The Lord's Gambit
Neil S. Plakcy
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Tropes: redemption arc, scholar/official pairing, espionage thriller, Great Game politics
Dismissed from the Foreign Office in disgrace, Reed Lydney struggles to rebuild his life—until he meets Israel Kupersmit, a brilliant but destitute Jewish scholar. Their bond pulls them into a deadly conspiracy tied to the Great Game between Britain and Russia. As danger closes in, Reed and Israel must choose between secrecy…and a love that could destroy them both.
Why Readers Love the Ormond Yard Series
Rich Victorian settingSlow-burn MM romanceHigh-stakes intrigue:Found family warmthStandalone plotsBeloved tropes:Discover Victorian London’s most compelling queer romances—where courage, loyalty, and love defy the strict codes of the age.
If you crave lush historical detail, forbidden MM romance, and heroes who fight for their happily-ever-afters, the Ormond Yard series belongs on your shelf.
Duration - 5h 42m.
Author - Neil S. Plakcy.
Narrator - Digital Voice Dan Dan E.
Published Date - Thursday, 30 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Neil S. Plakcy ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Neil S. Plakcy
Digital Voice Dan Dan E
Ormond Yard Historical Romance
Samwise Books
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Tropes: redemption arc, scholar/official pairing, espionage thriller, Great Game politics Dismissed from the Foreign Office in disgrace, Reed Lydney struggles to rebuild his life—until he meets Israel Kupersmit, a brilliant but destitute Jewish scholar. Their bond pulls them into a deadly conspiracy tied to the Great Game between Britain and Russia. As danger closes in, Reed and Israel must choose between secrecy…and a love that could destroy them both. Why Readers Love the Ormond Yard Series Rich Victorian settingSlow-burn MM romanceHigh-stakes intrigue:Found family warmthStandalone plotsBeloved tropes:Discover Victorian London’s most compelling queer romances—where courage, loyalty, and love defy the strict codes of the age. If you crave lush historical detail, forbidden MM romance, and heroes who fight for their happily-ever-afters, the Ormond Yard series belongs on your shelf. Duration - 5h 42m. Author - Neil S. Plakcy. Narrator - Digital Voice Dan Dan E. Published Date - Thursday, 30 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Neil S. Plakcy ©.
Language:
English
Introduction
Duration:00:00:08
1: Chance Encounter: Israel
Duration:00:15:50
2: Bill Collector: Reed
Duration:00:08:19
3: Sleeping Rough: Israel
Duration:00:10:15
4: Unexpected Guest: Silas
Duration:00:16:32
5: Bankrupt: Reed
Duration:00:08:36
6: Butterfly and Bee: Israel
Duration:00:18:07
7: Never a Saint: Reed
Duration:00:07:16
8: Suspicion: Israel
Duration:00:07:15
9: Old School Chum: Reed
Duration:00:09:48
10: Money Troubles: Silas
Duration:00:10:14
11: Summons: Reed
Duration:00:07:49
12: A Small Error: Israel
Duration:00:07:31
13: Foreign Office: Reed
Duration:00:07:09
14: Somerset House: Silas
Duration:00:07:29
15: Sergei Litvinov: Reed
Duration:00:05:27
16: Introductions: Israel
Duration:00:05:15
17: Path through the Forest: Reed
Duration:00:06:25
18: Paperwork: Israel
Duration:00:10:53
19: The Gilded Serpent: Reed
Duration:00:06:10
20: Binney Street: Israel
Duration:00:15:07
21: Travel Arrangements: Reed
Duration:00:11:23
22: A Meaningless Act: Israel
Duration:00:09:27
23: Great Western Railway: Reed
Duration:00:11:36
24: Drayton House: Israel
Duration:00:12:02
25: Flying Trapeze: Reed
Duration:00:13:10
26: Painted Saints: Israel
Duration:00:12:05
27: Precise Records: Reed
Duration:00:13:30
28: Urgent Summons: Israel
Duration:00:12:10
29: Vital Documents: Reed
Duration:00:06:41
30: Rush to Judgment: Israel
Duration:00:06:02
31: Precious Friendship: Reed
Duration:00:09:49
32: Secrets and Lies: Israel
Duration:00:06:09
33: Tea with a Lord: Reed
Duration:00:15:40
34: Confrontation at the Langham: Reed
Duration:00:07:34
Acknowledgements
Duration:00:02:48
Author’s Note
Duration:00:00:55