THE PRIVATE LIFE OF SPIES and THE EXQUISITE ART OF GETTING EVEN Stories

Scottish actor David Rintoul delights in this offbeat, witty collection of stories from the author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and other series. Laughter-inducing and wry, the clever tales offer a mix of exquisite retribution and snoops, both accidental and intentional. Settings in such far-flung locations as Algiers, Melbourne, rural England, Shanghai, and the Vatican give Rintoul a chance to play with accents that inform and color the action. His characterizations enhance the story even more. A sneaky priest, a conniving Australian actress, a not-so-dutiful Turkish son, a middle-class suburban woman and the working-class gal next door who are engaged in a battle of wits--the personalities are rendered in aural technicolor and with real-world timing. Just lovely. A.C.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2023]