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The Westerby Inheritance
- Changing Fortunes, Book 1
- De: M. C. Beaton
- Narrado por: Kate Reading
- Duración: 8 h y 36 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 737
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 691
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 690
Lady Jane Lovelace has conceived the idea of approaching the most notorious man-about-town, Lord Charles Welbourne, with a most unique proposition. When he counters her offer with a condition that he thinks will halt her impudence, much to the surprise of both, she accepts. A novel of passion and intrigue, The Westerby Inheritance is a thrilling installment in an emotionally charged romantic saga, all played out against a backdrop of elegant 18th-century society.
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3 out of 5 stars
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NOT like Marion Chesney's other romances!
- De DatPixieGirl en 06-11-19
- The Westerby Inheritance
- Changing Fortunes, Book 1
- De: M. C. Beaton
- Narrado por: Kate Reading
…what did I just listen to?
Revisado: 08-30-23
As other reviews have noted, the cliffhanger ending is really unsatisfying. But I want to know, what genre is this?! It’s far too dark for a romance and too tragic to be a farce…it’s also not actually a regency romance, as it’s set in the early 1759s. While it’s cleverly written, it’s a weird, wild ride. Not a good choice if you’re looking for something light or fun.
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The Dreadful Debutante
- The Royal Ambition Series, Vol. 1
- De: M. C. Beaton
- Narrado por: Lindy Nettleton
- Duración: 5 h y 5 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,448
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,348
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,337
Arranging a season for an unruly young lady whose habit is to enter drawing rooms by sliding down banisters presents a challenge at best - especially since the hoydenish Mira has a sister of incomparable grace and beauty. Mira isn’t at all daunted by the local society and its ridiculous marriage mart. Her heart belongs to Lord Charles, who has been the object of her dreams ever since she was a child. But alas, Charles has eyes only for her ever-perfect sister, Drusilla.
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5 out of 5 stars
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“Cozy” romance
- De JoCOL en 12-02-19
- The Dreadful Debutante
- The Royal Ambition Series, Vol. 1
- De: M. C. Beaton
- Narrado por: Lindy Nettleton
A delightful Regency confection
Revisado: 08-10-23
How fun! If you enjoy Georgette Heyer’s lighter fare, especially Friday’s Child, Cotillion, and The Convenient Marriage, you’ll almost certainly enjoy this sweet, hilarious, spirited romp. You might be able to predict the ending…but I was quite surprised by how we arrived there!
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The Shuttle
- De: Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Narrado por: Katharine Brooks
- Duración: 19 h y 21 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 16
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 15
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 15
"The Shuttle" (1907) is a novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Sir Nigel Anstruthers comes to New York to search an heiress, as he no longer has enough money to keep up his estate, Stornham Court. He marries the pretty and treasured Rosalie, the daughter of an American millionaire. But on their return to England, Nigel and his mother control and isolate Rosalie from her family. Many years later, Rosalie's sister Bettina, who has spent a decade wondering why Rosy has lost contact with the family, arrives at Stornham Court to investigate.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the best books I’ve heard in a long time
- De D. Gredler en 12-10-24
- The Shuttle
- De: Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Narrado por: Katharine Brooks
Compelling & strange
Revisado: 08-30-22
At first this novel seemed like it might only be a lower-quality knockoff of Henry James’s Portrait of a Lady, but once I got beyond the America vs. England theorizing, I fell in love with the characters. I finished this a week ago and am still thinking about it! Even though I knew the ending was happy due to reading other reviews, the plot was so dark at points I couldn’t figure out how it would end. Although the good characters are unbelievably perfect and the bad characters are totally unsympathetic villains, I would still recommend this if you like long novels with strong, interesting female protagonists like Middlemarch & Portrait. But be warned that the reading performance, & even the sound quality, is pretty mediocre. Content warning: the abusive relationship at the beginning is very well-described.
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The Making of a Marchioness
- De: Frances Hodgson-Burnett
- Narrado por: Lucy Scott
- Duración: 8 h y 10 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 613
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 541
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 542
Frances Hodgson Burnett published The Making of a Marchioness in 1901. She had written Little Lord Fauntleroy 15 years before and would write The Secret Garden in 10 years' time; it is these two books for which she is best known. Yet Marchioness was one of Nancy Mitford's favourite books, was considered 'the best novel Mrs Hodgson Burnett wrote' by Marghanita Laski, and is taught on a university course in America together with novels such as Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, and Daisy Miller.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Sweet Romantic Tale
- De Curatina en 11-23-11
- The Making of a Marchioness
- De: Frances Hodgson-Burnett
- Narrado por: Lucy Scott
Dated but enjoyable
Revisado: 05-14-22
The first part of this story was absolutely delightful, with a sympathetic protagonist whose situation feels genuinely poignant, even modern. Hodgson-Burnett explores Emily’s experience of life and society, and her character, orchestrating a heart-rending dénouement. The second part gets weird fast! Emily drifts out of focus as bad actors plot against her, and although the suspense is fun, the casual Edwardian racism and Hodgson-Burnett’s repetitive descriptions of Emily as “childlike” made it less enjoyable than the first part. Still worth a listen if you’re a fan of old-fashioned romances!
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Cotillion
- De: Georgette Heyer
- Narrado por: Phyllida Nash
- Duración: 12 h y 15 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,494
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,219
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,226
The three great-nephews of cantankerous Mr Penicuik know better than to ignore his summons, especially when it concerns the bestowal of his fortune. His freakish plan is that his fortune will be his step-daughter's dowry.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Don't judge this book by its cover.
- De connie en 05-23-09
- Cotillion
- De: Georgette Heyer
- Narrado por: Phyllida Nash
Absolutely delightful!
Revisado: 06-05-19
With the exception of the first few chapters, which neatly and efficiently establish the cast of characters but aren't incredibly engaging, this is one of the most fun and most touching Heyer romances I've read. Even once you can tell how it's going to end -- which takes a while! -- you can't quite figure out how Heyer is going to get everyone there. The character development is realistic and sweet without being predictable, and the ending is such a satisfying resolution that it made me laugh and cry at the same time (to be fair, I am a diehard Heyer fan, so your mileage may vary). I'm sure that much of my enjoyment of this was also do to Phyllida Nash's fantastic narration; she's able to express a lot of emotion and character with her voice, without it ever being distracting or sounding too over-the-top, and she's even good in French :)
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