Lies, Damned Lies and History Audiobook by Jodi Taylor | The Chronicles of St Mary’s series

Summary

What happens when a time-traveling historian finally pushes her luck too far? Max has bent the rules, skirted disaster, and charmed her way through centuries of history – but in this installment of the Chronicles of St. Mary’s, her past decisions come crashing down around her in spectacular fashion. Jodi Taylor delivers a rollicking adventure that proves even the most resourceful historian can’t outrun consequences forever.

Audiobook Info

• Author: Jodi Taylor
• Narrator: Zara Ramm
• Duration: 7 hours and 38 minutes
• Publisher: Audible Originals
• Release Date: 2017
• Series: Chronicles of St. Mary’s
• Book: 7

Review

Zara Ramm’s narration is nothing short of masterful in this installment. Her ability to differentiate between the sprawling cast of St. Mary’s historians – each with their own quirks, accents, and personalities – transforms what could be a confusing ensemble piece into a vivid audio experience. Ramm captures Max’s signature dry wit with impeccable timing, landing every sardonic observation and self-deprecating quip with precision that will have listeners chuckling aloud.

The story itself represents Jodi Taylor at her finest, weaving multiple timelines into a tapestry of escalating tension and comedic chaos. What sets this book apart from earlier entries is the vulnerability we see in Max. She’s forced to confront the accumulated weight of her rule-bending ways, and Taylor handles this character development with surprising emotional depth while never losing the series’ trademark humor. The balance between laugh-out-loud moments and genuine stakes keeps the pacing razor-sharp throughout.

Taylor’s genius lies in making time travel feel both fantastical and grounded in historical authenticity. The St. Mary’s Institute operates with bureaucratic absurdity that feels eerily familiar, and the historical settings are rendered with loving detail that speaks to the author’s clear passion for the past. Whether Max is navigating Tudor intrigue or Victorian scandal, the immersion is complete and utterly delightful.

For newcomers to the series, fear not – while there are callbacks to previous adventures, Taylor crafts this story to stand on its own merits. That said, longtime fans will find particular satisfaction in seeing character arcs that have been building across multiple books reach pivotal moments. The supporting cast, from the ever-exasperated Dr. Bairstow to Max’s fellow historians, each get moments to shine.

This audiobook is perfect for listeners who crave intelligent science fiction that doesn’t take itself too seriously, fans of British humor, history enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys a protagonist who’s brilliantly competent yet wonderfully flawed. At just under eight hours, it’s the ideal length for a weekend binge or a week of commuting adventures through time.

Download & Listen

Ready to join Max on her most precarious temporal adventure yet? Download Lies, Damned Lies and History today at KTAudiobooks.com and discover why the Chronicles of St. Mary’s has captivated thousands of listeners worldwide. Your time-traveling journey awaits – just try not to break too many rules along the way.