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  • Good Friday

  • Jane Tennison, Book 3
  • By: Lynda La Plante
  • Narrated by: Jessica Ball
  • Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (926 ratings)

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Good Friday

By: Lynda La Plante
Narrated by: Jessica Ball
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Summary

From the creator of the award-winning ITV series Prime Suspect, this is Jane Tennison's story, from rookie police officer to fully fledged detective.

Every legend has a beginning....

During 1974 and 1975, the IRA subjected London to a terrifying bombing campaign. In one day alone, they planted seven bombs at locations across central London. Some were defused - some were not.

Jane Tennison is now a fully fledged detective. On the way to court one morning, Jane passes through Covent Garden Underground station and is caught up in a bomb blast that leaves several people dead and many horribly injured. Jane is a key witness but is adamant that she can't identify the bomber. When a photograph appears in the newspapers showing Jane assisting the injured at the scene, it puts her and her family at risk from IRA retaliation.

Good Friday is the eagerly awaited date of the annual formal CID dinner, due to take place at St Ermin's Hotel. Hundreds of detectives and their wives will be there. It's the perfect target. As Jane arrives for the evening, she realises that she recognises the parking attendant as the bomber from Covent Garden. Can she convince her senior officers in time, or will another bomb destroy London's entire detective force?

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The narrator ruined it slightly for me

I love Lynda’s books and can’t get enough from the Tennison series. However, on this occasion I found the narrator, whilst being suitable for the main character, not as good as in previous books and her high pitched tone grated at times.

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Great, really enjoying.

Really enjoy this.
Great story,
Great narration by Jessica Ball,
I don’t understand the problem people are having with the narrator. She’s great !

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The narrator is truly awful

Ms Bell is an awful narrator. She cannot even read English and pronounces Harwich as Haar Witch, for example.

As other listeners have commented - never again. Does she get paid for this? There is something childish, yet patronising about her characters, leaving the listener feeling belittled.

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memories of the 70s

Fun to hear references to products and retailers I remember from earlier years and how London was then

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Couldn’t stop listening!!!

Fantastic story very well read - if it were a paper book it would definitely be a page Turner. Not a good book to lull you to sleep!

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Good yarn

Loved the book but found it hard to get on with the narrators lisping voice , sorry !

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Enjoyable

Having watched Prime Suspect on TV I was surprised to listen to a naive young woman who was so full of Mum and Dad, but at the same time I was captivated by her youthful anxieties. Interesting to know how she changes with experience.

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Wonderful story

Loved this book exciting and interesting. Well written and well read. I’m on to the next Lynda La Plant now.

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Not the best

Loved the story, but unfortunately, the narrator spoiled it. Bring back Julie Teal, please.

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Interesting

I loved how the book gave an insight into the sexism that was prevalent in the police force workplace in the 80's. Not sure how 'a real page turner' translates into audible book format...but yes it was 'needy listening' for want of a better phrase.

It would be good to have ratings on books before buying based on level of language used, and level of violence and serial activity. I would rare this book as wear headphones around kids as there is some swearing and a few inappropriate scenes for little ones. Maybe an age 15 rating?

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