# London Rain Audiobook by Nicola Upson

London Rain is a Nicola Upson mystery audiobook set in London during the May 1937 Coronation celebrations. Detective Chief Inspector Archie Penrose investigates a broadcaster’s murder while Josephine Tey pursues a possible link to an earlier scandal.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
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- Price: 4.99 GBP
- Previous price: 13.24 GBP
- Discount: 62%
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- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 1009

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## At a glance

- A historical mystery around a murder at the BBC during the 1937 Coronation celebrations.
- The story follows Detective Chief Inspector Archie Penrose and crime writer Josephine Tey.
- The investigation connects a broadcaster’s death with a possible decade-old scandal.

## Pros

- Unabridged audio gives the story a substantial 10 hours and 52 minutes of listening.
- Sandra Duncan is credited as narrator, and English is the stated language.

## Specifications

### Audio edition
- Programme type: Audiobook
- Version: Unabridged
- Listening length: 10 hours and 52 minutes
- Narrator: Sandra Duncan
- Language: English
### Publication
- Author: Nicola Upson
- Publisher: W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publication date: 6 Aug. 2015

## A good fit for

- Listeners looking for an unabridged historical mystery with a 1930s London setting.
- Fans of the Archie Penrose and Josephine Tey characters.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback praises the interwoven mystery, writing, period detail and London setting, with readers also responding positively to the characters and readability. Those comments suit listeners drawn to a character-led historical crime story; the listing gives an unabridged runtime of 10 hours and 52 minutes. The aggregate rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 1,009 ratings, but ratings alone do not explain individual preferences.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the interwoven plot and engaging mystery.
- Positive themes: Feedback highlights the writing, historical detail, characters and London setting.
- Positive themes: Some customers describe the book as readable and engaging.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who wrote and narrated London Rain?
The listing credits Nicola Upson as author and Sandra Duncan as narrator.
### How long is this audiobook?
The listed listening length is 10 hours and 52 minutes.
### What is London Rain about?
Set during London’s May 1937 Coronation celebrations, it follows an investigation into a broadcaster’s murder and a possible connection to an older scandal.

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