ASHTON HALL

Kristen Sieh portrays Hannah Larson, a New York mother who is coping with her 9-year-old son's violent outbursts and her husband's infidelity. The immersive novel takes place while she is visiting England to care for a terminally ill uncle. Her son's discovery of a centuries-old entombed skeleton compels Hannah to find out what happened. The past and present are woven together as Hannah's discoveries lead her to discovering more about herself. Sieh smoothly shifts between characters of varying ages and accents. Her youthful voice has a straightforward tone that will draw listeners in. At the end, Jayne Entwistle offers a delightful depiction that provides satisfying closure for listeners. M.M.W. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2022]