Smile and Be a Villain, Jeanne M. Dams
Smile and Be a Villain, Jeanne M. Dams
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Smile and Be a Villain

Author: Jeanne M. Dams

Narrator: Kate Reading

Unabridged: 9 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/28/2023

Synopsis

A holiday on the picturesque island of Alderney leads to a case of cold-blooded murder for American Anglophile Dorothy Martin.When Dorothy Martin and her husband, retired police detective Alan Nesbitt, decide to visit the beautiful island of Alderney in the English Channel, they hope for a pleasant, peaceful holiday. It’s not to be. Taking a walk on their very first day, they discover a body, apparently the victim of an unfortunate accident, on a precipitous hill path.The dead man, they learn, is an American named Abercrombie who had made himself both loved and hated during his few weeks on the island. Although there is no concrete evidence of foul play, both Dorothy and Alan are uneasy about the death and decide to delve further.And then they unearth some most disquieting revelations …

About Jeanne M. Dams

Jeanne M. Dams is the Agatha Award–winning author of the popular Dorothy Martin mystery series. An American, she is a devout Anglophile who has wished she could live in England ever since her first visit in 1963. Fortunately, her alter ego, Dorothy Martin, can do just that. She is the author of The Body in the Transept, Trouble in Town Hall, Holy Terror in the Hebrides, and more. 

About Kate Reading

Kate Reading is an Audie Award–winning narrator and has received numerous Earphones Awards from AudioFile magazine. She is also a theater actor in the Washington, DC, area and has been a member of the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company since 1987.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anne on September 14, 2017

I've missed a couple of books in this series, but had no problem picking up Smile. It stands alone well because Dorothy and Alan are on vacation in Alderney, a small island in the Channel Islands. The book reads more like a travelogue than a mystery. We get lots of background and history, we go along......more

Goodreads review by Rosemary on January 14, 2022

A priest is found dead on a hillside. Accidental or deliberate? Tales of unspeakable callousness in a far off land. Secrets and lies. Yes, there's maybe too many references to naps, toileting requirements and other afflictions of old age but this is nonetheless a good read.......more

Goodreads review by Linda on July 25, 2022

I used to love this series. The first few were absolutely brilliant. However, these later ones have lost their spark. One thing going for them is that they take place in England and I love reading about the British Isles. Dorothy Martin and her retired police inspector husband, Alan Nesbitt, decide t......more

Quotes

“Alderney’s scenic beauty contrasts nicely with the villain’s dark back business ground and evil plans.” Publishers Weekly

“Another charming cozy featuring two very likable senior sleuths who show no signs of slowing down.” Booklist

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