HOW TO GRIEVE LIKE A VICTORIAN

Lindsey Dorcus narrates this audiobook with an effortlessly engaging performance as the struggling, overwhelmed heroine Dr. Lizzie Wells, a literature professor navigating the fallout of her husband's death. Listeners hear Dorcus ground the story with a warm, relatable, and acerbic style that gives texture to Lizzie's inner monologue as she makes a spur-of-the-moment move to London to "grieve like a Victorian," inspired by Queen Victoria. Dorcus skillfully handles the emotional shifts, landing both the pratfalls and the romantic drama with precise timing and clear character intent. Her narration keeps listeners invested and emotionally connected, even when the plot itself becomes somewhat flimsy. The performance adds layers of depth beyond the printed page. [Published: JANUARY 2026]