The Wages of Sin

Matthew Rowsley Mystery Series, Book 1

By: Judith Cutler

Narrated by: David Thorpe

The first audiobook in a brand-new Victorian mystery series featuring steward Matthew Rowsley and housekeeper Mrs. Faulkner as an engaging detective duo.

Newly appointed as land agent to the youthful Lord Croft, Matthew Rowsley finds plenty to keep him busy as he attends to his lordship's neglected country estate. But he's distracted from his tasks by the disappearance of a young housemaid. Has Maggie really eloped with a young man, as her mother attests - or is the truth rather more sinister? What's been going on behind the scenes at the grand country estate...and where has his lordship disappeared to?

Teaming up with housekeeper Mrs. Faulkner to get to the bottom of the matter, Matthew uncovers a number of disturbing secrets, scandals, and simmering tensions within the household. Something rotten is going on at Thorncroft - and it's up to Matthew and Mrs. Faulkner to unearth the truth.

©2019 Judith Cutler (P)2020 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Great Story and Excellent Narration

The story is wonderful from beginning to end. Information regarding that particular point in history is woven into the storyline, making the story as a whole even more interesting. The information of life-below-stairs provided added layers. the narrator gave subtle changes for each character, making the story come alive.