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Title: A Deadly Affection

Author: Cuyler Overholt

Narrator: Carly Robins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-06-16

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

New York City, 1907. At the dawn of the 20th century, Americans believe that science, especially the medical sciences, will soon conquer all of mankind's ills. For a brief time, medical schools open their doors to women, allowing them to join the scientific crusade. Genevieve Summerford is one woman who answers the call.

After a past family tragedy for which she holds herself to blame, Dr. Genevieve Summerford wants nothing more than to succeed in her new career as a psychiatrist, and win back the respect of her family and peers. That goal is thrown into jeopardy, however, when one of her patients is arrested for murder - a murder Genevieve fears she may have unwittingly provoked. Desperate to prove to herself and the authorities that her patient is innocent, she is forced to enlist the aid of an influential Tammany captain who once worked for her family as a stable boy, and whose motives for helping her now are open to doubt.

Forging an uneasy alliance, the two uncover an astonishing secret about one of the city's most powerful families: a secret which, should Genevieve choose to reveal it, could bring down catastrophe on those she cares most about, but which, should she let it lie, will almost certainly send her patient to the electric chair.

Members Reviews:

strong heroine, a little snark & a dash of romance

Any additional comments?

Genevieve Summerford was such an interesting character, and her past pulled at my heartstrings. She is passionate and truly ahead of her time. She has been granted permission to meet with a group of women who suffer from illnesses that Genevieve believes are a manifestation of their emotional state. All have suffered a significant loss. During her first meeting, she advises a young woman. Said woman is arrested the next morning for the murder of her doctor. Genevieve worries her advice provoked her patient but upon speaking to the accused, she is convinced of her innocence. Talks with the police soon have her convinced they believe they have their murderer. She decides to help, and the tale that unfolds was excellent and fully developed.

The book is rich with information as Genevieve sets out to investigate. We learn about diseases and get a sense of the political climate as we cross through different social classes. Overholt fleshed out the characters and highlighted obstacles Genevieve faced as a woman in 1900s. I found all of these tidbits fascinating and admittedly love this period.

The good doctor was refreshing, tenacious but level-headed. She is quite bright and while she makes assumptions she always follows up with hard facts. Her past and the need for her fathers approval hinder her, but we see her transform in this first novel. There is a second chance romance, and while it weaves its way throughout the tale allowing us to connect, it never hinders the investigation.

There were many ah-ha moments and things that happened that correlate to the way we do things today. I wont say as I abhor spoilers, but I can honestly say each made me smile and felt genuine. The mystery concluded after some climatic scenes and we even get a little follow-up. I was delighted that each thread and storyline was addressed leaving no loose ends. I am quite anxious to read more of this mystery series featuring our heroine.

Carly Robins narrated, and she did a terrific job with Genevieve. From her dialect to mannerisms she enhanced my enjoyment.

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Title: Woman in the Shadows

Author: Jane Thynne

Narrator: Julie Teal

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-06-16

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Berlin, 1937. The city radiates glamour and ambition. But danger lurks in every shadow.

Anna Hansen, a bride-to-be, is a pupil at one of Hitler's notorious Nazi Bride Schools, where young women are schooled on the art of being an SS officer's wife. Then, one night, she is brutally murdered and left in the gardens of the school. Her death will be hushed up and her life forgotten.

Clara Vine is an actress at Berlin's famous Ufa studios by day, and an undercover British Intelligence agent by night. She knew Anna and is disturbed by news of her death. She cannot understand why someone would want to cover it up, but she soon discovers that Anna's murder is linked to a far more ominous secret.

With the newly abdicated Edward VIII and his wife Wallis set to arrive in Berlin, and the Mitford sisters dazzling on the social scene, Clara must work in the darkness to find the truth and send it back to London. It is a dangerous path she treads, and it will take everything she has to survive.

Members Reviews:

Everything was great...except

Any additional comments?

Love this book and this series! The only thing that I had trouble with is the narrator's American accent. TERRIBLE! But otherwise, the narrator is charming and I really enjoyed her. The story is a fun escape!

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Title: Storm Rose

Author: Corina Bomann, Alison Layland - translator

Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-30-16

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

When newly single Annabel Hansen moves to the coastal town of Binz, all she wants is to leave her former life behind. Soon after settling into a beautiful home overlooking the Baltic Sea, she stumbles upon an old fishing boat in a nearby harbor and discovers another purpose: to convert the bullet-riddled Storm Rose into a floating café.

