Murder at Half Moon Gate

De: Andrea Penrose

Narrado por: James Cameron Stewart

When Lord Wrexford discovers the body of a gifted inventor in a dark London alley, he promptly alerts the watchman and lets the authorities handle the matter. But Wrexford soon finds himself drawn into the murder investigation when the inventor's widow begs for his assistance, claiming the crime was not a random robbery. It seems her husband's designs for a revolutionary steam-powered engine went missing the night of his death. The plans could be worth a fortune...and very dangerous in the wrong hands.

Joining Wrexford in his investigation is Charlotte Sloane, who uses the pseudonym A. J. Quill to publish her scathing political cartoons. Her extensive network of informants is critical for her work, but she doesn't mind tapping that same web of spies to track down an elusive killer. Each suspect - from ambitious assistants to rich investors, and even the inventor's widow - is entwined in a maze of secrets and lies that leads Wrexford and Sloane down London's most perilous stews and darkest alleyways.

©2018 Andrea DaRif (P)2018 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Slow story with exciting finish

Best analogy would be a restaurant meal with a decent-but-not-outstanding main course, but dessert proves a knock out! The first book in a series is usually more set up, and less tension, but not here. Good sequel, characters are developed well, especially young Raven.

I was a bit concerned that there are only two books, and none on a forthcoming list that I could find. However, at the author's website she explains that the third manuscript has just been sent off to the publisher, so she's hopeful for it to be printed sometime next year. Yay!

More Please!

I love this series! The dialog, the humor, the tension and the intrigue! Please keep them coming.

Loved it!

A solid mystery, likable characters, a touch of humor, set in Regency London... what's not to love? What fun! I can't wait for the next one!

I can't wait for the next in the series!

The story is very engaging, keeping my interest piqued. I loved the first in the series and can't wait for the next! My only complaint is the narrator's performance is very stilted. It doesn't have a natural flow. But, his varied dialects and voices are quite good. Well written. And the development of characters and relationships is wonderful. Love it!

Murder

Very entertaining and enjoyable. Great characters. Will be pleased to complete the series, and see how the slow burn grows.

I just love the language!

Lots of big old words expertly used. Doesn't throw off the story, but enhances it. And they're used so well that you're not left wondering what they mean.
All in all, the performance brought the story to life!!

Fantastic story, narration wasn't my favorite

I loved the story and while the narrator wasn't terrible, there was something about the cadence when he was reading that took me out of the story a bit. He paused and put inflections in a bit too often for me - just my opinion, others may really enjoy it.

Slow start....Ended well

SLOW start. Had a hard time with it in the beginning.... Was worth the continued listen.
Enjoyed it

Exciting Story with Drawling Intonation!

I loved this story. The usual suspects aren’t who you think they are! The readers rendition of the characters is amusing, and the topic is different than other mysteries. I will read the next installment!

Narration and plot

I love these books! But I’m pretty tired of the term “havy cavy” and it’s been way overdone. Isn’t there another descriptor that can be used?