The Woman of Mystery
Gelesen von Jacquerie
Maurice Leblanc
(4,298 Sterne; 62 Bewertungen)
In 1898, a young boy watches in horror as his father is stabbed to death by a mysterious woman wearing a black lace scarf and an ornate brooch, Years later, when he arrives with his new bride at the chateau that was part of her dowry, he sees in a portrait the face of his father's murderer, wearing the same black lace and brooch -- his wife's late mother. Then he himself is attacked by a man resembling that same woman. Torn between love and repulsion for his bride, and plagued by self doubt, he answers the call to arms as world war begins. And in that war lies the answer to questions that have tormented him since the night of the original murder. - Summary by Jacquerie (8 hr 2 min)
Chapters
Bewertungen
WW1 intrigue
Corvid Crowman
(4 Sterne)
Intriguing spy story set in the years leading up to WW1 near the French-German border. The deep anti-German sentiment is an interesting historical artifact worth noting. Ingenious and typically (for Leblanc) preposterous plot twists. Loved it! Beautifully read bt Cate Barratt.
Granny G
(5 Sterne)
Part way through, I was feeling ambivalent but it kept drawing me in until I was more than eager for the next chapter. Really enjoyed it.
ms SV
(5 Sterne)
This is the second time I’ve listened to this one. The horrors of war, along with a good mystery all in one book
GERMAN/FRENCH War story
Angela Stallard
(5 Sterne)
Rather horrific story but justice is delivered in the end.
The Woman of Mystery
David R. Smith
(5 Sterne)
Well read, fun listen - thanks!
Paladin
(5 Sterne)
interesting twists and ending. great reader.