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  • A Matter of Justice

  • Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries
  • By: Charles Todd
  • Narrated by: Simon Prebble
  • Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (39 ratings)

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A Matter of Justice

By: Charles Todd
Narrated by: Simon Prebble
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Publisher's Summary

After two London men end their business partnership, one of them is savagely murdered in a medieval tithe barn on his estate in Somerset.

Investigating the killing, Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge discovers that the victim was universally despised in Cambury - even the victim's wife and the town's police inspector are suspect. And yet in London circles, the man was highly regarded. What triggered his death?

Rutledge doggedly follows a well-concealed trail that finally leads him to the one person who knows the whole truth. But it's too late to stop a spreading evil and a vicious settling of scores.

As the seasoned inspector comes to understand the larger picture, he realizes he may not be able to prove what he suspects. In spite of his skill, this may be the only case in which Rutledge fails to get his man.

©2009 Charles Todd (P)2009 BBC Audiobooks America

Critic Reviews

"In the stellar 11th Inspector Ian Rutledge mystery, Todd (the pseudonym of a mother-son writing team) seamlessly combines a fair-play whodunit with a nuanced look into the heart of darkness in the human soul." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Good take on the time it was set in

Interesting murder mystery with post WW1 trraumas not being glossed over but playing an integral part. My only criticism of the narration - the Scots accent was poor and almost made me abandon the book, but the story kept me going.

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So good.

This was as most enjoyable book by this author. First time I have listened to his books. Found it intriguing ,loved the plot and didnt work out who was the culprit was. overall a great story with excellent narration. looking forward to listening to more by this author.

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great

love these mysteries, the character of Rutledge and Simon Prebble's voice acting. highly recommended for fans of crime.

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boring

If you want a book that entertains and is read to keep your attention.. don’t bother with this one .. his voice put me to sleep

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