Land of Shadows

Listeners are transported back to medieval England, a time when the church was at the heart of the state. Prioress Eleanor and her monk, Brother Thomas, are visiting her dying father and find themselves investigating an apparent suicide. Narrator Wanda McCaddon rises to the challenge of voicing an extensive range of characters, allowing subtle characterizations to help differentiate the key protagonists. This is particularly important for listeners joining the series now, in its twelfth installment. McCaddon's well-paced narration allows the plot, with its twists and turns, to unfold, drawing the listener deeply into life in the thirteenth century. This intriguing story combines mystery and fascinating insights into life at the time, with the high-quality narration bringing it all together. K.J.P. � AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine