Madam, Will You Talk?

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What to expect

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

Critics Review

  • 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.

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

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

    Harriet Evans
  • Mary Stewart is magic.

    New York Times

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