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Funeral in Blue Audiobook

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Read By: David Colacci Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The William Monk Series Release Date: September 2004 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781597103152

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

14

Longest Chapter Length:

62:58 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

40:51 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

50:33 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

83

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Publisher Description

Two beautiful women have been found strangled in the studio of a well-known London artist. To investigator William Monk and his wife, Hester, the murders are a nightmare. One of the victims is the wife of Hester’s cherished colleague, surgeon Dr. Kristian Beck, a Viennese émigré who becomes the prime suspect. With an intensity born of desperation, the Monks seek evidence that will save Dr. Beck from the hangman.

From London’s sinister slums to the crowded coffeehouses of Vienna, where embers of the revolution still burn in the hearts of freedom-loving men and women, Hester and Monk seek to penetrate not only the mystery of Elissa Beck’s death but the riddle of her life.

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"Loved to see Hester's family again, and I'm hoping to see Beth in the next book, although that could mean troubles at Northumberland... (Anyway, I wish to see Hester meeting her sister-in-law since the first book!)"

— Ana (5 out of 5 stars)

Awards

  • A USA Today bestseller

Funeral in Blue Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.23529411764706 out of 53.23529411764706 out of 53.23529411764706 out of 53.23529411764706 out of 53.23529411764706 out of 5 (3.24)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not quite as good as her books usually are, but I still liked it. "

    — Cindy, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this book, although I was a tad disappointed with the ending. Anne Perry seems to have great character development (in the two books of hers that I've read). "

    — Maggie, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was the usual good slushy fun. "

    — Aparnaa, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The narrator was okay - had trouble with the women's voices. The story was good and I was surprised at who the killer was which is unusual for me because I usually figure it out about halfway through. I've been reading so many romance books lately, that it was strange not seeing/hearing/reading sex scenes but that doesn't reflect on this book because most of her books don't have many if at all. "

    — Carolyn, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a good story for those familiar with the characters. Those who haven't read the prior books in the series probably won't enjoy it as much. "

    — Mandy, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not bad for a long car trip. I liked the historical setting but was disappointed with how the ending wrapped up. "

    — Chris, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " These books always drag a little at the end but I could not tell who did it which I always count as a great mystery. I also really love this series. Long live William and Hester Monk. "

    — theknitsmith, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " plainly.......just not exciting "

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

    " I like Ann Perry's Monk series...maybe because Hester is a strong woman and a nurse? "

    — bookczuk, 11/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " William & Hester Monk are interesting characters; strong but flawed. "

    — Pat, 11/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved that the mystery was solved in the last page or two. It was a good read, and kept me reading for the answer. Very enjoyable brain candy. "

    — Caesaree, 10/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Anne Perry has the ability to transport the reader to another place and time - I read Funeral in Blue in a single sitting and was completely disappointed when I reached the end! "

    — Judy, 10/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The best of the Anne Perry/William Monk books I've read so far. Perry writes tales of guilt and redemption that are moving and believable. "

    — Jocelyn, 10/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's nice to have a different detective. "

    — Kate, 11/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of the best in the series. "

    — Catarina, 8/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I did not like this nearly as well as "A Breach of Promise", which, granted, is not a murder/mystery, per se. These are not my cup of tea, and I, generally, do not enjoy them. Thus, the 2 star rating. "

    — Linda, 7/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Historical mystery with William Monk and his wife Lester investigating. The whole series is fun, so this is what you would expect - a good read. "

    — Brigitte, 6/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another entertaining Monk mystery. "

    — Angela, 4/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Ouh que c'est tordu. "

    — Beowulfwulf, 12/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very enjoyable. Kristian imprisoned for killing his wife. Monk and Hester must prove him innocent. Gambling is the root of the evil. "

    — Jen, 12/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The wife of Dr. Kristian Beck, a doctor at the hospital where Hester Monk and Lady Callandra Daviot volunteer, is murdered. This was another great Monk mystery. "

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

    " William & Hester in classic form. "

    — Lisa, 12/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good, typical book from Perry. "

    — Diane, 12/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a pleasant Victorian mystery featuring William and Hester Monk. My suspicions as to the murderer were correct but not the motive. "

    — Mrsgaskell, 11/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not bad for a long car trip. I liked the historical setting but was disappointed with how the ending wrapped up. "

    — Chris, 8/17/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " William & Hester Monk are interesting characters; strong but flawed. "

    — Pat, 1/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Am I really on number 12 in this series? Good, not great...good. "

    — Melissa, 1/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's nice to have a different detective. "

    — Kate, 12/2/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I like Ann Perry's Monk series...maybe because Hester is a strong woman and a nurse? "

    — bookczuk, 4/3/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The wife of Dr. Kristian Beck, a doctor at the hospital where Hester Monk and Lady Callandra Daviot volunteer, is murdered. This was another great Monk mystery. "

    — Christie, 3/31/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not quite as good as her books usually are, but I still liked it. "

    — Cindy, 3/6/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Anne Perry has the ability to transport the reader to another place and time - I read Funeral in Blue in a single sitting and was completely disappointed when I reached the end! "

    — Judy, 2/20/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good times with Anne Perry. . . pretty much par for her course. This was a good one. "

    — Alice, 2/9/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " William Monk, his wife, Hester and others try to gather evidence to save Dr. Kristian Beck from being convicted and hanging for the murder of his gambling wife. Excellent read. "

    — Kitty, 12/31/2008

About Anne Perry

Anne Perry (1938-2023) was an English author of historical detective fiction, mysteries, young-adult fantasy, and young-adult fiction, and holiday novels, with several making the New York Times bestsellers list. Her novels were set in Victorian England, the Ottoman empire, and in Europe during WWI and WWI. 

About David Colacci

David Colacci is an actor and director who has directed and performed in prominent theaters nationwide. His credits include roles from Shakespeare to Albee, as well as extensive work on new plays. As a narrator, he has won numerous Earphones Awards, earned Audie Award nominations, and been included in Best Audio of the Year lists by such publications as Publishers Weekly, AudioFile magazine, and Library Journal. He was a resident actor and director with the Cleveland Play House for eight years and has been artistic director of the Hope Summer Rep Theater since 1992.