ONCE UPON A WARDROBE

Fiona Hardingham showcases great range in her enchanting and touching narration. She enthusiastically portrays Megs Devonshire, a mathematics student at Oxford who sets out to ask C.S. Lewis about the inspiration behind Narnia for her little brother, George. Hardingham brings terminally ill George to life, engagingly imbuing him with childlike curiosity and excitement. She contrasts these characters’ varied British accents with her portrayal of Lewis, whom she gives a compelling Irish accent and strong personality. Hardingham’s heartfelt and emotive performance capturing the power of books adds even more magic to Callahan’s beautiful story. Bonus clips include a note from Lewis’s stepson and a note from the author. A must-listen for every Narnia or C.S. Lewis fan. V.T.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2021]