Best M.C. Beaton Audiobooks

The best audiobooks by M.C. Beaton — 8 titles spanning Romance, Historical Fiction, Mystery, averaging 4.04 ABR stars.

M.C. Beaton's highest-rated audiobook in our collection is Back in Society: A Regency Romance, narrated by Davina Porter (4.28 ABR stars). Browse the full list below.

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    Back in Society: A Regency Romance

    The Poor Relation • Book 6

    by M. C. Beaton

    Narrated by Davina Porter

    4.28 ABR Score (1.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.62 Audible (1.2K)
    4h 50m listening time • Released 2012
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    Colonel Sandhurst to the Rescue

    Poor Relation • Book 5

    by Marion Chesney, M.C. Beaton

    Narrated by Davina Porter

    4.11 ABR Score (3.5K ratings)
    ★ 3.93 Goodreads (2.4K) ★ 4.61 Audible (1.2K)
    4h 50m listening time • Released 2012

    Davina Porter's crisp, witty narration transforms this Regency romp into pure comedic gold—the perfect escape when you want clever banter and delicious chaos without breaking a sweat.

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    Sir Philip's Folly

    Poor Relation • Book 4

    by Marion Chesney, M.C. Beaton

    Narrated by Davina Porter

    4.07 ABR Score (3.7K ratings)
    ★ 3.91 Goodreads (2.5K) ★ 4.57 Audible (1.2K)
    4h 51m listening time • Released 2012

    Davina Porter's crisp delivery cuts through the scheming and social comedy, making every backstabbing moment at the Poor Relation land with satisfying precision.

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    Miss Tonks Turns to Crime

    Poor Relation • Book 2

    by Marion Chesney, M.C. Beaton

    Narrated by Davina Porter

    4.05 ABR Score (6.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.81 Goodreads (3.9K) ★ 4.52 Audible (2.4K)
    4h 44m listening time • Released 2012

    Davina Porter's arch delivery transforms this genteel heist into pure comedic gold—she nails every prim dowager and flustered aristocrat with such distinct, delicious voices you'll forget you're listening.

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    Mrs. Budley Falls from Grace

    Poor Relation • Book 3

    by Marion Chesney, M.C. Beaton

    Narrated by Davina Poter

    4.02 ABR Score (4.4K ratings)
    ★ 3.86 Goodreads (2.9K) ★ 4.52 Audible (1.5K)
    5h 9m listening time • Released 2012
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    Sick of Shadows

    Edwardian Murder Mysteries • Book 3

    by Marion Chesney, M.C. Beaton

    Narrated by Davina Porter

    3.95 ABR Score (4.6K ratings)
    ★ 3.68 Goodreads (3.0K) ★ 4.48 Audible (1.6K)
    6h 17m listening time • Released 2008

    Davina Porter's posh, perfectly-timed delivery elevates this locked-room mystery into something genuinely addictive—she makes the gossip feel like conspiracy and the danger feel real.

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    Hiss and Hers

    Agatha Raisin • Book 23

    by M.C. Beaton

    Narrated by Davina Porter

    3.94 ABR Score (11.0K ratings)
    ★ 3.67 Goodreads (9.1K) ★ 4.42 Audible (1.9K)
    6h 24m listening time • Released 2012

    Davina Porter's dry timing is perfect for Agatha's ridiculous romantic schemes, making this cozy mystery feel like gossiping with a sharp-witted friend who actually gets the joke.

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    Lady Fortescue Steps Out

    Poor Relation • Book 1

    by Marion Chesney, M.C. Beaton

    Narrated by Davina Porter

    3.89 ABR Score (11.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.78 Goodreads (6.4K) ★ 4.33 Audible (4.8K)
    4h 45m listening time • Released 2012

    Davina Porter's narration captures the wit and warmth of Regency scheming so perfectly that you'll want to hear what Lady Fortescue plots next. A clever, character-driven mystery that rewards listening.

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