The Orange-Yellow Diamond


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(4.3 étoiles; 273 critiques)

In The Orange-Yellow Diamond, J. S. Fletcher weaves a tale of intrigue and desperation as a struggling novelist finds himself entangled in a web of murder, theft, and unexpected romance. Faced with financial hardship, he stumbles into a mystery that challenges his wits and courage.

Set against a backdrop of early 20th-century society, the story explores themes of ambition and the lengths one will go to secure a better life. As the protagonist navigates a world filled with colorful characters—from a shrewd landlady to a mysterious detective—he must confront not only external dangers but also the complexities of human relationships.

Fletcher's narrative combines elements of detective fiction with a dramatic flair, offering listeners a rich tapestry of suspense and character development. While the story reflects the attitudes of its time, it remains a compelling exploration of the human condition, making it a distinctive entry in the genre.

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Cast of Readers 3:50 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Pretty Pawnbroker 14:03 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
Mrs. Goldmark's Eating-House 13:12 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Dead Man 12:43 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Platinum Solitaire 12:12 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Two Letters 13:03 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Spanish Manuscript 13:01 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Member of Parliament 13:05 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Inquest 13:08 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
Whose Were Those Rings? 11:21 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
Melky Intervenes 10:54 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Back Door 11:41 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Friend From Peebles 13:06 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Call For Help 13:20 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Private Laboratory 14:15 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
Conference 13:33 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Detective Calls 13:12 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
What the Lamps Shone On 11:53 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
Mr. Stuyvesant Guyler 12:15 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
Purdie Stands Firm 14:08 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Parslett Affair 12:13 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
What Manner of Death? 12:57 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
Mr. Killick Goes Back 12:58 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
Mr. Killick's Opinion 12:15 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Orange-Yellow Diamond 12:44 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Dead Man's Property 12:54 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Rat 11:37 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Empty House 11:15 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The £500 Bank Note 11:27 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
Mr. Mori Yada 11:36 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Mortuary 11:30 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Mirandolet Theory 13:18 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
One O'Clock Midnight 14:01 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
Secret Work 13:24 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
Baffled 14:58 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
Yada Takes Charge 11:58 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
Pilmansey's Tea Rooms 12:28 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
Chang Li 11:47 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Jew and The Jap 11:05 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers
The Diamond Necklace 13:55 Lu par LibriVox Volunteers

Critiques

Well done mystery


(5 étoiles)

Really enjoyed this dramatic reading of a good mystery. Has alot of twists and turns to follow throughout the complete story. Very well presented and done by all readers. I really like these detective & murder mystery dramatic readings, would love to see many more of them. Thank you very much to all the volenteers and LibriVox Great job as always well worth lending a ear to.

Another ok mystery


(3.5 étoiles)

The readers of George (British cockney accent) & the inspector (Indian accent) were difficult to understand at times due to the heaviness of their accents but everyone else sounded good. I'm glad that the characters were read by different people not just because I think it makes for a more enjoyable experience but also because there are so many characters. Too many! Due to the format I was able to keep them straight in my mind most of the time. This is another ok mystery. It doesn't have big twists nor turns. I'm not sure how some reviewers think otherwise. Maybe I've listened to too many books chock full of them. I didn't have a strong desire to find out who did it or to finish the story but it didn't drag nor bore me either. To me it's ok.


(4 étoiles)

As usual with Fletcher the story was excellent Just slightly overlong. The readers new approach to share the narrating depending on the character speaking added to the enjoyment. I particularly enjoyed Milky Rubinstein in this connection. Well done to all - not least JS Fletcher! review by Grovesy.

S U P E R B


(5 étoiles)

What a delightful change of pace: a dramatization. I will be the first to say that dramatizations of Shakespeare do not work, since we do not always know who is speaking. But this novel, with it's directional narrative, is perfectly suited. I truly do not mind the occasional gender crossover. and I certainly would have enjoyed understanding the chief detective, but overall it was a very good experience. Kudos to the person who put this together; it required a tremendous amount of planning and editing. Thanks for your effort!

fantastic mystery & reading


(5 étoiles)

great job by the readers. thank you so much! a wonderful mystery, allows you to draw your own. conclusions on one of the murders. several twists and investigating by people of all station/class. a drop of romance too. very captivating. a must read.


(4 étoiles)

The voice cast was really great, except a couple that were really bad. But just a couple. The story was pretty good too, but the ending could have been better.

Good Story


(4 étoiles)

Interesting plot. Lots of twists and turns. Very good readers. I especially enjoyed Melchi.


(3 étoiles)

the reader for purdy was so irritating i could hardly stand to hear his portions