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The Ghosts Of Greenwich                                    


The Paternoster Gang 1.3                           


I wasn’t taken that much with the first episode, but I have to admit they’ve grown on me, even though its only two more I’ve listened to.

Looking for a new case the gang find out ‘ghosts' have been seen. The only issue being is that the ghosts are of people who are still alive - well at the time anyway - they died a day later… Though there are other victims - people that have aged decades in minutes…

Trevor Cooper plays several characters in this, better know for Devis in Star Cops. I’ve always enjoyed his performances so its a nice addition to the cast.

It feels that this is the better story of the three in this set. More suiting to the setting, when I think of Sherlock Holmes adventures, this is more in line with that. Talking to ordinary people about the loss of their husband or the fact he’s aged so much. Even women not being allowed in the observatory etc.

Each of the gang are their own typical selves, Strax not noticing details for example. So if you enjoy the Paternoster gang then they live up to their reputation.

For me, I was a little distracted when I put it on, so I didn’t follow it as well as I might have. Having looked at a couple of other reviews, it seems that its a bit slow going anyway, so  perhaps its not just me.

As the first was a free download, and now I’ve bought the first set, it means that I heard them in a slightly disjointed way. I enjoy the Jago and Litefoot seres so this follows in the same vein. But I think to get the best it's probably better to listen in one go. 

Having just been to a convention, and feeling like I should support the dealers and buy something to mark the event, I chose Heritage 2 and can't wait for more.

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