Shadow of the Raven

A Dr. Thomas Silkstone Mystery, Book 5

By: Tessa Harris

Narrated by: Simon Vance

"CSI meets the Age of Reason with a well-drawn, intriguing cast of characters" (Karen Harper) in Tessa Harris' superbly plotted historical mystery series, featuring 18th-century anatomist and pioneering sleuth Dr. Thomas Silkstone.

In the notorious mental hospital known as Bedlam, Dr. Thomas Silkstone seeks out a patient with whom he is on intimate terms. But he is unprepared for the state in which he finds Lady Lydia Farrell. Shocked into action, Thomas vows to help free Lydia by appealing to the custodian of her affairs, Mr. Nicholas Lupton.

But when Silkstone arrives at the Boughton Estate to speak to Lupton, he finds that sweeping changes threaten to leave many villagers destitute. After a man dies in the woods, it appears that someone has turned to murder to avenge their cause. But for Thomas, a postmortem raises more questions than answers, and a second murder warns him of his potentially fatal situation. Soon he discovers a conspiracy far more sinister than anything he has ever faced.

©2015 Tessa Harris (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

love it

great series, better narrator. I love Simon Vance's voice, no matter what the story is.

excellent

wonderful story based on, unfortunately, historical reality. I have hearing difficulties and the narator 's words remained very clear to my pathetic ears.

Not the best in the series

I have thoroughly enjoyed the series! Twists, turns and information that gives us a a glimpse of life during this timeframe. This book also had information, but the whining and “ oh woe is me by Lydia” was just too much. I thought Silkstone should cut her loose and pursue a woman with more sense.

Thoroughly enjoying this series

I’ve read every book so far in the series & love them. It’s obvious the author has done her research for a rich historical fiction series. Tapping into true historical events and painting fantastic word pictures (okay I love historical mysteries and medicine - since the MC is an Anatomist there are some “sights and smells”). I appreciate addressing of issues pertinent to history and today. In this book we have “ancient rights”, landlords, industrialization, the plight of women under subjection and how easy it was to put them aside.

The Narration is very good and adds to the majority of the story. I’ve gotten used to the female voices which aren’t done as pitch perfect as the male ones. The narrator really hits the mark with men in both tone, emotion and accents. Great read and listen both.

Gee

This was very good but again so frustrated with Lydia. Only one more story and beg it to be resolved.