Death in Soho
The Augusta Peel Mysteries, Book 1
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Death in Soho
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Narrated by:
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Sarah Nichols
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By:
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Emily Organ
About this listen
It’s the Roaring Twenties. London’s bright young things are partying, Soho’s nightlife is buzzing, and Augusta Peel is hiding in her basement.
She has a reason to hide there: it’s home to her Bloomsbury workshop where she repairs old, neglected books. After a busy time during the war, all Augusta wants is peace and quiet—even if it is routinely disturbed by the tube trains beneath her feet.
But events take a turn when Augusta agrees to chaperone nineteen-year-old Harriet Jones on a date. Failing to get her home on time, she ends up in a riotous nightclub. She can’t imagine the evening getting much worse when the police raid it. But then the murder happens.
Who shot Jean Taylor? An old acquaintance at Scotland Yard learns Augusta was near the murder scene and persuades her to help with his investigation. But how can a humble book repairer navigate Soho’s world of actresses, gangsters, and theater impresarios to discover the truth?
A new historical cozy mystery from the author of the Penny Green Victorian mystery series and the Churchill & Pemberley cozy mystery series.
©2021 Emily Organ (P)2022 Blackstone PublishingWhat listeners say about Death in Soho
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- anonJ
- 20-01-2024
Potential for an intriguing main character
I think I might have enjoyed this more if I read the book itself, rather than audiobook. Spent the first half a bit confused about who was talking, as the narrator doesn't have many voices and the point of view keeps changing without specifying who it is. Most of the male characters sound like women or young children. I like Mrs Peel, but as an avid fan of the Avengers (1960s) there'll only ever be one Mrs Peel and this ain't her. I'll give the next book a go if it's free, but I wouldn't pay for it.
It is a clean cosy mystery.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- Naomi
- 20-04-2024
Story is interesting enough…narration not as much
The story is interesting enough, but I am not fond of the narration. Some of her voices I found annoying/grating. Also, Augusta’s character feels underdeveloped. The book was free with my audible subscription, so it was okay for a free book. I am trying the second, also free, to see if I like it more. I am a fan of Emily Organ’s other series, so I am giving this one a try.
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