• The Proof of the Pudding

  • Royal Spyness, Book 17
  • By: Rhys Bowen
  • Narrated by: Jasmine Blackborow
  • Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (782 ratings)

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The Proof of the Pudding

By: Rhys Bowen
Narrated by: Jasmine Blackborow
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Publisher's summary

Lady Georgiana Rannoch is looking forward to her first ever turn as hostess for her very own house party when the festivities lead to murder....

Georgie, back home at her estate in Eynsleigh, impatiently awaits the birth of her baby. But she has plenty to occupy her: Her new chef, Pierre, has arrived from Paris, and Sir Hubert, who owns Eynsleigh, is back from his latest expedition. It's time for Georgie to throw her first house party to celebrate his return and show off her new chef. The dinner party is a smashing success. Sir Mortimer Mordred—famous author of creepy Gothic horror novels—is one of the guests. He recently purchased a nearby Elizabethan manor nearby because it has a famous poison garden. After the dinner, Sir Mortimer approaches Georgie and asks to borrow her new chef for his upcoming party, and Georgie and Darcy, her dashing husband, are invited!

The tour of the poison garden is fascinating, as is Sir Mortimer’s laboratory. Shockingly, just after the banquet several of the guests become sick. And one dies, apparently poisoned by berries from the garden. But how could this be when they all ate the same meal and the same delectable dessert? Georgie has to find the culprit to save her new chef and her own reputation—all before her bundle of joy arrives!

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About the Creator- Rhys Bowen

About the Creator

Rhys Bowen is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 40 novels, including The Victory Garden, The Tuscan Child, and the World War II-based In Farleigh Field, the winner of the Left Coast Crime Award for Best Historical Mystery Novel and the Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel. In 2022, The Venice Sketchbook was nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Novel of the Year. Bowen’s work has won more than 20 honors to date, including multiple Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards. Her books have been translated into many languages, and she has fans around the world, including more than 70,000 Facebook followers. A transplanted Brit, Bowen divides her time between California and Arizona.

About the Creator- Jasmine Blackborow

About the Performer

Jasmine plays the Princesse de Lamballe in Marie Antoinette (BBC, PBS & CANAL+) and is currently shooting the second series.
She recently wrapped shooting as Charly in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen for Netflix. Other credits include Marie in Shadow & Bone for Netflix, independent feature films School’s Out Forever for Rebellion Productions, The Art of Love on Netflix, and the BAFTA-nominated short Aamir. On stage her credits include The Breach directed by Sarah Frankcom at Hampstead Theatre, and most recently the lead role in Super High Resolution, directed by Blanche McIntyre to rave reviews. Jasmine is an experienced voice-over artist for video games, commercials, and audiobooks, of which she has performed in more than 60, including the critically acclaimed Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music Music. Boys, Boys, Boys by Viv Albertine. This is her sixth book in Rhys Bowen's Royal Spyness series.

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It was a good story to listen to to pass the time. Nothing too heavy or complicated. just an easy listen of a lovely series

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My Favorite Fluff

I enjoy the regular characters as well as the interactions with historical figures. The stories are light and easy - perfect for bedtime listening. I am sorry audiobook listeners lost Kathryn Kellgren. She died way too young. However, the new narrator for this series is growing on me. In fact, I think Jasmine Blackborow does a much better Darcy O’Mara.

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Another worthy read

This installment of The Royal Spyness mystery series is one of the better ones I’ve listened to in a while. Although the plot was still a little bit predictable, it was engaging. I enjoyed the inclusion of real life celebrities who would have been popular in this time period. And the continued saga of Georgie’s personal life is always a pleasure.

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Title quite catchy

This mystery was again well written and engrossing. However, I didn’t care for the performance. The voice was very irritating.

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I just love all the character. The first book I was hooked! It's clean and funny, with perfect mystery.

I loved everything about this book. I have become a fan. Every book is so good. There isn't one of the books that I didn't like. These were just what I was looking for.

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Fun!

Fun new outing with Georgie and Darcy. Main reason I wanted to write a review was to note that I think Jasmine Blackborow gets better with each book’s narration. Love all of her different accents and I never feel like she goes over the top or over-emotes. Worthwhile mystery with some surprise guests and some old favorites!

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Great performance!

Wonderful plot and the performance is amazing! This is a great listen from beginning to end!

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As always a delight!

I absolutely love Rhys Bowens books! I'm glad she found a narrator that could mimic Katherine Kellgren. I look forward to the next book in the series! I hope she writes more in the Molly Murphy Mysteries series as well!!!

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Exactly perfect !

Thought I would be tired of the cast if characters by now but wasn’t at all
Still fun…more please

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Awesome Voice Work

As in the title, I was very impressed with the narrator’s voices. Very subtle but very distinctive.

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