Audiobooks narrated by Angela Ness

St James' Fair: An enthralling rural Scottish historical saga

"When a chance for freedom arrives will she dare to take it? Odilie Rutherford is known in the small Scottish town of Lauriston for two things – her beauty, and her father, Canny. As a self-made man, Canny has the wealth he dreamed of but not the status and hatches a plan to marry his daughter to local bachelor of note, the Duke of Maudesley. Yet Odilie cannot bear the thought of a life with the ill-mannered Duke, and when the annual summer fair arrives in town for three days she seizes a chance to enjoy the freedom she craves. But as the carnival atmosphere fills the town, Odilie will find her life changes in ways she could never have imagined. A captivating Scottish saga perfect for fans of Tessa Barclay and Val Wood. Elisabeth McNeill is a long-established freelance journalist and broadcaster who has written five non-fiction books and 26 novels. She now lives with a miniature dachshund, who thinks he is a Great Dane, in the oldest inhabited village on the Scottish borders, where she spent most of her school days."

Elisabeth McNeill (Author), Angela Ness (Narrator)

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Mistress of Green Tree Mill: A heartwarming Scottish historical saga of rags to riches

"Dundee. 1879. In the shadow of tragedy, a woman must forge her own destiny. When 11-year-old Lizzie Mudie loses her mother in Dundee’s darkest disaster, her world is shattered. Forced to grow up too soon, Lizzie uncovers a resilience beyond her years. An unexpected inheritance – Green Tree Mill, crumbling and forgotten – offers a new path. Determined to succeed, Lizzie rises to become its formidable mistress. But ambition comes at a cost, and as the mill begins to thrive, Lizzie must face the heart-wrenching choices that come with power, loyalty, and love. A powerful Scottish family saga for fans of Dilly Court, Tessa Barclay, and historical fiction full of heart and grit. Elisabeth McNeill was born in Fife and spent her childhood in Scotland. She is a journalist and prolific writer of fiction and non-fiction."

Elisabeth McNeill (Author), Angela Ness (Narrator)

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The Girls in the Glen: Detective Shona Oliver 3

"If the dead could speak, what secrets would they tell? With her daughter on an archaeological dig, the only bodies DI Shona Oliver expects to find are long dead. But when a corpse from the 1980s is unearthed, Shona quickly realises that it may be one of the missing “Girls in the Glen”, victim of a notorious serial killer. Shona’s superiors want her to stop looking to the past, and focus on a fresher crime scene. The attempted shooting of a local politician who likes to stoke controversy. As Shona finds herself pulled between crimes past and present, she soon realises that the secrets buried on Beild Moss are reaching into the present day. But when even her own officers are keeping things from her, who can she trust? Especially when more lives may be at stake…"

Lynne McEwan (Author), Angela Ness (Narrator)

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The Storm

"A storm takes everything. But can hope rise from the wreckage? In 1881, a violent storm ravages the Scottish fishing village of Eyemouth, leaving devastation in its wake. Newlywed Rosabelle Maltman loses her husband, while her mother-in-law, Effie, is left to grieve not only her husband but all three of her sons. Across the close-knit community, families are shattered, and life will never be the same again. Yet as the months pass and the village begins to rebuild, Rosabelle, Effie, and the other women left behind must find the strength to move forward. Through love, resilience, and an unbreakable bond, they must learn to embrace the future—even when it seems impossible. A powerful and heart-wrenching saga based on true events, perfect for fans of Ellie Dean, Anna Jacobs, and 'Outlander.' Elisabeth McNeill was born in Fife and spent her childhood in Scotland. She is a journalist and prolific writer of fiction and non-fiction."