Yet there's more to this project than peeling paint and a bad engine. When Annabel finds an old letter from an East German defector who was smuggled to safety aboard the vessel, she and Christian - her handsome new business partner - set out to find its author. Together they'll unravel the Storm Rose's hidden past - and a shocking mystery that will change Annabel's life forever.

Members Reviews:

I thoroughly enjoyed this German novel

Storm Rose is set in modern unified Germany on the Baltic coast with several extended flashbacks to divided Germany prior to the end of the cold war. The novel is about the unusual lives of the primary protagonist Annabel, the secondary protagonist and Annabel's business partner/boyfriend Christian, and the large, decrepit old motorboat named Storm Rose which Annabel and Christian purchase and upgrade to become a floating cafe. Annabel's 5 year old daughter by her prior marriage as well as her adoptive parents also play a major role.

Storm Rose, the novel, is about investigating Annabel's life history as well as that of the Storm Rose. It is a beautiful historical mystery, so do not expect any sustained intense suspense; it is not a thriller. I would listen to it again.

Do not use a credit for this audio book because it is much less expensive at Amazon with Whispersync for Voice and free to borrow with Kindle Unlimited.

Wonderful

I picked up this audible having never read Corina Bomann.

I read the reviews and they sounded good. So glad i did. What a way to be taken back to a time when life was so uncertain and a young girl searching for answers as to why her Mother took off and left her an orphan.

I highly recommend this title

Best book I've read all year.

I absolutely loved this book. So many different things coming together, so even though it's 37 chapters it held me until the end.

Storm Rose impressive

I loved it. I'm not usually into historical fiction. However, this was so well done. Take place in present in Germany. Gives information of before the wall was constructed, during the period while it was up, and after it came down. Very interesting. I really recommend this book.

Informative

I enjoyed the historical aspect of the story. Not much is heard on the subject of trying to escape from East Germany. The ending seemed abrupt.

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Title: The Further Adventures of Zorro

Author: Johnston McCulley

Narrator: Bill Homewood

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-05-16

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

The swashbuckling sequel to The Mark of Zorro (The Curse of Capistrano), The Further Adventures of Zorro sees the daring hero out for revenge once more. After Captain Ramon kidnaps the beautiful Lolita Pulido, Zorro takes to the seas and battles pirates in a bid to win her back. Swordfights, death traps, and disastrously tight corners await him. But it is never much more than a challenge as the gallant caballero laughs in the face of danger - nothing can faze him.

Villainous villains, heroic heroes, and damsels in distress are all brought to life in full sonic splendor. A lively and inimitably colorful reading by the stage actor Bill Homewood, who is well accustomed to adventure stories, having previously recorded The Three Musketeers, She, and the Four Just Men series.

Members Reviews:

Zorro, Pirates, and Dons! Oh My!

The Further Adventures of Zorro is the sequel to Johnston McCulleyâs Zorro debut, The Curse of Capistrano. Spoiler alert for those who have read the first Zorro book â he gets unmasked at the end. So everyone knows who Zorro is. That eventually would chance in future stories of Zorro, but not in this sequel. Everyone knows Zorro is the young and dashing Don Diego de la Vega. /End Spoiler.

At the start of the book, Don Diego is out about town with a bunch of other young caballeros celebrating. Don Diego has hung up his mask and sword. Zorro has retired in favor of Don Diego getting married to the beautiful Lolita the next day. âI am done with roistering and adventure,â Don Diego says.

What could possibly go wrong, right? Well, that wouldnât be much fun to read then, now would it? Thankfully for us and unthankfully for Don Diego and his blushing bride to be, Captain Ramon makes a deal with a bunch of pirates to steal Lolita away and kill Don Diego. The pirates succeed in whisking away Lolita, and Zorro sets forth to fight the pirates and save his future wife.

Thatâs pretty much it for the plot. Itâs a straight forward pulp action novel. It does feel a bit repetitive at times. Zorro fights the pirates, gets captures, and then makes a miraculous escape on numerous accounts. Once or twice is fine for the genre, but McCulley was beating a dead horse with that motif. But to be fair to McCulley, The Future Adventures of Zorro wasnât written as a stand-alone book but was serialized for the Argosy All-Story Weekly. For six issues â May through June of 1922 â the story unfolded to readers. So the repetitiveness makes sense in terms of how it was being presented to readers.

Overall I enjoyed this story. It was fun to read another original Zorro tale and to have old familiar faces return on the pages. The villains are villainous, the heroes heroic, the damsels in distress (which is actually also a negative), swords flashed and flickered in the air, wind billows the sails of the pirate ships. Thereâs sword fights on land and on sea, daring escapes, and moments of dashing heroism.

