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The Stolen Queen: A Novel
Fiona Davis · 2025
🎙 Narrated by Linda Jones
75/100
👍 Worth It
Fiona Davis pairs a 1970s Met Gala with a 1930s Egyptian dig gone wrong, and the mystery of a missing artifact gives quiet curator Charlotte real reason to finally face her past. It's a well-researched, absorbing read even if the two timelines don't always move at the same pace. AudioFile singled out narrator Linda Jones for capturing Charlotte's mix of fear and determination, so the audio version is genuinely worth the listen.
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🎙 Narration: excellent AudioFile Magazine specifically praised Linda Jones for effectively conveying Charlotte's ambivalence — determination shadowed by fear of reliving her past.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety70
Substance / usefulness75
Craft & writing78
Originality64
Evidence & accuracy72
Hype vs delivers66
Age-fit72
Human-eye read76
Penny’s verdict75
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