Don't Point That Thing At Me (Library Edition) (Charlie Mortdecai Mysteries)

Bonfiglioli, Kyril

ISBN 10: 0786175451 ISBN 13: 9780786175451

Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks, 2005

Synopsis

This hilarious dark-humored crime thriller features the Honorable Charlie Mortdecai, degenerate aristocrat and acknowledged coward. With his thuggish manservant Jock, he endures all manner of nastiness involving secret police, stolen paintings, and dead clients--all to make a dishonest living.

About this title

About the Authors

Kyril Bonfiglioli (1928-1985) was an art dealer, accomplished fencer, a fair shot with most weapons, and a serial marrier of beautiful women. He claimed to be "abstemious in all things except drink, food, tobacco, and talking" and "loved and respected by all who knew him slightly."

Simon Prebble, a British-born performer, is a stage and television actor and veteran narrator of some three hundred audiobooks. As one of AudioFile's Golden Voices, he has received thirty-seven Earphones Awards and won the prestigious Audie in 2010. He lives in New York.

Reviews

Charlie Mordecai, a "degenerate aristocrat, amoral art dealer, seasoned epicurean, unwilling assassin, and acknowledged coward," is our protagonist in this comic British crime series from the 1970s. In this one, Charlie encounters a stolen painting and takes a motor trip to New Mexico in a very special Rolls Royce. Mayhem, mischief, close calls, sex, food, and drink follow--something for everyone. The excellent Simon Prebble enjoys himself throughout as he mixes escapades with discussions of wine and fine cuisine. While his well-known range isn't really tested, he does get to entertain us with American English of the Southwest, a host of British accents, and the occasional French accent. The listener's attention will never wander. R.E.K. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Edition details

• Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786175451
• ISBN 13: 9780786175451
• Binding: Audio CD