A Christmas Gas Lamp Gothic: The Escapologist Who Didn't

By: Jack Murray

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Mystery, mortality, and a dash of the macabre…

London, 1882: A Christmas draped in shadows, a city gripped by fear, and a mystery that defies the laws of life and death…

When Professor Gilbert Fitzroy unveils a revolutionary theory that mocks the inevitability of decay and whispers to eternal life, the Royal Society is left reeling. Clearly, this does not apply to him, for a few hours later he is found dead in his rooms.

As the shadows deepen, the stakes rise. Agatha’s dashing nephew, Sebastian, is implicated in the murder. She and her friend Betty investigate. They stumble into their most terrifying mystery yet. Packed with an extraordinary cast of characters that include acting couple Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry, a daring escapologist Count Orloff, as well as the Irish writer, Bram Stoker, they encounter a shadowy world of secrets, science, and scandal.

From the blood-soaked battlefields of Hungary to the glittering gambling dens of Monte Carlo, and the gaslit streets of London, can Agatha help Sebastian pull off his own great escape or is he facing a fate worse than death?

This mystery can be read as a standalone book and is a perfect introduction to the murderously twisty books featuring Agatha Aston. See what Amazon reviewers have said about the previous novels in the series.

"Great characters, great settings, great detail. Loved it from start to finish. Hoping there's going to be more in this series."

"Having read the Lord Kit Aston series, this book finally explains more about the back story to Aunt Agatha. Loved it. More please!"

"The introduction of the much-maligned Eustace is enlightening. Not so very “ Useless” as imparted in the Lord Aston series. A really great book, so enjoyable. The characters are so well described, their foibles and quirky mannerisms are so well introduced you’re there experiencing the scenes. This would make a great TV film... fabulous."

Escapologist, Vampires, and a Love Story

Escapologist, Vampires, and a Love Story —what’s not to love? Of course, the obvious—narration by virtual voice. However, recognizing that this book would not be available if it were not recorded in an inexpensive way, I accept that there will be mispronunciations and incorrect emphasis.

The story itself is it continues the love story of useless and Agatha. We also meet a young couple seemingly unsolvable challenges including a multi layered mystery. The story continued to engage me throughout. And I loved the ending!