My only real complaint is the repetitiveness of the story (which is a real minor one, especially in context of the publication process) and the fact that Lolita is little more than a plot device for the story. Thatâs not surprisingly either considering the genre and the era it was written.

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Title: The Devil's Assassin

Author: Paul Fraser Collard

Narrator: Dudley Hinton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-14-16

Publisher: Headline

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

The bold hero of The Scarlet Thief and The Maharajah's General in an exhilarating and dangerous new adventure.

Bombay, 1857. Jack Lark is living precariously as an officer when his heroic but fraudulent past is discovered by the devil - Major Ballard, the army's intelligence officer. Ballard is gathering a web of information to defend the British Empire, and he needs a man like Jack on his side. Not far away, in Persia, the Shah is moving against British territory and, with the Russians whispering in his ear, seeks to conquer the crucial city of Herat.

The empire's strength is under threat, and the army must fight back. As the British march to war, Jack learns that secrets crucial to the campaign's success are leaking into their enemies' hands. Ballard has brought him to the battlefield to end a spy's deceit. But who is the traitor?

The Devil's Assassin sweeps Jack Lark through a thrilling tale of explosive action as the British face the Persian army in the inky darkness of the desert night.

Members Reviews:

Riveting

This is book three in the Jack Lark series. I did not read the first two books in the series. I just plunged into book three. Paul Fraser Collard is a new author to me.

The story takes place in the year 1857 in Bombay, India. The story begins with Lark masquerading as a British Officer. He is discovered by Major Ballard, who is the Intelligence Officer. Lark is coerced into becoming an undercover spy. They are looking for a traitor who is selling military secrets to the Persian Army. The Persian Shah is moving against the British held territory and is attempting to capture the City of Herat. As the British Army prepare for War, Lark is attempting to find the spy. The battle scenes are good with lots of descriptions and action. Collard builds the suspense throughout the battle.

The book is well written and researched. The descriptions of the Indian countryside bring the area to life. The battle scenes are realistic. Collards writing style brings to life the story for the reader. I felt I was plunged down in the middle of the action. Collard sort of reminds me of Bernard Cornwell, but then again it might be just the British Army in India type of story. I am looking forward to reading more of Collards books.

The book is twelve hours long. Dudley Hinton does a good job narratoring the book. This is the first time I have listened to Hinton read a book.

Fast moving intriguing tale

Where does The Devil's Assassin rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

This amongst the best Audio historical fiction books I have listened to.

What did you like best about this story?

The pace and the continuous action

Which character as performed by Dudley Hinton was your favourite?

Jack Lark

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed it so much I downloaded more from the series.

Masterful

The third instalment of the adventures of Jack Lark. Brilliantly written and immerses the reader in a world of battles and strong characters.

I have downloaded the next instalment and can't wait for some more historical fiction.

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Title: One Virgin Too Many

Subtitle: A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery, Book 11

Author: Lindsey Davis

Narrator: Simon Prebble

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-08-16

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

International best-selling author Lindsey Davis has done in the mystery genre what Caesar did in Gaul: came, saw, and conquered! Her innovative series put hard-boiled detective Marcus Didius Falco, "the Sam Spade of ancient Rome" (Publishers Weekly), on the mean streets of the Eternal City. Now Davis returns to AD 74 with a riveting investigation into a missing child.

Men are fools for love. And that includes Marcus Didius Falco. To please his beloved, the tough shamus has become Procurer of the Sacred Poultry (i.e., babysitter of the temple geese). It's steady work and good pay, but Falco is soon restless. So when a beautiful child, chosen to enter the secret order of Vestal Virgins, disappears, he grabs the case. He quickly discovers that greed and religious fervor are only a thread away from madness. And a little girl's life may be cut short, not by Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, but by a sinister human hand - unless Falco finds her in time.

Members Reviews:

Possibly my favorite Falco book

Finally, with Falco being elevated in rank, he has finally stopped fixating on whether or not Helena loves him. This is a marked improvement in his character. With this book, the series takes on a new tone. I hope it continues, Not that I didn't like the earlier books, I was just tired by book 10 of the Falco's insecurities and everything always going wrong for him. Now that he is a new man, shall we say, new adventures are available to him and the reader.

Falco has the voice of an old man!!

