Justine Eyre's narration is well suited to this mystery featuring members of the English aristocracy. Lady Frances Ffolkes has traveled to the large estate of her friend's family, finding upon arrival that her friend's father has been brutally murdered with a ruby-ensconced sword. As Lady Frances insists on getting involved in the investigation, Eyre perfectly captures her haughty accent, strong will, and flippant attitude towards tradition. Eyre gives fitting portrayals of all the characters--from the highest-born ladies to the maids and servants, as well as the guests who visit the estate. Notably, Eyre is convincing as the mysterious Turkish diplomat who won't reveal what he's seen as well as the American woman who wishes to own the estate. Many will be suspects--but in the end, the capable Lady Frances will discover the truth.
Pub Date: Oct. 11, 2016
Duration: 9 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781504775007
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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