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  • By: John Boyne
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  • Length: 14 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (136 ratings)
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1936: London is abuzz with gossip about the affair between Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson. But the king is not the only member of the aristocracy with a hard decision to make. Owen Montignac, the handsome and charismatic descendent of a wealthy land-owning family, is anxiously awaiting the reading of his late uncle's will. For Owen has run up huge gambling debts and casino boss Nicholas Delfy has given him a choice: find £50,000 by Christmas - or find yourself six feet under. 

So when Owen discovers that he has been cut out of the will in favour of his beautiful cousin Stella, it is time to prove just how cunning he can be.... And Owen is nothing if not inventive - even a royal crisis can provide the means for profit. And for murder.... 

©2012 John Boyne (P)2020 Penguin Audio

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Next Of Kin

Absolutely riveting from the start John Boyne does it every time. Fabulous story. Wonderful writing. Every book a new and unexpected treat. My totally favourite author.

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Facinating

I love John Boyne's writing and this didn't disappoint. I found the plot gripping and most of the characters real (Owen was perhaps a bit too nasty). Coming from a legal family, I picked up a few errors in his account of the British courts and judicial system, so his researchers get a thumbs down and the loss of a star for me. I don't know if the sub-plot around Edward and Wallace is historically accurate, but it provided an interesting backdrop to the main story. This book was well narrated and I would recommend it as highly worth an Audible credit. I did a lot of gardening to prolong my listening episodes!

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An entertaining listen

Another solid novel by Boyne and although it won’t go down as my favourite, it’s still a jolly good read. Aristocracy meets criminality in very British society of the 1930s, with big characters, big ideas and big debt. We even get to meet Edward and Mrs Simpson. This book contains Boyne’s usual sharp wit and cynicism and works very well as an audiobook.

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Kind hearts and coronets

You know you’re onto a winner when the most likeable characters in a book are the Duke and Duchess of Windsor! Here some dreadful people do terrible things but in a brilliantly complex and enjoyable way. This is a wonderful story about entitlement and what people will do to get what they think they deserve.

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Good story but unbelievable

My favourite author but this certainly isn’t one of his best - it has shades of Saltburn

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Outstanding

Another thrilling read from Mr Boyne. He never fails to keep you riveted! Kind of expected a different ending but as usual his books leave you quite bewildered

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Not his best - rather daytime movie

I really admire John Boyne's writing - but if this was the book I'd read first i'd have read no further. totally unbelievable plot, half drawn characters who did things without motivation, just to move the plot along and wooden dialogue. Just, not good.

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Ending disappointing

Author’s previous books I have read have ended satisfyingly but this I feel was a weak ending. It was too predictable and barely worth reading. It might even have been better to omit it. Author is usually so good at finding a way through without choosing the obvious.

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Brilliant

Brilliant story characters and outstanding reading. Couldn’t recommend it more highly. Hopefully there might be a sequel

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Disappointing Ending

Really got stupid at the trial, totally unbelievable. Enjoyable read though.
I like his style of writing.

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