Street of the Five Moons

The Second Vicky Bliss Mystery

By: Elizabeth Peters

Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat

Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

The Charlemagne talisman, with its gold filigree volutes and enormous azure-blue sapphire, has caught Vicky Bliss' attention. When a man is found murdered with an enchanting copy of the antiquity in his pocket, along with an odd set of hieroglyphs, Vicky follows the trail of the gifted genius who created the fake to the narrow streets of the anitquity markets in Rome.

With her unusual qualifications, a doctorate in art history and the body of a movie goddess, Vicky is well equipped for getting the information she needs from anyone, particularly the older men who typically deal in antiques. But in #37 on the Street of the Five Moons, Vicky meets a dangerously exciting young Englishman, a man whose scruples are as questionable as his intelligence is keen.

Read by Barbara Rosenblat with the acclaimed talent that has made her Elizabeth Peters' only choice to read the Vicky Bliss series, Street of the Five Moons will delight the listener with a full measure of witty repartee and memorable characters.

Don't miss any of the mysteries in the Vicky Bliss series.

©1978 Elizabeth Peters (P)1994 Recorded Books, LLC

Fun!

A very fun and entertaining caper. Even if it were only half as good it would still be well worth while just to hear Barbara Rosenblat’s performance. Great narration!!

Doesn't have the luster of others

I am a huge fan of Peter's Amelia Peabody series and love Rosenblat as both Peabody and Bliss (yes, she sounds a bit too old for Vicky, but I think she captures her attitude beautifully), but the Bliss series just doesn't seem to have the richness of the Peabody series and seems just too predictable.

Thoroughly entertaining

What did you love best about Street of the Five Moons?

This was a really fun story. I loved each of the characters as performed by Ms. Rosenblat. This is a favorite of mine because the reader is first introduced to John Smythe.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Street of the Five Moons?

Too many to list, but I loved the description of the gang eating at the palace and the Count and John in a sword fight. Great dialog.

Have you listened to any of Barbara Rosenblat’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. All of the Vicky Bliss and several of the Emilia and Emerson adventures.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

definitely.

Any additional comments?

A wonderful addition to my permanent (listen to again and again) collection.

Clever Dialogue

One of the best I've listened to in a log time. Jewels in Rome, real or imitation?

Now this is where the series startes to take off

Here we have the introduction of John?s character, and the beginning of the best part of the series. It is such a great listen to, and one cannot help buy want to travel to Germany afterwards. More Nancy Drew style mysteries that are repeat listens!

Cute

Cute story. I accidentally read this one before book one so now backtracking. Lots of action and cozy mystery happenings

A Seriously Strong Woman

I am reworking my way through Elizabeth Peter's books, only this time I am listening! They are still intriguingly wonderful! Her women are strong, intelligent and witty. The other characters are a conglomeration of good and bad guys, dangerous and sneaky ones. Funny in haha and funny in odd things happen. Museum like paintings and Jewelery play a big role here in this story. There is also the first meeting with "John Smythe".

Truly delightful story and performance

I adore the witty, tongue in cheek, precocious heroines in Elizabeth Peter's stories. Humor abounds, mystery rules and adventure awaits! The narrator embodies Vicky Bliss to an extent you'll have a hard time believing the character only exists on paper.

The real beginning of the Vicky Bliss series (for me)

I am in love with the Amelia Peabody series but Vicky Bliss is also near and dear to my heart. The VB series really gets started with this book when Sir John is introduced. Borrower of the Night (the first book in the series) lacks much of Elizabeth Peters’ trademark wit and charm, but she hits her stride with this one and the rest of the series. The Night Train to Memphis is a total Desert Island Keeper. Barbara Rosenblat is a great narrator (even though her voice for Vicky doesn’t sound precisely like I thought she would sound…she is amazing with the American accent).

Old favorite, better in print

This novel is an old favorite of mine, and I've listened to two different audio versions of it (including this one).... neither of which is nearly as good as just reading it yourself.