Steeplejack

In A. J. Hartley's captivating YA debut, Steeplejack, listeners are transported to a richly imagined 19th-century South African fantasy world, where seventeen-year-old Anglet Sutonga navigates a society marked by stark divisions. As a skilled chimney repairer, Ang faces personal tragedy when her new apprentice is found dead, coinciding with the theft of a vital historical artifact, the Beacon. With the enigmatic politician Josiah Willinghouse offering her a chance to investigate, Ang must confront escalating dangers and unravel the mysteries surrounding both the murder and the theft, all while her city teeters on the brink of chaos. Narrated by acclaimed actress Noma Dumezweni, this action-packed tale showcases a complex heroine amidst a backdrop of social unrest.