• Old Scores

  • Barker & Llewelyn, Book 9
  • By: Will Thomas
  • Narrated by: Antony Ferguson
  • Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (837 ratings)

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By: Will Thomas
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In 1890, the first Japanese diplomatic delegation arrives in London to open an embassy. Cyrus Barker, private enquiry agent and occasional agent for the Foreign Service Office, is enlisted to display his personal Japanese garden to the visiting dignitaries.

Later that night, Ambassador Toda is shot and killed in his office and Cyrus Barker is discovered across the street, watching the very same office, in possession of a revolver with one spent cartridge.

Arrested by the Special Branch for the crime, Barker is vigorously interrogated and finally released due to the intervention of his assistant, Thomas Llewelyn, and his solicitor. With the London constabulary still convinced of his guilt, Barker is hired by the new Japanese ambassador to find the real murderer.

In a case that takes Barker and Llewelyn deep into parts of London's underworld, on paths that lead deep into Barker's own mysterious personal history, Old Scores is the finest yet in Will Thomas's critically acclaimed series.

©2017 Will Thomas (P)2017 Tantor

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Wonderful!

I have loved and enjoyed all of the Llewelyn/Barker books and adore Antony Fergusons narration but I particularly enjoyed Old Scores. The insights in Oriental culture were fascinating. I highly recommend this entire series.

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Series regulars will like the background info

I would not recommend this book as a first read. Go back, start from the beginning, enjoy each book, then read this edition. All the characters from previous stories come into their own. Looking forward to the next one.

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I love this series

This series of books have been, for me, very entertaining. The characters are great, and the scenes and historical tidbits fascinating. The narration superb.

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Another immersion into 1890's London life

I think I'm in love with Llewellyn. Or he's my alter ego. Hilarious, historical, wonderful!

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Another great Barker & Llewelyn book

I discovered this series a few months ago and have listened to everyone since then. The characters are great fun, the stories are interesting and unpredictable, and reveal aspects of life in 19th century London that aren't apparent in other detective books, even if you've read all of Sherlock Holmes and other favorites. But the unique characters and their personalities make the book an entertaining and captivating read, or "listen" if you prefer. Antony Ferguson does an outstanding performance. Without question, I'll grab the next one as soon as it becomes available as an Audible selection, because I love the narration.

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Top Notch

Not only is this Will Thomas at the top of his game, but also, Antony Ferguson did an excellent job of an American-Japanese accent. I was impressed. (Especially after the poor job at Russian a few books ago) This was impressive and I am American. I love this narrator anyway. He makes the nuances clear as well. Well done Ferguson. Well done Thomas. I can't wait for the next B&L. <3

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Great story great narration

I have enjoyed every book in this series, and this is no exception. The beauty of this series is that apart from the mystery, one learns a bit about the different culture and history of either a country or race.

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I’m enjoying this series very much.

I began the series a few years ago but left it at some point for Agatha Christie or maybe Sherlock Holmes narrated by Stephen Fry.

With new books added to the series I started from the beginning to catch up on the world of Barker and Llewelyn and it’s as good as I remembered. However I have a quibble.

I’m finding the narration of Thomas’s character a bit overly petulant at times and it can be somewhat grating on the human ear. A small quibble I admit. But something I felt I should mention.

Hope this is helpful to y’all and enjoy your day.

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A surprisingly entertaining episode

I thought this story might become bogged down in politics but found it quite interesting instead. And I am becoming more and more committed to this series. Part of that, I think, is because I found it when it was so far along. Listening back to back to back has a different impact than waiting months between each new release.

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Narrator

I love the narrator of this series. He puts you right in the middle of the adventure.

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