The Stranger in the Asylum, Alys Clare
The Stranger in the Asylum, Alys Clare
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The Stranger in the Asylum

Author: Alys Clare

Narrator: Lucy Scott

Unabridged: 9 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/01/2024

Synopsis

London, April 1882. When cool-headed Phyllida visits the World's End Investigation Bureau to offer a curious case concerning her fiancé, proprietor Lily Raynor is intrigued - and privately excited. Phyllida's fiancé, Wilberforce, is currently in an asylum in Brittany, after a tragic incident which resulted in the death of his father. Did he kill him on purpose - or was it an accident? Wilberforce's innocence looks increasingly in doubt when another murder happens at the asylum - and the evidence points to Wilberforce being the culprit. With the engagement hanging in the balance, Phyllida wants to know the truth before it's too late. Lily and her assistant, Felix Wilbraham, journey to rural France to uncover the truth, but the case takes an unexpected turn when they discover that the accused man has escaped the asylum. Soon the intrepid investigators are in over their heads. . .

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sue on February 06, 2024

The Stranger in the Asylum marks a return to the World’s End Bureau, a detective agency run by Lily Raynor in late 19th century London, with her assistant Felix Wilbraham. I’ve enjoyed this series in the past and looked forward to this episode. A lot happens! Before the actual case begins, we learn......more

Goodreads review by Emma on December 01, 2023

I enjoyed Felix and Lily spending their time together on this adventure as I enjoy the ambiguity of the relationship. This one was a bit of a road trip- namely a mini tour of France. This is definitely my favourite of Alys Clare’s several series. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book.......more

Goodreads review by K on October 28, 2023

The latest in the World’s End Bureau mystery series is a departure in both location and trajectory of some characters’ personal lives. It is also thoroughly enjoyable and well-written as all of the earlier books. Lily and Felix are enmeshed in a dangerous case that soon appears much more political a......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on November 14, 2023

I came across this author recently after checking out one of their books from my local library, so I was interested in reading something else by them. This was a historical mystery set in Paris, and I got along with it quite well. I thought the author did a good job of creating an atmosphere. I was e......more

Goodreads review by Susan on January 09, 2024

1883 Felix Wilbraham is in Paris collecting a windfall from the will of a past lover while back in London Lily has a new case. The fiance of Wilberforce Chibb, who has been committed to a French asylum for murder, wants Lily to determine if he is innocent, so that they can marry, or not. Soon Lily a......more

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