The Book Depository Murder on the Flying Scotsman by Carola Dunn
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Description: Murder on the Flying Scotsman : Paperback : Little, Brown Book Group : 9781849013307 : 1849013306 : 25 Mar 2010 : In the fourth installment of Carola Dunn's cozy mystery series, diligent Daisy Dalrymple sets out for Scotland on an assignment for Town and Country magazine - and finds herself on a journey with squabbling would-be heirs, a stowaway.and a corpse!. The Book Depository Murder on the Flying Scotsman by Carola Dunn - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Product ID: 9781849013307
MPN: 1849013306
GTIN: 9781849013307
Author: Damaskcat
Rating: 5
Review: Daisy is on her way to write a magazine article about a country house in Scotland. She has treated herself to a first class ticket on the Flying Scotsman. She is surprised and worried when Belinda Fletcher, daughter of her friend, Detective Chief Inspector Alex Fletcher appears in her compartment. Belinda has run away from her grandmother and stowed away on the train without a ticket in the hope that she can reach her father who is working on a case in Northumberland. One of Daisy's former school friends appears in her compartment having recognised her on the platform and tells her that she and her whole family are on their way to Edinburgh to hear what a relative is intending to do with his large fortune. But before the train has got much further than York, an elderly gentleman who Belinda has befriended is found dead and it looks like murder. There are some marvellous characters in this story - the ill assorted members of the family - all of whom are suspects in the murder; the local police especially Superintendent Halliday; and Belinda herself. This is the first book in the series in which Belinda has played a large part and she is an interesting character. I particularly liked the Indian doctor who sees more than many people think he does and he features in one of the most amusing scenes in the book towards the end. The plot is beautifully complex and will keep most readers guessing until very close to the end. This is an enjoyable read and it is the fourth instalment in the Daisy Dalrymple series which started withDeath at Wentwater Court (Daisy Dalrymple)
Author: Ms GM
Rating: 1
Review: Expected (from listening to a little of the sample) to hear a good 1920/30s English accent. Sadly no. American pronunciation of castle ('a' as in cat which should have been 'a' as in car) BUT even worse was the verbal portrayal of the Grandfather. What was that supposed to be, Scots, Irish or what? It sounded like a 'French & Saunders' sketch. Had to give up after 5 minutes. I should have learnt my lesson after buying 'The Winter Garden Mystery' where the reader made a poor attempt to be an English 'flapper'. Really, such an English heroine should be read by someone who could do the voice and accent justice. Never again will I buy a Daisy Dalrymple audiobook. Expensive mistakes. I'll give them to a charity shop.