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The Chimney Sweeper's Boy

By: Barbara Vine
Narrated by: Frances Barber
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The obituaries for Gerald Candless were respectful. He had been, after all, an admired and popular writer, and his sudden death at his home in Devon was a loss to literature as well as to his family and friends.

The trouble was, as his daughter Sarah soon discovered, that it seemed that her father had taken on a different identity that he wasn't Gerald Candless at all. But if he wasn't Gerald Candless, who was he?

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WONDERFUL!

This is one of the best books I've listened to recently - and I listen to a lot! Frances Barber is a brilliant narrator, and the plot is very clever - keeps you guessing until the end. The characters are believable and interesting. The title is explained eventually - intriguing. One of those books you don't want to put down. Highly recommended.

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Haunting story, wonderfully performed

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Barbara Vine rarely disappoints and this is one of her most haunting and memorable novels. There are the usual twists and turns and guessing games going on - I never quite buy her female protagonists, they are usually very cold and aloof - but that doesn't stop this being an intriguing and addictive listen.

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wonderful and compelling

This is an amazing story full of twists and turns. I enjoyed it very much

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Strangely captivating

Slow, unconventional, uncomfortable. A mesmerising unfurling discovering how 'family' might feel on the inside

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Brilliant

Very well read.
Gripping throughout.
The end however felt slightly rushed and left me wanting more.
Perhaps that’s a good thing?
Will definitely seek out more books by this author!

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Great story

I really enjoyed listening to this book,and became addicted to it .
The narrator was a good choice.

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Suspense

The book keeps you guessing until the end. I just wish inspector Wexford had been in it with his great personality.

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Wow

Good story, some parts were predictable but the ending was disturbing and felt incomplete.

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Expertly written, beautifully read

Intelligent story telling as you would expect from Barbara Vine and characters brought to life by Frances Barber's narration. Loved it!

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Masterly unfolding of a riveting story

I enjoyed this enormously and had no expectation of doing so. It has been years since I read anything by Barbara Vine and had quite forgotten what a brilliant teller of tales she is .
Frances Barber’s performance is first class. A perfect combination.

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