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The Secrets of Wishtide

By: Kate Saunders
Narrated by: Charlotte Strevens
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Mrs Laetitia Rodd is the impoverished widow of an Archdeacon: she is also a private detective of the utmost discretion. In winter 1850, she is asked by Sir James Calderstone to investigate the background of an 'unsuitable' woman his son intends to marry. In the guise of governess, she travels to the family seat, Wishtide, where she discovers that the Calderstones have more to hide than most. As their secrets unfold, the case takes an unpleasant turn when a man is found dead outside a tavern. Mrs Rodd’s keen eyes and astute wits are taxed as never before in her search for the truth.

©2016 Kate Saunders (P)2016 Oakhill Publishing Amateur Sleuths Cosy Detective Fiction Historical Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Feel-Good
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I listened to this book over a very short period therefore it definitely had a 'pull' factor but overall it didn't leave me with the buzz I have got from similar books of this genre. The written style was rather stilted which didn't lend itself to good narration, so not a high score from me this time.

Not one of the best of this genre

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Would you try another book written by Kate Saunders or narrated by Charlotte Strevens?

Well written but formulaic. This is the first in a series of six, according to Amazon, and the characters are all there but there just isnt any plot. Take out the two murders and make it a Victorian romance!

Has The Secrets of Wishtide put you off other books in this genre?

No

What about Charlotte Strevens’s performance did you like?

Narrator is splendid, her male voices are gruff and she nails the different voices of the many female characters in this book, so I was never confused about who was speaking

If this book were a film would you go see it?

No

No secrets, obvious plot

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I bought this with high hopes after reading the reviews but I found it so dull, and although I tried to get into it, I found I drifted or fell asleep and in the end returned as I had no idea what was happening nor cared.

Disappointing

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Would you try another book written by Kate Saunders or narrated by Charlotte Strevens?

Karen Saunders book has a strong central character and she drew me into the time in history she writes about, which I liked. While there are many secrets uncovered, I found the main ones fairly unsurprising - perhaps I've ploughed through too many historical mysteries. Although it was a little obvious to me who did it I still enjoyed the twists and turns on the journey our sleuth went on to find the evidence that will free the innocent and entrap the guilty. I like the fact we got to know the victims a little, which can pull us into caring more about the outcome. Worth the listening time.


Charlotte Strevens narrates with a clear, expressive voice but I found a couple characters hard to tell apart by the voice given to them. To be fair there were a number of characters and this would have been a challenge. I'd listen to her again.

Not So Many Secrets At Wishtide (but still good)

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I loved listening to this book. I loved the history, the characters, particularly Letitia and Blackbeard. Beautifully narrated by Charlotte Strevens.

Very enjoyable.

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