The Return of Dr. Fu-Manchu

by

Read by Elaine Twiddle

English · 1916 · 7h 28m · Action & Adventure, Mystery & Thriller

4.5 (147 reviews)

Burmese Commisioner Nayland Smith and his faithful friend Dr Petrie continue their fight against the evil genius of Dr Fu-Manchu when they seek to save the good doctor's lost love and protect the British Empire from disaster when their malignant enemy returns to England. (Summary by Elaine Tweddle)

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A Midnight Summons 15:50 Read by Elaine Twiddle
Eltham Vanishes 10:25 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Wire Jacket 16:04 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Cry of a Nighthawk 10:56 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Net 22:17 Read by Elaine Twiddle
Under the Elms 10:14 Read by Elaine Twiddle
Enter Mr Abel Slattin 7:07 Read by Elaine Twiddle
Dr. Fu-Manchu Strikes 18:57 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Climber 6:50 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Climber Returns 11:46 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The White Peacock 15:45 Read by Elaine Twiddle
Dark Eyes Looked Into Mine 13:59 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Sacred Order 18:12 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Coughing Horror 15:29 Read by Elaine Twiddle
Bewitchment 12:24 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Questing Hands 12:04 Read by Elaine Twiddle
One Day in Rangoon 10:31 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Siver Buddha 5:57 Read by Elaine Twiddle
Dr. Fu-Manchu's Laboratory 11:51 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Cross Bar 22:22 Read by Elaine Twiddle
Cragmire Tower 10:38 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Mulatto 21:16 Read by Elaine Twiddle
A Cry on the Moor 15:23 Read by Elaine Twiddle
Story of the Gables 12:37 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Bells 11:07 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Fiery Hand 16:49 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Night of the Raid 10:41 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Samurai's Sword 21:40 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Six Gates 10:27 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Call of the East 6:01 Read by Elaine Twiddle
My Shadow Lies Upon You 11:56 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Tragedy 13:05 Read by Elaine Twiddle
The Mummy 17:40 Read by Elaine Twiddle

Reviews

High quality reading


(5 stars)

The evil yellow genius has returned to London from China to further his goals of political subversion of the Western order to prepare for the rise of China and the East to world dominance. In truth, he does minimal subverting in this novel. Fu Manchu is mostly pre-occupied here with staying a step ahead of the dogged pursuit of Nayland Smith. These stories are generally disregarded today - discredited as "racist" - as if that would be a reason not to read them. Rather, in addition to the entertaining action and intriguing baroque strategies of the evil genius, we can also get a bonus study of perhaps somewhat unhealthy racial attitudes from the late height of the British empire. Wonderfully read by Elaine Tweddle. She masters an astounding array of accents! Many thanks.

Great novel


(5 stars)

The storyline is interesting, I actually found myself thinking things were going in one direction and wound up totally in a different direction. You have to love that type of unpredictability. On top of that, a happy ending! What's not to like about this story? Reader was very good, she did a great job with her voices.

Good Mystery


(5 stars)

This was my first introduction to Fu Manchu. I have since started a book "Ten Years Beyond Baker Street" where Sherlock Holmes meets Fu Manchu. I found this to be a wonderful audio book. Wonderfully read by Elaine Tweddle. She does a great job with multiple characters! Story: 5 stars Reader: 5 stars Will I listen to again: yes!

A classic, well read!


(5 stars)

I'm getting better acquainted with Rohmer's work and finding it very entertaining. The reader did an excellent job of bringing the characters "to life", which makes the difference between a good story that's fun to listen to and one that gets rejected after a couple of chapters. Thank you for your hard work!

top narration


(5 stars)

The storyline is very typical, almost predictable many times. but the best part is narration, the reader has done an outstanding job of bringing alive each character. thanks for all the effort

suspense!


(5 stars)

who could expect such a dated and frequently melodramatic story to keep one on the edge of one's seat? but it does. The reader is superb. Im listening to another Fu book next!


(3 stars)

Very nice reading Elaine. Sadly, Sax Rohmer just doesn’t have the skill of Conan Doyle or Rider Hagard. But still, good fun and definitely a “ripping yarn”.

Another cracking yarn


(4 stars)

Apart from the racism that was part of the author’s environment, this is a great story and very well told