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Death of a Swagman
- Narrated by: Peter Hosking
- Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins
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Death of a Swagman
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Publisher's Summary
In an isolated hut not far from the sleepy country town of Merino, stockman George Kendall is found dead and it looks very much like murder. Six weeks later, when the murderer is still at large, another stockman turns up in the township and, as a first move, provokes the local sergeant to lock him up. This particular stockman is Detective-Inspector Napolean Bonaparte, and there's method in his seeming madness. While serving a semi-detention sentence and being made to paint the police station, he wears the best of all possible disguises for a policeman on the trail of a ruthless and single-minded killer.
Editorial reviews
Written in 1945, Arthur Upfield’s ninth installment of his Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte series treats the listener to Bony as he’s never been seen before: seemingly fallen off the deep end as he purposefully gets himself arrested in the close-knit, isolated town of Merino while investigating the brutal murder of the titular swagman, the Australian term for a vagrant.
Of course, there is a method to his calculated madness, and Peter Hosking’s vibrant, emotive performance keeps the listener enthralled as Bony’s ingenious plan slowly unfurls.
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- Ken C
- 16-02-2021
One of Upfield's Best
I think this book is an excellent example of why Arthur Upfield is one of my favourite authors. His story is engaging, his humour is evident, and he pulls you into the Australian landscape. The Narrator is excellent, and brings a real atmosphere to the story. I really enjoyed this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-03-2024
another good read.
Thanks again to Peter Hosking for another wonderful listening experience, and breathing new life into a book from another era.
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