THE HIDDEN CITY Charles Lenox, Book 15

Victorian amateur detective Charles Lenox is back--though he's still recovering from wounds he suffered during his previous case. James Langton, longtime narrator of the series, is simply perfect as the dedicated, gentlemanly Lenox. Langton voices all the secondary characters with equal precision and care. Lenox is pulled in several directions as he tries to recover his health while also assisting a former housemaid who fears she's in danger. There's turmoil at home, too. His wife, Lady Jane, is protesting for women's suffrage, and his niece arrives from India with an unexpected companion. Additionally, Lenox notices strange carvings on buildings that may hold the key to his investigation. Langton brings all the pieces together in a self-assured manner, adding gravitas to this engaging mystery. S.J.H. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2025]