The Victoria Vanishes Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Love this series. Funny & smart. I have listened to 2 - 10. Downloaded from Audible. The reader (Tim Goodman) does a brilliant job. "

" I really like the characters in this series...wooly, professorial Arthur Bryant and dapper, sophisticated John May. I also enjoy the tidbits of British history and mythology. But the plots always leave me slightly dissatisfied. In this novel single, middle-aged women are getting killed in the middle of bustling pubs...a series of crimes that almost go unnoticed, until Arthur Bryant accidentally stumbles upon the case. "

" This series is incredibly erudite, very clever. If you love London, you'll love these books. They have a definite humorous touch, which I usually find quite annoying, but Fowler is a remarkable writer who makes cuteness intellectually stimulating. "

" i love british everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (now i have to read the other books in the series) "

" A light and fluffy murder-mystery. Hard to get into, easy to put down and unmoved to pick it back up. Characters were like-able enough but I didn't really seem to care what trials and tribulations they went through. An easy read but one I wouldn't bother with again. "

" loved the story/ and now have another author for my "must read" list "

" This appears to be the last book in the series but I am not so sure! I have only read three and this was the least ridiculous and I enjoyed it. But I won't be looking to read any more. "

" A fun mystery. I liked the characters and the mystery was twisty so the ending took me by surprise. I'd like to read the other books by this author about these same characters. "

" I would actually give this a 3.5. I like mysteries and this one was different from others I've read. It was a bit heavy on English pubs, but the story was good. "

" Can't believe I haven't read this series before. It was the perfect choice to read to prepare for my trip to London. So full of London details and the writing is superb with fascinating characters. A real find. "

" Interesting folklore concerning London's pubs.Although a stand alone story better if previous volumes in this series have been read first.The murderer is discovered and eliminated with about 20% of the book remaining.The story is thus weakened but not destroyed. "

" A fun read, as usual! "

" A nice mystery that includes a nice history of the old pubs in London. "

" What a lovely book to read it has the lot and you have to read the book is beautifully written. "

" I do like this series but the stories can be a bit overwhelming sometimes. This one started slow and the resolution was just a bit 'out there' for me. While the "murders" were solved, it still wasn't completely clear to me how all the dots connected at the end. . .a bit too convoluted. "

" All of the Christopher Fowler Bryant and May books are sheer delight. For me, at 81, I can relate strongly to the two main characters, but no matter what your age, the descriptions of London, the wild eccentricities of all the characters will resonate. "

" My first "Peculiar Crimes Unit" book... I enjoyed the writing and the London backdrops a lot. The story and characters were not the standout aspects of the book, but I'd be willing to try more books in the series. "

" Love this series and the author's informative tidbits of London history "

" I feel much better now that I've closed the gap in my reading. It was a huge piece of the puzzle. Love these and can't wait for the next. "

" Just a good, solid mystery with interesting and likeable characters :) "

" I do like this series but the stories can be a bit overwhelming sometimes. This one started slow and the resolution was just a bit 'out there' for me. While the "murders" were solved, it still wasn't completely clear to me how all the dots connected at the end. . .a bit too convoluted. "

" I can't believe the PCU is closed! What a fascinating history and social history of the pubs of London and an intriguing mystery! Mr. Fowler has an amazing knack for making the incredible credible-now onto the next Bryant and May adventure! "

" Can't believe I haven't read this series before. It was the perfect choice to read to prepare for my trip to London. So full of London details and the writing is superb with fascinating characters. A real find. "

" Wry, unusual, with engaging characters that you grow to know and enjoy. This series does not delve deeply into occult or paranormal behavior; it dabbles, but is mostly about the interplay of humorous relations between the characters. Enjoyable! "

" I thought I started with book 1...I was wrong. I liked the story but won't go back and read the past ones. Did enjoy this book for a quick light read. "

" I really enjoyed this "peculiar" crime story. Could be at least a 3.5. "

" This is my first Christopher Fowler read and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Two aging British detectives and they are a hoot! "

" I've loved Mystery stories all my reading life. This one was great--included a lot of England and history etc, etc. without sacrificing the actual mystery. Love the characters. I'm looking for the next one! "

" A nice mystery that includes a nice history of the old pubs in London. "