The Great Mistake by Jonathan Lee, Read by Graham Halstead
A Novel on a Mysterious Real-Life Murder
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Andrew Haswell Green’s life and death lingered in obscurity until it was revived through this fascinating audiobook, The Great Mistake. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss Graham Halstead’s smooth narration that makes the story come alive. Green’s murder was the tragic ending to the life of a key architect of Central Park, the New York Public Library, and more. His shooting was never solved, but Jonathan Lee tries to fill in the blanks. Halstead’s superb narration serves as a light into Green’s psyche.
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