A Mourning Wedding
The Daisy Dalrymple Mysteries, Book 13
By: Carola Dunn
Narrated by: Lucy Rayner
Series: Daisy Dalrymple, Book 13
A Daisy Dalrymple Mystery
In the winter of 1924, Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher travels to a school friend's house to witness the estate's famous Guy Fawkes celebration. But she gets more than the quiet weekend at the quaint family manse that she was originally hoping for. The home is the site of some severe family tension. The Viscount and head of the family is a strict and unyielding sort, insisting that everyone - especially his children - meet his own unreasonable expectations. On the evening of the Guy Fawkes celebration, the Viscount is found dead on the floor of his study, killed by his own hand.
Black Ship
In September 1925, Scotland Yard DCI Alec Fletcher inherits a large house on the outskirts of London from a recently deceased great-uncle. Fortunately so, as he and his wife, the Honorable Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher, are the recent proud parents of twins, and their house is practically bursting at the seams. Though in need of a bit of work, this new, larger house seems a godsend - set in a small circle of houses, with Hampstead Heath nearby, the setting is idyllic. Idyllic, that is until a dead body shows up half-hidden under the bushes of the communal garden.
Fall of a Philanderer
Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne
In the summer of 1924, the Honourable Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher is off on a holiday by the sea with her step-daughter Belinda, Belinda's chum Deva, and Daisy's husband, Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher of Scotland Yard. Daisy is anticipating a relaxing, nondramatic holiday. But Daisy doesn't have that kind of luck.
Good period story
By Linda Wedrat on 22-12-2018
Sheer Folly
In March of 1926, Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher and her friend and collaborator, Lady Lucy Gerald, head off for several days to a stately home reputed to have the best grotto in the country. Working on a book of architectural follies, they plan to research and photograph it. Leaving her husband and young twins behind, Daisy is expecting a productive weekend at Appsworth Hall, with the only potential difficulty being keeping Lucy from offending the current owner, a manufacturer of plumbing products. Alas, it's not to be quite so simple.
The Bloody Tower
Daisy Dalrymple Mysteries, Book 16
In early 1925, the Honorable Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher - recent mother of twins - resumes her journalistic career by agreeing to write a piece about the Tower of London - the Bloody Tower - for an American magazine. Invited to observe the centuries-old ritual Ceremony of the Keys, she's spending the night (her first time away from her babies), since the complex is locked and guarded, and the high walls are surrounded by a disused moat.
the Bloody Tower is a lovely Cosy mystery.
Die Laughing
One morning in April 1924, the Honorable Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher finds herself in a most unenviable position. Despite her best attempts to elude the inevitable, she must face her darkest fears and with all the strength and courage she can muster, must confront the one person she has tried hardest to avoid - the dentist. But upon arriving for her appointment, she finds the waiting room deserted and adjoining examination room locked, with no hint of either Dr. Talmadge or his nurse.
Mistletoe and Murder
In December 1923, the formidable Dowager Viscountess Dalrymple has decided that for Christmas the family will all gather at Brockdene in Cornwall at the invitation of Lord Westmoor. Her daughter - Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher - is somewhat less than pleased but yields to the demands of her mother, especially as she'll be there just before the holidays working on another article for Town and Country about the estate itself. But the family gathering quickly goes awry.
Nice story but uninspiring narrator
By K. on 16-12-2020
To Davy Jones Below
A Daisy Dalrymple Mystery, Book 9
In late 1926, the newly married Daisy Dalrymple and Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher of Scotland Yard take an ocean voyage to America for their honeymoon. Daisy and Alec are accompanied by Daisy's childhood friend, Phillip Petrie; his wife, Gloria; and Gloria's father, American millionaire industrialist Caleb P. Arbuckle, and all are looking forward to a pleasant, uneventful trip. But at the last minute they are joined by Arbuckle's new friend, Yorkshire millionaire Jethro Gotobed, and his new wife, Wanda.
The Case of the Murdered Muckraker
In late 1923, the newly married Daisy Dalrymple and her husband, Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher of Scotland Yard, come to America for a honeymoon visit. In the midst of a pleasure trip, however, both work in a bit of business - Alec travels to Washington, DC, to consult with the US government, Daisy to New York to meet with her American magazine editor.
