What the Devil Knows

In October 1814, as London celebrates the end of the Napoleonic Wars, the city finds itself gripped by terror when brutal murders begin mimicking the infamous Ratcliffe Highway killings from three years prior. Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, becomes entangled in the investigation when Sir Edwin Pym, the original case's lead investigator, is found murdered in the same savage manner as the earlier victims. With authorities dismissing the connection as mere coincidence, Sebastian must delve into the dark underbelly of Regency London to uncover whether the wrong man was blamed for the original crimes.

Davina Porter delivers another masterful performance in this sixteenth installment of the Sebastian St. Cyr series, her seasoned narration bringing depth to Harris's intricate historical mystery. Porter's nuanced voice work captures both the aristocratic elegance of Sebastian's world and the gritty brutality of London's criminal underclass, while her measured pacing allows listeners to absorb the complex web of clues and red herrings. Her ability to maintain distinct character voices throughout the lengthy investigation keeps the sprawling cast clearly defined, making this atmospheric mystery particularly well-suited to audio consumption.