A Silence in Belgrave Square by Jennifer Ashley – That’s What I’m Talking About…

Audiobook review: A Silence in Belgrave Square by Jennifer Ashley

Picking up some time since the previous tale, A Silence in Belgrave Square opens with Daniel telling Kat that he’s going undercover in a very dangerous household and she cannot help him this time. Filled with worry, Kat convinces an old friend and confidence trickster to enter the home as a maid to keep an eye on Daniel. Meanwhile, some of Lady Cynthia’s friends have received horrible blackmail letters and Cynthia asks Kat to help.

A Silence in Belgrave Square is an exciting, nerve-wracking tale filled with adventure and intrigue. The parallel mysteries keep Kat both busy and worried. I love how much Kat’s character has developed. She is confident in her instincts and ability to solve a crime. She’s bold at times, especially with Inspector McGregor, and while unrealistic, it’s fun to see her self-assured and strong. She attempts to be mindful of her station, but more often than not, disregards propriety. I love that she is friends with wonderful people from all classes. 

My favorite parts of the story continue to be those surrounding Kat’s personal life. And there is SO MUCH to love in this book. Her kind, honest manner has endured her to many and I love that she relies on friends to help her. I also love getting to see more of her daughter, Grace, as she matures. Best of all is her budding relationship with Daniel. I adore how she opens up to him, and he to her, in this one. They have frank conversations about their fears, dreams, and the future.

Narration: Kat’s story is shared via her first person POV. The narrator provides a strong, working class female British accent, well suited to Kat’s role. Piazza alters her performance for dialogue, adjusting for social class, gender, and age. She is most successful with the other females and the working class characters. Her males are slightly deeper but often whispery and soft, making them harder to understand. Generally, each character is unique. 

A Silence in Belgrave Square is probably my favorite book in the Kat Holloway / Below Stairs Mysteries. It is a wonderful blend of mystery, friendship, and romance. I love that so much has been settled and moving forward. With how things ended, I was worried it may be the last book in the series, but fear not, there is at least one more contracted title.