“Cultured tones and clipped British accents are just two of charming vocal characteristics narrator Justine Eyre adopts while performing this story of murder and conspiracy…Eyre fluidly delivers the conversations of the upper and lower classes…drawing the listener more deeply into London society and a chilling conspiracy.” AudioFile
Description
An extraordinary woman living in extraordinary times, Lady Frances Ffolkes is an Edwardian-era suffragette who has an uncanny ability to attract danger and romance.
When Major Colcombe, a family friend and war veteran, dies under mysterious circumstances, the good Lady discovers that he was working on a manuscript about South Africa’s bloody Boer War, which reportedly revealed a scandalous mistake that cost many innocent lives. Now, it’s up to Frances and her loyal lady’s maid, June Mallow, to track down the missing manuscript and bring the killer to justice. Despite kerfuffles with Scotland Yard and the British secret service, Frances never backs down and finds herself in several very unfortunate positions—and one very fortunate love triangle.
Death on the Sapphire is R. J. Koreto’s witty and winsome debut of a series that is sure to be a fan favorite for years to come.
Praise
“Cultured tones and clipped British accents are just two of charming vocal characteristics narrator Justine Eyre adopts while performing this story of murder and conspiracy…Eyre fluidly delivers the conversations of the upper and lower classes…drawing the listener more deeply into London society and a chilling conspiracy.” AudioFile
“The novel expertly mixes politics, war, theft, murder, and social class distinctions…Narrator Justine Eyre gives the novel a full-voiced reading. She is especially noted for her facility with accents. Here she gets to do both upper class and working class British, and Scots, as well as Australian and Wheaton’s Irish maid. At an Indian restaurant, Frances is greeted in Hindi. Eyre’s male characters are convincing, with both a warm baritone and some grumpy drunks. The series is highly recommended.” Sound Commentary (audio review)
“Fans of both Downton Abbey and Agatha Christie will embrace the subtly witty, refreshingly unconventional heroine in Koreto’s debut series…The Edwardian setting [is] rich with history and politics.” RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
“Lady Frances is a charming heroine…The authentic setting and enjoyable characters are sure to appeal to lovers of mystery and historical fiction alike.” Shelf Awareness
“Upstairs teams with downstairs in this thoroughly entertaining, witty Edwardian mystery debut.” Library Journal
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Jun 13, 2016 |
| Release Date | June 14, 2016 |
| Number in Series | 1 |
| Series Display String | The Lady Frances Ffolkes Mysteries |
| Release Date Machine | 1465862400 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Women Sleuths, Traditional Detectives, Amateur Sleuths, Historical, Fiction - All, Fiction - Adult, Bestselling Mysteries, Bestselling Mystery |
Author Bio
R. J. Koreto, novelist, is a business and financial journalist. Over the years, he has been a magazine writer and editor, website manager, PR consultant, book author, and seaman in the US Merchant Marine. Like his character, Lady Frances Ffolkes, he is a graduate of Vassar College.
Narrator Bio
Justine Eyre is a classically trained actress who has narrated many audiobooks, earning the prestigious Audie Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She is multilingual and known for her great facility with accents. She has appeared on stage, with leading roles in King Lear and The Crucible, and has had starring roles in four films on the indie circuit. Her television credits include Two and a Half Men and Mad Men.
Overview
An extraordinary woman living in extraordinary times, Lady Frances Ffolkes is an Edwardian-era suffragette who has an uncanny ability to attract danger and romance.
When Major Colcombe, a family friend and war veteran, dies under mysterious circumstances, the good Lady discovers that he was working on a manuscript about South Africa’s bloody Boer War, which reportedly revealed a scandalous mistake that cost many innocent lives. Now, it’s up to Frances and her loyal lady’s maid, June Mallow, to track down the missing manuscript and bring the killer to justice. Despite kerfuffles with Scotland Yard and the British secret service, Frances never backs down and finds herself in several very unfortunate positions—and one very fortunate love triangle.
Death on the Sapphire is R. J. Koreto’s witty and winsome debut of a series that is sure to be a fan favorite for years to come.
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