Murder on the Flying Scotsman
Narrated by: Mia Chiaromonte
On board the Flying Scotsman, the famous London-to-Edinburgh train, Daisy meets an old schoolfellow, Anne Bretton. Anne, along with all of her relatives, is en route to visit the deathbed of the family scion and notorious miser, Alistair McGowan. As it currently stands, Alistair's will leaves the entire family fortune to his brother Albert, and the rest of the family is rushing to his side, each hoping to convince him to change his will in their favor.
classic train mystery
Damsel in Distress
In spring a young man's fancy will turn to love, and the Honorable Phillip Petrie is no exception. Daisy's chum is totally smitten with Miss Gloria Arbuckle, daughter of a millionaire Yank. But before the enthusiastic suitor can pop the question, his beloved is abducted. As a distraught Mr. Arbuckle begins assembling the ransom, Phillip enlists Daisy to help him recover his missing sweetheart.
Oh, dear....
By Alexandra on 05-04-2018
Rattle His Bones
The Daisy Dalrymple Mysteries, Book 8
In the summer of 1923, the Honorable Daisy Dalrymple makes what should be an uneventful research trip to the Museum of Natural History quite an eventful day - with her nephew, Derek, and her soon-to-be stepdaughter, Belinda, in tow. But as she interviews the various curators for her article on the museums of London, she soon discovers that the Museum of Natural History is a hothouse of professional rivalry and jealousy.
Bones disappointing
Styx and Stones
Daisy Dalrymple, Book 7
In the 1920s, in post - World War I England, the Honorable Daisy Dalrymple, newly engaged to Detective Inspector Alec Fletcher, is asked by her brother-in-law to discreetly investigate a series of poisoned pen letters that many of the local villagers have been receiving. When the pompous and unbearable brother of the local vicar is killed by a very large rock, dropped on his head from a great height, it seems clear to all that this campaign of gossip has escalated to murder.
>In July of 1923, the Honorable Daisy Dalrymple travels to Henley-on-Thames to visit her aunt and uncle, as well as to work on her latest writing assignment: covering the Henley Royal Regatta for an American magazine. Daisy plans a simple trip researching her article, enjoying the races, and, come the weekend, having a pleasant time with her fiancé, Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher of Scotland Yard. But the tensions between the Ambrose team's coxswain, Horace Bott - a shopkeeper's son and scholarship student at Oxford - and rower Basil DeLancey - the younger son of an earl and all-around bounder - are constantly threatening to erupt into violence.
Anthem for Doomed Youth
In the Spring of 1926, the corpses of three men are found in shallow graves off the beaten path in Epping Forest outside of London - each shot through the heart and bearing no identification. DCI Alec Fletcher of Scotland Yard, the lead detective, is immediately given two urgent orders by his supervisor at the Yard: solve the murders quickly and keep his wife, the Honorable Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher, away from the case! Thankfully, Daisy's off visiting their daughter at school. But when a teacher is found dead, Daisy is once again in the thick of it.
Requiem for a Mezzo
With dashing Scotland Yard Inspector Alec Fletcher at her side, Daisy is enjoying a delightful performance of Verdi's Requiem, featuring her neighbor Muriel Westlea's celebrated sister, Bettina. But when all that emerges from the doomed diva's vocal chords is a dying gasp, Daisy soon discovers that the notoriously difficult opera star had her share of adversaries.
Good little mystery
By Billie on 27-02-2015
The Winter Garden Mystery
In this second installment of Carola Dunn's cozy mystery series set in 1923 England, plucky Daisy Dalrymple embarks on another assignment for Town and Country magazine and discovers that daffodil bulbs aren't all that's buried in a country estate's flower bed.
A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder
A Countess of Harleigh Mystery, Book 3
By: Dianne Freeman
Narrated by: Karen Cass
London is known for its bustle and intrigues, but the sedate English countryside can host - or hide - any number of secrets. Frances, the widowed Countess of Harleigh, needs a venue for her sister Lily's imminent wedding, away from prying eyes. Risings, George Hazleton's family estate in Hampshire, is a perfect choice, and soon Frances, her beloved George, and other guests have gathered to enjoy the usual country pursuits - shooting, horse riding, and romantic interludes in secluded gardens.
