In Love and Murder: An Oxford Murder Mystery, Bridget Hart Book 4 Audiobook
In Love and Murder is the fourth Bridget Hart Oxford murder mystery, presented as an unabridged audiobook. A suspicious death at a country-house party brings Detective Inspector Hart’s team into a case involving powerful guests, while lecturer Nathan Frost recognises a sinister connection to the Faust legend.
At a glance
- Fourth instalment in the Bridget Hart Oxford murder mystery series.
- The case follows a suspicious death at a country-house party attended by a government minister.
- The story connects a German literature lecturer’s knowledge of Faust with Hart’s police investigation.
Reference price: $23.27
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- An unabridged format preserves the full story in an audio edition.
- The country-house investigation combines multiple suspects, Oxford connections and political influence.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 8 hours and 35 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Narrator | Esther Wane |
| Author | M S Morris |
| Publisher | Tantor Media |
| Publication date | 19 January 2021 |
What to know before buying
- Customer feedback describes an engaging, twist-filled mystery and developing characters, but those opinions do not guarantee the same experience for every listener.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners following the Bridget Hart series who want its fourth instalment in audio.
- Fans of police procedurals, country-house mysteries and Oxford settings.
Less suited to
- Buyers looking for a standalone story without a series context or for a print or ebook edition.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights the twist-filled plot, mystery, character development and Oxford setting, with comments also describing the story as engaging and captivating. These reported strengths suit listeners drawn to a character-led police procedural, though the feedback does not establish that every listener will enjoy the pacing or series context. Ratings are largely in the four- and five-star categories, with a smaller share in lower categories, so they indicate generally favourable but not unanimous responses.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the engaging plot, twists and multiple suspects.
- Feedback highlights developing characters and the Oxford setting.
- Some listeners describe the story as captivating and well plotted.
Frequently asked questions
What is In Love and Murder about?
Detective Inspector Bridget Hart investigates a suspicious death at a country-house party where powerful guests complicate the search for the truth. The plot also follows Oxford lecturer Nathan Frost and his knowledge of the Faust legend.
Is this a standalone audiobook?
It is identified as Bridget Hart, Book 4. The listing does not confirm whether it can be enjoyed independently of earlier books.
Who narrates the audiobook and how long is it?
The listed narrator is Esther Wane, and the listening length is 8 hours and 35 minutes.
Is the audiobook abridged?
It is listed as unabridged.
