The Tumbling Girl: Variety Palace, Book 1 Audiobook
The Tumbling Girl: Variety Palace, Book 1 is a Victorian crime audiobook set in 1876 London. Scriptwriter Minnie Ward teams up with private detective Albert Easterbrook after her best friend is murdered, while he is pursuing the Hairpin Killer. The listing describes an unabridged English recording narrated by Jasmine Blackborow.
At a glance
- Set in Victorian London in 1876, the story follows a music-hall scriptwriter and a private detective investigating overlapping murder cases.
- Listed as short-listed for the 2024 Crime Writers' Association New Blood Dagger.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged recording gives the full story in a stated running time of 10 hours and 26 minutes.
- The mystery combines a murder investigation with the pursuit of the Hairpin Killer.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 10 hours and 26 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Narrator | Jasmine Blackborow |
| Author | Bridget Walsh |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bolinda audio |
| Publication date | 23 May 2023 |
What to know before buying
- The story includes a brutal murder and multiple bodies, as described in the listing. Consider this subject matter if you prefer lighter mysteries.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for a Victorian London crime mystery with a private detective and an amateur investigative partner.
- Buyers who want an unabridged audiobook narrated in English.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a light-hearted or non-crime story.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and entertaining, with positive comments about the twists and turns and its difference from more usual murder mysteries. That reaction may appeal to listeners looking for a Victorian crime story with a less familiar plot, though the feedback does not establish that every listener will enjoy its pacing or style.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as engaging and entertaining.
- The plot is praised for its twists and turns.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Tumbling Girl about?
Set in 1876 London, scriptwriter Minnie Ward seeks justice after her best friend is murdered, and joins private detective Albert Easterbrook, who is also pursuing the Hairpin Killer.
How long is the audiobook?
The listing gives a listening length of 10 hours and 26 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
The listing identifies it as unabridged.
Who narrates the audiobook?
Jasmine Blackborow is listed as the narrator.
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