The peace of Walden is shattered with a proposal of building a luxury hotel on the banks of Waldenmere Lake where General Cheverton’s historic mansion stands. The British Army is looking to sell the lake and mansion to the highest bidder. Discovery of General’s body shakes everyone in town. For young reporter Iris Woodmore, the investigation turns devastatingly personal when her best friend is also found dead on the muddy shores.
As suspicion falls on those dear to her, Iris must navigate her grief to unmask a killer. A gripping, atmospheric mystery that kept me turning pages until the very end!
The way it’s produced
This is the second installment of the Iris Woodmore mysteries I’ve listened to, following Death at Crookham Hall. Reflecting on my previous blog post, I realized I missed a crucial point: an audiobook requires more than just a compelling plot to be successful; it requires high-quality production. Having recorded an audiobook for Storytel myself, I know this firsthand. Boldwood Books has clearly prioritized production value here, and Polly Edsell is the perfect narrative voice for this series.
History as a recurring character
Continuing the trend from the first book, History acts as a constant, vivid supporting character. While the previous story explored the suffragette movement, this tale delves into the lingering horrors of the Great War and the reality of shell shock. The plot captures a specific post-war tension: the struggle of landowners to maintain properties that were requisitioned for the war effort once the troops were demobbed. Central to this is a lakeside estate at Waldenmere, a setting so atmospheric it feels like a protagonist in its own right.
About the book
- Name of Book: Murder at Waldenmere Lake
- Author: Michelle Salter
- Publisher: Boldwood Books
- Publication date: March 21, 2023
- Audiobook length: 9 hours and 42 minutes
- e-book ISBN 13: 9781837510504
- Audiobook ISBN 13: 9781837510443
- Paperback ISBN 13: 9781837510481
My rating
Story: 4/5
Writing Style: 3/5
Cover Design: 3/5
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Where to by
- Kindle e-book
- Audible
- Storytel
- Papernack
- At your nearest bookstore
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This blog post is part of ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla in collaboration with Sameeksha Reads.
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