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The Dutch Shoe Mystery

By: Ellery Queen
Narrated by: Mark Peckham
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When Abigail Doorn was wheeled into the operation room at the Dutch Memorial Hospital, her face was strangely blue and bloated. A wire had been tightly wound around her neck. The strongest suspect, because he stood to benefit by the death of this wealthy old woman, was her protégé, the famous Dr. Janney. Just before her death he received a strange caller - one whose name he would not divulge.

Ellery Queen, having come to the hospital to visit his old friend Dr. Minchen, had been present during the time of the murder. He immediately took over the case. Besides the problem of Dr. Janney and his caller, Ellery found himself confronted with still another - why had Abby Doorn and her housekeeper quarreled continuously for twenty years? The housekeeper admitted she hated the old woman, and with a religious fanaticism declared she was an evil old woman who had received only what she deserved.

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classic golden age mystery

this is a classic. very well read. 2nd time I've listened to it. Ellery is somewhat prissy but he grows on you. there are others on site. that's my next listen sorted.

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Dutch shoe mystery no mystery

Story too long makes it boring Too many words to simple story. Coffee brake necessary so I didn’t fall asleep

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Rather slow

Great narration, ok story but not my favourite. The reveal too slow, identification of murderer too circumstantial, no real proof. Disappointing

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the total logic of the denouement

I liked the voice and enunciation of the narrator, the way he reflected the different characters by changing his delivery, the logical reasoning of the plot, the period references, the feeling of suspense from start to finish. I didn't like the repetition of the explanation of the solution of the crime.

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mixed

not up to usual standard. what could have been a good story is marred by by silly imature posturing by Queen and also portrayal of impolite or even brutal police attitudes

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complicated crime story

lots of twists and turns. Many red herrings along the way. Reasonable story and well narrated but some of the voices overlapped. Once again the reveal was tediously long .

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