A Devon Night's Death: Devon Mysteries, Book 5 Audiobook
A Devon Night's Death is the fifth Devon Mysteries audiobook, following antique shop owner Juno Browne as she investigates a death after encountering intruders and recognizing one as her lodger Frank's nephew. The unabridged recording is narrated by Nicola Burgess and runs 8 hours and 18 minutes.
At a glance
- Book five in the Devon Mysteries series.
- Juno Browne investigates whether a man's fatal fall was an accident, suicide or murder.
- Set in Ashburton, a Dartmoor town, with an antique shop and a bookbinder's lodger at the center of the setup.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unabridged format presents the full story in audio.
- At 8 hours and 18 minutes, the listening length is stated clearly for planning.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Program type | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 8 hours and 18 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Narrator | Nicola Burgess |
| Author | Stephanie Austin |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Allison & Busby Ltd |
| Publication date | July 14, 2022 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners following the Devon Mysteries and Juno Browne's amateur investigations.
- Cosy-mystery listeners looking for a Dartmoor setting and a death with several possible explanations.
- Buyers who want a narrated, unabridged audiobook rather than a print edition.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for a standalone entry, since this is Book 5 in a series.
- Buyers seeking a print or ebook edition rather than an audiobook.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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22% 22% - 3 stars
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Aggregate ratings lean strongly positive, with most ratings in the five-star category and a smaller share in the middle and lower categories. These figures suggest generally favorable reception but do not reveal what listeners liked or disliked, so they cannot establish particular strengths or concerns about the narration or story.
Frequently asked questions
What is A Devon Night's Death about?
Antique shop owner Juno Browne investigates the death of a man who falls from a viaduct after she recognizes his accomplice as her lodger Frank's nephew. The listing frames the death as potentially accidental, suicidal or murder.
Is this a standalone audiobook?
It is identified as Book 5 in the Devon Mysteries series. The listing does not say whether it can be enjoyed without reading or listening to earlier books.
Who narrates the audiobook, and how long is it?
Nicola Burgess narrates the unabridged audiobook, which has a stated listening length of 8 hours and 18 minutes.
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