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A Deceptive Devotion Audiobook by Iona Whishaw

A Deceptive Devotion by Iona Whishaw is an unabridged mystery audiobook narrated by Marilla Wex. Wedding preparations, a murder investigation and a Russian defector plot intersect in King’s Cove, with Lane Winslow and Inspector Darling caught between their personal relationship and wartime secrets.

At a glance

The mystery combines a hunter’s murder with the search for a missing Russian man and the arrival of a fleeing defector.
Lane Winslow and Inspector Darling’s upcoming wedding and the secrets Lane is asked to keep add a relationship thread to the investigation.
The listing describes this as part of the Lane Winslow mystery series.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The unabridged 10-hour, 16-minute runtime gives listeners a substantial, full-length story.
Narration is identified by name, making it easier to decide whether this edition suits your listening preferences.
The plot brings together a murder case, espionage and a developing relationship rather than focusing on only one thread.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audio edition
Format	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Listening length	10 hours and 16 minutes
Language	English
Narrator	Marilla Wex

Publication
Author	Iona Whishaw
Publisher	TouchWood Editions
Publication date	April 13, 2021

What to know before buying

The story continues the Lane Winslow mystery series, so readers who prefer to follow character relationships from the beginning may want to check the series order.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners looking for an English-language, unabridged mystery with historical espionage and a murder investigation.
Existing Lane Winslow mystery readers interested in further developments for Lane and Inspector Darling.

Less suited to

Listeners seeking a short audiobook or a story without murder, espionage or wartime secrets.
Listeners who prefer to begin a mystery series with its first installment.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 722 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the story as complex, with well-developed mysteries and appealing characters, and notes interest in character backstories connected to World War II. This fits the listing’s intertwining murder and espionage threads. Ratings are largely favorable, though ratings alone cannot explain individual preferences or identify specific strengths and drawbacks.

Positive themes

Customers highlight the complex mystery and character development.
Feedback also describes the content as interesting and praises the series.

Frequently asked questions

How long is A Deceptive Devotion in audio?

The listing gives a listening length of 10 hours and 16 minutes.

Who narrates this audiobook?

The listed narrator is Marilla Wex.

Is this audiobook unabridged?

Yes. The listing identifies the version as unabridged.

What is the story about?

Lane Winslow helps a Russian visitor while Inspector Darling investigates a hunter’s murder. A British agent’s warning about a fleeing Russian defector adds an espionage plot and strains Lane and Darling’s relationship.