The Guilty One
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Narrated by:
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Hugh Lee
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By:
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Lisa Ballantyne
About this listen
Daniel Hunter has spent years defending lost causes as a solicitor in London. But his life changes when he is introduced to Sebastian, an eleven-year-old accused of murdering an innocent young boy.
As he plunges into the muddy depths of Sebastian's troubled home life, Daniel thinks back to his own childhood in foster care - and to Minnie, the woman whose love saved him, until she, too, betrayed him so badly that he cut her out of his life.
But what crime did Minnie commit that made Daniel disregard her for fifteen years? And will Daniel's identification with a child on trial for murder make him question everything he ever believed in?
'Grips like a vice' Daily Mail
'Sophisticated, suspenseful, unsettling and highly recommended. A terrific debut' Lee Child
'Moving, insightful' Guardian©2012 Lisa Ballantyne (P)2012 Hachette Digital
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- 02-07-19
Amazing epic story
This is probably the best book I have ever listened to. There were so many aspects to this story the past and the present and the parallels that were drawn between Daniel and Sebastian. Almost two separate plots but hanging well together. The character Minnie must surely be one of the most fabulous characters ever. The courtroom drama was also excellent and never felt dull. I really felt engaged with the character of Daniel and how his past had created the man he finally became. The narrator was amazing it sounded as if each character was a different actor hard to believe all the voices came from one person.
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- C. Park
- 27-07-18
Hugh Lee is incredible
A superb story brought to life by Hugh Lee - what an extraordinary talent to portray so many voices; male, female, young and old, with such gusto. He made an already excellent tale amazing! More Hugh please!
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- Sally Eastwood
- 31-07-19
Worth listening to
Interesting provoking story and a good ending.
Found narration variable sometimes good, sometimes lacking expresiion.
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- Ms T C Hart
- 25-09-15
Good book, shame about the narrator
The main narrator was quite wooden and his use of accents dreadful. I couldn't work out if Danny was Scottish, Irish or Geordie to begin with. Still enjoyed the book though
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- Alfred
- 19-06-15
Good a little slow at times but worth persevering
Certainly a nice story but can be a little slow at times. Worth a listen.
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- Mrs. R. L. Banfather
- 14-10-15
Easy listening
Very easy to follow. Clearly read story of a court case of a young boy. Along side another young boys life in care. Looking for more by the same author now.
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- Aileen McGowan
- 27-09-18
Good story
Very good story and well read.Would recommend. Good pace with two strands running through story
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- MatronSpain
- 09-09-23
Excellent Narration and great story
I was extremely impressed with the narrator’s ability to seamlessly switch from accent/voice/character. The story was well thought through, looking forward to the Innocent One.
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- Mrs Laura Rooke
- 18-05-23
A beautifully written thought provoking story
I’ve listened to this book twice, it’s poignant and gritty and despite dealing with difficult issues, it never loses heart or surrenders to sentimentality- an accomplished story that’s gripping and real, delivered with unsparing candidness.I’ll be following this author for future releases.
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- Rob Slorance
- 26-11-20
Fabulous
Really enjoyed this, very gripping and twists and turns. Very good and would thoroughly recommend.
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