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Why Shoot a Butler?

A gripping classic murder mystery

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By: Georgette Heyer
Narrated by: Matt Addis
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Second to none in her ability to make detective stories, Georgette Heyer is queen of the genre.

It is a complete mystery why anyone would choose to murder the trusted old butler of Norton Manor. Barrister turned amateur detective, Frank Amberley, has reason to suspect that the shooting involves the nervy young lady discovered at the scene of the crime, a snooping gentleman in the halls of Greythorne and then a second dead body. A dramatic tale of upstairs, downstairs and family secrets.

© Georgette Heyer 1973 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

 Crime Fiction Detective Mystery Police Procedurals Traditional Detectives Fiction Crime

Critic reviews

Praise for Georgette Heyer's mystery novels:
'We had better start ranking Heyer alongside such incomparable whodunit authors as Christie, Marsh, Tey and Allingham'
'Rarely have we seen humour and mystery so perfectly blended'
'Sharp, clear and witty'
'Heyer's characters and dialogue are an abiding delight to me ... I have seldom met people to whom I have taken so violent a fancy from the word "Go"'
'The wittiest of detective writers'
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Maybe it's because I haven't read this book for a while, but listening to it now the plot did seem a bit convoluted. I could cheerfully have shaken quite a few of the characters, no actually make that most of them. But for all that I did enjoy it.

Good, if a little convoluted

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Georgette Heyer’s usual excellent characterisation but not her best story and neither the hero nor the heroine really likeable. Matt Addis is a brilliant narrator though and perfectly brings the characters to life making this a very enjoyable listen.

Good story, great narration

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Georgette Heyer’s detective stories are less well known than her regency romances and this is a real shame. This is an excellent story and the narrator does an excellent job. Highly recommended.

Excellent

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Loved this. I can’t believe people say Heyer’s murder mysteries aren’t brilliant. Or perhaps it was just Matt Addis’ perfect narration. WE NEED MORE HEYERxADDIS!!! please

Great delivery!!!

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I really enjoyed this reading. Good attempt with different voices, pronunciation was good (one tiny error). Definitely one of the best.

One of the best readings

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