Nathaniel Cross, a cunning detective burdened by a haunted past, is joined by his ethereal partner, Edward, who communicates through cryptic signs and shadows. Cross’s path crosses with Lady Eveline Hartford, a countess whose valiant spirit is shackled by societal constraints. They discover that they are bound by more than mere chance, as the echoes of their past unravel, veiled in mystery and darkness. Together, they combat the sinister forces lurking behind the city’s beguiling façade.
There are other characters that form the sinews of this tantalizing audiobook. Detective Margery Pierce, an ambitious investigator, weaves through the pages as Nathaniel’s old flame and occasional rival. Lord Hartford, Eveline’s enigmatic husband, is a man of allure and concealed motives. Meanwhile, the cryptic Madame Morose, a fortune teller with a knowledge of dark arts, warns them of the gathering tempest.
As the listeners meander through dimly-lit alleyways and Victorian ballrooms, Andrew Schwartz, with his mellifluous voice, keeps their senses ensnared. Schwartz is an exceptional raconteur who masterfully walks a tightrope between the shadows and the moonlight, painting the scenes in both sinister and tender hues.
It’s worthy to mention that if you find yourself entangled in the gothic allure of “Sinnerman”, the same author has written two more mesmerizing works that are must-listens i.e Woods of the Raven and A Matter of Time, Volume 2.
Back to “Sinnerman”, the story spirals into an exhilarating climax, where the characters find themselves facing off against a malevolent spirit known as the Sinnerman. This entity threatens not only the fabric of Victorian London but the very soul of each protagonist. As Cross and Lady Eveline descend into a shadowy underworld, they must use every ounce of their courage and intellect to face their deepest fears and the murky history that binds them together.
“Sinnerman” is not just an audiobook; it’s a phantasmagoric journey through time, where passion and peril dance in shadows. The listeners are not mere observers but become an integral part of a world where every shadow has a story to tell. A tour de force with echoes of yesteryears, this audiobook lures you into its dark embrace and doesn’t let go.