Callander Square

By: Anne Perry

Narrated by: Davina Porter

Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

Callander Square is the second of Anne Perry's Charlotte and Thomas Pitt mysteries. Full of well-drawn and convincing characters, Callander Square offers a finely crafted recreation of Victorian England. The bodies of two newborn babies have been found in a park in the fashionable London neighborhood of Callander Square. While Inspector Thomas Pitt is fighting to get the square's aristocratic residents to speak with him, his pretty, well-born wife Charlotte decides to do some detective work of her own. Soon she is unearthing secrets in every house on the square while Thomas tries to discover what would drive a person to murder.

©1980 Anne Perry

Murder in the Victorian Era

Second book in the series. I'm a fan of Anne Perry's books, having found one of her shorter Christmas stories, and then the "Cater Street Hangman" (first in this series), at the library, No blood & gore, no F-bombs. She likes to explore the interaction between people when there is a murder - not only those who are the immediate family of the deceased, but also the friends and neighbors. How they think and suspect each other. Very interesting. Because her stories are set in this era, we are reminded that the aristocratic wealthy looked "down" upon the servants and the working-class, and she explores these interactions also.
Davina Porter is fantastic!
I plan to continue with this series!

It's not the butler in this period piece.

What did you love best about Callander Square?

I like the historical and cultural setting. And I like that the author does give some clues and that it isn't the "butler who done it."

Enjoyable series, wish books were longer

I really like this author and this series. My only complaint is that the books are to short. The mysteries end rather abruptly. This one wrapped up in a way that was alright however, there was no way of knowing the culprit, the mystery's resolution came out of no where. I really wish the author had built more upon her stories and characters in each of these first 2 books I've listened to. They are very good, just short.

what a story!

The Charlotte and Thomas Pitt stories, that I have listened to so far, are really much more than just murder mysteries. They are about people, and truth and lies and how we conduct ourselves, and our relationships. About how we can learn and mature and love, or how we can destroy each other with pride or greed or dishonesty. Really remarkable, and Davina Porter is, as always, superb in her narration. Highly recommend.

Exquisite mystery!

This wonderful British mystery is fantastic. Truly could not stop listening until the very end.

Emotional

Wow. This was emotional especially with the murders found

This author is amazing at immersing the reader in the historical times and bringing the characters to life

This narrator is simply one of the best that brings the stories alive!

Best Anne Perry yet!

I have read ALOT of Anne Perry novels and this one is the best by far! And not just because I got the series for free either! I loved the characters and story line - so different than most of todays story plots that have all the same characters and story lines: the only thing different is the geography. Anne Perry really delves into the lives of each and every character (and there are quite a few!) and still manages to keep you guessing until the end.

And don’t get me started on Davina Porter! No doubt this book would still be good but with her narrating each character it was outstanding! Honestly, I could listen to her repeatedly recite the periodic table of elements on not be bored!

GREAT book (and series so far!) if you like Victorian detective stories and worth the credit if you can’t get it for free.

Callander Square

I really enjoy the period mysteries and this is one of the best.

Great story, fantastic performance!

Great story, but fantastic performance! Has a voice that believably turns into definable characters with both sound and personality.

Entertaining Mystery

Davina Porter is an excellent narrator who really makes the story come alive.

I like the relationship between the main characters - Charlotte and Thomas Pitt. They are a great married mystery duo. They compliment each other well.

If you are looking for a deep dark murder series this may not be for you. This series is more of a Hallmark Mystery - a light who-dunnit than a tragic film noir.