Scarhaven Keep


Read by Cate Barratt

(4.5 stars; 483 reviews)

Set against the rugged beauty of the northern English sea coast, Scarhaven Keep weaves a tale of mystery and intrigue. When a sudden disappearance disrupts the quiet of the coastal village, the lives of its inhabitants are thrown into turmoil. As secrets begin to unravel, a love interest emerges, complicating the already tense situation.

J. S. Fletcher masterfully combines elements of adventure and detective fiction, creating a narrative rich with plot twists and unexpected turns. The atmospheric setting enhances the suspense, drawing listeners into a world where danger lurks just beyond the cliffs.

With its blend of romance, mystery, and the relentless pull of the sea, Scarhaven Keep stands out as a captivating exploration of human emotions and the lengths one will go to uncover the truth.

Chapters

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01 - I. Wanted at Rehearsal 13:38 Read by Cate Barratt
02 - II. Grey Rook and Grey Sea 17:26 Read by Cate Barratt
03 - III. The Man Who Knew Something 14:50 Read by Cate Barratt
04 - IV. The Estate Agent 14:50 Read by Cate Barratt
05 - V. The Greyle History 14:58 Read by Cate Barratt
06 - VI. The Leading Lady 13:18 Read by Cate Barratt
07 - VII. Left on Guard 16:53 Read by Cate Barratt
08 - VIII. Right of Way 14:37 Read by Cate Barratt
09 - IX. Hobkin's Hole 14:53 Read by Cate Barratt
10 - X. The Invalid Curate 14:27 Read by Cate Barratt
11 - XI. Beneath the Brambles 15:34 Read by Cate Barratt
12 - XII. Good Men and True 14:40 Read by Cate Barratt
13 - XIII. Mr. Dennie 13:20 Read by Cate Barratt
14 - XIV. By Private Treaty 16:06 Read by Cate Barratt
15 - XV. The Cablegram from New York 13:37 Read by Cate Barratt
16 - XVI. In Touch with the Missing 14:52 Read by Cate Barratt
17 - XVII. The Old Playbill 14:16 Read by Cate Barratt
18 - XVIII. The Lie on the Tombstone 12:53 Read by Cate Barratt
19 - XIX. The Steam Yacht 15:45 Read by Cate Barratt
20 - XX. The Courteous Captain 17:47 Read by Cate Barratt
21 - XXI. Marooned 12:14 Read by Cate Barratt
22 - XXII. The Old Hand 15:16 Read by Cate Barratt
23 - XXIII. The Yacht Comes Back 13:40 Read by Cate Barratt
24 - XXIV. The Torpedo-Boat Destroyer 12:17 Read by Cate Barratt
25 - XXV. The Squire 13:48 Read by Cate Barratt
26 - XXVI. The Reaver's Glen 13:55 Read by Cate Barratt
27 - XXVII. The Peel Tower 14:14 Read by Cate Barratt
28 - XXVIII. The Footprints 12:03 Read by Cate Barratt
29 - XXIX. Scarvell's Cut 12:59 Read by Cate Barratt
30 - XXX. The Greengrocer's Cart 16:51 Read by Cate Barratt
31 - XXXI. Ambassadress Extraordinary 17:54 Read by Cate Barratt

Reviews

Action-Adventure-Romance&Mystery


(4 stars)

J.S.Fletcher writes of Good, Triumphed over Evil. This, as in other of his books, bears one through the maze of steps, taken by the little group of "do-gooders", a bit too slow for the average modern reader, (or listener, as the case may be), yet still brings some thrilling moments to us, which, I absolutely recommend to you!

Sparky


(4.5 stars)

Cate Barrett is another fine reader...does so well with the narrative and characters...Fletcher seems to elevate his females... They are excellent types who do not swoon and faint... There is always a ‘touch of romance.”...this story had enough mystery and twists to keep me guessing...and as usual... Nice surprises at the wrap up.

Pretty good


(4 stars)

Good story, did have to repeat chapters a couple of times to understand what was going on. Probably because I fell asleep :). I so enjoyed one reader. Thanks.

good mystery with a very unsatisfying ending


(2 stars)

i really like js fletcher’s writing style but this is one of his biggest letdowns. technically this book is great - i like the characters, the main female character is enjoyable, there’s murder, i really liked the start where there’s a hint for a missing man. plot twists and conspiracies abound and there’s some exciting action and even a marooning!!! the ending is terrible. what a nothingburger. the criminals just hand themselves in?? there is no punishment. none. zip. nada. absolutely everyone involved in the conspiracy gets away scot free for reasons of old, woman, dead, and husband. it was SO aggravating. that lawyer was the only sensible character. like???? lock that woman up. who cares if she’s nobly confessing to her crime she’s still a literal criminal LOCK HER UP for this reason, two stars. excellently read and a joy to listen to, i wish we could rank the reader and the plot separately. reader gets 5 stars, ending gets ZERO. i could not believe what i was hearing

Kept my interest


(5 stars)

I like the constant surprises from this mystery. The characters are genuinely intelligent and enjoyable to follow. I also love this reader. She keeps a good pace and adds to the story. There is a death presumed to be a murder, haughty rich folks, down to earth wealthy people, poor people with lots of intuition, and intellect and of course a love interest. I recommend this one.

really good!!!


(5 stars)

Interesting!! I love these old fashioned mysteries. Not a lot of killing and just fun to listen to. Excellent reader. Love her chuckles!!


(4 stars)

the story was real tough to want to get past chapter 15, thank you Miss Barrett, for the time effort and and extra voice drama that if you apply that much extra voice drama in your everyday conversations with your very patient friends I personally enjoy less accomplished readers then yourself and I simply do not fully comprehend the necessity to incorporate drama past what the author already wrote into the story. I figure if the story needed narration drama to maintain interesting then it's probably not the story I was interested in dedicating my time and hearing to bother listening to narrator version as opposed to the authors published edition. As always THANKS LIBIRVOX.


(4 stars)

This is another well written story of a time past. The pleasure of the tale is in listening to a reader who knows her craft and enjoys sharing it with the listener. Her pace and cadence is smooth and comfortable