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Yes the Narrator, Falco sounds as thou he is to celebrate his 60th birthday instead of a rough and tumble ex veteran

Who was your favorite character and why?

falco

Would you be willing to try another one of Simon Prebbles performances?

doubtful

Any additional comments?

you suck no Robert Wilson and others that you do not carry your selection and quality has gone down hill

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Title: The Skipper's Dog's Called Stalin

Subtitle: A Harry Gilmour Novel, Book 2

Author: David Black

Narrator: James Langton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-03-16

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Spring, 1941. France has fallen but the Free French naval forces are in no mood to surrender. Royal Navy Sub-Lieutenant Harry Gilmour is also ready for action, despite the horrors of his first taste of submarine warfare.

When he is appointed as British Navy Liaison Officer aboard the Free French submarine Radegonde, he finds it anarchic, disorientating - and very French. Within its claustrophobic confines, suspicion and misunderstanding are rife.

So when Radegonde is sent on a mission to Martinique, it's vital that these proud men learn to work together, especially as it seems everyone from Churchill to de Gaulle - not to mention Hitler - has a stake in the outcome.

Will Harry be able to navigate these dangerous waters safely and return with hard-won wisdom, or will old enemies arise to sink him?

Members Reviews:

A cracking yarn of young submarine officers

I congratulate David Black for #2 of an elegant subsea series . Brisk, totally believable action. Lightly sketched characters. Somehow, the strategic and political background, the technical details and the crammed crew conditions are lightly blended into a novel of quality. I was immersed.

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Title: In the Light of What We See

Author: Sarah Painter

Narrator: Fiona Hardingham

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-16

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Brighton, 1938: Grace Kemp is pushed away by the family she has shamed. Rejected and afraid, she begins a new life as a nurse. But danger stalks the hospital too, and she'll need to be on her guard to avoid falling into familiar traps. And then there are the things she sees....Strange portents that have a way of becoming real.

Eighty years later, Mina Morgan is brought to the same hospital after a near-fatal car crash. She is in terrible pain but recalls nothing. She's not even sure whom to trust. Mina too sees things that others cannot, but now, in hospital, her visions are clearer than ever....

Two women, separated by decades, are drawn together by a shared space and a common need to salvage their lives.

Members Reviews:

Something lacking

A disappointment. The 2 different time-lines in the plot just never fit together, and there was no flow to the story. Honestly, the current-day characters were boring and unlikable. I would have preferred more about Grace, circa 1938, and less about Mina, present-day. There are so many better duel narratives out there ( I highly recommend "A Memory of Violets" ); pass on this one.

The dead look after us

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Almost all takes place in a hospital where two women work about 70+ years apart and yet "connect" because of what has happened to each.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

No

What does Fiona Hardingham bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

I found after starting the book that I didn't want to read it, I wanted to hear it instead. I'll probably be able to read it now thanks to Fiona's portrayal.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No, While reading I kept wanting things to happen quicker, listening was easier to take the first time through.

A Good Start

The story held such promise and in fact I had hoped for more. I loved the interactions between Grace, the ghost and Nina and wish there had been more. It seemed a long time to tell the story. While I am glad that I listened to the story I somehow long for there to have been more.

Well written but just OK

An OK story, told from 2 different perspectives, belonging to 2 different time periods. I enjoyed both stories on their own - one more than the other - but didn't see a lot of point in their juxtaposition in this book. Grace's story, set in the '30s, felt more interesting to me. Whereas Mina got on my nerves with her "I was such a horrible person before I lost my memory" act. Ugh! What a cliché. I saw all of the twists coming a mile off but, to its credit, the book was very well written.

I don't think it'll stay with me for too long but I'm glad I listened to it. The narration is very good. No complaints whatsoever on that score.

Loved this book!

This was a great listen . I love the books when two different eras come together and it was well read. Many Thanks !

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Title: A Covent Garden Mystery

Subtitle: Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries, Book 6

Author: Jennifer Ashley, Ashley Gardner

Narrator: James Gillies

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-30-16

Publisher: Jennifer Ashley

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 121 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Captain Lacey stops to assist a young woman in the market at Covent Garden, and realizes to his astonishment that she is his daughter, Gabriella. Lacey then discovers that his estranged wife and her paramour, a French officer, have journeyed to London at the invitation of James Denis to dissolve her marriage to Captain Lacey.

Meanwhile, a Bow Street Runner and a man from the Thames River Police have asked Lacey to help them look into the disappearances of "game girls" from Covent Garden. The magistrates aren't interested in their fate, but perhaps Lacey can learn a thing or two. Lacey agrees and recruits old friends to help.

