Death among Rubies, R. J. Koreto
Death among Rubies, R. J. Koreto
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Death among Rubies

Author: R. J. Koreto

Narrator: Justine Eyre

Unabridged: 8 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/11/2016

Synopsis

Lady Frances Ffolkes finds more trouble than expected in this second cozy mystery from R. J. Koreto.Lady Frances Ffolkes is incensed when she finds out that her dear friends Gwendolyn and Thomasina have been subject to vicious threats. Promising to uncover their attacker, she travels with them to Kestrel’s Eyrie, the fabled estate belonging to Gwen’s family. But soon Frances faces an even greater problem, when Gwen’s father, a powerful diplomat, is stabbed to death with his prized ruby dagger.Frances, with her loyal maid June Mallow at her side, jumps right into interrogating the estate’s numbered guests: a charming Turkish diplomat with a habit of sneaking off into the night, a brash American heiress with lofty dreams of becoming mistress of the Eyrie, two gossiping widows with their own scandalous secrets, and Gwen’s own aunt tasked with keeping the affairs of the estate in order among the chaos of the investigation. But as the case unfolds, Frances’ righteous conviction might just be the very thing that leads danger—and even more death—to her own doorstep.Old sins do indeed cast long shadows in Death among Rubies, a delightful closed-room mystery in the vein of Agatha Christie and the second in R. J. Koreto’s effortlessly charming historical series.

About R. J. Koreto

R. J. Koreto, novelist, is a business and financial journalist. Over the years, he has been a magazine writer and editor, website manager, PR consultant, book author, and seaman in the US Merchant Marine. Like his character, Lady Frances Ffolkes, he is a graduate of Vassar College.

About Justine Eyre

Justine Eyre is a classically trained actress who has narrated many audiobooks, earning the prestigious Audie Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She is multilingual and known for her great facility with accents. She has appeared on stage, with leading roles in King Lear and The Crucible, and has had starring roles in four films on the indie circuit. Her television credits include Two and a Half Men and Mad Men.

Reviews

Goodreads review by QNPoohBear on November 08, 2017

Lady Frances is still scandalizing her family with trips to Bohemian weekends with friends and her women's suffrage activities. When she learns her fellow suffrage friends Gwen and Tommie are being threatened, she is incensed. Everyone who knows Gwen and Tommie knows they love each other very much a......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on November 21, 2017

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Goodreads review by Susan on September 30, 2020

Throughly enjoyed this book, as you can see from how fast I read it. Lady Frances and Mallow, her ladies maid reminded me of the Australian TV show Miss Fischer Mysteries. A lot of intrigue and mysterious deaths . High;y recommend , a good read for the weekend or just felling lazy as you won't want......more

Goodreads review by Deb on February 15, 2020

Lady Ffolkes Strikes Again Franny and her maid, Mallow, are on a campaign to protect the reputations of two of her friends, Gwen and Thomasina--known as Tommie. They accompany them to a spectacular country home owned by Gwen's father. And then the troubles begin and Franny is on a different hunt .........more

Goodreads review by Mary on October 02, 2023

A very good historical mystery......more

Quotes

“Justine Eyre’s narration is well suited to this mystery featuring members of the English aristocracy…Eyre perfectly captures [Lady Frances’] haughty accent, strong will, and flippant attitude towards tradition. Eyre gives fitting portrayals of all the characters—from the highest-born ladies to the maids and servants, as well as the guests who visit the estate. Notably, Eyre is convincing as the mysterious Turkish diplomat who won’t reveal what he’s seen, as well as the American woman who wishes to own the estate.” AudioFile

“Audie Award winner Justine Eyre gives the story the full-voiced treatment, complete with appropriate accents, from Irish to Turkish. She is a superior voice in the business. The series is highly recommended.” Sound Commentary (audio review)

“A very enjoyable series…[Koreto] is a superb writer of the beloved upstairs/downstairs mystery.” Suspense Magazine

“The character dialogue is fantastic. The female leads are simply wonderful…I can tell the writer loves this time period, as he handles the era’s mannerisms and conventions masterfully. All in all, this is a delightful read.” Historical Novels Review

“A charming Edwardian mystery with a delightfully unconventional heroine and her plucky maid as sidekick.” Shelf Awareness

“Appealing…The delightful Franny and Mallow soon discover familial as well as political motives behind the crime. Koreto nicely blends international intrigue and affairs of the heart.” Publishers Weekly

“Koreto skillfully contrasts the feminist milieu of 1907 England with the establishment class structure. Lady Frances and Mallow are an effective pairing.” Booklist

“A suffragette sleuth solves a baffling murder, to the chagrin of Scotland Yard…Koreto’s second case for his titled heroine is devilishly clever and written with unmistakable verve.” Kirkus Reviews

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