An Ominous Explosion

Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries, Book 10

De: Lynn Messina

Narrado por: Jill Smith

Duración: 8 h y 46 m

Resumen del Editor

To be clear: Beatrice, Duchess of Kesgrave, does not think every dead person in London is the victim of a sinister plot. The city is large, after all, and some of its inhabitants had to have died from innocent causes. Like Peter Huzza, who was killed in a horrifying steam engine accident. It is shocking, yes, the way his body was torn apart by the explosion of his very own machine, but not entirely surprising. High-pressure steam is notoriously dangerous to harness.

There is no reason to suspect foul play.

Nope, none at all.

And yet there is that disquiet Bea feels when she pictures the decimation caused by the blast. It just doesn't seem quite decimated enough. But the alternative makes even less sense, for how could she have noticed something that 100 other spectators missed? Believing the inventor was murdered right before their eyes—it is a wildly implausible theory.

No doubt it is. But when has Beatrice Hyde-Clare ever let the impossibility of a theory stop her?

©2022 Lynn Messina (P)2022 Lynn Messina

Charming characters, but there needs to be some growth

I love this series and the characters, most especially the witty banter. However, in the last two books, I feel as if Bea is becoming a bit of a bully and exhibiting less intelligence in the way she chooses to interact with suspects. She’s unnecessarily antagonizing people which puts her own life in danger, and she’s a bit too obtuse at times. You would think that after several investigations she would show that she’s learned and improved her interrogation skills, but instead she seems to be getting worse. I’m a big fan of character growth, but am less impressed by character stagnancy.

Another great Beatrice mystery!

Another great mystery! The humor is on point, and there is clear narration and distinct voices for each character. Can’t wait for the next one!!

On to book 11…

I am really enjoying this series! I wonder how long it will take the Duke to allow her trousers and boots rather than leather slippers for her less elaborate sleuthing.

Austin-Esqu Mystery Series Continues

Book 10 and I still love this series! I'm enjoying the new complexity of Bea and the Duke navigating married life and learning to work in all things as a team. The mystery element continues to be a fun puzzle and has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing to the very end. No cliffhanger but I still can't wait for the next book!

Parents- PG13 - high school and up readers
Language- none
Violence- PG- murders are kept free of overly graphic detail
Sexual Content- PG13- there is just a matter of a week or two between books so they are still very much newlyweds and while there are no actual sex scenes there are a lot of make-out scenes with some pretty steamy lead-ups to the door closing, them adjusting clothing back into place, and teasing each other about better uses of time and the like

The narrator is as always top-notch and one of the few that I can't listen to sped up. She just fits the characters so perfectly and is simply fun to listen to.

Such a feel good series!

I have enjoyed this entire series. The characters are unique, endearing and so so funny. Perfect tone for a little break from the business of life!

An Ominous Explosion

Another entertaining addition to the series. I found the mystery to be well-plotted, with enough red herrings to keep it interesting, while clear enough to make sense at the end. As always, the vivid cast of secondary characters gives added life to the story.
I received a free Audible copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

A marvelous listen as always

I wish there was more than one book a year for this series, hint hint.
Don't try to make the stories more than they are, just enjoy the authors' talent for a good story. I have all of the books in this series and look forward to many more.
Note on the narration, I had to turn the speed down to 90, as. the voice for the younger cousin & the aunt too shrill for my taste.

A very good mystery

An Entertaining mystery and great characterization and atmosphere in this instamment of Beatrice Hyde Clare.

I love this series!!

I am so thrilled that I have another book to this series. I can only hope that their will be a book 12 and 13 and …

Disappointed in this one

I love this series! However, this book was a let down. I found the book to have way to much monologue and not enough substance. It seems that Beatrice now is solving things on her own in her head and Kesgrave is along for the ride. Beatrice talks on incessently either in her head or aloud. Kesgrave is now just following her around throwing out his power as a Duke when needed and the rest of the time he is seducing his bride.

I hope the next book is more like the earlier ones with lots of people involved and more action.