Elisabeth McNeill (Author), Angela Ness (Narrator)

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Turn of the Tide

"They survived the storm of 1881. But can the Eyemouth women weather what's yet to come? When the sea-ravaged village of Eyemouth lies in ruin, Rosabelle Maltman flees Scotland, leaving behind her beloved son in her grief. Back home, sister-in-law Jessie exploits the village’s desperation for her own gain, while matriarch Effie rallies the community, guiding the women toward hope and renewal. As old wounds heal and new bonds form, the women of Eyemouth discover that true strength lies in unity – and that every ending can spark a new beginning. A richly woven historical family saga of love, loss, and resilience – perfect for fans of Fenella J. Miller, Rachel Brimble, and May Ellis. Elisabeth McNeill was born in Fife and spent her childhood in Scotland. She is a journalist and prolific writer of fiction and non-fiction."

Elisabeth McNeill (Author), Angela Ness (Narrator)

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The Gathering Storm: Detective Shona Oliver 4

"There are no easy choices when the dark clouds gather DI Shona Oliver’s past and present collide when James McGowan, her ex-classmate – now a famous actor – comes to the area to make a Robert Burns biopic. Shona is tasked with keeping him safe during filming on an isolated island in the Solway Firth, and her job is made much harder when a dead man wearing James’s coat is found on the beach in suspicious circumstances. It seems someone wanted James out of the picture. Meanwhile, Shona has her hands full at home too; her husband is on trial for a crime he claims he did not commit, but if he speaks out he risks his wife and their teenage daughter coming to harm. Can Shona keep her head above the waves and protect those around her?"

Lynne McEwan (Author), Angela Ness (Narrator)

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Because of You

"A NEW START IS NOT WHAT SKYE WANTS. BUT IT MIGHT BE JUST WHAT SHE NEEDS . . . Skye is on the brink of a huge career move. She also has a wonderful boyfriend who she's sure is about to commit to her. Life is perfect! Until it's not. She loses her career and her boyfriend in one day. Escaping to the small coastal town of Eastercraig in Scotland, Skye hopes to find some peace to mend her broken heart and plan her next move. What she wasn't planning on was bumping into a handsome rugged stranger on the beach. Skye is immediately drawn to him. But the feeling isn't mutual. He's clearly not happy to meet Skye, and makes sure she knows it. Skye's determined to settle into Eastercraig, and soon finds her own close-knit group of friends. But it's the mysterious man from the beach, Bear, she can't stop thinking about. Despite his rough exterior, the more Skye bumps into Bear, the more she realises her first impression was wrong. His eyes crinkle when he looks at her and her heart flutters in return. Escaping the life she thought she wanted, could Skye have found her second-chance?"

Katy Turner (Author), Angela Ness (Narrator)

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Death of a Doxy

"Murder and Mystery. Secrets and Lies. A Pioneer Policewoman Investigates. A Scottish suspense thriller set in 1919. Big Aggie’s girls are much in demand in her notorious house of pleasure. When Lily, one of her most popular girls is savagely killed it sparks off a mystery with wide-reaching consequences. Why was Lily killed? Was it a crime of passion or something more calculated? And what secrets was Lily hiding? Dundee’s first policewoman, Kirsty Campbell, thinks it’s more than a crime of passion. She’s keen to prove herself to DI Jamie Brewster by cracking the case. To find the killer, she must unravel Lily’s secrets – but it’s only when her own life is in danger that she learns others hide secrets too. It is a tortuous trail where Kirsty faces danger before the mystery is solved. Chris Longmuir is an award-winning novelist. She writes contemporary thrillers, historical murder mysteries and historical sagas. Her previous novels have won the Scottish Association of Writers' Pitlochry Award and the Dundee International Book Prize."

Chris Longmuir (Author), Angela Ness (Narrator)

