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The Mayfair Dagger by Ava January
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The Mayfair Dagger

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Length 8 hours 17 minutes
Language English
Narrators Elizabeth Knowelden & Dennis Kleinman

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London, 1894. Albertine Honeycombe never wanted a husband and certainly not the one with fifteen children that her cousin, Aubrey, is trying to marry her off to. She reinvents herself as Countess Von Dagga, a private detective aiding the upper echelons of women in society. As the Countess, she is a married woman, with a conveniently absent husband who doesn’t exist, which allows her far more freedom than being single. When Lord Grendel, from whom she has recovered blackmail letters, is murdered, Albertine is suspect number one—having been the last person to see him. And when the Duke of Erleigh comes looking for her utterly fictitious husband, she realizes she has landed herself in hot water, without a tea bag. When Albertine also becomes the prime suspect in her fictional husband’s death, things are looking grim. Unless Albertine can prove who murdered Lord Grendel and clear her name, her choices are stepmothering enough small children to start a school or hanging from the end of Her Majesty's rope.

Ava January is a historical writer with a passion for mystery, and when she’s not found soaking up the Queensland sun with her two young sons, she can be found eavesdropping on conversations in cafes and making up entire backstories (and murderous intents) for unsuspecting bystanders. When she grows up, she’d like to be Miss Marple.

Elizabeth Knowelden is a British actress and audiobook narrator whose passion for storytelling has led her to work with some of the best in the industry and acquire a loyal fan base across the United Kingdom and America. After training in London at the Webber Douglas Academy, she went on to work with the likes of RSC director Samual West and Laurence Olivier Award-winning director Tom Hunsinger. As a singer, she has worked in musicals and performed as a soloist at the Royal Albert Hall.

Dennis Kleinman is an experienced audiobook narrator. His body of work includes drama, mysteries, fan fiction, and adventure. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, he emigrated to the United States in 1980 after completing his bachelor of arts degree at the University of Cape Town. He lives with his family in Los Angeles.

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Reviews

January (The Lady Detective) presents a playful Victorian mystery narrated by Elizabeth Knowelden, with the quintessential airy, aristocratic voice, and by Dennis Kleinman, in a deep, rich, and altogether ducal timbre. They’re perfectly suited to this period piece, a fun, fast-paced listen. VERDICT Will appeal to listeners seeking a cozy historical mystery about a lock-picking lady and her eclectic crew. Recommended for fans of Mary Winters, Kate Saunders, and Dianne Freeman. Expand reviews
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