Murder at the Fitzwilliam

By: Jim Eldridge

Narrated by: Peter Wickham

After rising to prominence for his role investigating the case of Jack the Ripper, former Detective Inspector Daniel Wilson is now retired. Known for his intelligence, his investigative skills, and most of all his discretion, he's often consulted when a case must be solved quickly and quietly. So when a body is found in the Egyptian collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, Wilson is called in.

As he tries to uncover the identity of the dead man and the circumstances surrounding his demise, Wilson must contend with an unhelpful police inspector and Abigail Fenton, the archaeologist who discovered the body and is determined to protect the Egyptian collection. Can they find a way to work together to solve the mystery?

©2018 Jim Eldridge (P)2019 Soundings

Good for what it is

I was looking for a light mystery that would fill time, which was exactly what happened here. The mystery itself was actually fairly decently plotted, and I appreciated the Victorian British setting. Its weak points are the characters, with the main male lead being almost too modern-day sensitive guy, and the two sisters being a stab at feminism, which though obviously well-intentioned didn't quite work out so well. The audio narrator had to work with the material he was given, so that the sisters' voices weren't the easiest to get used to. However, that having been said I have purchased and begun listening to the sequel.

Cosy Mystery

I enjoyed the narrator. However, I thought the murderer was much too easy to figure out.

Pretty good story.

I enjoyed the story. It was light and easy to follow. I look forward to seeing where the series goes.

Captivatingly performed. What a thrill ride.

What a compelling, artful performance of an intriguingly detailed story. I want more of this author and performer. Loved it!

Unsatisfying

Not great. The female characters are either nasty and over sensitive or stupid and silly. The story is predictable and the male hero is rather shallow. The narrator made the unlikeable female protagonist even more objectionable by hi snippy delivery of her dialogue. Very disappointing.