[Complete] Call Mr. Fortune by H.C. Bailey - lt

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Call Mr. Fortune by H. C. Bailey (1878 - 1961).

Please note that H.C. Bailey died in 1961. This work is not Public Domain in death+70 countries, e.g. Europe.

All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/call-mr-fortune-by-h-c-bailey/

Call Mr. Fortune is a collection of short stories which introduce Reginald Fortune. Reggie, like his father, is a physician. The son applies his diagnostic skills to crime-solving. As he is not a civil servant, he is free to represent the government, the accused, or the injured. Some listeners may find some language offensive. It is Librivox policy to maintain the original language of texts.( )
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    6. Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): (H. C. Bailey) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._C._Bailey
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    8. Number of sections (files) this project will have: 6
    9. Does the project have an introduction or preface [y/n]: No
    10. Original publication date (if known): 1920
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    Genres for the project: Crime & Mystery Fiction/Detective Fiction

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Post by dfrakk »

Hello......I would like to claim section 4, the efficient assassin.
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Post by Lynnet »

dfrakk wrote: September 12th, 2019, 2:13 pm Hello......I would like to claim section 4, the efficient assassin.
Thank you for getting the ball rolling :thumbs:
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Post by dfrakk »

No problem, I love the dime store detective novel genre !!!
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Post by Pinklady77 »

Hi I can read section 1 and 3 please

Lola
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Post by Lynnet »

Pinklady77 wrote: September 15th, 2019, 3:24 pm Hi I can read section 1 and 3 please

Lola
Enjoy
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Post by RSlabaugh »

Hi there! DPL needed? I too like detective stories. :wink:
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Post by Lynnet »

RSlabaugh wrote: September 16th, 2019, 8:25 am Hi there! DPL needed? I too like detective stories. :wink:
Wonderful. You've got the job!
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Post by RSlabaugh »

:thumbs:
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Post by Cinna13 »

I'll take 2 if I may, The Sleeping Companion. This looks like a good opportunity to read multiple character voices.
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Post by Lynnet »

Cinna13 wrote: September 16th, 2019, 1:35 pm I'll take 2 if I may, The Sleeping Companion. This looks like a good opportunity to read multiple character voices.
Thank you for claiming.
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Post by Maeve »

Heya -

I would be happy to record - The Business Minister Phase I and II
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Post by Lynnet »

Maeve wrote: September 16th, 2019, 8:03 pm Heya -

I would be happy to record - The Business Minister Phase I and II
Thank you for claiming

Edit: this appears to be your first recording, so I have added you to the catalog. Please be sure to read the first post and ask if you have questions
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Post by Cinna13 »

Say, what's the word on accents? Especially when the text explicitly calls for one?
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Post by Lynnet »

Cinna13 wrote: September 19th, 2019, 2:07 pm Say, what's the word on accents? Especially when the text explicitly calls for one?
No particular rule. Do what you are comfortable with, while trying not to offend anyone with that particular accent!
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