When Reggie rents quarters at 221B Baker Street, London, his lease has an unusual stipulation. Since it is considered to be Sherlock Holmes’s residence, Reggie MUST answer the letters that still arrive for the great man. Narrator Simon Vance delivers a good-natured portrait of Reggie, his brother, Nigel, and a twenty-year-old mystery that develops when they act on a young California girl's letter to Holmes. Vance’s depiction of the brothers' very British relationship, full of quirky humor and insults to each other, is irresistible. Less effective but not a hindrance are his American and Latino accents. Author Robertson's blending of Holmes, the two brothers, and a child's concern for her beloved father make for an exceptional adventure.
Pub Date: June 23, 2009
Duration: 10 hrs
Publisher: Blackstone 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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