In the Mayor's Parlour
Gelesen von Nicholas Clifford (1930-2019)
J. S. Fletcher
(4,498 Sterne; 223 Bewertungen)
“Rotten borough” is a term that goes back to the 18th century, and it used to mean a parliamentary constituency in which a few property owners, or sometimes a single one, could choose the local member of parliament. The three Reform Acts of 1832, 1857 and 1884 brought that system to an end and by the time this book begins, a rotten borough has taken on its more modern meaning of a constituency whos rules allow a handful of people to profit secretly from the borough’s finances. In one such borough a new mayor, victor by a margin of single vote, has been working on a reform program and is found mysteriously murdered in his office -- the Mayor’s Parlour. As it happens, his young nephew is visiting from London, and is determined to find the killer. It’s no easy task, and the final discovery leaves him, as well as many others, surprised.( Nicholas Clifford) (7 hr 49 min)
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Bewertungen
A GREAT NOVEL.
tripet
(5 Sterne)
I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK AND LIKE ALL GOOD BOOKS DID NOT WANT TO TURN IT OFF. A GOOD MIX OF MYSTERY, ROMANCE AND DETECTIVE WORK. GREAT WRITER AND READER, REALLY RECOMMEND IT. CHEERS TRIXIE.
good mystery
(5 Sterne)
I like this author. He has way of bringing a simple setting to life and hold your attention from the beginning. the book was very well read. all in thoroughly enjoyed the book.
Very enjoyable
Margaret87
(5 Sterne)
I'm a fan of J.S. Fletcher anyway and couldn't wish for better than In the Mayor's Parlour. The reader, Nicholas Clifford, is very good. Thank you very much.
Entertaining detective story
jbrown
(5 Sterne)
Good detective story and flawlessly read by Mr. Nicholas Clifford. Thank you LibriVox and thank you Mr. Clifford.
Great reader. Clever detailed small town politics vs new blood
(5 Sterne)
Nancy McLane
(5 Sterne)
Really good story. Fantastic reader. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.
Good story wonderfully read
SR
(5 Sterne)
As usual with J S Fletcher, the book is more than a two-dimensional whodunnit, with, in this case, the entrenched reactionary mentality of the small town functioning as a constant baleful presence in the events of the story. And as usual there's a perfunctory but pleasing (to those of us who can't do without it!) romantic touch. Narrated by the wonderful Nicholas Clifford.
ONE OF HIS BEST. EXCEPT....
AVID READER
(5 Sterne)
A compelling chapter by chapter advance toward a surprise ending. Fletcher has never woven a better plot, but he failed to finish it properly. Too many questions were left unanswered to be truly satisfying. Nicolas Clifford excels. as always.