The Twelve Clues of Christmas

By: Rhys Bowen

Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren

Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Winner, Solo Narration - Female, 2014

She may be 35th in line for the throne, but Lady Georgiana Rannoch cannot wait to ring in the new year—before a Christmas killer wrings another neck…

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me—well, actually, my true love, Darcy O’Mara, is spending a feliz navidad tramping around South America. Meanwhile, Mummy is holed up in a tiny village called Tiddleton-under-Lovey with that droll Noel Coward! And I’m snowed in at Castle Rannoch with my bumbling brother, Binky, and sourpuss sister-in-law, Fig. So it’s a miracle when I contrive to land a position as hostess to a posh holiday party in Tiddleton. The village is like something out of A Christmas Carol! But no sooner have I arrived than a neighborhood nuisance, a fellow named Freddie falls out of a tree, dead…. Dickensian, indeed.

Freddie’s merely a stocking stuffer. On my second day in town, another so-called accident turns up another mincemeat pie—and yet another on my third. The village is buzzing that a recent prison break could have something to do with it… that, or a long-standing witch’s curse. I’m not so sure. But after Darcy shows up beneath the mistletoe, anything could be possible in this wicked wonderland.

©2012 Janet Quin- Harkin (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Katherine Kellgren performs an impressive range of accents: Irish brogue, high-pitched Cockney, fussy American, West Country burr, and more. Kellgren triumphs as Georgi, who is 34th in line to the throne, giving her a refined accent contrasted with down-to-earth sensibilities. Due to the author's light touch and Kellgren's humorous delivery, the many Yuletide deaths in this cozy do not become macabre. The listener just marvels at the mounting 'accidents' amid the bountiful Christmas cheer." ( AudioFile)

Audie Award Winner, Solo Narration - Female, 2014

What a wonderful pairing of author and reader

After 500+ audio books and many stabs at listening to books written by women, I finally found a female author I like. I'm thoroughly hooked on both Lady Georgiana and Molly Murphy (from Ms Bowen's Murphy's Law series),

I'd crawl a mile through ground glass to get the next episode.

Light and funny with a serious plot these all have been a treat.

Sometimes good people deserve to die

Enjoyed the story, but it was almost ruined by the ending. I won't give the ending away, but sometimes people just need to die and it's OK for the "good guys" to think that, stand back, and let it happen.
The story had a good cast of characters that intermingled well. We get to see facets of their character we've never seen before (grandfather and mother) so that was pretty cool. In general, I liked it. Enjoy.

Another beautifully narrated mystery

I enjoyed my hours listening to this well narrated and amusing mystery. Once again Georgie's romance kindled in the background while people dropped dead left and right. I'm going to download the next in the series.

Finally! Lots of Georgie and Darcy time together!

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The pot was light. It was perfect for a Christmas who-dunnit.

What about Katherine Kellgren’s performance did you like?

I think Katherine Kellgren does an amazing job. I will go on to read more books narrated by her just because I enjoyed her so much.

Any additional comments?

This has been one of my most favorite series.

great fun

I love this series. The characters are sweet and the dialogue is funny and I don't guess whodunit but it makes sense in the end. Great stuff.

Great book

Would you consider the audio edition of The Twelve Clues of Christmas to be better than the print version?

I can't say. I have not read the book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Twelve Clues of Christmas?

When Darcy said he loved her.

What about Katherine Kellgren’s performance did you like?

Loved it!

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

Yes!

Any additional comments?

The mystery murders kept you guessing right until the end! Loved that.

Excellent!

Fantastic narration. All characters had different voices and accents. thoroughly enjoyed listening to this story. Highly recommend for fans of Downton Abby and mystery.

Love it!!!

Fantastic characters. The narration couldn't possibly be better! She is amazing, wonderful voices give such life to the characters.

Delightful!

This series never ceases to delight. The narrator is truly wonderful. I'll be sorry to finish it.

Holiday Feast with murders a plenty

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This was a fun one. Quirky characters, familiar characters and murders. Yes plenty of baffling accidents or are they all murders? No spoilers alerts. But Darcy and Georgie finally make some declarations in their relationship. Enjoying this series very much.