A Second Chance Audiobook by Jodi Taylor | The Chronicles of St Mary’s series

Summary

What if your job description included “witness the Battle of Agincourt” and “don’t accidentally alter the timeline”? Welcome to St. Mary’s Institute of Historical Research, where historians don’t just read about the past – they pack their bags and visit it. In A Second Chance, Jodi Taylor delivers a rollicking time-travel adventure that proves history is anything but boring when you’re dodging arrows and outwitting enemies across centuries.

Audiobook Info

• Author: Jodi Taylor
• Narrator: Zara Ramm
• Duration: 6 hours and 24 minutes
• Publisher: Audible Studios
• Release Date: 2013
• Series: Chronicles of St. Mary’s

Review

Jodi Taylor has crafted something wonderfully peculiar with the Chronicles of St. Mary’s series, and A Second Chance showcases exactly why this blend of science fiction, British wit, and historical adventure has earned such a devoted following. The premise alone is irresistible: imagine a ragtag group of disaster-prone historians who travel through time not to change events, but to observe and document them – though “observe” often becomes “barely survive” in the most entertaining ways possible.

Zara Ramm’s narration transforms this already engaging story into an absolute delight for the ears. Her voice captures the essence of protagonist Max with perfect precision – sharp, resilient, and dripping with the kind of dry humor that makes you snort-laugh in public places. Ramm’s ability to differentiate between characters while maintaining that quintessentially British undertone gives each scene a theatrical quality. Whether she’s voicing tense confrontations or comedic mishaps, her delivery never misses a beat.

What sets this audiobook apart from standard time-travel fare is Taylor’s meticulous attention to historical detail wrapped in a comedic package. The scenes featuring iconic historical moments feel vivid and researched, yet never lecture-like. You’ll find yourself genuinely learning something while being thoroughly entertained – a rare combination in genre fiction. The balance between laugh-out-loud moments and genuine emotional stakes keeps the narrative from becoming too light or too heavy.

The pacing moves briskly through its six-plus hours, making it perfect for road trips or binge-listening sessions. Max’s journey is filled with enough twists, near-disasters, and workplace chaos (time-traveling workplace chaos, but still) to keep listeners engaged throughout. The supporting cast at St. Mary’s adds wonderful texture, each character contributing their own brand of dysfunction to the team dynamic.

This audiobook is ideal for listeners who love their science fiction served with generous helpings of humor and heart. Fans of Jasper Fforde’s Thursday Next series or anyone who wishes Doctor Who had more historical accuracy and workplace comedy will find themselves right at home. It’s smart, funny, and surprisingly touching – everything a great audiobook should be.

Download & Listen

Ready to join Max and the chaotic historians of St. Mary’s on their time-hopping adventures? Download A Second Chance today at KTAudiobooks.com and discover why this series has captivated listeners worldwide. Your next great listening obsession awaits – no time machine required.