Won by Crime


Read by Sibella Denton

(3.6 stars; 17 reviews)

Won by Crime transports listeners to the exotic setting of Goa, where adventure and intrigue unfold against a backdrop of colonial tensions. When Don Garcia, the Portuguese Viceroy, arrives on the wild island with his daughter and nephew, they find themselves entangled in a web of danger and melodrama.

This novella, originally included with the published edition of Dyke Darell, stands alone as a tale of exploration and conflict. As the characters navigate the challenges of their environment, themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for power emerge, offering a rich narrative experience.

With its vivid descriptions and engaging plot, Won by Crime invites listeners to immerse themselves in a world where every decision can lead to unexpected consequences. Join Don Garcia and his family as they confront the perils of their surroundings and discover what it truly means to survive in a land fraught with peril.

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01 - Chapter 1, part 1 8:38 Read by Sibella Denton
02 - Chapter 1, part 2 8:12 Read by Sibella Denton
03 - Chapter 2, part 1 10:06 Read by Sibella Denton
04 - Chapter 2, part 2 10:26 Read by Sibella Denton
05 - Chapter 3, part 1 8:44 Read by Sibella Denton
06 - Chapter 3, part 2 6:35 Read by Sibella Denton
07 - Chapter 4, part 1 7:10 Read by Sibella Denton
08 - Chap\ter 4, part 2 7:07 Read by Sibella Denton
09 - Chapter 5, part 1 6:44 Read by Sibella Denton
10 - Chapter 5, part 2 7:44 Read by Sibella Denton

Reviews

A crime in prose


(1 star)

Pinkerton kept his day job, which is good, because this badly written piece of formula fluff should have been arrested upon consideration. Nicely read, though. Good job.

Entertaining


(4 stars)

Nice little novela. Good reader.