The Scapegoat

A chance encounter with his exact double becomes the opportunity for Jean to escape from personal and business responsibilities and the mess he's made of his life. Deception and temptation result. British actor Paul Shelley gives a brilliant reading. His fully voiced narration is flawless, and the characters, whether male or female, young or old, take on distinct personalities with subtle changes in tone. Good timing, effective use of pauses, and a quietly expressive delivery help to keep the listener completely absorbed in du Maurier's psychological novel. C.R.A. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine