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Read By: Cynthia Darlow Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The “Sister” Jane Foxhunting Mysteries Release Date: September 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781436183628

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

27

Longest Chapter Length:

34:29 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:16 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

14:48 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

57

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Publisher Description

"Sister" Jane Arnold, esteemed master of the Jefferson Hunt Club, has traveled to Kentucky for one of the biggest events of the season: the Mid-America Hound Show, where foxhounds, bassets, and beagles gather to strut their champion bloodline stuff. But the fun is squelched when immediately after the competition a contestant turns up dead-stripped to the waist and peppered with birdshot. Two weeks later, back in Virginia, a popular veterinarian dies from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Sister refuses to believe that her friend killed herself and vows to sniff out the truth. But before she can make real headway, a wealthy pet food manufacturer vanishes during the granddaddy of all canine exhibitions, the Virginia Hound Show. Ever reliant on her "horse sense," Sister can't help but connect the three incidents, and what she uncovers will make her blood run colder than the bodies that keep turning up in unexpected places.

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"Sister Jane is at it again! I love this series of Rita Mae Brown. The characters are people I would love to know. This book has violence, murder, social commentary and yet it is handled with such finesse I can read it before going to bed and not have nightmares. I can't wait until Rita Mae Brown has a new book published."

— Rexanna (4 out of 5 stars)

Hounded to Death 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

    " Enjoyable read.Interesting info about fox hunting. Got a kick out the opinions of the charaters, political and otherwise. "

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

    " A quick read. Strong, female character, deals with animal cruelty and foxhunting. "

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

    " Another lovely depiction of the foxhunting sport in Virginia and a wonderful reminder that age does not preclude "one night stands" but not quite the same concise mystery that Rita Mae Brown normally concocts. "

    — E., 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The mystery part is a little weakish, but what fun to read about my own backyard, with the venerable Keswick Hunt Club, hilltoppings, beagling, riding, foxhunting... Will double my pleasure to attend the Blessing of the Hounds at Grace Church next Thanksgiving. "

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

    " I mainly read the Sister Jane mysteries for the Virginia hunt club setting, and this is an entertaining mystery, but the author's tendency to pontificate and elaborate on name brands makes her books sound more like editorials or paid product placement. "

    — Carolyn, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I always enjoy my time with Sister and her horses and hounds. Once again this was a clever mystery set in the hunting community of Virginia. Cast of characters included not only many of the regulars in the Hunt and surrounding neighbors but the hounds, horses, owls, cats and of course the foxes of the area. "

    — Mascanlon, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A good book, wraps up a bunch of storylines from previous novels, really hope there is another book! "

    — Becky, 11/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I adore the way Rita Mae Brown gives the animals personalities and voices, but I'm really disappointed that she didn't have a single gay character in the book. In real life, there would be gay people. I like to see myself represented. "

    — Misha, 10/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Hard to finish. Lots of info about fox hunting... "

    — Joann, 9/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " enjoyed the details about animal care "

    — June, 9/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Too preachy and too horsey for my taste...cut to the chase as it were. "

    — Janiceinbellevue, 6/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this new addtion to the Sister Jane murder mystery series. A very quick read and if you enjoy horses, for that matter animals and the outdoors, this would be a good introduction to this series by Rita Mae Brown. "

    — Robin, 3/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not bad, not great. Very opinionated. "

    — Sara, 2/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not sure why I keep reading these, as the slightly pompous Republican edge raises my blood pressure "

    — therese, 12/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I had a hard time getting into the setting of this book (the world of fox hunting). Sister is an interesting character - distinctive and memorable. "

    — Lyra, 12/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very "Rita Mae". Politics and causes rolled up inside a mystery. A book about fox hunting animals and the people who love them. My first "Sister Jane" mystery. I will be reading the rest. "

    — Pamela, 12/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another delightful book in the "Jane" series. Very enjoyable. "

    — Kimberly, 10/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Much better than some of her more recent horse/cat mysteries. "

    — Kate, 3/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. The dialogue of the animals was fun. The mystery kept me guessing all the way. "

    — Russ, 2/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Sister Jane loves her hounds. "

    — Cindy, 2/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Repetitive descriptions, more attention to fox-hunting than to the story itself. I guess I've ODd on this series. "

    — Cyndee, 12/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Back to Albemarle County Virginia, Sister Jane and her cohorts. Always good to see waht they're up to. "

    — Ginger, 8/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Hard to finish. Lots of info about fox hunting... "

    — Joann, 12/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The mystery part is a little weakish, but what fun to read about my own backyard, with the venerable Keswick Hunt Club, hilltoppings, beagling, riding, foxhunting... Will double my pleasure to attend the Blessing of the Hounds at Grace Church next Thanksgiving. "

    — Michel, 11/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Too preachy and too horsey for my taste...cut to the chase as it were. "

    — Janiceinbellevue, 4/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this new addtion to the Sister Jane murder mystery series. A very quick read and if you enjoy horses, for that matter animals and the outdoors, this would be a good introduction to this series by Rita Mae Brown. "

    — Robin, 11/2/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A quick read. Strong, female character, deals with animal cruelty and foxhunting. "

    — June, 7/17/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another very good book by Brown. The Sister Jane series is really great. The characters are developed well and the mysteries do keep you guessing at least a little bit. This series is much better than her Mrs. Murphy series. "

    — Heidi, 6/10/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " enjoyed the details about animal care "

    — June, 4/25/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It wasn't my favorite in the series, but it was still good. I wish there had been more about the animal characters (cat, dogs, horses, fox, etc.). "

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

    " I mainly read the Sister Jane mysteries for the Virginia hunt club setting, and this is an entertaining mystery, but the author's tendency to pontificate and elaborate on name brands makes her books sound more like editorials or paid product placement. "

    — Carolyn, 2/3/2009
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Repetitive descriptions, more attention to fox-hunting than to the story itself. I guess I've ODd on this series. "

    — Cyndee, 12/28/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another lovely depiction of the foxhunting sport in Virginia and a wonderful reminder that age does not preclude "one night stands" but not quite the same concise mystery that Rita Mae Brown normally concocts. "

    — E., 12/8/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Back to Albemarle County Virginia, Sister Jane and her cohorts. Always good to see waht they're up to. "

    — Ginger, 11/11/2008

About Rita Mae Brown

Rita Mae Brown is the bestselling author of the Sneaky Pie Brown mysteries; the Sister Jane series; the Runnymede novels, as well as Rubyfruit Jungle and In Her Day; as well as many other books. She is an Emmy-nominated screenwriter and a poet.

About Cynthia Darlow

Cynthia Darlow’s unusual voice makes her devotion to the spoken arts a natural fit. As a narrator and veteran of Broadway, off-Broadway, regional theater, film, and television, her characterizations and facility with dialects are unforgettable. Her audiobook narrations have earned her seven AudioFile Earphones Awards. She is a member of The Actors Company Theatre (TACT), whose mission it is to present concert performances of long-neglected, language-driven plays.