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Arrowood and The Meeting House Murders
- An Arrowood Mystery, Book 4
- Narrated by: Malk Williams
- Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
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Summary
London Society takes their problems to Sherlock Holmes. Everyone else goes to Arrowood.
‘Finlay depicts a seedy, desperate London and vivid characters with considerable skill’ The Times
Nowhere to hide.
London, 1879. As winter grips the city, a group of African travellers seek sanctuary inside the walls of the Quaker Meeting House. They are being hunted by a ruthless showman, who is forcing them to perform in his ethnic exhibition in the London Aquarium.
Nowhere to turn.
Private investigator William Arrowood and his assistant Barnett agree to help the travellers avoid capture. But when they arrive at the Meeting House, they find a scene of devastation. Two people have been murdered and the others have fled into the night.
Nowhere to run.
The hunt for the real killer leads Arrowood into the dark heart of Victorian London. A shadowy world of freak shows, violence and betrayal, where there are no good choices and only the slimmest chance of survival…
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‘This is Victorian London in all its grit and grime and Finlay clearly knows his history but applies it with a light touch. He revels in the muck and mayhem of the city … the story is full of life and flashes of black humour’ Evening Standard
‘There are many insights on the iniquities of empire, and Arrowood’s wife’s struggle to become a doctor is an illuminating subplot. The narrator Malk Williams bullishly renders the frank and foul-mouthed Barnett, from whose point of view the story unfolds … enjoy an excellent final gallop to giving everyone their just deserts’ The Times, Audiobook of the Week
‘Gripping … the series has gone from strength to strength’ Sunday Post
‘A rollicking case … I love the sardonic wit and the down-at-the-heel sleuth … oozes with grim colour’ Peterborough Telegraph
‘A riveting tale of intrigue, exploitation and danger. I felt as though I was right there in the foggy, soot-stained alleyways of Victorian London, looking anxiously over my shoulder’ S. W. Perry
‘A bracing joy, plunging us into a Victorian London which is vibrant and alive. I loved being with his extraordinary characters once again’ Alex Reeve
‘It really evokes the era, and Arrowood is a very interesting, flawed, sleuth’ Faith Martin
‘A compelling mystery which brilliantly evokes the grime and gaudiness of late Victorian London. The crimes of a far-flung Empire come home to roost in this story of exploitation, loyalty, hidden identities and revenge. A fantastic addition to the series’ Katherine Stansfield
Praise for Mick Finlay:
‘A crime novel of thrilling intricacy … Arrowood is a terrific creation, and this book wins five rosettes’ The Tablet
‘Think Sherlock Holmes is the only detective working in Victorian London? Meet William Arrowood, the hero of Mick Finlay’s series of absorbing novels … Finlay depicts a seedy, desperate London and vivid characters with considerable skill’ The Times
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- L. Collins
- 19-08-21
mnot sure on this one.
overall I love this series and the characters but I struggled with the storyline on this one. it just didn't hook me as much as the previous books. narration as excellent as usual.
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- V. O'Regan
- 09-07-21
Excellent historical crime fiction
Once again I was riveted by the storytelling ,characters and setting of Arrowod’s London. An outstanding novel and series
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- W. Meekins
- 04-08-21
Superb !
Another great book from Mick Finlay in his brilliant Arrowood series .
wonderful performance by Malk Williams !
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- Charlotte
- 19-07-21
Missed the humour
One of the things I loved about the previous Arrowood books was the humour that really made me genuinely laugh out loud at times.
Whilst the plot and narration were brilliant as usual and taught me a lot regarding our History, I found myself missing the humour that seemed to be missing in this book and as a result it felt a bit heavy.
I genuinely hope to listen to future books as I do find them very enjoyable! But perhaps Mr Finlay could inject the humour back in, which is what makes them well balanced and outstanding to listen to :-)
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- KAH
- 15-07-21
Gritty
I have listened to all the Arrowood books. This latest did not disappoint. Loved it.
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- Brian Murgatroyd
- 13-09-21
Enjoyable - again
I’ve enjoyed all the Arrowood books; this is excellently crafted & superbly narrated. There’s a grittiness here which brings home how unpleasant it must have been to live in that period in comparison to the comfort so many enjoy today.
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- BadMedisin
- 02-03-22
Rumple rumple rumple
The story is ok in this one but I didn’t enjoy it as much as some of the earlier ones. It got quite irritating because the author has discovered the word “rumple” (basically meaning “rump”) and uses it in every other paragraph like when a child learns a new slang word.
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- Daniela
- 31-03-23
apologetic
I enjoyed this book, characters are fascinating. but it feels like history meets woke, and the author is trying to avoid cancel culture. especially the little speeches at the beginning and the end. if you're going to write about a subject, drawing on history, assume that we're smart, and we've done our homework. I've left this book feeling like I have been chastised for the empire
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