Murder in the Mill-Race

Name: Murder in the Mill-Race
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: E.C.R. Lorac
ISBN: 9781407981338

Author: E.C.R. Lorac

Series: British Library Crime Classic

Narrator: David Thorpe

Unabridged: 8 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Soundings

Published: 02/01/2020

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Traditional British

Synopsis

When Dr Raymond Ferens moves to a practice at Milham in the Moor in north Devon, he and his wife are enchanted with the beautiful hill-top village lying so close to moor and sky. At first they see only its charm, but soon they begin to uncover its secrets – envy, hatred and malice. Everyone says that Sister Monica, warden of a children's home, is a saint – but is she? A few months after the Ferens' arrival her body is found drowned in the mill-race. Chief Inspector Macdonald faces one of his most difficult cases in a village determined not to betray its dark secrets to a stranger.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Daniel on November 14, 2021

This has to be my favourite E C R Lorac I've read so far. A sleepy quaint village welcomes its new Dr by murdering the strict (and sinister) Warden of the local children's home. Whodunnit at its best, with MacDonald on fine form assisted by a great host of supporting characters.......more

Goodreads review by Deb on November 10, 2021

There are 46 books in the Detective Chief Inspector Robert MacDonald series. I am sad to say that my library system only carries about 10 of the various titles in all. MacDonald is a Scotland Yard CID detective, who along with Detective Inspector Reeves, for a formidable investigative duo. MacDonald......more

Goodreads review by Ivonne on September 17, 2019

This is my favorite novel thus far by E.C.R. Lorac (the pen name for Edith Caroline Rivett), and that’s saying something! After all, I enjoyed Fire in the Thatch and loved Murder by Matchlight even more. Initially published as Speak Justly for the Dead in America, Murder in the Mill-Race, first publi......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on October 31, 2024

Seriously, I feel like this Author can do no wrong! The murder mystery is dark, the side characters and their personal stories are so so good! Inspector McDonald and Reeves are such a good investigative team pairing. The setting and the background history of the time always adds a bit of richness to......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on October 31, 2024

Macdonald and Reeves shine in this one! I enjoyed it so much. It’s very psychological and the murder victim is as horrible as any villain. There are some great side characters. Macdonald and Reeves are a great team and we get to spend real quality time with them.......more