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A Man Lay Dead & a Surfeit of Lampreys

Audiobook
Two detective stories featuring gentleman detective Roderick Alleyn, adapted for BBC Radio. In A Man Lay Dead, a game of murders at Sir Hubert Handesley's country house party becomes far too realistic for anyone's liking. First a guest arrives with a dangerously lethal dagger and then, when the gong sounds to announce the start of the game, the victim plays dead in a very convincing manner. Chief Detective Inspector Alleyn believes the unusual dagger is a vital clue to the real-life murder, and soon he's on the trail of a Russian secret society. In A Surfeit of Lampreys, the aristocratic Lampreys are charming but penniless – so a visit from the wealthy head of their family is greatly anticipated. However, their Uncle Gabriel isn't persuaded to part with his money and a row ensues. When a body is found in the lift leading to the Lampreys' flat, Chief Detective Inspector Alleyn finds a family immersed in hidden secrets and intrigue.

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Publisher: BBC Audio Edition: Unabridged
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OverDrive Listen audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781408481202
  • File size: 54628 KB
  • Release date: May 1, 2010
  • Duration: 01:53:48

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781408481202
  • File size: 54741 KB
  • Release date: May 1, 2010
  • Duration: 01:53:48
  • Number of parts: 2

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OverDrive Listen audiobook
MP3 audiobook

Languages

English

Two detective stories featuring gentleman detective Roderick Alleyn, adapted for BBC Radio. In A Man Lay Dead, a game of murders at Sir Hubert Handesley's country house party becomes far too realistic for anyone's liking. First a guest arrives with a dangerously lethal dagger and then, when the gong sounds to announce the start of the game, the victim plays dead in a very convincing manner. Chief Detective Inspector Alleyn believes the unusual dagger is a vital clue to the real-life murder, and soon he's on the trail of a Russian secret society. In A Surfeit of Lampreys, the aristocratic Lampreys are charming but penniless – so a visit from the wealthy head of their family is greatly anticipated. However, their Uncle Gabriel isn't persuaded to part with his money and a row ensues. When a body is found in the lift leading to the Lampreys' flat, Chief Detective Inspector Alleyn finds a family immersed in hidden secrets and intrigue.

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  • Details

    Publisher:
    BBC Audio
    Edition:
    Unabridged

    Awards:

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    ISBN: 9781408481202
    File size: 54628 KB
    Release date: May 1, 2010
    Duration: 01:53:48

    MP3 audiobook
    ISBN: 9781408481202
    File size: 54741 KB
    Release date: May 1, 2010
    Duration: 01:53:48
    Number of parts: 2

  • Creators
  • Formats
    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook
  • Languages
    English
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