Narrator Thomas Judd (ONE MUST TELL THE BEES) continues his exceptional rendering of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in this captivating Christmas novella. Listeners find Dr. Watson delivering a dinner invitation to Holmes on Christmas Day, 1902. Knowing Holmes will refuse, he's carefully rehearsed his speech. When Watson notices that his fine French wine, Beaune, a gift from Holmes has been tampered with, the game is afoot. When Holmes quickly deduces that the switch could jeopardize the newly crowned king, he and Watson move swiftly. Judd's spirited descriptions of London and renderings of characters from Holmes's past are irresistible. The audiobook flawlessly conveys the completely unexpected conclusion, including the heartwarming relationship of Holmes and Watson. Welcome to a new holiday tradition!
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2022
Duration: 1 hr
Publisher: Books Fluent
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 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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