• The Nursing Home Murder

  • By: Ngaio Marsh
  • Narrated by: Philip Franks
  • Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (400 ratings)

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The Nursing Home Murder

By: Ngaio Marsh
Narrated by: Philip Franks
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Publisher's summary

Sir John Phillips, the Harley Street surgeon, and his beautiful nurse, Jane Harden, are almost too nervous to operate. The emergency case on the table before them is the Home Secretary - and they both have very good, personal reasons to wish him dead.

Within hours he does die, although the operation itself was a complete success, and Chief Detective Inspector Alleyn must find out why....

©1935 Ngaio Marsh (P)2015 Hachette Audio

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Ngaio Marsh never disappoints

A particularly imaginative Marsh effort beautifully read by mr. Franks. enjoyed every minute of this gem.

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interesting procedural

I love this author. This is an early book without his wife. Narrator was wonderful.

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One of the greast!

I have been reading Ngaio Marsh's books since I was in my teens( I'm in my 50's). I have read all her books at least twice. I'm on my 3rd go around. I rank her up there with Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers. When I need a pick up and a change from current mysteries, I go to my Ladies.

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motives are antique but a good story

Inspector Allyn and team go after a 1930's murderer in a private hospital. Not Marsh's best plot but still a good yarn. Beautifully performed. Recommended.

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Not the Best

A pretty dull story and unsatisfying conclusion. This was my first Ngaio Marsh book, and I doubt I try another.

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Mystery Maven

This is a reread of the series. Still wonderful and you forget the twists and outcome. On to the next.

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Great read!! As always Ngaio Marsh wrote her magic!

Interesting story with a great twist. Ngaio Marsh never disappoints!! Love her books.. this is just another of her plethora of works of mystery’s to tantalize the reader.

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Excellent story telling

I could completely imagine the characters. The voices and exclamations were perfectly rendered. I highly recommend.

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Loved it

This was a great mystery and Phillip Franks is a world class narrator. He brought the characters to vivid life.

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Great Story Well Read

The plot was engaging. The characters were well developed. The voice actor did a superb job.

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