AUNTIE POLDI AND THE SICILIAN LIONS

From the perspective of a beloved nephew who is visiting his eccentric aunt in Sicily, narrator Matt Addis tells the story of Aunt Poldi, an expat from Germany, who boldly sleuths out clues to determine the cause of her employee's death. Matt narrates her exploits with wonder, pride, and shock. While the cast of characters is German and Sicilian, they are all delivered with a British accent, but the characters' voices are subtlety distinct. The plot takes some laborious turns, though the pace remains pleasant, and Addis conveys engagement with the story to its completion. A peek at Sicilian culture and interesting characters make this an enjoyable listen. L.M.A. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2018]