THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE HOLY SHROUD

This European bestseller concerns a plot to steal the Shroud of Turin and possess its supposed power. Mixing history and plausible fiction, the story follows police investigator, and art historian, Marco Valoni as he races to stop the theft. The historical vignettes give context, and are a nice counterpoint, to Valoni's situation, and the action is continuous. James Langton's expressive voice is calm, almost serene, and fits well with this abridgment. He gives credible accents and voices to the characters--male, female, ancient Hebrew, or modern Italian. All are performed with skill and appropriate expression. Narrative sections are performed consistently and with the same skill. All this makes for splendid listening. M.T.F. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: AUG/ SEP 07]