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The Painted Lady by Edward Marston Audiobook

The Painted Lady by Edward Marston is an unabridged English audiobook narrated by Glen McCready. Set in Restoration London, the mystery follows portrait painter Christopher Redmayne as he investigates the murder of Sir Martin Culthorpe amid questions about business dealings and his wife.

At a glance

A historical murder mystery set in Restoration London.
Christopher Redmayne investigates the killing of Sir Martin Culthorpe while the motive remains uncertain.
The unabridged recording is narrated by Glen McCready.

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Pros and cons

Pros

A defined historical setting and central murder investigation give the story a clear mystery premise.
The unabridged format provides the complete audiobook presentation.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audiobook details
Author	Edward Marston
Narrator	Glen McCready
Listening length	9 hours and 17 minutes
Version	Unabridged
Program type	Audiobook
Language	English
Publication date	7 April 2022
Publisher	W. F. Howes Ltd

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners looking for an English historical mystery audiobook.
Fans of the Christopher Redmayne mysteries and Restoration London settings.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 316 ratings

5 stars57%57%
4 stars28%28%
3 stars12%12%
2 stars1%1%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback describes the book as an enjoyable entry in the Christopher Redmayne mystery series, with appreciation for its characters and a Restoration London romp. The reported positive reactions suit listeners seeking historical atmosphere and a character-led investigation. Aggregate ratings are also more positive than negative overall, though they do not explain what individual listeners liked or disliked.

Positive themes

Customer feedback highlights enjoyment of the story and its characters.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote and narrates The Painted Lady?

The listing names Edward Marston as the author and Glen McCready as the narrator.

How long is this audiobook?

The stated listening length is 9 hours and 17 minutes.

Is this an abridged recording?

The listing identifies the version as unabridged.

What is the mystery about?

Portrait painter Christopher Redmayne investigates Sir Martin Culthorpe’s murder, with the story leaving open whether the motive concerns business dealings or his wife.