Under a Veiled Moon

Inspector Corravan Mystery Series, Book 2

De: Karen Odden

Narrado por: Shaun Grindell

September 1878. One night, as the pleasure boat The Princess Alice makes her daily trip up the Thames, she collides with the Bywell Castle, a huge iron-hulled collier. The Princess Alice shears apart, throwing all 600 passengers into the river; only 130 survive. It is the worst maritime disaster London has ever seen, and early clues point to sabotage by the Irish Republican Brotherhood, who believe violence is the path to restoring Irish Home Rule.

For Scotland Yard Inspector Michael Corravan, born in Ireland and adopted by the Irish Doyle family, the case presents a challenge. Accused by the Home Office of willfully disregarding the obvious conclusion, and berated by his Irish friends for bowing to prejudice, Corravan doggedly pursues the truth, knowing that if the Princess Alice disaster is pinned on the IRB, hopes for Home Rule could be dashed forever.

Corrovan’s dilemma is compounded by Colin, the youngest Doyle, who has joined James McCabe’s Irish gang. As violence in Whitechapel rises, Corravan strikes a deal with McCabe to get Colin out of harm’s way. But unbeknownst to Corravan, Colin bears longstanding resentments against his adopted brother and scorns his help.

As the newspapers link the IRB to further accidents, London threatens to devolve into terror and chaos. With the help of his young colleague, the loyal Mr. Stiles, and his friend Belinda Gale, Corravan uncovers the harrowing truth—one that will shake his faith in his countrymen, the law, and himself.

©2022 Karen Odden (P)2022 Dreamscape Media, LLC

Missed 1st book Narrator

Pretty good book and I liked how the author continues to develop the characters from book 1. Personally I liked the narrator from the first better but this book is worth the listen. A little predictable with the story line.

My favorite author!

I love Karen Odden’s stories for many reasons. This is a personal example of her ability to relate interesting historical events and information through wonderful characters that you come to care for. I can hardly wait for the next one!!

Narration ruins it!

I really enjoyed the first book in this series, but because of the change of narrator, it was difficult to even get through the second one. His voice is up and down, up and down, over and over again. Very hard to listen to.

Change of narrators

Well, I thought I had found a new series. Narration in second book lost all depth of character and personality. Reads too fast, voice too high, makes Inspector Corravan sound like an idiot. Returning book without finishing.