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This Rough Magic

The classic, unputdownable adventure and suspense novel from the Queen of the Romantic Mystery

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This Rough Magic

By: Mary Stewart
Narrated by: Helen Johns
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The pioneer of romantic suspense, Mary Stewart leads her readers on a thrilling journey to a Mediterranean island paradise in this tale of mystery, murder and intrigue, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym.

Lucy Waring, a young, out-of-work actress from London, leaps at the chance to visit her sister for a summer on the island paradise of Corfu, and what's more, a famous but reclusive actor is staying in a villa nearby. But Lucy's hopes for rest and romance are shattered when a body washes up on the beach and she finds herself swept up in a chilling chain of events.

I shuddered, and drank my coffee, leaning back in my chair to gaze out across pine tops furry with gold towards the sparkling sea, and surrendering myself to the dreamlike feeling that marks the start of a holiday . . .

(P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd©1964 Mary Stewart Crime Thrillers Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Romance Romantic Suspense Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Exciting
Captivating Plot • Vivid Descriptions • Perfect Narration • Suspenseful Mystery • Literary References • Musical Delivery

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A heart-stopping adventure coupled with the requisite romance and lovely depiction of Greece and its people.

Mary Stewart never fails

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Perfect voice. Great performance of all the characters. Suspense was well performed
Thank you for it all

Excellent read

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This Rough Magic is a fabulous read narrated to perfection by Helen Johns. I loved this audiobook and felt it was perfect in every regard. It was written in a totally different era from ours, but holds up beautifully in this current market. I’ve already ordered the other newly released novel by Ms. Stewart and anticipate that I’ll enjoy it just as much as I enjoyed this one. Truly, I devoured the audiobook and felt bereft when it was over!

A Classic By A True Trailblazer!

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Love the way she developed her characters & brought to life the culture of the Greek Isles...the plot was very captivating & first time through had me listening half the night! I also thoroughly enjoyed the intelligent conversations & respectful relationships of the main characters.

Enchanting

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I have been waiting for years for the Mary Stewart "adventure romances" to be on tape. This is an excellent book, and I really enjoyed the narrator. Will listen to it many times. More please!

Such a pleasure

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