Nine Lessons, Nicola Upson
Nine Lessons, Nicola Upson
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Nine Lessons
A Josephine Tey Mystery

Author: Nicola Upson

Narrator: Wanda McCaddon

Unabridged: 10 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/10/2017

Synopsis

Josephine Tey, a sharp-witted amateur sleuth based on the celebrated Golden Age mystery writer, returns in the seventh in Nicola Upson’s critically acclaimed series, perfect for readers of Agatha Christie and Jacqueline Winspear.Called to the peaceful wooded churchyard of St John-at-Hampstead, Detective Chief Inspector Archie Penrose faces one of the most audacious and unusual murders of his career. The body of the church’s organist is found in an opened grave, together with a photograph of a manor house and a cryptic note. The image leads Archie to Cambridge, where the crisp autumn air has brought with it bustling life to the ancient university and town.Mystery author Josephine Tey and Archie’s lover Bridget Foley have each recently settled in Cambridge, though both women are not equally happy to see him. One has concealed an important secret from Archie which now threatens to come to light. Meanwhile, the change of seasons has also brought with it a series of vicious attacks against women in town, spreading fear and suspicion through the community.Soon, another body is revealed, and in the shadow of King’s College Chapel, Archie uncovers a connection twenty-five years old which haunted both victims—as well as some of their living companions. As Archie and Josephine each grapple with savage malefactors intent on making their victims pay, they must race to stop another attack in this beautifully written, intricately plotted mystery.

About Nicola Upson

Nicola Upson’s debut novel, An Expert in Murder, was the first in a series of crime novels whose main character is Josephine Tey, who—along with Agatha Christie—was one of the masters of Britain’s Golden Age of crime writing. She was shortlisted for the CWA Historical Dagger in 2018 for Nine Lessons and longlisted in 2021 for The Dead of Winter. She lives with her partner in Cambridge and Cornwall. 

About Wanda McCaddon

Wanda McCaddon began recording books for the fledgling audiobook industry in the early 1980s and has since narrated well over six hundred titles for major audio publishers, as well as abridging, narrating, and coproducing classic titles for her own company, Big Ben. Audiobook listeners may be familiar with her voice under one of her two "nom de mikes," Donada Peters and Nadia May. The recipient of an Audie Award and more than twenty-five Earphones Awards, AudioFile magazine has named her one of recording's Golden Voices. Wanda also appears regularly on the professional stage in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cindy on August 16, 2017

4.5 stars When this series first began, I read the early installments through book 3 and enjoyed them. I guess the series fell off my radar, and I missed the next few because I recently came across this one and realized I had missed several books. Nevertheless, I easily picked up the story line and f......more

Goodreads review by Joanna on September 15, 2017

There is nothing quite like finding a juicy mystery series that you can really get stuck into and Nine lessons is truly a brilliant crime mystery! It gripped me from the start with an unusual beginning and kept me intrigued with a very interesting storyline and with the gradual revealing of facts an......more

Goodreads review by Judy on September 01, 2017

Thank you to Crooked Lane Books and NetGalley for a digital review copy of this book. What a great reading experience this book was. I just want to rush out and get all six previous books in this series and lock myself in a room and read them. Naturally I will have perfectly cooked morsels of food de......more

Goodreads review by Daniel on March 16, 2021

My first venture into Nicola Upson's world of mystery and I loved it. I often struggle with modern authors writing golden age esc novels, but this was brilliant! It gripped me from the start and I couldn't put the book down. It didn't matter that I hadn't started with the first in the series as the ch......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on October 01, 2017

I seriously, seriously love this book. A strong story of men and women as well as a well though-out mystery. The main mystery may seem a bit unlikely, with its ‘inspiration’ to M.R. James’s ghost stories, but its unfolding, how the inquest proceeds, the way clues are discovered are so realistic that......more

Quotes

“A terrific read…Elegant…A memorable novel.” San Francisco Book Review

“The writing is crisp and sharp, with the authentic feel of England lending credence to the tale. The plot twists and turns like a whirligig, taking the reader for an enjoyable ride. Heartily recommended.” Historical Novels Review

“Fans of Charles Todd, Jacqueline Winspear, or Tey herself are sure to adore Nicola Upson’s journey into 1930s England…Readers interested in Britain between the wars will particularly appreciate the grim undercurrents, but anyone can enjoy this clever mystery.” Shelf Awareness

“Superlative…Upson successfully incorporates moving and complex interpersonal conflicts involving her main characters into an intricate, credible whodunit story line.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A skillful blend of fact and fiction with compelling plotlines and vivid evocation of 1937 England.” Booklist

“The culture of England between the two World Wars comes vividly to life…Fans of historical British mysteries…will delight in this old-fashioned whodunit starring characters with depth and heart.” Library Journal

Awards

  • CWA Historical Dagger
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