The Keys of Hell

by Jack Higgins Narrated by Michael Page

Overview

British expatriate Paul Chavasse is about as tough as they come. For years, he has made a dangerous living running men and intelligence across the Adriatic Sea from Italy to the communist country of Albania. But his ideals are about to be tested-more than he ever thought possible.

The Albanian government, seeking to crush a religious resurgence within its borders, wants to find and destroy the Madonna of Scutari-a legendary statue of ebony and gold that has protected the faithful for a thousand years. Before government forces capture them, priests hide the carving deep in the marshes along the coast.

Now, Paul Chavasse must outrun an entire army in a race to save the priceless relic-and the lives of thousands of believers....

“Higgins makes the pages fly.” -New York Daily News

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal

In an adventure originally published in 1972, Paul Chavasse is confronted by an angry New York mobster who reminds him of a hair-raising episode from his days as a spy. Years earlier, the Albanians, eager to impress the Communist Chinese, set a trap to capture and deliver Paul to them. Naturally, Paul becomes entangled but with his customary resource is able not only to escape but to retrieve a lost Madonna figurine. Reader Christian Rodska is successful in bringing the listener into the action; his voice becomes part of the tension as he lowers his pitch and speeds his pacing to describe Paul's stealth and daring. Rodska achieves a believable portrayal of women by not overdoing a high pitch, as so many male narrators do. This should be popular in most libraries. Juleigh Muirhead Clark, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Lib., Colonial Williamsburg Fdn., VA Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171584870
Publisher:	Brilliance Audio
Publication date:	04/15/2011
Series:	Paul Chevasse Series , #3
Edition description:	Unabridged

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