Miss Tonks Turns to Crime, M. C. Beaton
Miss Tonks Turns to Crime, M. C. Beaton
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Miss Tonks Turns to Crime

Author: M. C. Beaton

Narrator: Davina Porter

Unabridged: 4 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/01/2012

Synopsis

The oddly assorted group met some time ago. All of them were poor relations, the genteel paupers of society, living on little more than their dignity. They banded together and started the Poor Relation hotel, hoping to be bought out by their embarrassed relations. Though as the hotel prospered, they began to enjoy the fruits of their labor. But once more they are in need of funds.To stoop to crime in their days of poverty was one thing, but to turn to it again when they have enjoyed a certain amount of success is quite another. But they all agree: the hotel must go on. And so poor, faded Miss Tonks has been persuaded to steal something valuable enough from her rich sister to set the poor relations on their feet. They all have their doubts about Miss Tonks' chances for success, but the shy spinster has more than a few surprises in store.

About M. C. Beaton

M. C. Beaton (1936–2019), hailed as the “Queen of Crime” by the Globe and Mail, was the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Agatha Raisin novels—the basis for the hit series on Acorn TV—as well as the Hamish Macbeth series. Born in Scotland, Beaton also wrote nearly one hundred historical romances under several pseudonyms. Her books have been translated into nineteen languages and sold more than twenty-two million copies worldwide.

About Davina Porter

Davina Porter has been enthralling listeners for over twenty-five years with her ability to mine the psychological depths of the characters she reads and bring them convincingly to life. In 2006, she won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Female Narration and in 2004 for Best Inspirational Literature Narration. She has been honored as an AudioFile Golden Voice and has won nineteen AudioFile Earphones Awards. As an actress, she has appeared on stage at the Vineyard Playhouse and the Square One Theater, among others.

Reviews

Goodreads review by mark on March 02, 2017

a mainly charming but very slim trifle let down by an annoyingly rushed, perfunctory climax. spinster turned hotelier turned jewelry thief Miss Tonks: a delight! nobleman turned highway robber turned ardent lover Lord Eston: a delight! debutante turned runaway turned fun-loving spy Cassandra Blessop: a......more

Goodreads review by Janet on September 20, 2007

Ya gotta love the horrible Sir Philip - filthy, obnoxious, dishonest, but with a good heart in there somewhere. Lots of fun.......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on October 26, 2024

On the whole, I prefer the first book in this series but there were some fun parts to this story. Sir Phillip is such a character! I like seeing Miss Tonks grow in her courage and sense of self. The Lord Eston plot-line reminded me so much of a Georgette Heyer. Sylvester for sure and probably others......more

Goodreads review by Gina on July 25, 2017

So now I guess I'm in a binge. Amusing, predictable-but-spirited, comforting. It's like reading milk and cookies.......more

Goodreads review by Christa on December 28, 2017

I should probably only give 3 stars, as the book follows closely the same pattern as the first one. But since I was exactly in the right mood for it, and I get to do with my review what I want, I’ll give it four. So there. I enjoyed the quirky characters and the historical setting. I also thought qui......more

Quotes

“Combines zany characters with lighthearted romance and a well-developed scenario to produce an engaging Regency.” Library Journal

“It is Miss Tonks’ turn to raise funds. She decides to play highwayman/woman and hold up her sister’s coach in order to snatch some diamonds. The result is a tumultuous affair that draws in her niece and the handsome nobleman who happens to live next door. Naturally, as in all of Chesney’s fiction, romance is the final result, but only after plenty of neatly contrived disasters.” Booklist

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