A totally engaging listen that provides a treat for all the senses.
Narrator Imani Jade Powers’ command of French and French accents transports listeners to a charming Parisian neighborhood. The reverent descriptions of wine and food will tantalize listeners’ taste buds, even as they learn that Covid-19 has robbed American sommelier Olivia Beech of her ability to taste, leaving her dependent on her hyperactive sense of smell. Having lost her job and her reputation, she comes to Paris for a job interview with a celebrity chef. When he’s poisoned by the wine intended for Olivia, she becomes the prime suspect and finds herself befriended by members of the neighborhood watch, who are determined to uncover the real killer. Powers masterfully differentiates male, female, French, and American characters.
A totally engaging listen that provides a treat for all the senses.Pub Date: May 26, 2026
Duration: 9 hrs, 5 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063470156
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: May 5, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 2026
Novelist Benet Archdale and housemaid Carol Stratford are two young, single parents who have no reason to know each other. They become tangled in a nightmarish spiral of kidnap, fraud, family violence and death. Ruth Rendell creates psychological suspense in thrillers that are compulsively readable or, in this case, listenable. British actress Imelda Staunton's reading is perfectly paced, and the characters are well defined. You'll have a hard time turning it off.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 9 hrs
Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America/ Chivers
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Emerson and Peabody are at it again! Uncovering antiquities takes a back-seat as the romantic archaeologists track down the master criminal who is stealing Egypt's ancient treasures. With the help of their precocious son, Ramses, the intrepid pair unravel this mystery in crowded bazaars, desert camps and the heart of the Black Pyramid. Barbara Rosenblat's reading fully measures up to the tale. She is a master of timing and nuance. Rosenblat's power for character interpretation has grown with each book in this amusing series. This is the best one yet.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 12 hrs
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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