Where the Dead Lie

Viscount Devlin confronts his most harrowing case yet when the tortured remains of a street child surface in Regency London's industrial wasteland. The brutal murder of fifteen-year-old Benji Thatcher reveals a sinister pattern targeting the city's most vulnerable residents, and with the boy's younger sister still missing, Sebastian St. Cyr refuses to abandon the investigation despite official indifference. His pursuit leads him through London's underbelly, from abandoned factories to elite drawing rooms, as he uncovers evidence that someone among the privileged classes harbors deadly appetites for cruelty.

Davina Porter delivers a masterful performance that captures both the elegant refinement of aristocratic society and the raw desperation of London's forgotten children. Her nuanced characterizations distinguish each voice while maintaining the story's mounting tension throughout its substantial runtime. Porter's measured pacing allows listeners to absorb the intricate plot developments and historical details that define this mystery series. The atmospheric audio production enhances the stark contrasts between London's glittering ballrooms and its shadowy back alleys, creating an immersive experience that brings the dangerous world of Sebastian St. Cyr vividly to life through sound alone.