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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, Richard Armitage, et al.

Exclusively from AudibleRobert Louis Stevenson presents the suspenseful, eerie and captivating story of a ruthless scientist who sets out to liberate his inner demon from the firm clutches of his conscience.Upon bearing witness to the extent of Mr Hyde's violent nature, Jekyll is horrified by his callous disregard for the welfare of others and greatly ashamed by the unstoppable nature of his ambition.Eager to redeem himself, Jekyll sets out to capture and stop the bloodthirsty Mr Hyde, by any means necessary. However, in keeping with true gothic tradition, Dr Jekyll must now face a race against time as damning evidence is uncovered, and the investigating detectives and interested parties are brought right to his door.Hailed by the Detective Club as 'one of the most amazing crime stories ever written', Stevenson'sJekyll and Hydewas met with immediate critical approval, ensuring its success and popularity for years to come.A highly accomplished Scottish novelist, poet and travel writer, Robert Louis Stevenson is also credited with stories ofTreasure Island,A Child's Garden of VersesandKidnapped. Arguably, however, none have contributed to English literature quite like the unique tale of Dr Jekyll and his monster, Mr Hyde.Narrator BiographyBest known for his roles inThe Hobbit,Hannibal,Captain America,Robin Hood,SpooksandNorth and South, Richard Armitage has established himself as one of the greatest British actors of our time.With 11 audiobooks under his belt, including Charles Dickens'David Copperfield, David Hewson'sRomeo and Juliet: A Noveland Georgette Heyer'sVenetia, Richard's storytelling abilities have not gone unnoticed. In 2014, he was merited with having narrated the Audiobook of the Year,Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: A Novel.Providing another equally captivating performance in this new and highly anticipated adaptation ofThe Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Richard Armitage gradually builds and maintains the perfect atmosphere needed for this suspenseful classic horror story.Read more

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