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A Murder of Quality
- Narrated by: Michael Jayston
- Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
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A Murder of Quality
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Publisher's Summary
George Smiley is one of the most brilliantly realised characters in British fiction. Bespectacled, tubby, eternally middle-aged, and deceptively ordinary, he has a mind like a steel trap and is said to possess 'the cunning of Satan and the conscience of a virgin'.
Miss Ailsa Brimley is in a quandary. She's received a peculiar letter from Mrs Stella Rode, saying that she fears her husband – an assistant master at Carne School - is trying to kill her. Reluctant to go to the police, Miss Brimley calls upon her old wartime colleague, George Smiley. Unfortunately, it's too late. Mrs Rode has just been murdered. As Smiley takes up the investigation, he realises that in life - as in espionage - nothing is quite what it appears. His investigation raises a multitude of questions. Who could have hated Stella Rode enough to kill her? Why was her dog put down shortly before the murder? And what did Mad Janie see on that fatal night? To discover the truth, Smiley must lift the lid on a world of hidden passions and dangerous hatreds.
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- david x kelly
- 17-03-2016
standard held
Where does A Murder of Quality rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I very much enjoyed this thriller but it is not my favourite Le Carre. It maybe that the genre, its different, moves away from the cold war, and revolves around a private school for which I personally hold very negative memories. But I have to say that the writing is quite brilliant as per usual.I must also also mention Michael Jayston who adds another dimension to the written word (that I have read previously with admiration). He is clear and concise and the change to tone of voice when characterising females in the narrative is brilliant.I have given this an overall 4 star rating (rather than my usual almost automatic 5 for Le Carre) but please don't let that discourage. Its a fine story with fine characterisation and a beautiful example of how to use the English language to its best. Highly recommended.
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- elizabeth b.
- 05-05-2020
Smilie yay
I’ve not read any Le Carré stories before I’ve seen the famous movies but not read. And what a joy they are. Beautifully written rounded characters and cliff hangers I’m going to read more.
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- Ellen Brown
- 15-11-2020
excellent
smiley's first adventure. a great spy story beautifully read by a perfect choice of narrator
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- jenny
- 29-03-2022
A Murder of Quality
Nothing with Le Carre is ever what it seems. I’ve read most of his spy books but rarely any of the others. This was a pleasure to listen to and took it above the realms of the humdrum murder novel. BUT, Michael Jayston ( the narrator), I think Smiley may have been a little disconcerted with your pronunciation of Magdalen College! Maudlin please!
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