Another Time, Another Place by Jodi Taylor Synopsis: “The twelfth book in the bestselling Chronicles of St Mary’s series. If you love Jasper Fforde, Ben Aaronovitch or Doctor Who, you won’t be able to resist Jodi Taylor. At long last it’s all over. Job done. Max has her life back and everything is set for the traditional happy ending. Except, this is St Mary’s and if something can go wrong it will. Disaster is piled upon catastrophe. A new Head of Security. A new Director of St Mary’s. Historians lost in time. And Max dishonourably discharged. Jobless and homeless, she receives an offer she cannot refuse and suddenly finds herself in another time and another place. Just a way to pass the weeks until she can reunite with Leon – or so she thinks. Because events are on the move and, as usual, St Mary’s is at the centre of the storm.”

My Review

This was another brilliant book in this series, full of adventure, history, time travel, disasters and lots of cups of tea! This is actually book 12 in the The Chronicles of St Mary’s series, and this series definitely needs to be read in order!

This book starts off with a huge new development that I really wasn’t expecting! I couldn’t quite believe what was happening, and kept hoping that everything would return to normal, well if you can call anything to do with St. Mary’s as normal.

As the synopsis mentions it goes from one disaster to another, especially during a trip to Babylon, which leads to Max losing her job. She then finds herself in a new life that she pleasantly enjoys, especially when on a particular assignment to 19th Century London.

As usual I enjoyed all the historical facts Jodi Taylor writes about when St. Mary’s are out in the field witnessing the historical events in real time. My favourite expedition was the one to London as it was a bit different to normal.

Zara Ramm’s narration is superb as always, and I can’t imagine anyone else being able to voice it quite like her.

I love this series and this is a new favourite. I definitely recommended it if you’re looking for a series full of history, adventure, humour, time-travel and sometimes a bit of romance!

Book 17 of 20 Books of Summer 2024