Smallbone Deceased
Michael Gilbert
Horniman, Birley and Craine is a highly respected legal firm with clients reaching to the highest in the land. When a deed box in the office is opened to reveal a corpse, the threat of scandal promises to wreak havoc on the firm's reputation – especially as the murder looks like an inside job. The partners and staff of the firm keep a watchful and suspicious eye on their colleagues, as Inspector Hazlerigg sets out to solve the mystery of who Mr Smallbone was – and why he had to die. Written with style, pace and wit, this is a masterpiece by one of the finest writers of traditional British crime novels since the Second World War.
Duration - 15h 56m.
Author - Michael Gilbert.
Narrator - David Thorpe.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Copyright - © 1939 Michael Gilbert ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Michael Gilbert
David Thorpe
British Library Crime Classic
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Description:
Horniman, Birley and Craine is a highly respected legal firm with clients reaching to the highest in the land. When a deed box in the office is opened to reveal a corpse, the threat of scandal promises to wreak havoc on the firm's reputation – especially as the murder looks like an inside job. The partners and staff of the firm keep a watchful and suspicious eye on their colleagues, as Inspector Hazlerigg sets out to solve the mystery of who Mr Smallbone was – and why he had to die. Written with style, pace and wit, this is a masterpiece by one of the finest writers of traditional British crime novels since the Second World War. Duration - 15h 56m. Author - Michael Gilbert. Narrator - David Thorpe. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023. Copyright - © 1939 Michael Gilbert ©.
Language:
English
Introduction
Duration:00:10:01
Chapter 1
Duration:00:26:23
Chapter 2
Duration:00:45:51
Chapter 3
Duration:00:25:50
Chapter 4
Duration:00:35:19
Chapter 5
Duration:00:36:57
Chapter 6
Duration:00:36:09
Chapter 7
Duration:00:30:42
Chapter 8
Duration:00:36:59
Chapter 9
Duration:00:27:59
Chapter 10
Duration:00:33:38
Chapter 11
Duration:00:28:36
Chapter 12
Duration:00:41:19
Chapter 13
Duration:00:38:35
Chapter 14
Duration:00:24:18
Chapter 15
Duration:00:21:53
Ending Credits
Duration:00:19:17