The Skeleton in the Closet, M. C. Beaton
The Skeleton in the Closet, M. C. Beaton
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The Skeleton in the Closet

Author: M. C. Beaton

Narrator: Clive R. Anderson

Unabridged: 5 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/01/2013

Synopsis

Ever since the death of his father, Fellworth Dolphin has slaved away as a waiter to support his miserly, cold-hearted mother. When his mother suddenly dies, Fellworth is shocked to discover that she has left him a sizable inheritance. confused, Fell teams up with Maggie, a plain girl with a similar background, to investigate the source of the riches. But what they find is a closet full of skeletons.Is it really possible Fell’s father was involved in a long-ago train robbery? Who is the mysterious woman in the portrait hidden in his mother’s wardrobe? As Maggie and Fell poke around the village for answers, they find themselves on a surprise-filled path to danger and adventure, and—just possibly—love.But Fell’s sudden good fortune could come to an abrupt end if he doesn’t stay one step ahead of a cunning killer.

About M. C. Beaton

M. C. Beaton has won international acclaim for her New York Times bestselling Hamish Macbeth mysteries. The BBC has aired 24 episodes based on the series. Beaton is also the author of the bestselling Agatha Raisin series, which will air as an eight-episode dramatic series on Sky1, starring Ashley Jensen. She lives in the Cotswolds with her husband. For more information, you can visit MCBeaton.com.

About Clive R. Anderson

Clive R. Anderson is the narrator of several audiobooks, including The Ghost Runner by Bill Jones, The Tooth Tattoo by Peter Lovesey, and The Skeleton in the Closet by M. C. Beaton.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Charlotte on December 31, 2017

This book started of slow, got to so many chapters and it picked up, I so wanted to get it read to see what happens. The chapters were a bit on the long side though.......more

Goodreads review by Laur on June 30, 2021

Thoroughly enjoyable. Clean, light romance, with mystery. Great narration in audible copy.......more

Goodreads review by Ed on June 30, 2019

This trim little mystery is set in England. The two protagonists are a couple who're made for each other although their romance progresses in its own deliberative way. Some of the secondary characters are amusing (Aunt Agatha), and I liked the setting.......more

Goodreads review by Gerry on March 11, 2025

Fellworth Dolphin had had a miserable childhood and after the death of his father his miserly mother had him working as a waiter to support her. But when she died suddenly, Fell found himself in possession of a small fortune. He wonders how such an mount of money had been amassed and befriends a some......more

Goodreads review by Anna Catharina on August 05, 2022

Schade, das Buch hat mich etwas enttäuscht. Der Titel und der Klappentext klangen ganz amüsant und die ersten Seiten waren auch noch recht unterhaltsam. Beaton hat einen bissigen Humor, das mag man oder nicht. Leider passiert dann sehr wenig. So richtig kann sich das Buch nicht entscheiden, ob es ei......more

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