Great series

Fun addition to this series. Love the leads and their unusual romance. The historical mystery is fun and well plotted. The books are well written.
The narrator adds an extra layer with an excellent performance.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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I'm a Bow Street Runner. I attract funerals.

When Lady Julia and How Street Runner, John Pickett married three months ago, their honeymoon was plagued by the meeting with the new in-laws and an inconvenient job. So when a mysterious letter asking for help arrived from the scenic Lake District, John's magistrate suggests John and his now pregnant wife spend a few weeks at the hotel named in the letter, combining an investigation with a relaxed time together. The only dutifully being that neither the name of the sender nor the nature of the help needed is known.

As with the other stories in the John Pickett series, Sheri Cobb South combines a delightful peek into the life and atmosphere of bygone days with an intriguing mystery. As John and Julia become more accustomed to and relaxed with each other's foibles and the unwanted barriers of class, their relationship deepens, especially as Julia's life seemed endangered.
Joel L.Froomkin again narrates, becoming the still insecure Runner who married above his station with perfect aplomb. He also carries the story well and individually voices each of the other protagonists, including Julia, with delicacy and appropriate style. A very nice performance.

My thanks to the rights holder of Peril by Post, who, at my request, freely gifted me a complimentary copy, via Audiobook Boom. Although number right in the series, this book can be read entirely as a stand alone although some of the nuances of John and Julia's relationship might be missed. This is a delicious series and highly recommended.

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great fun

The most unlikely of romances continues, with mystery, character, plot, humour and historical accuracy of language and events..a great, lovely read . Talented Narrator

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Delightful Listen!

Wonderful investigation by John Pickett and his wife Lady Julia. Sheri Cobb South outdid herself with this story. I loved the vivid imagery and the tenderness in the story. The story has such a sweet insightful way of meshing people of the upper class with those of the trades. The characters of John Pickett and his wife are so endearing. I love how they communicate and try to help each other. The title of this book fits the plot so well too! The narration by Joel Froomkin is perfect! He has distinguished voices for the various characters, and his singing as John Pickett was spectacular at the dinner party. He adds authentic accents to various characters making the listen that much more enjoyable. I requested this review copy audiobook and have voluntarily written this review. This book is a standalone listen and part of a series. I cannot wait to listen to the next adventure by this talented author and narrator. The twists in the story are so well done.

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Another great John Pickett story.

I always enjoy the John Pickett mysteries and this was no exception. The mystery entertsins but my favourite aspect is the relationships he has with Julia and Mr. Colhoun.
The mystery here was complex and very intriguing. I liked the attention to detail regarding Ireland. The narrator also did an excellent job of speaking as Gaeilge.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reading audio copy.

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Cozy mystery

The author does not disappoint. I thought after so many books that the plot might get boring but not so in this case. I love John Pickett, he makes me laugh.
He is still in the honeymoon phase with his wife and I am glad to say that he has not changed a lot since he got married.
What makes this a great series is that there is a mystery to solve but we also see the characters trying to deal with there own problems.
There is no profanity or sexual content (this happens behind closed doors) but it has some mild violence, which is to be expected.
I would highly recommend this series and I am so glad the author stuck with the same narrator who is brilliant at voicing the characters.

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