The second in the Daughter of Sherlock Holmes series shows Joanna Blalock, daughter of Holmes and Irene Adler, at the top of her detecting game. Narrator Steve West is quite amazing transforming himself into Dr. Watson, his son and, most impressively, into Joanna. It's 1914, Joanna is married to Dr. John Watson, Jr., and the game's afoot for the clever threesome. A new treaty with France has been stolen from the Duke of Winchester's well-guarded study. West delivers credible characters--from Inspector Lestrade to the Baker Street Irregulars. Taking listeners on a thoroughly enjoyable romp, West recounts Joanna's discovery of a secret attic space where someone could have hidden. Joanna solves the case using the deductive reasoning that her father made famous. Don't miss the fun.
Pub Date: June 12, 2018
Duration: 8 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781427298836
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
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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