Murder at Monticello Audiobook, by Rita Mae Brown Play Audiobook Sample

Murder at Monticello Audiobook

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Read By: Kate Forbes Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Mrs. Murphy Mysteries Release Date: June 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781440718373

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

68

Longest Chapter Length:

20:25 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

56 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

07:29 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

57

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Publisher Description

New York Times best-selling author Rita Mae Brown partners with feline co-author Sneaky Pie for this rollicking mystery. After a shocking archaeological find at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello home sparks controversy, Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen goes hunting for the truth. Her friends Mrs. Murphy the tiger cat and Tee Tucker the corgi go hunting too-for a killer out to keep Harry quiet.

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"I liked this book. The used of the dog and cats as part of the story is a nice twist. The characters a likeable and well developed. The plot line was interesting and not predictable. I would definitely recommend it."

— Pearl (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “You don’t have to be a cat lover to love Murder at Monticello.”

    — Indianapolis Star

Murder at Monticello Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.56666666666667 out of 53.56666666666667 out of 53.56666666666667 out of 53.56666666666667 out of 53.56666666666667 out of 5 (3.57)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really enjoy mysteries by this author. They aren't gruesome, just interesting and fun. I also enjoy the inclusion of animals and their discussion of insights into human psychology. Those can be hilarious. "

    — Andrea, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I usually love the Mrs. Murphy stories, but this one contained too much American History. If you aren't into history, don't pick up this one. "

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

    " An old body is found under a hearth on Mulberry Row, and somehow it's connected to current murders. "

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

    " This mystery involved a murder that occured in the 1800s. There was a little bit of history (I'm not sure how accurate) thrown into the book. "

    — Lucy, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My favorite things: Cats, historic places and feisty protagonists, all come together to make a fun and interesting mystery. There's nothing very deep here, but that's not to say that it isn't enjoyable. "

    — Graceann, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I wish my cats were as smart as Mrs. Murphy. "

    — Kelly, 12/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is book three in the series and it is just as charming as the first book. I feel like Ive lived in Crozet all my life and have grown up with these people. I have 4 cats, now I want a dog too. "

    — Lynn, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Just picked it up from the library. "

    — Genia, 11/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved it so much I went to Monticello. Loved that too! "

    — Carla, 11/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not one of her best; too much "filler." "

    — Debbie, 7/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I love Rita Mae Brown, but why why why, did she have to write a book with talking animals? Its so heart-breaking for me. I really respect her as a writer and a (maverick) but I can't stand talking cats! who solve murder mysteries "

    — Jascie, 6/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a new take on Thomas Jefferson. Well not actually Thomas Jefferson, but his home and family. Interesting view on Sally Hemings. Fun book with cats and dogs being better detectives than their owner. "

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

    " I liked this mystery about Monticello, a cat and a dog. What fun. "

    — Celeste, 3/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I am enthralled with Mr. Jefferson and the Charlottesville area even before my brother attended UVA! It has increased after reading this series.: "

    — Beth, 4/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this book, but not as much as any of the others in the series...(I did not read these in sequence). The Jefferson family tree was simply too convoluted to follow. "

    — Heather, 4/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Again, a cute book by the Browns, lol. I did get a bit lost with all the history & names. But I especially enjoyed that it took place at Monticello, which is one of my favorite places EVER. "

    — Paula, 3/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Murder at Monticello by Rita Mae Brown 3 of 5 stars "

    — Pam, 10/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I always enjoy a Mrs. Murphy book! This one was interesting on top of being amusing due to the history mixed in, even if it was tweaked. "

    — Heather, 9/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I am enthralled with Mr. Jefferson and the Charlottesville area even before my brother attended UVA! It has increased after reading this series.: "

    — Beth, 4/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Murder at Monticello, by Rita Mae BrownMystery The murder in question happened during slave times, but then there’s also a current murder and Sneaky Pie Brown (a lovely intelligent cat) and her pet Harry Haristeen, headmistress of the little post office do their usual sleuthing. "

    — MJ, 1/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I didn't like this one as much as others in the series. The mystery felt forced. "

    — Virginia, 9/11/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " If you are a American History buff you will probably like this. It starts with a 170 year old murder. It finally got better about 2/3 the way through. Oh well can't like them all I guess "

    — Suzanne, 9/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The third book in this series was delightful and fun to read "

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

    " I usually love the Mrs. Murphy stories, but this one contained too much American History. If you aren't into history, don't pick up this one. "

    — SandyP, 5/27/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this book, but not as much as any of the others in the series...(I did not read these in sequence). The Jefferson family tree was simply too convoluted to follow. "

    — Heather, 5/17/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a new take on Thomas Jefferson. Well not actually Thomas Jefferson, but his home and family. Interesting view on Sally Hemings. Fun book with cats and dogs being better detectives than their owner. "

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

    " Another enjoyable story. Ms. Brown's books are a fun read. "

    — Lora, 9/27/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " These books get better and better. "

    — Kim, 9/7/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The least favorite 4 books in this series that I have read so far. I found it difficult to follow the murder nearly 200 years ago being connected to the present one. "

    — Roxann, 8/23/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I liked this mystery about Monticello, a cat and a dog. What fun. "

    — Celeste, 5/11/2009

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 Kate Forbes

Kate Forbes, winner of four Earphones Awards for audiobook narrating, is a professionally trained actress who has appeared on Broadway, in regional theaters, and with a renowned touring company. After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College, where she was active in theater, she completed an MFA at New York University School of the Arts. With this training, she launched into a successful acting career.