The Spiritglass Charade by Colleen Gleason

The Spiritglass Charade

Mystery, magic, and mechanical mayhem collide

Written byColleen Gleason
Narrated byJayne Entwistle
Length8h58m
Release dateOctober 7, 2014
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.5 (45 ratings)

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AuthorColleen Gleason
NarratorJayne Entwistle
Runtime8h58m
PublishedOctober 7, 2014
Rating★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5 (45 ratings)
CategoriesTeen & Young Adult, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Action & Adventure, Mysteries & Detectives, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Steampunk
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Imagine Sherlock Holmes’ deductive genius crossed with steampunk whimsy and a dash of Victorian gothic intrigue, and you’ve got *The Spiritglass Charade*. Colleen Gleason’s sophomore adventure in the Stoker and Holmes series throws our intrepid heroines—Evaline Stoker, the sharp-tongued vampire descendant, and Mina Holmes, the meticulous detective’s niece—into a high-stakes royal mystery. This time, Princess Alix enlists their help to uncover why the Queen’s prized spiritglass automaton is acting suspiciously… and why someone keeps trying to sabotage the monarchy’s most dazzling technological marvel. The story crackles with clever twists, clockwork conspiracies, and a playful tension between science and the supernatural, all wrapped in Gleason’s knack for snappy dialogue and high-energy plotting. Fans of atmospheric world-building will savor the alternate 1889 London, where gas lamps flicker against the shadow of mechanical marvels, and personal vendettas simmer just beneath the aristocratic polish. It’s a tale where every clue feels like a ticking bomb, and the stakes couldn’t be higher—or more stylishly bizarre. If you crave historical fiction with a side of sci-fi sparkle and a heroine duo who refuse to play by the rules, this is your next obsession. The only question is: Are you bright enough to keep up with their deductions? The Spiritglass Charade dares you to try.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Jayne Entwistle’s narration is the secret weapon that turns *The Spiritglass Charade* from a solid mystery into an audiobook that lingers in your mind like the echo of a well-tuned pocket watch. Her delivery is a masterclass in contrast: she nails the clipped, aristocratic cadence of Mina Holmes with surgical precision, while Evaline Stoker’s dry, vampire-infused wit practically leaps out of the headphones with a smirk. Entwistle’s range is impressive—she shifts effortlessly between regal British tones, sinister whispers, and the mechanical clatter of spiritglass machinery, making each scene feel tactile. The pacing is another standout; the story hurtles forward with the momentum of a runaway locomotive, but she never sacrifices clarity for speed. My only quibble? A handful of supporting characters’ accents occasionally blur together, making it a tad tricky to distinguish voices in crowded scenes. That said, the production quality is top-tier, with subtle sound design that immerses you in the gaslit streets of 1889 London without ever feeling gimmicky. If you’re a fan of audiobooks where narration *enhances* the story rather than just carrying it, Entwistle’s performance here is a masterstroke. The only thing that could improve this experience would be a sequel that drops *immediately* after the final chapter. Frankly, I’m not ready to say goodbye to these characters—or their clever, occasionally snarky banter. If you love mysteries with a dash of the supernatural, a dollop of social satire, and heroines who outsmart everyone (including the reader), *The Spiritglass Charade* is a must-listen. Just prepare to binge.

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