The best Agatha Christie TV series are so inspiring, with the best actors bringing a host of characters to life. There's plenty of inspiration for the for Kelly Mason Lady Ellen Investigates series, and this time I had a ball (see what I did there) recreating the classic spiv dance instructor, and two elderly sisters joining Ellen for her last fortnight in Branden Bay, now relaxing at The Grand Hotel. Her peaceful holiday is again interrupted when the dance host is found de

In this sweet contemporary romance from Fay Keenan, published by Ulverscroft, astronomical archivist Charlotte is posted down from Bristol to Brambleton in deepest Somerset to over see the demolition of an old observatory. Here she encounters and clashes with Tristan, spiky property developer. But as time goes on, there are hidden depths to Brambleton, the Observatory - and Tristan too... After narrating a period piece it's rather lovely to come back to contemporary fictio

A priceless Egyptian artefact is stolen, the thief leaving its guard badly injured. Asked to recover the mystery of the theft, Lady Ellen untangles web of secrets and motives. With her companions Lottie, Captain Hamilton and faithful dog Prince by her side, can she discover the thief before they escape, or will the treasure be lost forever? Immerse yourself in the glitz and glamour of the 1920s in the thrilling third instalment of Kelly Mason's 'Lady Ellen Investigates' serie

Lady Ellen, trying finally to enjoy her holiday after her previous deadly adventure, finds herself thrust into another chilling mystery when someone tragically plummets from a castle turret. With her young companion Lottie, dashing Captain Hamilton (well, he's Poirot's Captain Hastings, really, isn't he, a good egg - but with the addition of being the love interest), and her faithful dog Prince, Ellen must unravel the sinister threads tying the beneficiaries to the deceased’s

In 1924, stylish young heiress Lady Ellen is on holiday in Branden Bay, and meets her odious ex, the unpleasant Major Albert Coltrane, who drops dead face-down in his soup, and Ellen finds herself accused of murder... Little did I suspect how many audiobooks there would be to narrate in this wonderful series by Kelly Mason. Full of memorable characters and splendid plot twists and turns, this was a joy. Lady Ellen's voice is so different from mine, almost squeaky, and so ve

Straight in with another Shani Struthers adventure for the Psychic Surveys team, this time in central Ireland, from where a very unpleasant man calls for help... but does he need rescuing, or do others need rescuing from him? Dealing with hauntings isn't always dangerous, but when it is... This book demanded accents from Belfast, and from County Offaly, which I needed to trawl YouTube to research. Fascinating, the nuances of an accent in a particular area of a country, and

Aneas, son of Venus and royal Trojan Anchises, has three women in his life, and Laura Shepperson's tremendous novel follows his story of tragedy and drama from each of their perspectives: Creusa in Troy, Dido in Carthage, and Lavinia in what will become Rome. Three very different women to characterise and convey, so important to help the listener know exactly where and with whom they are. Find the audiobook here.

A fascinating and heartbreaking autobiography, a female biker's journey to Scotland to find peace and solace over the loss of the man she loved. Adventuring all the way from the south of Germany to Glasgow, author Nellie Merthe Erkenbach rides on her Harley Davidson to find old friends, visit old haunts and fall in love with the Highlands all over again. I loved narrating this beautiful, sad, hopeful true story, and digging into the accents I pay special attention to in my

This brilliant debut by Baylea Hart is a horror story following a gruelling journey through an unwelcoming forest that is so well written, you can see, smell and feel it. Penny struggles to find her way back to her son, having being attacked and set adrift to die on a makeshift raft down river. It was a fascinating process for me as a narrator to maintain the listener's empathy with the deeply unsympathetic protagonist Penny, create the forbidding atmosphere of the forest (

If you enjoy Bridgerton, and erotic historical romance is your thing, this will definitely be for you. There are some terrific characters and a fine plot from author Faye Delacour, dotted with the occasional delicious, very steamy scene between our heroine Jane Bishop and hero Lieutenant Eli Williams. I narrated under pseudonym Blythe Fortune here to spare my own blushes! Historical British RP accents for most of the characters mean that you need to distinguish them in othe

The locations for this book required accents suitable for Brighton, Newcastle, and the journey between. Part of the narrator's job, reading through, is to decide on voicings for all the characters, and there are plenty of signposts in good characterisation like Shani's that help, so that you hopefully get them just right. Young Lottie finds work in an old people's care home where, among the residents, she meets feisty Bobby, and Alice, aged ninety-two. Something dark happe

Narrating this wonderfully daft fantasy by L N Clarke had me laughing all the way through the job. Across assorted magical locations, the author created no end of hilarious and bizarre characters, including a shy clumsy apothecary who has Sorceror's Apprentice style messed up a spell (flubbed the titular summon); a kick-ass, octopus-legged female bounty hunter; and a swordsman made of sand. This was the book that cemented audiobook narration as definitely My Thing - it was

Shani Struthers' Psychic Surveys series features a group of four psychic women who have made a business out of helping spirits, and those troubled by them, to find rest. The Devil's Liar features a posessed child who plunges one of the psychics, Ruby, into evil darkness. Performing as Willow the terrifying child was a freaky business, I scared myself witless! A terrific story for anyone who loves to feel the fear... Get the Audible audiobook here.

Victoria Winifred's delightful children's story was enormous fun to narrate, with a range fairytale and human characters to portray in this fantastical introduction to the world of chess. Princess Kassie, daughter of Mars, mighty King of Chess Mountain, is plunged unwillingly into adventures in the strange world of ordinary human children, at a school in Queens Village New York. Victoria is a champion and advocate of children's literacy, emphasising chess as a brilliant too

Warmth, quiet authority and calm reassurance were the vocal qualities needed for this informative guide by David Ashley MEd for all new parents. I can remember the overwhelm of having a new baby, even though it was long ago. It's miraculous and joyful, but can be very daunting and even isolating. Here you will find plenty of great advice, simply and calmly put. I was so happy to be able to narrate this handbook on all things newborn and hope newbie parents will find it hel

Need help being your own champion? No one else is going to do it for you... Rob Carucci's book helps you build helpful practices - 'good habits' - over 30 days. Each chapter offers practical, actionable steps; encouraging, engaging, motivating you to set goals and reach them, getting the most out of your life. Find it here on Audible. My role here was to speak like a champion for the listener, offering support, motivation and confidence-building in their ear. What a lov

The audiobook version of Michelle Armitage's fascinating non-fiction book is a great accompaniment to the print versions. What's your style? Have you ever felt judged by other people whose tastes differ, or felt pressure from style magazines and articles to try and achieve what feels unachievable and uncomfortable with your home decor? This book will reassure you that there's no right and wrong to home making, explain the whys and wherefores of personality types and their