A Christmas Revelation

By: Anne Perry

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

It wouldn’t quite be Christmas without a holiday mystery decorated with all the Victorian trimmings as only New York Times best-selling author Anne Perry can render it. Now the tradition continues as mayhem is once again found under the mistletoe, and intrigue stalks the cobblestone streets and gas-lit parlors of old London Town.

Formerly a river urchin living on the banks of the Thames, nine-year-old Worm has never experienced a family Christmas. But thanks to a job at Hester Monk’s clinic in Portpool Lane, he’s found a makeshift family in kindly volunteer Mrs. Claudine Burroughs and curmudgeonly old bookkeeper Squeaky Robinson.

When Worm witnesses the abduction of a beautiful woman by a pair of ruffians just days before Christmas, he frantically turns to Squeaky for help. A one-time brothel owner, Squeaky knows the perils of interfering in nasty business, but he can’t bear to disappoint Worm - or leave the boy to attempt a rescue on his own. What neither of the would-be saviors expects, however, is that the damsel in distress already has her dilemma well in hand … and is taking steps to bring her captors to justice for crimes far worse than kidnapping. But the rogues, as cunning as they are deadly, are not to be underestimated. The aid of cynical old Squeaky and hopeful young Worm just might make the difference between a merry triumph over evil and a terrible yuletide tragedy.

©2018 Anne Perry (P)2018 Recorded Books

Meh

The audio volume was way too low. I could not boost it on my iPad. I listen to audiobooks constantly, and had this problem once before.
I really wanted to like this book, but I could not care enough for the characters. The story is all over the map. I'm thinking of returning it.

FIX THIS DESCRIPTION, ITS FOR THE WRONG BOOK!

This is the delightful tale of a nine year old former river urchin, Worm, who is used to living on the Thames River, but now has the good fortune to work in a clinic for the under privileged and have a makeshift family of sorts. After witnessing a beautiful woman being kidnapped, Worm convinces a friend, Squeaky to help him rescue the woman. Squeaky relies on his street smarts (from his days as a brothel owner) to find out what has become of the woman, and he's determined to protect the young, Worm as he uncovers the dark mystery. This is a wonderful story set in old England. I am SO hoping that Audible gets the description corrected, because it would be a shame for listeners to miss this excellent book!

Very confusing

The story was great-I love how the relationship between Worm and Squeaky developed. The narrator did a good job with the male voices and Worm’s voice. However, there were a couple of places in the recording that were put together out of order. I remember hearing the discrepancies when i first listened to the story, but forgot to comment. I’m a great fan of Anne Perry’s Christmas stories (as well as her other series) so was willing to piece together the correct sequence for the actions.

Volume was low

Loved it but volume was low and had to be very near to hear it

Technical problems

As other reviewers have mentioned, there are 2 chapters out of order...chapter 5 should be chapter 3 and chapter 11 should be chapter 12. Re downloading as Support suggested did not work. I am waiting for further investigation, but have not heard anything back. My first audible.com experience, and I am disappointed.