The Hampstead Mystery


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(4.2 stars; 170 reviews)

A murder whodunit...
Location: Hampstead, England.
Victim: Sir Horace Fewbanks, a distinguished High Court judge. Cause of death: gun shot wound.
Investigator: Private Detective Crewe, a wealthy bachelor who has taken up crime detection as a hobby, because it provides intellectual challenges more satisfying even than playing twelve simultaneous boards against Russian chess champion Turgieff.
His sidekick: Joe is a fourteen year old Cockney boy, whom Crewe saved from a life of crime by hiring him as a messenger-boy and shadower.
Other whodunit elements: clues galore, suspects in abundance, an inquest, a trial, and an elegant resolution. (Summary by Maikki) (12 hr 25 min)

Chapters

Chapter 1 16:20 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 2 15:45 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 3 13:39 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 4 24:15 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 5 25:00 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 6 24:00 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 7 11:20 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 8 41:25 Read by Maire Rhode
Chapter 9 23:35 Read by Becca B
Chapter 10 32:25 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 11 30:44 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 12 25:10 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 13 28:10 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 14 26:02 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 15 35:08 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 16 27:45 Read by Becca B
Chapter 17 13:36 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 18 30:31 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 19 21:07 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 20 20:45 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 21 12:42 Read by Nichole Karl
Chapter 22 25:25 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 23 16:40 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 24 29:27 Read by Maire Rhode
Chapter 25 19:32 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 26 20:56 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 27 10:31 Read by Nichole Karl
Chapter 28 28:48 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 29 14:04 Read by Nichole Karl
Chapter 30 36:21 Read by Maire Rhode
Chapter 31 13:19 Read by Nichole Karl
Chapter 32 20:40 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
Chapter 33 10:22 Read by Maire Rhode

Reviews

More twists than spiral pasta


(5 stars)

Another edge of your seat book, and I loved it. A famouse judge is murdered. Private Inspector Crew (sp?) is hired by the daughter of the murdered man. But Scotland Yard is insulted by this and contrives to put Crew on a false scent, while building up their own case. This doesn't stop Crew, who continues his investigations and digs up plenty of evidence. But evidence leading to who? You will be guessing up until the last chapter. Enjoy!

Loved it


(5 stars)

This is a great mystery, plausible upon reflection but not easily guessed. It keeps you involved throughout and my husband and I stayed up late to finish. The readers were good, I love the accents of "Losh Rolander" who does the majority of the reading.

An exciting look into the Lives and Crimes of Edwardian England


(4 stars)

I enjoyed this novel immensely. it is full of surprises and the characterisations are complete. It's not just an exciting story, it's a lesson in social history. I did find it dragged slightly in the middle. I thoroughly enjoyed Lars Rolander's reading, it was clear and easy to follow. Thanks to everyone involved.

WOW!!!


(5 stars)

Talk about your twists and turns! what starts out as a typical murder mystery ends up a maze of suspects, relationships, repeated perjuries, and more! I kept having to reread chapters to be sure I heard right as the plot takes yet another twist! loved every second of it!

SPARKY


(4.5 stars)

LARS has the perfect listening voice.....i felt this story needed focus...i tried doing chores during... Not possible for me..too many characters and twists...i re-listenened to a few chapters to understand the theories of the three detectives detectives...pleased that I chose this for a long commitment

FINALLY GOT THE GUILTY PARTY


(5 stars)

Another intricate and compelling story by the co-authors. The twists and turns are as confusing to the readers they are to the police. This is a great example of the fine narration of Lars Rolander.

Amazing!


(5 stars)

Perfection! I was spellbound! Highly recommend!!

Ruined


(2 stars)

I appreciate the readers taking the time to do this. However, this absolutely intriguing whodunnit has been ruined by the readers. I've had to constantly readjust the playback speed and cringe through many a mispronounced words. If you're not sure of the prononciation, it's quite easy to look it up, assumptions show ignorance, laziness and almost disrespect for the author(s) and listeners. The reader Becca B reads like she had to make the reading because she's running late for an appointment. Marie and Nichole are by far the better readers. If only they both had read the book, it would have been an enjoyable listening experience.