The Savage Garden
Mark Mills, , read by Ian Stuart. . Brilliance Audio, $34.95 (0pp) ISBN 978-1-4233-3793-5
Two murders separated by centuries make up the heart of this excellent literary mystery. Set in the beautiful Tuscan countryside during the summer of 1958, Mills’s novel tells the story of Adam Strickland, an art history major researching the 16th-century garden on the grounds of the Villa Docci. As Strickland studies the intricate sculptures and inscriptions in the garden, he deciphers a series of clues that hint at a murder committed more than 400 years ago. He also discovers evidence of another murder, this one only 14 years in the past. Unraveling the former mystery will find him a place in academic history, but solving the latter will place his life in danger. Stuart brings just the right touch to his reading of this intelligently written story. With an excellent use of his vocal talents, he moves easily from one character to another, never overplaying the accents or gender. His descriptive narration uses Mills’s prose to sweep the listener into a classic world of intrigue and suspense. Fans of P.D. James and the like will enjoy.
Reviewed on: 06/25/2007
Genre: Audio
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