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Bluebeard

By: Jim Clemente, Peter McDonnell
Narrated by: Joseph Fiennes, Karen David, Holt McCallany, Adrian Pasdar, full cast
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Summary

A new thriller based on the true story of LA’s first known serial killer.

In 1919, Kathryn Wombacher finds a lonely-hearts ad placed by one Walter Andrew:

"Would be pleased to correspond with a refined young lady or widow. Object, matrimony.”

Kathryn and Walter fall in love and marry within weeks.

What Kathryn doesn’t know...is that her new husband is really James “Bluebeard” Watson, a notorious West Coast serial killer who catfished and married 22 women, murdering 10.

Based on newly unearthed evidence, Bluebeard is the definitive story of a sociopath who wielded love as a deadly weapon.

And it’s the story of a woman who discovered the unthinkable about her husband...and dared to fight back.

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Absolutely Marvelous!

I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this audio book. The story, performance, and the "theatre" type sound effects made for a very entertaining listen. There is a lot of scope for follow-ups in this novel and style and for all involved in its excellent overall creation. Definitely, these authors are ones to look out for!

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What a great listen

Loved this book, great dramatisation of the characters and leaving you wanting more infact I finished this in one afternoon at work. Now I want to go and find out more about Blue beard, those that are into true crime and serial killers will find this light hearted and entertaining storey then you remember this is actually what happened in real life a hundred years ago. Totally recommend

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Excellent

I thought the whole thing was excellent, the crazy story was true, you couldn't make that up I suppose and the full cast was excellent also.

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Excellent

The expert writing, production and very professional presentation of this story makes it well worth listening to.

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Fantastic

A really enjoyable period audio drama with wonderful acting and sound definitely worth a listen 👍

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Mini play that I really enjoyed

Don’t normally go for multi voiced plays but this caught my attention. The story line moves quickly and it was overall very enjoyable

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Great listen

performed perfectly, totally enthralling drama, gripped from the beginning. not normally a audible I would listen too, but free today x

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Great listen

I’m a delivery driver and this kept me going throughout the day. Keeps you on edge and interested. Good characters and well acted

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great performances, wonderful sound-scape, interesting story.

I thoroughly enjoyed this emersive period drama. The acting was superb, and the sound was so brilliantly done that I felt I was transported to the time and place in the action. I highly recommend this production!

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Engaging

Good approach, Based on truth with an understated style that does not distract.

Some people may not appreciate the switching between the story lines, although the demarcation is clear enough.

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