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Fantastic!! Simply Fantastic!!!

Revisado: 01-22-25

This is Georgette Heyer at her very best!!! I had listened to Cornelius Garrett’s version of this book, and he did a fine job; however, Alexander Vlahos lends a suavity to the narration lacking in Mr. Garrett’s. His interpretations of all the men characters is superb… making each of them totally distinctive from one another. And he does a wonderful job rendering the voices of the women.. something it is very hard to do for male narrators. Georgette Heyer is of course the quintessential Regency romance author. She never had to reply on bad language, sexual content, etc. She just wrote witty stories that included intrigue, mystery, drama, etc., all of which is included here. And her books were always historically accurate. This book has less humor than some of her other books, but Rupert keeps one chuckling almost all the way through. If you have never read one of Ms. Heyer’s books, you are in for a treat.

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Don’t Like Books that Don’t End

Revisado: 01-12-25

I never like to be forced to read another book in a series to find out the ending to the first book. That’s the case here. The story is fairly interesting although it could have been told and done in about half the length. The narrator’s voice in dialogue is quite good. Her narration voice, especially the “train” mystery part, just droll. Couple of mild curse words and one off color comment but no overt sexual content or violence. Just won’t be reading another in the series, however.

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Lewd… Just Simply Lewd

Revisado: 01-06-25

The premise of this story is really pretty good and even the AI narration is ok… except she mispronounces a few words. It’s really going along pretty good until about 2/3rds through (Chapter 33 in fact), and it just becomes downright lewd. So unnecessary. Doesn’t make the story any better. Had already tried to listen to another of the author’s “spinster” series books and it too had been less than clean although mostly inference. So, in an effort to be fair tried another. Just disgusting. Definitely my last of any of this author’s books. Wonder if she is one of the new so-called “Christian” Regency authors? Georgette Heyer would blush.

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Luved It!!

Revisado: 12-28-24

Story and narration… just too fun!!!! Hope to listen to more by the author. Good for a Audible original.

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Fantastic as Always

Revisado: 12-28-24

This may be one of the lesser known books by Georgette Heyer, but it is still a keeper. Having read or listened to all of the author’s Regency works, she is still the quintessential Regency author. Her books are clean, fun, interesting, witty. And, unlike so many of the so-called Christian Regency authors of today, does not have to rely on sex and violence to weave an interesting story. If you haven’t read one of her books, give it a try. Start with the Grand Sophie, and you will become a forever Heyer fan.

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How Many “Reveals” Can One Story Have?!?!

Revisado: 11-25-24

Not many books cause one to literally “gasp” out loud at a “reveal”, but this one had, at least for me, two .. and a couple of inaudible gasps. While I am totally uninterested in any political and/or moral views of the author or the content regarding either, as some reviewers seem to be, I am only interested in a story that keeps you guessing up and through the last five minutes. This one does. And that is only what I am reviewing: The story, the writing, and the narration. And who better to tell such a story than the author herself who as we all know now, knew more than most about “such matters.” And while I certainly don’t admire Ms. Perry, nor do I know any of the true particulars of her life.. as others probably don’t either.. I do appreciate writing talent, and this she has (or should I now say “had”) in spades. And the narration was excellent as well.

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As If Murder Wasn’t Bad Enough

Revisado: 11-21-24

Book 1 of this series was great; Book 2 depressing but all’s well that ends well.. or mostly so; but Book 3 is a brilliant telling of a ghastly, disturbing story. I wanted to stop about half through because of a great revulsion as I already early on sensed the whole, and had even guessed the final villain correctly. But I just had to hear how Rathbone would reach the desired result. A disturbing, disgusting case written by someone whose own thinking/past is perhaps skewed. And Divina Porter: At her absolute best!!!

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Laugh Out Loud Fun!!

Revisado: 11-10-24

Every Regency by Georgette Heyer is just a pleasure to read or listen too. I must admit, however, that I had a hard time getting into The Talisman Ring when I listened to it even a second time. But if you will just give the story time, Ms. Heyer will once again amaze you. Her ability to weave a story, added to which in this story are some great one liners, this becomes consummate entertainment. And add to this the narration by Joe Jameson and you have a winner. Few men narrators can do a truly good job of narrating women’s roles. But Mr. Jameson doesn’t just do a capable job, he does a fantastic job. His narration of Sarah (Miss Vane) and the French accent of the heroine are just spot on. And ALL the male voices are totally distinguishable one from another. And speaking of Sarah, I think she carries the story.. as she is just so “droll”. Any book written by Ms. Heyer and narrated by Mr. Jameson are keepers.

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Another Good One

Revisado: 11-01-24

More distracted while listening to Book 2 so will listen again. But this too is a well written story with enagaging characters. Dealt with some social issues that some felt would disappear altogether in time. Sadly, they have only gotten worse. And people will always show their true colors even when fighting what they view as a common enemy.

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Best Book I Have Listened to In Awhile

Revisado: 10-31-24

The available books that are fit to read or listen to become fewer and fewer. They are either full of witchcraft, explicit violence, overt sexual content, include God for a profit, or are just plain mind numbing. This book held my interest from beginning to end without any of the aforementioned issues. And the narration was spot on. I plan to listen to the author’s next book in the series. Hope it will be equally entertaining.

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