Sick of Shadows

By: Marion Chesney

Narrated by: Davina Porter

Captain Harry Cathcart and Lady Rose Summer have entered into an engagement of convenience so Rose can avoid being sent to India with all the other failed debutantes. Rose's sharp intellect and radical ideas have served to repel her would-be suitors. Rose's parents are hardly thrilled that their only child is marrying a man in trade, but Harry comes from a good family and, at the very least, they hope he will keep their troublesome daughter out of mischief.

Unfortunately, even a pretend engagement cannot save Rose from trouble. Bored with endless parties, teas, and balls, she befriends Dolly Tremaine, a beautiful young girl newly arrived from the country and overwhelmed by the demands of the Season.

Rose is delighted to have a protege, but their friendship is cut tragically short when Dolly is found floating in a river. Harry must solve the mystery of Dolly's death, and keep Rose from being the murderer's next victim.

©2005 Marion Chesney (P)2007 BBC Audio

comfy cozy mystery

l am really enjoying this narrator's singing of songs in this series stories. ...another great engagement of this listener.

Misunderstandings

Again, many mistakes made because of actions that come before thought. Characters are always jumping to conclusions.

wittiest in series to date

I save this series for when I am really fatigued and want a lighthearted (but not too silly) listen. This is a hoot, besides being a decent light period mystery, Narrator Davina Porter sounds like she's enjoying herself, and adds extra camp to the read. There are sublte winks and nods to authentic Edwardian lit and its imitators.

Mc Beaton does it again!

Her ability to weave a story filled with mystery, star crossed lovers, and humor is unparalleled. For hopeless romantics and mystery fanatics everywhere!

Delightfuly entertaining!

I’ve listened to a lot of books this year. I’m almost embarrassed to say I’ve listened to over 200 in 2023 alone. I’ve listened to every different type and genre. This series I’ve found a wonderful break from all the terrible things that see, read and hear in the news. Heartwarming,suspenseful, funny entertaining I can’t say any more it was just wonderful!