THE LOST HOUSE

Saskia Maarleveld narrates this story of generational sins and salvation. Agnes is the American granddaughter of an Icelandic man who fled his homeland amid accusations of murder. She travels to Iceland in an attempt to uncover details of her family's past and becomes entangled in the current disappearance of a young woman. Maarleveld anchors her nuanced performance in Agnes's emotional and physical pain as she searches for decades-old answers while wrestling with grief and a recent injury. Maarleveld creates a voice that is both determined and fragile. She employs a light touch with her portrayals of the Icelandic people Agnes befriends, making their accented English distinctive but not exaggerated. Even when the plot sags in the middle, Maarleveld's engaging narration maintains listener interest. N.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2025]