Madam, Will You Talk?, Mary Stewart
Madam, Will You Talk?, Mary Stewart
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Madam, Will You Talk?
The modern classic by the Queen of the Romantic Mystery

Author: Mary Stewart

Narrator: Emilia Fox

Unabridged: 9 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/01/2018

Synopsis

The pioneer of romantic suspense, Mary Stewart leads listeners on a thrilling journey through a dangerous and deadly Provence in this tale perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym.

It sounds idyllic: a leisurely drive through the sun-drenched landscape of Provence. But Charity's dream holiday turns into a nightmare when she becomes embroiled in a sinister plot to kidnap a young boy. She soon finds herself in a deadly pursuit and must uncover who to trust . . . and who to fall for.

Whenever I look back now on the strange and terrifying events of that holiday in Southern France, I remember the minutes I spent gazing at the golden arches of the Roman aqueduct over the Gardon... the last brief lull before the thunder.

(P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd

About Mary Stewart

Mary Stewart was one of the 20th century's bestselling and best-loved novelists. She was born in Sunderland, County Durham in 1916, but lived for most of her life in Scotland, a source of much inspiration for her writing. Her first novel, Madam, Will You Talk? was published in 1955 and marked the beginning of a long and acclaimed writing career. In 1971 she was awarded the International PEN Association's Frederick Niven Prize for The Crystal Cave, and in 1974 the Scottish Arts Council Award for one of her children's books, Ludo and the Star Horse. She was married to the Scottish geologist Frederick Stewart, and died in 2014.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽ on April 04, 2022

*2022 buddy read in the Mary Stewart group, starting today, April 1. Join us if you're interested!* This is my second-favorite* Mary Stewart book, one of her best old-fashioned romantic suspense novels. Nobody does it quite like Mary Stewart. It's about 1950, and Charity, a young English widow (her h......more

Goodreads review by Jaline on August 22, 2018

In one of those rare confluences that are amazing and delightful when discovered, my last three reads have all taken place in France. From 2015 Paris (You Will Not Have My Hate), back 31 years to 1984 in Rouen in Normandy (Flaubert's Parrot), then back another 31 years to the publication of this one......more

Goodreads review by Willow on June 29, 2013

Both Hannah and Jeannette wrote such excellent reviews for this, I’m not sure I have much more to add. In fact, here are the links to their reviews. Hannah's review Jeannette's review I did think this book was a lot of fun though. While I was reading, I kept thinking of old 1950s Hitchcock movies wit......more

Goodreads review by C. (Comment, never msg). on October 20, 2022

I must assess quality differently. I love books others berate but am underwhelmed by “Madam, Will You Talk?”. I liked “Thunder On The Right” better. Mary would have honed her craft after 1957 and certainly, after this début. This is why I read in order: to benefit from improvements as an author’s pu......more

Goodreads review by debbicat *made of stardust* on March 31, 2022

It was great!!!!! Charity is a very memorable heroine. Adventurous and independent. I think she is one of Mary's best! I loved following her around and a few certain dangerous scenes will remain unforgettable. OH, and the dog, Rommel!!! I often notice how Mary has animals as fairly important charact......more

Quotes

The terrible thirsty heat of the Provençal summer, the noise of the cicadas, the dust of the country buses... the tension mounts steadily until it reaches breaking-point . . . an excellent tale of mystery.

She set the bench mark for pace, suspense and romance - with a great dollop of escapism as the icing.

A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I'd rather read her than most other authors.

Mary Stewart is magic.

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