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The Lost Empress

Jefferson Tayte Genealogical Mystery, Book 4

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The Lost Empress

By: Steve Robinson
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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About this listen

From acclaimed author Steve Robinson comes a bold new Jefferson Tayte mystery.

On a foggy night in 1914, the ocean liner Empress of Ireland sank en route to England and now lies at the bottom of Canada’s St Lawrence River. The disaster saw a loss of life comparable to the Titanic and the Lusitania, and yet her tragedy has been forgotten.

When genealogist Jefferson Tayte is shown a locket belonging to one of the Empress' victims, a British admiral’s daughter named Alice Stilwell, he must travel to England to understand the course of events that led to her death.

Tayte is expert in tracking killers across centuries. In The Lost Empress, his unique talents draw him to one of the greatest tragedies in maritime history as he unravels the truth behind Alice’s death amidst a backdrop of pre-WWI espionage.

This is the fourth book in the Jefferson Tayte mystery series, but can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story.

©2014 Steve Robinson (P)2014 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. Historical International Mystery & Crime Mystery Fiction England

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everything about this was just sheer pleasure to listen to, looking forward to the next one

so absorbing

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All of Steve Robinson’s books I have read or listened are enthralling and have you engrossed from beginning to end. Moving on to book 4.

Thank you.

Excellent read again.

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this is the first time I have listened to a Steve Robinson audio having READ his previous books. Nothing is lost in the spoken word, and I would recommend that you download the first of the series. The books do stand alone but the main character develops as the series goes along. First class writing!

great listen

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Really enjoyed this book a good continuation from the previous books in the series. Looking forward to the next.

Another good Jefferson Tayte tale

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great story as always. lots of very interesting genealogical information interwoven with a fascinating story. love Jefferson Tayte and can't wait for the next installment.

Another great adventure

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I enjoyed this story in the series, although it was quite predictable. I sussed out the true villains and betrayers well in advance of the reveal which made it a little disappointing. Excellent narrator as usual.

Good sequel

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My first experience of this author and series didn’t quite work. I am so glad I came back and tried again.This story had me hooked from the word go. Train journeys , car journeys, washing up any excuse to carry on listening . The book travelled from the present to the past seamlessly and the narrator made the journey even better. The Story flowed and you very quickly became involved, the characters gained your sympathy or your dislike. I look forward to moving on to book 5

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Love the Jeferson Tate books, and this one is as good as they get. Simon Vance also adds his talent to the story.

Great book

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Excellent twist and turns author keeps you engaged engrossingy tantalizing very good twist at the end

good read

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Loved the story and a great follow on from the other titles. The fact that the stories are based around real historical events adds to the enjoyment. More please

Excellent

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