The inimitable Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher and her husband Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher seem to get a reprieve from their sleuthing duties when they are invited to the wedding of their friend, Lucy Fotheringay.
Lucy's grandfather is hosting the ceremony at his beautiful estate and so it promises to be a typical affair with hordes of gossipy aunts and other colorful, but not necessarily pleasant, relatives. Daisy meets all these characters and observes the ensuing familial fraternization with a certain kind of amusing nonchalance. That is, until Lucy's great aunt is found strangled to death in her bed. Lucy, in the meantime, has arranged to meet her betrothed in the conservatory, but when she arrives she finds him trying to revive her uncle, who has died - or has he been murdered? And just like that, a normally celebratory occasion turns suspicious. Now Daisy must sift through a throng of relatives - aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents - once wedding guests and now murder suspects. And she must find the killer quickly before another family member becomes a corpse.
©2017 Carola Dunn (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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What listeners say about A Mourning Wedding
Another great book in a great series
I continue to enjoy this series. The characters are like old friends now and I feel personally invested in each of them. Narration was once again superb. On to the next!
bharblin
Dalrymple at her best
Story was quite good. But the narrator was shrill at times in her effort to distinguish Daisy from Lucy. I found myself wincing.
Dorise
High pitched squeaky voice of narrator
This long loved series is experiencing unpleasant auditory challenges after the change over to the potentially talented narrator Lucy Rayner's interpretations of female and children's dialogue. Lucy speaks with a very high pitched voice for female and children's characters, higher than mini mouse squeaky, and as unpleasant to listen to as nails on a chalk board. This specific narrators high pitched voice habit, which could change under proper direction, is ruining this series, for me at least. I understand that voice pitch and tone is a personal preference, but i may have to give up on the series and return the books i have purchased ahead because i am reaching my limit for auditory pain and suffering. Sad, really very sad. Great series. Talented narrator not receiving good direction and feedback
Change the Narrator
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
Carola Dunn is one of my favorite authors. However, the current Narrator is awful! She is shrill and grating. Makes you wince. The Narrator's accent also feels contrived/overdone. I have tried three times to listen to this book and cannot get through it. I have red the regular book and like the story.
What didn't you like about Lucy Rayner's performance?
She is shrill and grating. Makes you wince. Her accent also feels contrived/overdone.
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
As always Daisy helps to solve a complicated mystery while visiting with a friend's family . The mystery is well developed with several twists and turns.
Not the best in the series
This installment in Daisy's adventures suffers from a too-large cast of characters and a too-talky plot. Listening to it, it seemed to be all talk and very little action. I do not care much for the narrator, especially the way she does the different voices. Alec sounds quite unappealing in her voice, whereas when I read the books in print, he came across as much less abrasive and dismissive. I like the series, have read them all in print, and am now listening to the audio versions in order of publication. If you, like me, are a fan of the series, don't skip this one. But, if you're looking for your first Daisy Dalrymple, this is probably the worst choice.
A lovely cozy 'listen'
I enjoy listening to this narrator as the mystery unfolds. I needed to refer to to the genealogy chart a few times...hahahaha.
Good story ruined by narration
This whodunnit keeps one interested throughout. But the narration is awful. Daisy has the most awfully high pitched screeching voice I have ever listened to. So much so that it is not at all relaxing to listen to. Added to that is the bad pronunciation.
There are many characters in this book and it is difficult to tell who is speaking because the females sound very similar. A real shame. I think this book would be much better read rather than listened to.
MrsGrace
The accents of the reader was so awful and I feel too irritated to go any further with it.
Regret this purchase
The story and plot were alright.
However, found that the narrator adopted a very shrill and high pitched voice when performing the female characters.
Elizabeth Hudson
The best yet
Brilliant tale with a brilliant ending . Didn't see it coming at all. Thoroughly enjoyable story.
I absolutely love the series, I can listen with my 13 year old daughter and not worry. We discuss the differences between our lives and hers and compare the two. She is home educated and loves learning about the different levels of status and class.
I wish audible would hurry up and release the rest in the series. There are 25 books. Becomes quite frustrating. I have listen to all the books so far released several times over.
Even my mother likes the stories too and believe me, she is very hard to please.
Pronunciation of words is better too.