The Notting Hill Mystery


Read by Kevin Green

(4.1 stars; 57 reviews)

Charles Felix was the pseudonym of Charles Warren Adams, an English Lawyer and publisher and is now known to have been the author of "The Notting Hill Mystery", thought to be the first full length detective novel in English.

The story first appeared as an eight part serial in a weekly magazine in 1862, and was subsequently published as a single volume novel in 1865. (4 hr 59 min)

Chapters

Introduction 11:50 Read by Kevin Green
Section 1 25:48 Read by Kevin Green
Section 2 33:35 Read by Kevin Green
Section 3 36:29 Read by Kevin Green
Section 4 35:18 Read by Kevin Green
Section 5 35:22 Read by Kevin Green
Section 6 41:14 Read by Kevin Green
Section 7 36:06 Read by Kevin Green
Section 8 43:23 Read by Kevin Green

Reviews


(4 stars)

I liked the format & enjoyed the story even though it can be figured out.

The Notting Hill Mystery


(4.5 stars)

Similar in style to a Wilkie Collins but doesn't quite reach the same heights. Still I did enjoy it and would recommend listening if you enjoy a mystery even if a little predictable. The reader was faultless and I will be looking for other readings they have done.

stick with it


(4 stars)

I started listening to this book because I am a fan of the reader. I initially found the prose thick and complex. There are many characters with several pseudonyms for many of them. However, once we have established more of a narrative, the book becomes far more pleasant and interesting to follow. I recommend that you stick with it if you are discouraged as I was. I am glad I did.

NEVER TRUST A BARON


(5 stars)

In literature, a Baron is seldom trustworthy. This one seems not to have been. An interesting presentation, but one that must be used sparingly. The premise of death in the manner described seems highly improbable, but the assertion of vicarious eating while under a mesmeric trance is folly. Well read.

Kevin Green reads this beautifully!


(5 stars)

A most enjoyable reading; Kevin gives the characters their individual voices and accents to bring to life an unusual "detective" story. Thank you Kevin!

The title fits text


(3.5 stars)

Absolutely to many words. Plot good but got lost somewhat lost

kinda boring


(3 stars)

interesting plot but delivering it in report form left me cold.

The Nottinghill mystery


(4 stars)

Nice short story