But when the goings-on in Covent Garden put his daughter in grave danger, Lacey's crusade turns personal. He will do anything, and call in any favor from anyone, in order to protect his own Gabriella.

Members Reviews:

A Perfect Mystery Series.

I read this years ago and was so happy that they have been produced in audio. I simple love this series and have loved listening to them. Enjoying them anew.

The cast of characters are all so dear to me, and Lacey is such an great protagonist. He's flawed and stubborn and honorable, but you like him for it. It's a great world to lose yourself in. From high society to low, you are always on that journey with the characters.

A great mystery series, and I can't help but think it would make a great TV show.

James Gillies does a wonderful job as narrator.

Best one yet!

The voice acting on this series is wonderful. Very clear distinction between characters, different accents done well, mood, tone, and emotion also all very well done.

This particular story has been my favorite so far. I'm so happy we finally got to meet his daughter, wife, and the major. The story was very fast paced, almost from the first, and I truly didn't see the culprit 'til it was all laid out. Excellent story, and I loved the ending!

A Covent Garden Murder By Ashley Gardener

James Gillies is an amazing narrator, he switches from one person to another in an instant, love his performances in these books.

I liked the story , but thought it was not as intruiging as some of the other stories in this series.

Don't miss this series!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes! In fact, I have gotten several friends hooked on this series already.

Have you listened to any of James Gilliess other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, I love all of his books. I have listened to him read all of the Captain Lacey series, but I have also listened to several of his other books as well. James Gillies is a terrific narrator. He is very talented at creating distinctive voices for each of the characters and he truly brings the story to life.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Ashley Gardner does a great job keeping this series engaging and fresh. She ups the drama in this story by involving Lacey's family and his backstory becomes a central part of the plot. If you are new to this series, definitely listen to them in order, as it will enhance your understanding tremendously to experience the characters' growth from book to book.

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Title: The Taxidermist's Daughter

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Kate Mosse

Narrator: Michelle Ford

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-29-16

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 80 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

A chilling and spooky Gothic historical thriller reminiscent of Rebecca and The Turn of the Screw, dripping with the dark twists and eerie surprises that are the hallmarks of Edgar Allan Poe, from the New York Times and internationally best-selling author of Citadel.

In a remote village near the English coast, residents gather in a misty churchyard. More than a decade into the 20th century, superstition still holds sway: It is St. Mark's Eve, the night when the shimmering ghosts of those fated to die in the coming year are said to materialize and amble through the church doors.

Alone in the crowd is Constantia Gifford, the taxidermist's daughter. Twenty-two and unmarried, she lives with her father on the fringes of town, in a decaying mansion cluttered with the remains of his once world-famous museum of taxidermy. No one speaks of why the museum was shuttered or how the Giffords fell so low. Connie herself has no recollection - a childhood accident has erased all memory of her earlier days. Even those who might have answers remain silent. The locals shun Blackthorn House and the strange spinster who practices her father's macabre art.

As the last peal of the midnight bell fades to silence, a woman is found dead - a stranger Connie noticed near the church. In the coming days, snippets of long-lost memories will begin to tease through Connie's mind, offering her glimpses of her vanished years. Who is the victim, and why has her death affected Connie so deeply? Why is she watched by a mysterious figure who has suddenly appeared on the marsh nearby? Is her father trying to protect her with his silence - or someone else? The answers are tied to a dark secret that lies at the heart of Blackthorn House, hidden among the bell jars of her father's workshop - a mystery that draws Connie closer to danger...closer to madness...closer to the startling truth.

Members Reviews:

Sins of the past

A beautifully somber story of justice... Imaginatively written and subtly plotted... A nicely layered tragic story w/ engaging characters easily invested... Wide imotional range and an enticing mystery... Narration was excellent in bringing out different characters and their personalities... Worth the credit...

Excellent Book

Would you consider the audio edition of The Taxidermist's Daughter to be better than the print version?

I have not read the print version so I am not able to say.

What did you like best about this story?

The interweavings throughout the book.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I did cry because of the unfairness of it all. I was shocked as well by the horror on both sides.

Any additional comments?

I truly enjoy all of Kate Mosse's books. I am anxiously awaiting her next story.

Very captivating,

reader captured the story line perfectly. really enjoy this author and will look for more

3 overall, because I'll never listen to it again

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I enjoyed the story, but I am not sure I'd listen to it again because the "tone"that the book is read in is too dark. That said, I don't think it was overly grotesque as others have written, and the story itself was very well written. The narration fits the Victorian period or there abouts, and the tale.