Missing Joseph, Elizabeth George
Missing Joseph, Elizabeth George
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Missing Joseph

Author: Elizabeth George

Narrator: Donada Peters

Unabridged: 17 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/27/2018

Synopsis

Deborah and Simon St. James have taken a holiday in the winter landscape of Lancastershire, hoping to heal the growing rift in their marriage. But in the barren countryside awaits bleak news: The vicar of Wimslough, the man they had come to see, is dead—a victim of accidental poisoning. Unsatisfied with the inquest ruling and unsettled by the close association between the investigating constable and the woman who served the deadly meal, Simon calls in his old friend Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley. Together they uncover dark, complex relationships in this rural village, relationships that bring men and women together with a passion, with grief, or with the intention to kill. Peeling away layer after layer of personal history to reveal the torment of a fugitive spirit, Missing Joseph is award-winning author Elizabeth George's greatest achievement.

About The Author

Elizabeth George is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty psychological suspense novels, four young adult novels, one book of nonfiction, and two short-story collections. Her work has been honored with the Anthony and Agatha awards, two Edgar nominations, and both France's and Germany's first prize for crime fiction, as well as several other prestigious prizes. She lives in Washington State.Donada Peters, an award-winning actress, has narrated more than 500 titles since the 1980s, and is an acclaimed “Golden Voice” of audiobook recording. A transplanted Brit, she lives in California and, when not behind the microphone, works on stage, film, and TV. She has an unerring ear for various British and European accents and is often called upon to perform specific types of accents.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Eric_W on October 31, 2011

Elizabeth George is one of the premier “English-mystery” writers. As it happens, she lives and writes in California, but she apparently studied in England and does locale-specific research before each new novel. She’s very good at capturing the local dialect and geographic description, but, my goodn......more

Goodreads review by Cindy on March 21, 2025

These continue to get better and better.......more

Goodreads review by C. (Comment, never msg). on February 17, 2021

I liked “Missing Joseph” the least of any Elizabeth George story and she has broached disturbing corners of crime. It received 3 stars, for twists and turns of creativity and story complexity that are to be admired. It however, abounded in distasteful characters with very little relief from bleaknes......more

Goodreads review by Rosemarie on June 16, 2014

Am I the only person bothered by the violent rape where there are no charges brought against the perpetrator in this book?! It seems the only strong women in this series are victims, the main female characters are self-indulgent prima donnas - i.e. Deborah and Helen. No wonder so many fans are drawn......more

Quotes

"A totally satisfying mystery experience."—Denver Post

"[George] proves that the classiest crime writers are true novelists."—The New York Times

"Layered, intricate...deftly plotted, highly atmospheric."—Publishers Weekly

"Perhaps Ms. George's most satisfying puzzle yet...this rich, intricate novel is a perfect choice for anyone in the market for first-rate summer fiction."—The Sun, Baltimore

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