The Magnificent Glassglow Insurance Agency

A Curious (Detective) Agency That Insures Marriages from Falling Apart

De: Vann Chow

Narrado por: Richard Linford

Who can you go to when your marriage is in trouble? The Glassglow!

When 20-something-year-old university graduate Joe's adopted father passes away, he leaves Joe an unexpected inheritance—a curious insurance agency called "The Glassglow", which only has one client, a mysterious wealthy young woman called Emily.

When Joe finds out that the agency insures a person’s marriage against falling apart, he is beyond baffled. How can anyone, let alone perpetually single Joe, promise such a thing?

Now Joe must work hard to make enough profit to pay his bills with or make the business attractive enough to sell it off. But attempting to repair broken marriages, especially with the cast of strange and oddball characters who keep coming to his tiny office in the crumbling building demanding his attention, is no small task...and it threatens to fracture his sanity. Could Joe really pull this off?

The Magnificent Glassglow Insurance Agency is a captivating tale set in 1972 British colonial Hong Kong with a set of great characters, a jet-fueled plot, and a wickedly interesting premise.

©2022, 2023 Vann Chow (P)2023 Vann Chow

intriguing and Unorthodox Mystery

Who knew insurance could be so much fun, deadly, and exciting all at the same time?
Joe finds himself the recipient of a very unique and unexpected inheritance. He is given the responsibility of not only owning the business but also of running it! Who would have thought insuring one’s marriage would be a thing? Between having to help fix broken marriages, survive, and attempt to sell off his new business venture, Joe is like a deer caught in the headlights when things escalate!

The author, Vann Chow skillfully unfolds an engaging mystery with compelling characters and unexpected plot developments. Joe’s endearing naivete and youthful charm add an enchanting layer to the story; an easily relatable journey of one’s growth and travel into unfamiliar territory. The execution of the plot and twists demonstrates one’s creative technique and keeps the audience engaged from beginning to end.

The narrator, Richard Linford, conveys the essence of each character through a distinct and genuine voice. Through precise nuance, he captures the actions and situations of each character. He is very versatile in accent and speaks clearly with a steady and well-timed pace. I found his performance to be engaging and delightful to hear! He further enhanced an already engaging book with his authentic and talented narration!

If you enjoy mystery and fun, this is one to hear!

There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.

Great audiobook

I really enjoyed this audiobook. The story had a unique twist to it (a divorce insurance agency) and the narration was excellent.
Well written novel but could have been trimmed down in a few places. Overall, great listen/read!
I will definitely check out Vann Chow's other books...