Masquerade in London

The Samantha and Wyatt Mysteries, Book 1

By: Emily L. Finch

Narrated by: Polly Lee

On the run, a world away from all she's ever known.

London, 1861. Samantha Kingston has lived under the control of her overbearing uncle since the death of her parents six years ago. Trapped by the conventions of her gender and social class, she is desperate to find a way out. But when her aunt and uncle are murdered, the freedom she sought seems even further out of reach. A suspect in the crime, she finds herself on the run, unsure whom to trust, lost in the underworld she had only ever read about in the pages of a Dickens novel.

V. T. Wyatt has defied his aristocratic upbringing to pursue a life as a private investigator. After an unusual first meeting, he hires Samantha to help him solve a rash of burglaries. Soon, a connection between the burglaries and the murders emerges, drawing Samantha and Wyatt even closer together as they race to solve both mysteries and clear her name.

©2022 Emily L. Finch (P)2023 Tantor

A new favorite series and author

The narrator was outstanding and enhanced the story and atmosphere with realistic emotion and did men’s voices extremely well. I will be reading this again. I will also preorder the final book.

Did not care for the narration

I liked it overall but not the narrator. Hard to listen to. The voice is ugh

THIS BOOK HITS THE TOP OF MY FAVOURITES!

A powerful, well-written novel, full of suspense, intrigue, murder, family discord, and complex characters. Listened non-stop! Superb Narration. Thank you Ms. Finch!!

Great storyline and Excellent narration

This was a well-written and excellently narrated story. The mystery of the mastermind had me hooked from the beginning, and kept me going until about 3/4 through, when I figured out whodunit. I loved the two protagonists and was moved by the descriptions of the harsh poverty experienced by poor Londoners in late 19th century England. I highly recommend this book and am looking forward to reading the sequels.

Entertaining. Not overly dramatic.

Good story. Male voices are irritating, but the story was engaging enough to continue listening.