Royal Gambit: A Novel — Unabridged Audiobook
Royal Gambit: A Novel is an unabridged audiobook by Daniel O'Malley, narrated by Moira Quirk. It follows Alix, a supernatural operative assigned to protect Princess Louise while investigating the prince’s death and an apparent preternatural assassination.
At a glance
- Supernatural mystery centred on an apparent preternatural assassination and the safety of Princess Louise.
- Alix must balance her court duties with her work as a Checquy operative.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unabridged audio presentation with a stated runtime of 16 hours and 24 minutes.
- The premise combines court intrigue, supernatural threats and a murder investigation.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 16 hours and 24 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Narrator | Moira Quirk |
| Author | Daniel O'Malley |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Little, Brown & Company |
| Publication date | 15 July 2025 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for an unabridged supernatural mystery with royal-court intrigue.
- Existing readers of Daniel O'Malley's Checquy stories interested in a continuation of the series.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes a compelling mystery that keeps listeners guessing, with praise for the characters, humour, writing and its continuation of the series. The rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 996 ratings; that positive aggregate gives a broad indication, but does not establish which elements will suit an individual listener.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback praises the mystery, characters, humour and writing style.
- Some customers regard it as a strong continuation of the series and value its expanded backstory.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates Royal Gambit: A Novel?
The listing names Daniel O'Malley as the author and Moira Quirk as the narrator.
How long is this audiobook?
The listed listening length is 16 hours and 24 minutes.
Is this an abridged recording?
The listing identifies it as unabridged.
