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The Man in the Corduroy Suit (The Discipline Files)
James Wolff · 2023
🎙 Narrated by Guy Mott, W. F. Howes Ltd
81/100
👍 Worth It
A sharp, cerebral spy novel that trusts dialogue and tradecraft over action — the New York Times called out Wolff's 'memorable voice,' and reviewers praise how the Ratcatcher's interrogation of a possibly-poisoned colleague builds real tension without much violence on the page. It's the third book in the series, so newcomers may want to start earlier, but it stands well on its own. I couldn't confirm specifics on Guy Mott's narration style, so treat that part as an open question even though the source material is strong.
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🎙 Narration: unknown Narrated by Guy Mott for W. F. Howes Ltd, but specific performance style wasn't detailed in available sources.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety82
Substance / usefulness78
Craft & writing88
Originality75
Evidence & accuracy72
Hype vs delivers48
Age-fit78
Human-eye read82
Penny’s verdict81
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