Innocence Imprisoned (Book 12, Court of Mystery)

De: Sarah E. Burr

Narrado por: Melissa Green

The tables have turned for the Duchess.

With the War Council's grim aftermath behind her, Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier is eager to return home to Saphire, where she plans to tackle the growing threat in Pettraud. But on the eve of her departure, Jax receives an invitation from Duchess Persephone of Tandora.

Desperate for Jax's help to enact social change, Persephone fears opposition from her advisors. Seizing the chance to promote equality, Jax delays her return and sets off on a diplomatic mission with her husband and friends.

Upon the Saphire delegation's arrival, Jax discovers a dead body, placing her in the crosshairs of the Tandorian Ducal Guard's investigation...

...and accused of the perplexing murder.

The stakes only get higher in Innocence Imprisoned, a Court of Mystery novel.

Welcome to the Realm of Virtues.

Discover more of Duchess Jacqueline's adventures in the Court of Mystery, an enchanting cozy mystery saga.

The Ducal Detective
A Feast Most Foul
A Voyage of Vengeance
A Summit in Shadow
Throne of Threats
Paradise Plagued
Burdened Bloodline
Sovereign Sieged
Crown of Chaos
Harrowed Heir
Ravaged Reign
Innocence Imprisoned
Ardent Ascension
Eternal Empire

©2021 Sarah E. Burr (P)2025 Sarah E. Burr

Thrilling!!

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

I know this is an audiobook but I couldn’t put it down. Sarah has done it again!!
We follow Jax on her journey to the Duchess Persephone domain of Tandoori. Of course this far into the journey we as readers know something is going to happen but we don’t know to whom because there is a whole slew of royalty or high ranking members of the land that are also at the Tandoorian Palace. Jax of course can’t refuse the plea from Duchess Persephone to help as an expert on how to change the Duchee into the freed and equal lands just like Saphire.
As Jax enters the gates of Tandoori there are many inconsistencies with security and their ride and the staff.
It’s not long for a murderous deed is taking place and poor Jax is framed for it. With limited ability to investigate what is Jax supposed to do to prove her innocence?
What a thrilling ride!! It was not until towards the end that I figured out who the murderer was literally seconds before Jax because I remembered some of the alibis from previous in the book. But just like Jax I was stumbling too figure out what their motive would be. This was a really really good mystery book I highly recommend this series to anyone looking for a good anecdotal mystery series.

This whole series has my highest recommendation!

What a wonderful addition to the Court of Mystery series!
I admire the author’s creativity in keeping things fresh and exciting.
In each separate story in this series, there is a mystery to be solved. But there is always ‘a different angle’, character development, potential new friends, allies and enemies and progress in the overarching story.
Each book in the series adds something to the whole, but also manages to be a delight in it’s own right.
And a delight it was, I enjoyed ‘Innocence Imprisoned’ so very much.

In the previous book a new character, Saraphina, is introduced, and she plays a big part in this adventure.
That’s what I mean with keeping things fresh. The author isn’t afraid to let Jax share the spotlight.
Jax might be the thriving force behind the whole plot, but she can’t do it without the help and support of the wonderful people she has gathered around her during the course of the series.
Everything is a team effort, and I love the feel of friendship and camaraderie this series emanates.

The narration is fantastic, it has been from the start.
Character voices are distinct and consistent. Everything from pacing to relaying of emotions and production quality is perfect.
Narration has a huge impact on the quality and enjoyability of any audio book, and it truly makes me so happy that this outstanding series has such amazing narration.
Somehow Melissa has a regal edge to her voice, which matches brilliantly with this series.

For new readers,
Don’t start here. Even though each book has a completed story arc, there is so much more going on. Politics, friendships formed, enemies revealed and conspiracies exposed.
You will get significantly more enjoyment out of this series if you know the stakes and the incredible cast of characters.
Begin with ‘The Ducal Detective Mysteries’. It’s a collection of 5 books and a short story that together form the first book in the Court of Mystery series.
Keep in mind the series starts out fairly lighthearted, but gets more and more serious as the series progresses.

This whole series has my highest recommendation!

I got this Audio Book for free (thanks!). I'm voluntarily leaving this review.
Opinions and ratings are my own and not influenced by how I got the Audio Book.

The only problem with this book is that it ends!

Another amazing book!

Great story, great narration and great mystery.

I confesse that I love that the end took a different path than what I thought it would.

I can’t wait for the next one.