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Graffiti Girls

"A sharp, empowering novel about a group of women who refuse to go quietly when society tells them they’re no longer valuable beyond the age of 40, from the author of Ginger and Me. 'A rebellious and uplifting tale of punkish, middle-aged, feminist defiance' Lucy Ribchester 'A delicious tale of female rebellion and a glorious tribute to female friendship. Warm, funny, and uplifting' Caron McKinlay ★★★ Amy, Carole, Lenore and Susan have been best friends since school. Back then they couldn’t wait for the future, for the amazing lives they’d have. But things haven’t worked out how they expected. Now in their forties, they’re fed up with being taken for granted by their families, being passed over for promotions at work and being told that they’re past their best. And they’re not going to go quietly anymore. Fuelled by female rage and their charismatic leader Amy, the four embark on a campaign of graffiti in their hometown of Hamilton, scrawling feminist slogans on the walls of local buildings. But is Hamilton ready for the feminist revolution the Graffiti Girls have in store? ★★★ Praise for Graffiti Girls: 'Graffiti Girls is a sharply observed and thought-provoking cri de coeur about everyday sexism. It is the uplifting story of a group of women re-setting their lives and re-discovering their purpose during mid-life crises extraordinaire – a tale told with passion and verve' Catherine Simpson, author of One Body 'A fiery, funny and fierce feminist read that packs an emotional punch, Graffiti Girls explores big themes with empathy, insight and grace. I miss spending time with these characters' Emma Styles, author of No Country for Girls 'Stingingly observed, expertly executed, Graffiti Girls is a laugh-out-loud, relatably painful, feminist rage-induced tour de force' Claire Wilson, author of Five by Five 'Graffiti Girls drips with feminine rage, a story for any woman of a certain age who’s ever felt invisible.' My Weekly, Books to Read in 2025"

Elissa Soave (Author), Angela Ness (Narrator)

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Paperboy

"DCI Alison McCoist is back: newly promoted and even less popular. Chuck Gardner is the proud owner of both a confidential paper-shredding business and a serious betting habit. When Chuck finds some scandalous paperwork and McCoist investigates a rat-nibbled corpse under a flyover, they are both sucked into a deadly stramash of gangland wars and police corruption. Can Chuck solve his gambling and gangster problems before some heed-banger feeds him into his own shredder? And can McCoist claw herself out of this latest shitemire without her own shady dealings coming to light? It might depend on how far she's prepared to go..."

Callum McSorley (Author), Andrew McIntosh, Angela Ness, Diane Brooks (Narrator)

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The Death Game

"A historical mystery and detective novel in the tartan noir vein, with gothic undertones and a new and original female Scottish detective. A Scottish suspense thriller set in 1919 when Britain is recovering from the horrors of the Great War. Kirsty Campbell, former suffragette and a policewoman in Britain’s newly formed Women’s Police Service, returns to her hometown of Dundee to become the city’s first policewoman. Her struggle for acceptance in the all-male police force is difficult, and she fights for recognition. But Kirsty is not easily intimidated and, despite police attempts to curtail her activities, she defies her superior officer to pursue an investigation into a murder which is linked to missing orphan girls. Kirsty is an unusual character with a fascinating history and background. She has demons of her own to fight and becomes involved in a deadly game of sacrifice and death. But how will she cope when the sins of the past come back to haunt her? Chris Longmuir is an award-winning novelist. Her previous crime novels have won the Pitlochry Award and the Dundee International Book Prize."

Chris Longmuir (Author), Angela Ness (Narrator)

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Game of Trust: Losers Club Book 8

"The islanders are up to the high doh. Scotland’s popular reality game show, Game of Trust, is being filmed at Vik Castle and two of their own are taking part. Will the “Saviours” team help them survive, or will the “Murderers” team eliminate them first? When Sergeant Wilson receives intelligence that the international art thief, Shoogledy Jack, has infiltrated the game in order to steal Laird Hamish’s valuable painting, she commandeers Losers Club to help her unmask the villain. Sending some of their number in undercover seems like an excellent idea…until a contestant is eliminated in the most gruesome fashion, leaving behind a trail of conflicting stories and half-truths. With the remaining contestants locked in the castle and unable to communicate with the outside world, loyalties become strained as the Losers battle to solve the murder, find the thief and stop PC “Easy” Piecey eating all the good chocolate biscuits. If they are all to survive the night, Saviours and Murderers must work together in this ultimate Game of Trust. This audiobook also includes the Losers Club short story, The Dubby Sword of Saint Marnoch!"

Yvonne Vincent (Author), Angela Ness (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Angela Ness