The Brand of Silence


Lu par Roger Melin

(4.5 stars; 358 reviews)

Harrington Strong was a pseudonym used by author Johnston McCulley, creator of the character Zorro and many others. The Brand of Silence - A Detective Story finds Sidney Prale returning to New York after ten years during which he sought his fortune. But he finds New York a very changed place, and even more distressing, he finds that his old friends are now turning their backs on him, his old haunts no longer welcome him, and there seems to be a conspiracy against him. (6 hr 52 min)

Chapitres

01 - In the Harbor 16:47 Lu par Roger Melin
02 - The Girl on the Ship 12:07 Lu par Roger Melin
03 - Some Discourtesies 18:34 Lu par Roger Melin
04 - A Foe and a Friend 15:02 Lu par Roger Melin
05 - The Cousin 14:14 Lu par Roger Melin
06 - Murk -- and Murder 19:35 Lu par Roger Melin
07 - Evidence 19:03 Lu par Roger Melin
08 - Lies and Liars 19:00 Lu par Roger Melin
09 - Puzzled 16:12 Lu par Roger Melin
10 - On the Trail 21:48 Lu par Roger Melin
11 - Concerning Kate Gilbert 18:11 Lu par Roger Melin
12 - Battered Keys 15:30 Lu par Roger Melin
13 - A Plan of Campaign 15:54 Lu par Roger Melin
14 - More Mystery 14:59 Lu par Roger Melin
15 - A Moment of Violence 14:10 Lu par Roger Melin
16 - Murk Receives a Blow 8:17 Lu par Roger Melin
17 - Murk is Tempted 13:44 Lu par Roger Melin
18 - A Woman's Way 19:09 Lu par Roger Melin
19 - Coadley Quits 9:49 Lu par Roger Melin
20 - Up the River 16:08 Lu par Roger Melin
21 - Recognition 17:25 Lu par Roger Melin
22 - An Unexpected Visitor 16:56 Lu par Roger Melin
23 - A Startling Story 17:50 Lu par Roger Melin
24 - High-Handed Methods 12:34 Lu par Roger Melin
25 - An Accusation 17:53 Lu par Roger Melin
26 - The Truth Comes Out 12:08 Lu par Roger Melin

Critiques


(5 stars)

The summary alone was so very intriguing to me. When listening I was kept in suspense all the way through. While I thought I knew who was behind the conspiracy, & was right, there was no way to figure out why. There's also a murder. Are both related or not? Is the main character really a good honest man or does he deserve the treatment he's been receiving? I rarely find books to rate over 4 stars. This deserves them all. As usual, Robert's reading is perfect. I hope he ends up reading the majority of Librivox books.

Thank You Roger


(5 stars)

I'd like to thank the reader (Roger Melin) for this book. It kept me company on a 2 day journey in the car. Roger is an excellent reader and the story keeps you engaged. I didn't get sleepy while listening. 5 Stars for a good book and a great reader.


(5 stars)

Excellent recording of an intriguing mystery that I’ve listened to several times. This book will keep you guessing and maybe a little frustrated with the characters with the way they behave. Highly recommend this engaging storyline!

Good brand of silence


(5 stars)

This one kept my attention from the beginning and I didn't have a even a bad guess as to who it was until almost the end.

I liked this book


(4 stars)

the dis drag on at some point but otherwise I would recommend it


(4 stars)

kept me interested. did not suspect who it was till close to the end.

I have listened to this book 2x


(5 stars)

And enjoyed it both times. The summary covers the plot of the story. I listen to books at work, and sometimes I get caught up in a book so much that I put it on my kindle and head home and finish the book. This was just such a story. Roger M is one of my favorite readers. Thanks again for a great story!

Refreshingly old school mystery


(5 stars)

I love this reader he imbues a feeling of authenticity to whichever story he reads. This mystery is NewYork city around 1918 I'd guess as it was published first in 1919. When a detective had to use his own intuition and tireless investigation to get to the bottom of it all!