The Sudbury School Murders Audiobook By Ashley Gardner, Jennifer Ashley cover art

The Sudbury School Murders

Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries, Book 4

Preview
LIMITED TIME OFFER

3 months free
Try for $0.00
Offer ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 3 months. Cancel anytime.

The Sudbury School Murders

By: Ashley Gardner, Jennifer Ashley
Narrated by: James Gillies
Try for $0.00

$0.00/mo. after 3 months. Offer ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $19.95

Buy for $19.95

Confirm purchase
Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use, License, and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.
Cancel

About this listen

England, 1817

Captain Lacey takes a post as a secretary at the Sudbury School in Berkshire, a school for sons of the wealthiest merchants and bankers in England. As soon as he arrives, Lacey discovers that he's been hired for more than his letter-writing skills. A series of disturbing pranks have kept the school in an uproar, and the headmaster expects Lacey to discover the identity of the prankster.

The problems intensify when a groom from the school's stables turns up dead in a lock of the nearby canal. A Romany is arrested for the murder, and Lacey is the only person who believes him innocent.

As Lacey works to discover what happened, he gets drawn into the secrets of Marianne Simmons, the actress who lived upstairs from Lacey in London. Marianne swears Lacey to silence, which puts a new strain on his friendship with Grenville. Meanwhile the intrigue surrounding the murder becomes as murky as the waters of the canal itself and puts Lacey and Grenville into deadly danger.

The Sudbury School Murders won the RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice Award for Best Historical Mystery.

©2011 Jennifer Ashley / Ashley Gardner (P)2015 Jennifer Ashley / Ashley Gardner
Crime Fiction Historical Mystery Regency Regency Romance Romance England Murder
adbl_web_global_use_to_activate_webcro805_stickypopup
All stars
Most relevant  
Each one I've read so far has been a great mystery with fascinating characters and just the right touch of romance. I already have downloaded the next one!

I'm hooked

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Along the way he finds more of his place in the world without the Army. He also learns more about his neighbor, Marianne Simmons. The narration is wonderful. I can't imagine a better narrator for this series.

Capt Lacey uncovers murder & deceit at a school

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Captain Lacey is always a gentleman, always interesting, never boring. His stories have good continuing characters and good plots. James Gillies performance is outstanding. I am anxiously waiting for book 5.

A Wonderful Series

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

First of all, James Gilles is fantastic. I can't even imagine trying to read this knowing how the narrated version is like listening to a play or movie. I can "see" all the scenes/action which is also a tribute to Ashley Gardner/Jennifer Ashley. A great historical mystery series. I suggest starting at the beginning to get a true picture of Gabriel's life, friends and associates. But if not possible, there should be no problem with reading one as a standalone.

With each book, I love Gabriel Lacey more!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

This is the fourth book in the Captain Lacey series, and it does not disappoint. Despite Lacey's change in locale, most of the favorite recurring characters that we have enjoyed from previous books are present, and the mystery is particularly compelling. My favorite part about this series being on audiobook is the wonderful narration by James Gillies. He makes the story incredibly compelling to listen to, and he masterfully voices each character distinctly. He is an extremely talented narrator, and I look forward to listening to the rest of the series with his skillful narration. Well worth the credit!!

Wonderful story combined with terrific narration!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

Yes Gabriel Lacey continues to be the man every woman wants! He fights for justice and is excellent with his extraordinary circle in solving murders

Cannot wait for more!

Loved

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

This fourth installment in the Captain Lacey mysteries had me at the first! Lacey as usual is gallant, kind and incredibly tough! The story includes hid dear friend Grenville, Marianne, and his "man" Bartholomew as he takes up his new post in the country. There are many twists and turns, and a brilliant murder mystery that Lacey must resolve.
I highly recommend this stop in the journey of captain Gabriel Lacey!!

Ashley Gardner doesn't disappoint!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.