Book description
"Hands down one of the best formal detective stories ever written."-- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED reviewThis Golden Age masterclass of red herrings and tricky twists, first published in 1944, features a tense and claustrophobic investigation with a close-knit cast of suspects."You have to reach for the greatest of the Great Names (Agatha Christie, John Dickson Carr, Ellery Queen) to find Christianna Brand's rivals in the subtleties of the trade."--Anthony Boucher in The New York TimesIt is 1942, and struggling up the hill to the new Kent military hospital Heron's Park, postman Joseph Higgins is soon to deliver seven letters of acceptance for roles at the infirmary. He has no idea that the sender of one of the letters will be the cause of his demise in just one year's time.When Higgins returns to Heron's Park with injuries from a bombing raid in 1943, his inexplicable death by asphyxiation in the operating theatre casts four nurses and three doctors under suspicion, and a second death in quick succession invites the presence of the irascible--yet uncommonly shrewd--Inspector Cockrill to the hospital. As an air raid detains the inspector for the night, the stage is set for a tense and claustrophobic investigation with a close-knit cast of suspects.
Necessary Momentum
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Dove Dolce
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Fatsy Bear
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Demo
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CuriousCrafter
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Gentle Avenger
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Ice
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Suicide Crusher
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DreamDasher
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Sidewalk Enforcer
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Stickers
Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams! Looping playback is an invaluable tool for my study sessions. It helps me grasp complex concepts.
Instant Star
I've been able to tackle my reading list like never before, thanks to this app. Looping playback has taken my language learning to new heights. Highly recommended! The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go.
Hyper Kong
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Lady Pomegranate
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ByteBard
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White Swan
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PP Dubs
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Hemlock
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Pop Bee
I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. ListenBook's features make it the ultimate audio companion for any audiobook enthusiast. ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. This app is my constant companion, making every moment a chance to discover new worlds. ListenBook has united my love for audiobooks with my passion for learning. What a brilliant app!
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience