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The Port of London Murders
- Narrated by: John Telfer
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
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Summary
When the San Angelo drifts into port in the Thames Estuary, telephones begin to ring across the capital and an intricate series of events is set in motion. Beset by dreadful storms in the Bay of Biscay, the ship, along with the 'mixed cargo' it carries, is late. Unaware of the machinations of avaricious importers, wayward captains and unscrupulous traders, Harry Reed and June Harvey are thrust together by a riverside accident, before being swept into the current of a dark plot developing on the dockside.
A moody classic set around London's historic docks published in 1938, Josephine Bell's unique and atmospheric writing shines in a mystery weaving together blackmail, bootleg lingerie and, of course, murder.
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- Scotty
- 24-01-22
Great read
I am a great fan of 30's 40's crime books but this is a class above. Fantastic detail about working class life in the Pool. Quite a modern plot and actually quite tough for its time. Well recomended.
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- Ginger
- 30-05-22
Very enjoyable
I thoroughly enjoyed this 1938 murder mystery set in the heart of the Port of London. The descriptions brought that pre war scene to life. The characters were well drawn and the narration excellent.
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- Priscilla Mary Isin
- 14-07-24
A vivid story of life in London docklands in the 1930s
Not just a good crime story but great characters. Josephine Bell was a doctor so perhaps she used her knowledge of life and people in the district. Details of the river and boatmen and river police are also fascinating. I hope there are audio versions of her other books.
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