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Sick of Shadows

Edwardian Murder Mysteries • Book 3

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

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

The gap between its Goodreads and Audible ratings tells you everything — Davina Porter doesn't just narrate this, she rescues it.

  • Great if you want: light Edwardian cozy mystery with a sharp female lead
  • Listening experience: brisk and gossipy — finishes in one long afternoon
  • Narration: Porter's arch timing makes the social comedy land perfectly
  • Skip if: you want a deep mystery — the whodunit takes a backseat

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About This Audiobook

Edwardian London's glittering social season takes a deadly turn when Lady Rose Summer discovers that friendship can be fatal. Despite her engagement of convenience to Captain Harry Cathcart, Rose remains determined to forge her own path among the ton's rigid expectations. When she befriends a mysterious newcomer to society, her act of kindness leads to murder most foul, transforming what should have been a season of parties and gossip into a dangerous game of survival. As bodies surface and attempts are made on her own life, Rose must navigate both the treacherous waters of high society and a killer's deadly intentions.

Davina Porter brings remarkable depth to this third installment of the Edwardian Murder Mysteries, capturing both the elegant refinement of aristocratic dialogue and the mounting tension as danger escalates. Her nuanced performance distinguishes each character with precision, from Rose's spirited determination to the various suspects lurking within London's elite circles. Porter's pacing allows listeners to savor the rich period details while maintaining the mystery's compelling momentum. The atmospheric quality of her narration transforms the audiobook into an immersive experience, making the opulent yet perilous world of Edwardian society feel tangibly real through skillful vocal artistry.