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The Woman in White
- Narrated by: Billy Howle
- Length: 24 hrs and 31 mins
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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Publisher's Summary
Published in instalments in 1859, The Woman in White is often considered to be one of the very first detective novels. Although critics weren’t impressed at the time, the novel proved to be a hit with the public and has since gone on to become one of the timeless classics of the Victorian era.
Following the adventures of Walter Hartright, this is a story of sleuthing, inheritance, ghosts and mistaken identity and was recently the subject of a hit TV adaptation by the BBC.
Billy Howle, best known for his starring roles in On Chesil Beach opposite Saoirse Ronan, and with Richard Gere in MotherFatherSon, breathes new life into the masterpiece in this Audible Studios production.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-07-20
addictive
loved the book. the turns and twists were amazing. the book is totally addictive.
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- 🌺 Lynne E.
- 27-09-20
Excellent Narration
To be sure, THE WOMAN IN WHITE is not for everyone. It was first published in 1859, and it is written in the wordy, formal, slow-paced style of Victorian times. Its enjoyment also requires some general familiarity with British inheritance laws of that time, which strictly controlled the passage of entailed estates to male offspring. However, the nove! is famous as one of the earliest detective nove!s, and is worth listening to for that reason.
Billy Howle's clear voice and excellent pacing makes the narrative easy to listen to. Perhaps he could be better with the women's voices, but there is no faulting his performance of Walter's and the Count's voices. Remarkably, this title as narrated by Howle is included free of charge in the Audible Plus catalog, as of September 2020.
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- Rebbeca Miller
- 24-01-21
Wonderful!
This story is rich with the grammar of the late 1800s. It is purported to be the first murder mystery of it's type. The performance of the reader, Billy Howel, is top drawer. A must read and a must recommend to all who know me and care to listen.
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- Lisa
- 20-10-20
Long but well done!
I enjoyed this story and particularly the narration. It is long with lots of details that are useful to the story but not always essential. It has enough twists and mysteries to keep it interesting. The narrator was the most enjoyable part as he portrayed the various characters very well. Worth the listen!
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- R. Hunter
- 24-02-21
I've started this one before
Now I wonder why I didn't finish it. I'll be sure to keep looking for more work like this one. Very good.
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- Ann Marie Taylor
- 23-02-21
Wonderful
This is my first book by Wilkie Collins and what a memorable book I will never forget it.
The command of the English language is beautifully performed by the narrator.
If I could give this book more than five stars I would please do not miss this book it is fabulous
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- cathy b
- 10-02-21
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Very well done audio descriptions and a fascinating story👍. Sometimes difficult to follow because of the generational speech pattern. Anymore stories by this other?
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- christal
- 08-02-21
Nothing happens for 14 hours.
then, after waiting 14 hours, I read the synopsis online and discovered nothing really happens in the next 10 hours either. Beautifully written language and prose, but seems like the author simply wrote to get lost in a world he'd created rather than to delineate any especially planned plotline. can see why was panned by contemporaries in the 1800's. Glad.the book was free under Audible membership
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- Deirdre whelan
- 06-04-20
A delight.
This for me was brilliant from be beginning to end.
Loved it.
A delight for sure.
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- Lauren
- 23-04-20
okay
love the use of the english language but story was predictable and hard going. long winded.
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- Simon4
- 27-12-20
Outstanding narration!
The Woman in White is a brilliantly plotted thriller, and Billy Howle’s narration brings it brilliantly to life: it felt not a minute too long; and the (to me) familiar plot felt newly fresh. Please, Audible, commission Billy Howle to read The Moonstone and Dickens’s Our Mutual Friend!
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- debbie williams
- 08-07-20
loved at school and really enjoyed reading again
the reading of this story I found easy to listen too. they was a good level of different voices for the characters. even though two of the main characters were female and the book is read by a male, it was not an issue. the story moves along well and is covered by the various characters throughout the book. it portrays well how women were treated years ago, and the consequences of fighting back. the book is so much better than the recent tv series and I would highly recommend.
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- Mike
- 30-04-20
Well known story very well read
I have never read this story but had heard of it. The reading by Billie Howle really brought it to life.
A great story written a long time ago when things were different. The old times are brought to life.
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- CHRIS
- 11-04-20
Excellent book
I've read and listened to it about 4 times now and never grow tired of it...
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-04-21
Compelling story
A suspenseful listen, couldn’t wait to finish it whilst at the same time didn’t want the story to end.
This is one of those books a film or TV miniseries would fail to do justice.
Billy Howle’s narration is great and he captures the character of Mr Fairlie perfectly. I wasn’t sure initially about his narration but gave it a chance and really pleased I did. Fantastic actor-well done!
There is nothing about this story or narration I didn’t enjoy. If you’re a fan of longer Dicken’s type novels then I’m sure you’ll enjoy this.
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- Penny W.
- 01-06-20
Redefines “drawn out”
I really struggled and I read plenty of long books. It hits every period cliche of unnecessary faff. Theoretically this book was right up my street but I felt pure relief when it finally finished.