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  • A Beautiful Blue Death

  • Charles Lenox Mysteries Series #1
  • Written by: Charles Finch
  • Narrated by: James Langton
  • Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (25 ratings)

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A Beautiful Blue Death

Written by: Charles Finch
Narrated by: James Langton
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Charles Lenox, Victorian gentleman and armchair explorer, likes nothing more than to relax in his private study with a cup of tea, a roaring fire and a good book. But when his lifelong friend Lady Jane asks for his help, Lenox cannot resist the chance to unravel a mystery. Prudence Smith, one of Jane's former servants, is dead of an apparent suicide. But Lenox suspects something far more sinister: murder, by a rare and deadly poison. The grand house where the girl worked is full of suspects, and though Prue had dabbled with the hearts of more than a few men, Lenox is baffled by the motive for the girl's death. When another body turns up during the London season's most fashionable ball, Lenox must untangle a web of loyalties and animosities. Was it jealousy that killed Prudence Smith? Or was it something else entirely? And can Lenox find the answer before the killer strikes again---this time, disturbingly close to home?
©2007 Charles Finch (P)2011 Tantor
Traditional Detectives Historical Suspense
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What the critics say

"Vividly capturing the essence of Victorian England, Finch presents us with a unique sleuth who combines the deductive powers of Sherlock Holmes with the people skills of Thomas Pitt. A sparkling achievement." ( Library Journal, Starred Review)

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Very good

I enjoyed the story as well as the performance. The tail had enough twists to keep it interesting.

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Sherlock Holmesian Mystery

Period mystery novel that follows an aristocratic detective and his colleagues to discover who murdered a young maid.
Definitely this one will appeal to a very specific crowd. Think Midsomer Murders, and Father Brown . If you enjoy these TV shows, this is likely right up your alley too. The characters are congenial and the aforementioned detective is a highly likable protagonist who is progressive with a sense of chivalry. You don't need the murder to be solved but you want the protagonist to solve the murder, if you get what I mean. It's light upbeat fare, but I love it!

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