Millstone of Doubt

Thorndike & Swann Regency Mysteries, Book 2

By: Erica Vetsch

Narrated by: Kim Bretton

Caught in the explosion of the Hammersmith Mill in London, Bow Street Runner Daniel Swann rushes to help any survivors only to find the mill's owner dead of an apparent gunshot.

Even though the owner's daughter, Agatha Montgomery, mourns his death, it seems there are more than a few people with motive for murder. But Daniel can't take this investigation slow and steady. Instead, he must dig through all the suspects as quickly as he can, because the clock is ticking until his mysterious patronage—and his job as a runner—comes to an abrupt and painful end. It seems to Daniel that, like his earthly father, his heavenly Father has abandoned him to the fates.

Lady Juliette Thorndike is Agatha's bosom friend and has the inside knowledge of the wealthy London ton to be invaluable to Daniel. She should be in a perfect position to help with the case. Still, her instructor in the art of spy craft orders her to stay out of the investigation. But circumstances intervene, dropping her into the middle of the deadly pursuit.

When a dreadful accident ends in another death on the mill floor, Daniel discovers a connection to his murder case—and to his own secret past. Now he and Juliette are in a race to find the killer before his time runs out.

©2022 Erica Vetsch (P)2022 Tantor

Loved it!

So fun. Keep going! My only difficulty is the performance. The poor woman needs to learn how to pronounce words. How about Matt Addis for the next one?

I’m so invested now!

I loved the story and the character developments! I’m so invested now. The first book really lacked romance but this book was much more satisfying. The twist that happened was predictable but I definitely did foresee how it would happen exactly (if that makes sense).

The narration isn’t perfect but it’s not awful. Some of the character’s voices make me cringe when they first start speaking, like Agatha. Also, sometimes the voices for characters seem to change and are inconsistent throughout the book.

Nice plot twist/sequel

I enjoyed this the romance is clean and the story is authentic for this light listener, also narrator’s accents are great

Great Sequel

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Could not stop listening

Such a great listen, I was entertained and kept guessing the entire time. The budding romance is not too shabby either, loved it!