The September Society

Charles Lenox Mysteries Series #2

By: Charles Finch

Narrated by: James Langton

In the small hours of the morning one fall day in 1866, a frantic widow visits detective Charles Lenox. Lady Annabelle's problem is simple: her beloved son, George, has vanished from his room at Oxford. When Lenox visits his alma mater to investigate, he discovers a series of bizarre clues, including a murdered cat and a card cryptically referring to "The September Society".

Then, just as Lenox realizes that the case may be deeper than it appears, a student dies, the victim of foul play. What could the September Society have to do with it? What specter, returned from the past, is haunting gentle Oxford? Lenox, with the support of his devoted friends in London's upper crust, must race to discover the truth before it comes searching for him, and dangerously close to home.

©2008 Charles Finch (P)2011 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Even the most astute reader will be guessing to the end. Another triumph." ( Library Journal)

Entertaining Victorian Mystery

Any additional comments?

This is a pleasant listen. Very well written and an insight into the British Aristocracy of the 1800s. It has the feel of being written in Victorian times. A good detective story with a welcome departure from the sex and violence that many contemporary authors feel obligated to include.

Great Story

Excellent plot. Some murders are complex with clues that are more confusing than helpful. The narrator does a superb job.

Enjoyable, human Victoriam detective story

I really enjoyed this book because I liked Charles Lennox. He's a kind man who makes mistakes and is mature enough to evaluate and regret them. He sacrifices position and relationships to serve humankind as a detective, seeing nobility in his calling. A *good* man. A human man without the cockiness or certitude of a Holmes or Poirot.

The pace is slow, with the clues unfolding gradually - not a good choice for readers who want a lot of action or an all-knowing detective. But it has heart. And there are a number of historical tidbits as a bonus, if one enjoys that sort of thing, as I do.

The narrator is wonderful, really differentiating the characters with different voicings and traits.

I'll definitely read more in the series.

Great story for rush hour traffic

I got stuck in gridlocked traffic a few days ago and it was the engaging plot and the measured tones of the narrator that saved my sanity.

Great

Incredible plot twist with fun characters and a lovely romance in between sleuthing. Can’t wait to read the next.