A Gentleman's Murder
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A Gentleman's Murder
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Narrated by:
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Raphael Corkhill
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Written by:
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Christopher Huang
About this listen
The year is 1924. The streets of St. James ring with jazz as Britain races forward into an age of peace and prosperity. London's back alleys, however, are filled with broken soldiers and still shadowed by the lingering horrors of the Great War.
Only a few years removed from the trenches of Flanders himself, Lieutenant Eric Peterkin has just been granted membership in the most prestigious soldiers-only club in London: the Britannia. But when a gentleman's wager ends with a member stabbed to death, the victim's last words echo in the lieutenant's head: that he would "Soon right a great wrong from the past".
Eric is certain one of his fellow members is the murderer. But who? Captain Mortimer Wolf, the soldier's soldier thrice escaped from German custody? Second Lieutenant Oliver Saxon, the brilliant codebreaker? Or Captain Edward Aldershott, the steely club president whose Savile Row suits hide a frightening collision of mustard gas scars?
Eric's investigation will draw him far from the marbled halls of the Britannia to the shadowy remains of a dilapidated war hospital and the heroin dens of Limehouse. As the facade of gentlemenhood cracks, Eric faces a Matryoshka doll of murder, vice, and secrets pointing not only to the officers of his own club, but to the very investigator assigned by Scotland Yard.
©2018 Christopher Huang (P)2018 Audible, Inc.What the critics say
"Huang surrounds his engaging lead character with a meaty supporting cast, many of whom quickly become suspects with tantalizing motives. The mystery itself is clever and should keep even the most experienced whodunit finders guessings. We hope [this] will be only the first of many Eric Peterkin adventures." ―Booklist
"Dorothy Sayers is alive and well and writing under the name of Christopher Huang. A Gentleman's Murder echoes the traditional mysteries in the best sense: no car chases or explosions, just great characters and a feel for time and place." ―Rhys Bowen, New York Times best-selling author of The Tuscan Child and two-time winner of the Agatha Award
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- James
- 2018-12-04
Excellent!
I would highly recommend this story. The author has created an intelligent and enjoyable murder mystery. He also has done a significant amount of research.
An excellent narrator that perfectly fits the story.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-11-14
Definitely 5 Star
I really enjoyed the time period, the atmosphere and characters created by the author. Extremely well read by the narrator. I’d love to see more novels with amateur sleuth Eric Peterkin.
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- Susan
- 2019-08-17
Love Sherlock, love this novel
I love these Sherlock type mystery novels. I loved the atmosphere and the characters surrounding this novel. It was interesting and kept me guessing - which I love about a novel. It did not disappoint. Great narration as well by Raphael Corkhill!!!
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- Scott
- 2019-05-09
Great introduction to the mystery genre
I thoroughly enjoyed the book, it was sophisticated enough that the killer was not easily identifiable but simple enough that if one was paying attention, the killer could be Identified.
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- JohnS
- 2019-05-01
A great first effort
A straight forward and entertaining murder mystery set within a decade of the end of the first world war. Interesting characters, all members of an exclusive gentlemen's club who had served at the front. Recommendable.
The narration by Raphael Corkhill is spot on.
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-01-20
Great murder mystery
Very fun read for fans of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey! Very much enjoyed it!
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- Fiona
- 2018-08-11
Amazing classic detective
Such a good story inspired by the detective classic authors. A well put together puzzle with a unique twist on usual characters and personalities. Thank you for a good story!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-04-17
excellent
Found the narrator captivating. Fun and easy to follow along with twists and turns that keep you coming back for more!
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- Louise
- 2020-09-26
A Gentleman's Murder
Very entertaining. Real insite into the characters. Narration very clear. Great read. Very descriptive novel.
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- Jromanow
- 2020-12-30
Intelligent and charming.
Excellent listen. A well plotted story that pays homage to the historical who dunnit genre. Huang pulls together all the elements of a good mystery and adds a post modern brush of social critique.
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