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Read By: Jean Stapleton Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Alvirah and Willy Series Release Date: December 1994 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780743540551

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

8

Longest Chapter Length:

45:02 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

34:54 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

41:43 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

76

Publisher Description

SOLVING CRIMES FROM COAST TO COAST!

Alvirah Meehan, the ever-resourceful former cleaning lady who struck it rich in the lottery, won the hearts of millions of readers and listeners when she narrowly survived a stalking killer in the #1 bestseller Weep No More My Lady. Now she returns with her occasionally befuddled mate Willy in this dazzling collection of interconnected stories.

From the glittering streets of New York City to the shores of both California and Cape Cod, Alvirah and Willy come to the aid of a vacationer accused of murder in "Death on the Cape," assist a fellow lottery winner in distress in "A Clean Sweep," return to the Cypress Point Spa to solve a brutal slaying among the rich and beautiful in "The Lottery 'Winner," and track down a kidnapper at Christmas time in "Bye, Baby Bunting."

Written with Mary Higgins Clark's trademark wit, romance, and keen eye for thrilling detection, and presented here in unabridged recordings, these Alvirah and Willy stories are destined to become perennial favorites.

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"This novel is a lot different from the suspense novels Mary Higgins Clark usually rights in that it is centered around a central character, a lottery winner who is not victim herself but aids in solving crimes. The character is a quirky likable character but lacks the depth of the protagonists in books I read by her in the past. The book was a little too "Murder She Wrote" because someone not involved in law enforcement at all is able to solve crimes that detectives cannot solve. It is a good read for anyone who likes a more comedic spin on a suspense thriller."

— Diane (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Clark's books are always megahits, and her fans love the nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat suspense that is her trademark.”

    — Booklist

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller
  • A Publishers Weekly bestseller

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    " Alvirah and Willy get a bit on my nerves. Not realistic people. Goofy. "

    — Terry, 2/20/2014
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    " Totally charming. Six short mystery stories, with retired maid Alvirah and her retired plumber husband Willy, who won the lottery, providing companionable conversation, mild chuckles, and solutions to the crimes. "

    — Chazzle, 2/14/2014
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    " These are all short stories featuring Alvirah and Willy Meehan. She was a house cleaner in NYC who ends up winning the lotto. They are a funny and endearing couple and the stories are all short and keep you interested. Alvirah is one on my favorite fictional characters so I loved these. "

    — Karianne, 2/12/2014
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    " "Murder She Wrote"-ish, in print. Not very enjoyable. "

    — Jim, 2/11/2014
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    " Alvirah and Willy seem to be a magnet to trouble. This is a book of short stories of two as they go through some adventures they get involved in. It is an easy read and fun as well. Winning the lottery has not changed those two. They are so lovable. "

    — Linda, 2/10/2014
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    " A very funny book. I love the characters in this book and I am glad that she has had them in other books. "

    — Tonnie, 1/25/2014
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    " It was more like a collection of stories than a novel. Also, the main character suddenly developed super crime solving powers after winning the lottery, a bit far fetched. It would have been much easier to read if it flowed better, it just jumped from one story to the next. "

    — Sarah, 1/22/2014
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    " I didn't realize that this was a bunch of short stories at first but once I figured it out, I had a fun read. I liked reading smaller mysteries that I could read in a single sitting. "

    — Heidi, 1/15/2014
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    " I love the characters in this book. It was a fun read. "

    — Valori, 1/10/2014
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    " Group of short stories. It was good but I like more in depth stories. "

    — Debra, 12/21/2013
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    " I listened to this on tape, it was fun, I enjoyed the charachters most of all. Fun short stories. "

    — Ginger, 11/13/2013

About Mary Higgins Clark

Mary Higgins Clark (1927–2020) was the author of worldwide bestsellers that sold more than one hundred million copies in the United States alone. Twenty-one of her books reached the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. She was chosen by Mystery Writers of America as Grand Master of the 2000 Edgar Awards. An annual Mary Higgins Clark Award sponsored by Simon & Schuster, to be given to authors of suspense fiction writing in the Mary Higgins Clark tradition, was launched by Mystery Writers of America in 2001. She was the 1987 president of Mystery Writers of America and, for many years, served on their board of directors. In 1988, she served as chairperson of the International Crime Congress.