MAKING MASTERPIECE 25 Years behind the Scenes at Masterpiece Theatre and Mystery! on PBS

Though reluctant to consider writing a memoir at age 65, Rebecca Eaton is comfortable sharing what she loves most in the world—stories. And what stories! Meredith Mitchell gives voice to the woman who has been the executive producer of the iconic “Masterpiece Theatre” and “Mystery!” for more than 25 years. Like the storyteller herself, Mitchell's voice offers a warm invitation into the personal and professional. Despite a few stumbles with accents and dialogue that is not clearly differentiated, Mitchell’s engaging performance unfolds like a conversation. With low, confiding tones that hint at loss and disappointment, she brings added depth to emotionally charged scenes, demonstrating poise with respectful pauses before a transition. Anglophiles and “Masterpiece” fans will revel in this unique and candid memoir. A.S. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2013]