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Lessons in Love

A Cambridge Fellows Mysteries, Book 1

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Lessons in Love

By: Charlie Cochrane
Narrated by: Phil Mayes
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He didn't think he had a heart. Until he lost it.

St. Bride's College, Cambridge, England, 1905.

Jonty Stewart is handsome and outgoing, with blood as blue as his eyes. When he takes up a teaching post at the college where he studied, his dynamic style acts as an agent for change within the archaic institution. He also has a catalytic effect on Orlando Coppersmith.

Orlando is a brilliant, introverted mathematician with very little experience of life outside the university walls. He strikes up an alliance with Jonty and soon finds himself heart-deep in feelings he's never experienced. Before long their friendship blossoms into more than either man had hoped.

Then a student is murdered within St. Bride's. Then another...and another. All the victims have one thing in common: a penchant for men. Asked by the police to serve as their eyes and ears within the college, Jonty and Orlando risk exposing a love affair that could make them the killer's next target.

©2008, 2016 Charlie Cochrane (P)2016 Charlie Cochrane Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Romance Romantic Suspense

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Such brilliant writing and captivating story. The characters are funny and eloquently brilliant. Loved it!

Hilarious and witty

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This was definitely more sweet than erotic. A bit like M/M written for one's Nana. That said, I liked it. It's a period piece, taking place in 1905, and it feels authentic -- the language, mannerisms, etc. I didn't notice any jarring anachronisms. The narration was very well done.

sweet romance

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I was also able to read an advanced copy, and I loved it. Fast paced, witty, fun, touching, and tough all rolled into a story with a hero that you will want to come back to again and again. It made me see that 'wrong' isn't always as it seems, and I look forward to many more nights spent with Charlie Cochrane..

“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”

Excellent Thriller !!

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The story was pretty interesting but I had a difficult time getting into the narration. I like Phil Mayes, but it just didn’t seems to fit for me this time.

I enjoyed it, but...

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Where does Lessons in Love rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Not sure

What aspect of Phil Mayes’s performance would you have changed?

Nothing really it was good

Who was the most memorable character of Lessons in Love and why?

They all had things I liked about them

Any additional comments?

I wasn't the biggest fan of this book, but the plot is good, and the voiceover was smooth. I would read it again, and I'm happy I gave it a chance.
I was given this free copy, in return for my unbiased review

Liked it

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I have an overall positive reaction to the book and I'm glad I listened to it. We glimpse into the life of post doctoral fellows in Edwardian Cambridge University, St. Bride College.
There are the undergraduate "dunderheads" as mathematics teacher Dr. Coppersmith calls them, the Master of the college and porters. Meals, coffee and drinks are rituals and one's seat at table is reserved.
The characters are the best part, Dr. Jonty Stewart and Dr. Orlando Coppersmith: Jonty is relaxed, messy and not concerned with keeping a stiff upper lip, 180 degrees different than the uptight, fastidious Orlando. Orlando is a product of parenting by a most dour couple and has no experience in love, let alone loving touch or sex.
Add murder to this environment to create a rich novel of gay love despite disapprobation and danger. It's a good read.

The narration uses childish voices alternating with the overstern tones from the very same characters. I felt the characters were oversimplified this way.

I'll be reading or listening to the sequels!

Sweet, interesting. Voices were a little off.

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What did you love best about Lessons in Love?

What I loved most about this story was the relationship between Jonty and Orlando. They are so sweet together. I also loved the fact that I did not know who the murderer was until just before the end.

Excellent Mystery! Would Reccommend.

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Where does Lessons in Love rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This audiobook has a good story and the characters are original.

What did you like best about this story?

You want to listen to it at once.

What about Phil Mayes’s performance did you like?

The narrowing matches the storyline.

Any additional comments?

“This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.”

Good audiobook

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I have loved this series for years and am so glad the first book and hopefully not last is in audio format. I love Orlando and Jonny.

Finally

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Lessons in Love: A Cambridge Fellows Mysteries, Book 1
: Charlie Cochrane


This is the first book in a historical fiction. The setting, early 1900's, St. Brides College, we are presented with a slow developing romance between two of the fellows ( professors) and several murders. Are the two connected? Not a fast paced story, but the descriptions draw the listener into the past and make an interesting listen.



The narration was well done.The characters were well portrayed. Phil Mayes voice was well matched to the book.



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