Mystery of a Hansom Cab (Version 2 Dramatic Reading)


Who killed the man in the hansom cab? -- Who is Sal Rawlins? -- What will happen to Madge and Brian? -- Murder and family secrets create the intrigue in this excellent Australian mystery. Fergus Hume's novel, originally published in 1886, rapidly became a best-seller. It was very soon published in England and the United States, and over a hundred years later, Geoffrey Haines credited "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab" as doing "more than any book to give the outside world a picture of Melbourne of the late 1880's" (in "A History of Victoria," 2006). This is one of those old-time gems that continues to entertain, both in print form and on the air and screens. (Summary by Lynette Caulkins) NOTE: The preface of this work mentions the culprit of the "whodunit" - which may spoil the project for some listeners. Be advised to skip the preface or listen to it at the end if you'd like to be surprised by the outcome of the story. Cast List Narrator: Peter Dann Man in a Light Coat and Mr. Roger Moreland: Andrew Latheron Oliver White, Crown Prosecutor, and Valpy: Jim Hedrick Malcolm Royston: Todd Due Coroner and Mrs. Grundy: Tally Tiger Dr. Robert Chinston: Tad Davis Clement Rankin: Derek Benison Mr. Gorby, Sebastian Brown, and Peterson: Greg Giordano Mrs. Rubina Hableton: WendyKatzHiller Barber of Midas: Scott Caulkins Duncan Calton: Adrian Stephens Felix Rolleston and Demetrius: Joanna Michal Hoyt Madge Frettlby: Michele Eaton Brian Fitzgerald: Caveat Mark Frettlby: Andrew Kennedy Dora Featherweight: Eliza Julia Featherweight: Sonia Cabman, Other, Gaoler, Jury Foreperson, Doctor, and Legal Clerk: David Purdy Mrs. Sampson: Susan Essary Herald Newsperson, Traveler, Talleyrand, Sancho Panza, and Writer: Jake Malizia Mr. Kilsip: Algy Pug Newspaper Woman, Old Woman, Court Crier, and Scotch Nurse: D Geier Lizer: Mira williams Mother Guttersnipe and Albert Dendy: TriciaG Sick Woman: Margaret Lange Sal Rawlins: Lynette Caulkins Colonist, Moore, Footman, and Cynic: Therese Lindhom Isaac Disraeli and Shakespeare: Elijah Fisher French Proverb: Belinda Loveday Book Coordinators: Lynette Caulkins and Annie Mars (9 hr 48 min)