Crown Witness (Storysound) [Audio Cassette]

Gillian Linscott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2000 | Series: Storysound

During the coronation of England's King George V, suffragette-turned-amateur sleuth Nell Bray sees a float full of odd, shabbily costumed characters and finds herself embroiled in a murder.

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Linscott's Nell Bray stories are cleverly plotted, absorbing, carefully researched historical mysteries. Her latest has the suffragette turned amateur detective investigating a murder that takes place during a precoronation parade for King George V. Suffragette organizer Emmaline Pankhurst has asked Nell to accompany the parade, just in case there are antisuffragette demonstrators waiting to make trouble for the marchers. When Nell sees a suspicious-looking float depicting a king about to be beheaded, she knows there's a problem. Then shots ring out, and in the confusion, the "king" falls dead, shot through the heart. The victim turns out to be Robert Withering, son of a prominent British cabinet minister. The dauntless Nell becomes embroiled in a case that lands her in the cells of Holloway Prison, leads her to a commune of Russian anarchists, and ultimately takes her into the heart of a bizarre political conspiracy. Fans who enjoy historical mysteries will find Linscott's latest a fascinating read filled with abundant political detail, historical ambience, romance, and intrigue. Emily Melton --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Ulverscroft Large Print Books (May 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1859033539
• ISBN-13: 978-1859033531
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable without being anachronistic!, February 12, 2011

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This review is from: Crown Witness (A Nell Bray mystery) (Paperback)

The problem with historical mysteries, particularly those with female protagonists, is that authors too often give into the temptation to add modern thoughts and opinions about things to make the heroine more likable. While Nell Bray is a suffragist, she still carries with her a lot of baggage (very much of her time) about class and morality. This makes her much more easy to relate to as a character, and also adds depth to the scenes where she is interacting with the more radical characters. The story itself is a fun romp in and out of prison, through the political spectrum of Edwardian England, and right into the heart of the then-nascent concept of intelligence-gathering and national security interests. Thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish.