Mystery at Geneva: An Improbable Tale of Singular Happenings
Rose Macaulay
Read by Cate Barratt
Henry Beechtree, a newspaper correspondent for the British Bolshevist, is covering the latest otherwise sleepy session of the League of Nations in Geneva, when the newly elected President – a member of the Norwegian delegation – disappears mysteriously, adding some badly needed ‘spice’ to Henry's assignment. (Introduction by Cathy Barratt) (4 hr 15 min)
Chapters
Section 01 | 21:32 | Read by Cate Barratt |
Section 02 | 18:27 | Read by Cate Barratt |
Section 03 | 22:01 | Read by Cate Barratt |
Section 04 | 23:13 | Read by Cate Barratt |
Section 05 | 24:49 | Read by Cate Barratt |
Section 06 | 22:50 | Read by Cate Barratt |
Section 07 | 21:18 | Read by Cate Barratt |
Section 08 | 20:10 | Read by Cate Barratt |
Section 09 | 27:54 | Read by Cate Barratt |
Section 10 | 24:41 | Read by Cate Barratt |
Section 11 | 28:17 | Read by Cate Barratt |
Reviews
Strangely appropriate for 2016
Angels Walk
The first chapter of this book could easily have been describing our current Political climate, with it's brilliant brand of Foreign Policy satire and biting sarcasm. A suspenseful mystery emerges at the League of Nations, a precursor of our United Nations, that could alter the direction the Governing bodies take, pushing disarmament talks off of the agenda for years to come. Our LibriVox Volunteer, Cate Barratt, is excellent, as always.
Biting satire of politics, diplomats, internationalism, nationalism and other i…
kerriganm
This book opens with a note saying it is neither satire nor irony, and it is a "straight-forward mystery." Which statement is complete untruth. The mystery, such as it is, is a side note. I found myself fairly uninterested in its denouement. Even the twist ending seemed only incidental. The meat of the book is the skewering of the League of Nations and its many members, great and small, with their feuds ancient and new, hostilities, idiocies, banalities, committees, subcommittees, committees to form committees, etc. I'm guessing the subtitle ("An Improbable Tale...") was an attempt by the publisher to forestall suits for libel from various foreign dignitaries who might not be amused by their portrayal herein. The reader's even delivery befits the dry humor of the piece. Very clear and easy to understand.
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS
Clearspace
Wound around this story of one person is a marvellous portrait of the perceptions of nations of each other, a fascinating window into the views of the time, around 1919,and a sharp beautifully crafted insight into people's personal thoughts and emotions. Re-readable for that and for the similarities with the present. Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose..
Satirical Farce
picfixer
The mysterious disappearances of delegates to the League of Nations launch this no-holds-barred satire of international diplomacy, diplomats and the League itself. At least a passing knowledge of early 20th century history is needed to pickup on much of the topical humor. Good reader. However her rapid-fire style may not suit some listeners.
A short entertaining mystery
Read
Showing politics never changes, this could have been written this year. Interesting choosing a not too dedicated Bolshevik reporter as the hero. Well read and highly enjoyable.