Behold, Heres Poison (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Georgette Heyer Play Audiobook Sample

Behold, Here's Poison Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Hugh Dickson Publisher: AudioGO Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2005 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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A witty, intelligent, and delectable mystery from Georgette Heyer. This British cozy mystery has eccentric characters, sparkling dialogue, and an intricate plot that is just plain fun. Take one rambling country house whose owner is found dead, supposedly poisoned. Add one ill-assorted family circle of very odd people, all with excellent motives for murder. Introduce the one and only Superintendent Hannasyde facing the deadliest test of his career. It all adds up to a classic novel of detection from the incomparable Georgette Heyer. A perfect thriller, one which some say is Heyer's best of all her great classical mysteries.

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"I always associated Georgette Heyer with Regency romances. Her mysteries are little gems of 30s to 50s England. I particularly enjoyed this one, and not just because I was proud of figuring out the culprit so soon. "

— Laurie (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I like old-fashioned whodunits and felt a bit cheated on this one. The characters annoyed me for the most part and the writing couldn't keep my ADD from getting the best of me. "

    — Victoria, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this mystery. It was so British and full of quirky British characters who each had their own funny behaviors. A comedy of manners combined with a murder mystery. A good, easy read. "

    — Cerealflakes, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A blend of high society witicisms and murder...very enjoyable! "

    — Meg, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This great crime book reads like a play. In fact, I would love to see it as a play. Much would depend on the casting of this Randall character who I would love to have around to humorously flay those around me. "

    — Jen, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This mystery "who-dunnit" was not as good as Heyer's romantic novels. I kept expecting that some of the characters would emerge as sympathetic, but ultimately none of them were at all likeable. There was no protagonist to root for! Furthermore, the conversation and plot twists were tedious, even unbearable at times. Arriving at last at the end, I felt I'd wasted my time. "

    — Mary, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was my first foray into Heyer, and I had a bit of trouble keeping so many Mrs., Miss, and Mr. Matthews straight, and I think that's perhaps why I am only giving it three stars. A fun and enjoyable read absolutely, though. "

    — Gretchen, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Actually I enjoyed this one more than the last one. Kinda fun. "

    — Ange, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love Heyers mysteries. As I read, I feel as if I am in the country house with the characters. Her mysteries are fun. "

    — Jo, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very interesting little mystery; I totally did not expect the ending. "

    — Martha, 11/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A friend gave me this book as a present. It was a very light murder mystery. It was good but I would have liked more character development. "

    — Lara, 11/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I thought this book was a wonderful, comedic, mystery! The characters were so cliche as to be hilarious! "

    — Lynn, 10/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Delightful mystery. Even more delightful surprise romance! "

    — Laura, 7/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I tend to think that mysteries are much more charming when set in the English country side. That the Master of the Manor might have died because the "duck was a touch gamey" is not something you come across in the American equivalents. Again, a good vacation read. "

    — Lady, 8/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Good old fashion crime with a couple of twists but a little bit slow. On the other hand it was your good old fashion style crime where everything is prim and proper and you should expect a wordy novel. "

    — The, 8/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the first Georgette Heyer mystery that I've read/listened to. It's not great but isn't terrible either. If Audible had more available I might even get those to read as well. "

    — Peregrina651, 8/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's not often that the least likable character is the one that I look forward to seeing more of, but that was the case here. A thoroughly enjoyable book about people who would be pretty tiresome in real life. "

    — Leta, 4/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I am really enjoying Georgette Heyer - and this, the first mystery I read, was just as funny and engaging as her other books. "

    — Jackie, 2/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Following after Death in the Stocks, Hemingway is no longer Hanasyde's flunky, which is actually where I prefer him. Not very sprightly, and the characters are not very likable. Sadly, I remembered half-way through that I had read it before, and after that it was dull, too. Not one of her best. "

    — refgoddess, 2/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is another one of my top favorites of Heyer's mysteries. Full of over the top characters, great dialog, and - of course! - a romance. "

    — Kay, 9/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's not often that the least likable character is the one that I look forward to seeing more of, but that was the case here. A thoroughly enjoyable book about people who would be pretty tiresome in real life. "

    — Leta, 5/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Following after Death in the Stocks, Hemingway is no longer Hanasyde's flunky, which is actually where I prefer him. Not very sprightly, and the characters are not very likable. Sadly, I remembered half-way through that I had read it before, and after that it was dull, too. Not one of her best. "

    — refgoddess, 4/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Enjoyed this, though a bit slow to start with, I didn't guess 'whodunnit' though I had an inkling but couldn't figure how or why "

    — Carol, 3/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This great crime book reads like a play. In fact, I would love to see it as a play. Much would depend on the casting of this Randall character who I would love to have around to humorously flay those around me. "

    — Jen, 3/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another fun read by Georgette Heyer. It took me a while to sort out the characters, but I enjoy her clever writing, dialogue, and characterizations. Her strength, I think, lies with them, and not with her plots, which tend to stretch credibility. "

    — Judy, 2/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was so much fun. Loved the character of Randall! Glad I read it AFTER Death in the Stocks. I can't stop reading Heyer's mysteries, notable for a non-mystery fan such as myself. "

    — Watoosa, 1/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was the second Georgette Heyer book I read this week. While it was enjoyable, it was a LOT like the first one, so apparently they're a little formulaic. Still, a good way to pass the time. "

    — Robin, 12/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Delightful mystery. Even more delightful surprise romance! "

    — Laura, 11/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A friend gave me this book as a present. It was a very light murder mystery. It was good but I would have liked more character development. "

    — Lara, 9/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was my first foray into Heyer, and I had a bit of trouble keeping so many Mrs., Miss, and Mr. Matthews straight, and I think that's perhaps why I am only giving it three stars. A fun and enjoyable read absolutely, though. "

    — Gretchen, 9/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love the verbal battles in this one!! They mystery is well done, too. But I truely laughed out loud at this one, but it is English humour, so beware if you aren't used to it. It may only seem odd. "

    — Victoria, 7/9/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An intriguing murder mystery by Heyer, well written as always, w/ her enjoyable English setting & style. "

    — Tara, 7/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " As dated as they are, I enjoy Georgette Heyer's mysteries. This one was a surprise, since I did figure out "whodunnit". "

    — Gail, 6/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Reading my first Georgette Heyer, I most of all enjoyed the well drawn character of Randall Matthews, heir to the fortune at the Poplars. He was worth the read. "

    — Mary, 4/21/2010

About Georgette Heyer

Georgette Heyer (1902–1974) is one of the best-known and best-loved of all historical novelists, and the creator of the Regency genre of romance fiction. Her first novel, The Black Moth, published in 1921, was written at the age of fifteen to amuse her convalescent brother; her last was My Lord John. She also wrote eleven detective stories.