A Burial at Sea

Charles Lenox Mysteries Series #5

De: Charles Finch

Narrado por: James Langton

Charles Lenox, Member of Parliament, sets sail on a clandestine mission for the government. When an officer is savagely murdered, however, Lenox is drawn toward his old profession, determined to capture another killer.

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Reseñas de la Crítica

"Agatha Christie meets Patrick O'Brian in Finchs accomplished fifth whodunit set in Victorian England, the best in the series to date." ( Publishers Weekly)

The best yet!

A most enjoyable series which entertain usually with mystery and culture, but this book was far more. It was almost two adventures in one. The experience of a Victorian naval cruise from London to Egypt with deaths to explore was a full tale. Then the political and economic concerns of the new canal added more responsibility to our hero. Well done!

Best So Far

I've been listening to the Charles Lennox series in order. Like them all but this may be the best. Great story a bit of history and seamanship.
The swimming part maybe a bit overdone.

My favorite Charles Lenox mystery

Where does A Burial at Sea rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It was a fun mystery with a favorite character as always. But it also provided excellent historical context of what it was like to be at sea as the naval sailing vessels were about to become obsolete. As usual, we received a detailed portrayal of class differences and how "gentlemen" actually lived. It was very enjoyable and I was so glad it was a bit longer and more involved than the earlier mysteries.

Really good story!

The plot was not about sailing back in the 1800's but it had a lot of highly interesting details, none shoved down your throat, but nicely woven in. I really didn't care about sailing in those times but I still enjoyed it. The plot was a well designed and cohesive mystery story that started in London, but was enacted on the sea, and in Egypt.
I think you'd enjoy it, even if sailing doesn't interest you.

Fully Developed, wonderfully Narrated

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

I've listened to the 1st book and this one, and by far like this one best. Navy and/or sea tales are not of significant interest, so had no real expectations for this book; and was I wrong. It is delightful, has a steady pace and I didn't get lost within the many characters. I would highly recommend this book. There is a twist that took me by surprise at the end, and I enjoyed his nephew's character amongst the other mature, gruff men.