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3 out of 5 stars
By
C.
on
02-13-12
Good but not the best of the series
Charles Finch's books are good for a light read. In A Stranger in Mayfair, the author seems to be trying to determine a way his main character, Charles Lennox, can be a Member of Parliament AND a private detective. This dilemma got in the way of an otherwise good story.
I have read all 5 in his Charles Lennox series and this one is my least favorite, although it is still a good listen and did not deter me from going back to listen to the latest in the series, Burial at Sea, which will keep me coming back for more.
While I have enjoyed James Langton's narration of books by other authors, for some reason his voice for Charles Lennox seems to contradict the strong, determined, yet gentlemanly character that Mr. Finch's writing portrays. With Langton's characterization, Lennox comes across as very mannerly, yet a bit weak. But since I have enjoyed several other books narrated by Mr. Langton, his narration of the Charles Lennox books will not deter me.
I would recommend listening/reading these books in the order written to enjoy the unfolding story of Charles Lennox's life.
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5 out of 5 stars
By
Whovian
on
08-27-15
Good story. Great narrator. Loved it.
James Langdon is on everyone of my favorite narrators. He brings books to life. Awesome.
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