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What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust Audiobook

What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust is an unabridged English audiobook by Alan Bradley, narrated by Sophie Aldred. Flavia de Luce investigates a former hangman's death after poisonous mushrooms are served, with her cousin Undine and Dogger involved in the case.

At a glance

Flavia investigates the death of Major Greyleigh, a former hangman, after he eats poisonous mushrooms.
The mystery includes Flavia's cousin Undine and estate gardener Dogger.
The listing identifies this as an unabridged recording.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The unabridged 8-hour-and-34-minute format offers the full story in audio.
A named narrator and English-language listing make the recording's presentation clear.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audiobook details
Format	Audiobook
Length	8 hours and 34 minutes
Edition	Unabridged
Language	English
Publication date	6 Feb. 2025
Publisher	W. F. Howes Ltd

Credits
Author	Alan Bradley
Narrator	Sophie Aldred

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners looking for an English cosy mystery with amateur sleuth Flavia de Luce.
Fans of character-led mysteries involving family dynamics and an investigation.

Less suited to

Anyone specifically seeking a print or ebook edition rather than an audiobook.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 2,715 ratings

5 stars66%66%
4 stars23%23%
3 stars9%9%
2 stars1%1%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback is broadly favourable about Flavia, the humour and writing, and some listeners say they would revisit the story. Reactions to the plot and character development are mixed, with some finding the twists engaging and others questioning the plot's believability or character progression. That split may matter to listeners choosing this primarily for a tightly convincing mystery rather than its characters and humour.

Positive themes

Customers praise Flavia's character, the humour and the writing.
Some customers describe the story as entertaining and worth revisiting.

Mixed feedback

Feedback on the plot is mixed, including differing views on the twists and believability.
Opinions on character development differ, including views of Flavia's growth.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?

The listing names Alan Bradley as the author and Sophie Aldred as the narrator.

How long is the audiobook?

The listed listening length is 8 hours and 34 minutes.

What is the mystery about?

Flavia investigates the death of former hangman Major Greyleigh, who dies after eating poisonous mushrooms. The case puts the de Luce family's cook under suspicion.