The Body in the Garden, Audiobook

The Body in the Garden, Audiobook (2020) Katharine Schellman narrated by Henrietta Meire (Lily Adler Mystery)

Set in London in 1815

I enjoyed listening to the story, although the narrator wasn’t as strong as others I’ve recently been listening to. But this is a first book in a series by a first-time author.

“Plenty of Lascars in the navy, but precious few of them made post captain, eh!” The admiral chuckled. “And what was it the Indian fellows began calling you in response?”

“Captain English.” Jack grinned, though Lily noticed the lines of strain around his mouth. “Forever betwixt and between, I am.”

“Above all things, my aunt likes not having to chaperone me about.”

Lily frowned. “I had not thought her so elderly as that. But perhaps she is unwell?”

“Neither old nor sick.” Miss Oswald’s voice was grim. “She does not care to have me living with her, or to have anything to do with me if she can possibly avoid it. Unfortunately for her, my father made it clear that my London season is one of those things she cannot avoid.”

Characters: Lily Adler, Serena Lady Walter, Lord Walter, Captain Jack Hartley, Miss Ofelia Oswald, Mr. Simon Page. Isobel Harper, Reggie Harper, General Alfred Harper, Mr. Hyrum Lacey, Augustus Finch, Jem, Margaret Harlowe, Anna, Jeremy, Mrs. Carstairs, Mr. Carstairs

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Rating: 8/10

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