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Death at the Priory

Love, Sex and Murder in Victorian England

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Death at the Priory

By: James Ruddick
Narrated by: Alistair Petrie
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It took three tortured days in 1876 for Charles Bravo to die from the poison that burned its way through his body. The subsequent investigation revealed many people with a grudge against the young barrister. The dramatic inquest was covered in sensational detail by the press, but no one was convicted of his murder. Over a century later, James Ruddick draws on new evidence to solve one of the most famous murders in criminal history.©2009 James Ruddick (P)2009 Oakhill Publishing Ltd Murder True Crime Exciting Thought-Provoking
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I will listen to this again as it was so good. Well read, well written, well researched. An intriguing in site into Victorian life.

Gripping

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As well as the mystery surrounding Charles Bravo’s death, which is itself a story full of twists and turns, this book talks about Victorian life in a most interesting way. I could easily go back and listen again!

Fascinating insight into Victorian life

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Told like a novel with all the twists and turns you would expect. Brilliant and well read.

Brilliant from start to finish

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I quite enjoyed this, the story was intriguing and held my attention. The thing that made it for me though, was the narration - Alistair Petrie was absolutely spot on, perfect choice for this book. I really wish there were more titles narrated by him, he's very easy on the ear.

Excellent Narrator

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A new take on a previously known story, at least to those with an interest in Victorian crime. This is a good listen if you enjoy books like that.
I enjoyed it but I may have been prejudiced as I knew the case before & also the area where it took place.

Re-run of a Victorian true crime

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