Barker & Llewelyn: Old Scores (Audiobook)

from TheGenreMinx

I really enjoyed that this book was titled Old Scores as it was indeed a book about settling old scores. Cyrus Barker was an enigma of a man and in this installment readers will learn more about Cyrus's history and how his past and present collide in a drastic way. In addition, there is also a ni...

from cathyskye

Will Thomas's historical mystery series is one that I've been following with pleasure since the very first book, Some Danger Involved. My pleasure is mainly due to the voice of Thomas Llewelyn, who begins as a complete novice to the private enquiry business and gradually becomes quite skilled, th...

from writemoves

This is the second book that I have read and enjoyed in the Cyrus Barker series. I read The Limehouse Text earlier. There were interesting stories within the main story which was the murder of the Japanese Ambassador. Barker was initially accused of killing the Ambassador but was later hired by t...

from booklover915

"Old Scores," by Will Thomas, deals with closely-guarded secrets, past wrongs that can never be forgotten, and power struggles among competing factions. In 1890, Japanese dignitaries (who have expressed an interest in establishing an embassy in London) visit private enquiry agent, Cyrus Barker, t...

from RowingRabbit

Can I start with how much I love these covers? Each is a work of art with shadowy figures, unmistakably Victorian, shrouded in foggy gaslight. The tone is set. You know you're in for a clever, atmospheric mystery full of colourful characters. It's 1890 & at the home of Cyrus Barker, staff are get...