Two for Sorrow

By: Nicola Upson

Narrated by: Davina Porter

They were the most horrific crimes of a new century: the murders of newborn innocents for which two British women were hanged at Holloway Prison in 1903. Decades later, mystery writer Josephine Tey has decided to write a novel based on Amelia Sach and Annie Walters, the notorious “Finchley baby farmers,” unaware that her research will entangle her in the desperate hunt for a modern-day killer.

A young seamstress—an ex-convict determined to reform—has been found brutally slain in the studio of Tey’s friends, the Motley sisters, amid preparations for a star-studded charity gala. Despite initial appearances, Inspector Archie Penrose is not convinced this murder is the result of a long-standing domestic feud—and a horrific accident involving a second young woman soon after supports his convictions. Now he and his friend Josephine must unmask a sadistic killer before more blood flows—as the repercussions of unthinkable crimes of the past reach out to destroy those left behind long after justice has been served. .

©2010 Nicola Upson (P)2011 AudioGO

Great narrator, but

Too much dwelling on the personal relationship between Josephine and one of the other female characters. It was a discordant note that got in the way of the story (which did seem to drone on and on because of the extraneous stuff). Giving up on Upson.

Best Narrator Ever!

Looking forward to the next book in the series. I wish the author would stick to the main story, though, and skip the romance. Too much time was spent on the Josephine/Marta arc.

Gory details not appreciated

Disturbing and unnecessary details of torture detracted significantly from this otherwise well written and intriguing story. Disappointed.

absolutely yummy

This has everything: plot, plot twists, my favourite narrator and a relatively new author from whom I hope to hear a lot more.

Lesbian sex

Don't care for the lesbian relationships. Wanted more emphasis on the murder mystery. Disappointed. Departure in this regard from the previous books in the series.