: Will You Walk Into My Parlour?
Duration:00:36:06
Chapter 13: Death and Discovery
Duration:00:21:45
Chapter 14: The Part Is Filled
Duration:00:23:55
Chapter 15: Faustine and Krasnya
Duration:00:30:12
Chapter 16: Grim Visitor
Duration:00:35:00
Chapter 17: Death Scene
Duration:00:20:57
Chapter 18: The Rotten Core
Duration:00:10:42