A Christmas Homecoming
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Anne Perry
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Charlotte Pitt’s mother, Caroline, travels with her young husband, Joshua Fielding, and his theatrical troupe to Whitby, where Dracula first touched English soil. Joshua has arranged to produce a stage adaptation of Dracula by the daughter of Whitby millionaire Charles Netheridge, but the amateurish script produces a disastrous first read-through. As tempers flare and wind and snow swirl around Netheridge’s lonely hilltop mansion, a black-cloaked stranger emerges from the storm - an eerily opportune arrival, for this enigmatic figure, one Anton Ballin, turns out to be a theatrical genius. At the same time, a brooding evil makes itself felt. Instead of the theatrical triumph that Netheridge desired for his daughter, there is murder - shocking and terrifying.
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Few outsiders will ever witness the dark misdeeds of the Heavenly Host. And among this secret society, where exiled Georgian aristocrats gather to indulge their carnal desires, fewer still can match the insatiable appetite of their chief provocateur, the mysterious Viscount Rohan. Pursuit of physical pleasure is both his preferred pastime and his most pressing urge, until he encounters the fascination of a woman who won't be swayed.
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Loved It!
- By Judy on 03-07-11
By: Anne Stuart
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Art in the Blood
- A Sherlock Holmes Adventure, Book 1
- By: Bonnie MacBird
- Narrated by: Thomas Judd
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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London. A snowy December, 1888. Sherlock Holmes, 34, is languishing and back on cocaine after a disastrous Ripper investigation. Watson can neither comfort nor rouse his friend - until a strangely encoded letter arrives from Paris. Mlle La Victoire, a beautiful French cabaret star, writes that her illegitimate son by an English lord has disappeared, and she has been attacked in the streets of Montmartre.
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Not a bad story, but too 21st century
- By M B Yorton on 11-11-19
By: Bonnie MacBird
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Devil's Desire
- By: Laurie McBain
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
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They called him the devil.... With his seductive golden eyes and sin-black hair, it's no wonder Lord Alex Trevegne has earned himself the sinister title - not to mention his reputation as one of the most notorious rakes in England. And she's the only one who can conquer him.... When fate throws Alex and Elysia into a scandalous situation, Alex suddenly finds it surprisingly difficult to tear himself away from her. As an unexpected passion blossoms between them, Elysia begins to wonder if she's finally found heaven....
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An oldie but goodie!
- By Tracy T on 10-22-14
By: Laurie McBain
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A Duke's Temptation
- Bridal Pleasures, Book 1
- By: Jillian Hunter
- Narrated by: Justine Eyre
- Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
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Samuel Charles Aubrey St. Aldwyn, Duke of Gravenhurst, is a radical rogue and champion of unpopular causes. No one would dream that he is also the author of a bestselling series of dark historical novels, a writer accused of corrupting the morals of the public, and a master seducer who counts among his passionate fans wellborn Miss Lily Boscastle. But Lily is no stranger to disrepute....
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Not worth the $ or credit
- By Wbane on 04-07-12
By: Jillian Hunter
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A Test of Wills
- By: Charles Todd
- Narrated by: Samuel Giles
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
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Ian Rutledge returns to his career at Scotland Yard after years fighting in the First World War. Unknown to his colleagues he is still suffering from shell shock, and is burdened with the guilt of having had executed a young soldier on the battlefield for refusing to fight. A jealous colleague has learned of his secret and has managed to have Rutledge assigned to a difficult case which could spell disaster for Rutledge whatever the outcome. A retired officer has been murdered, and Rutledge goes to investigate.
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Difficult to follow the narrator
- By Carol on 01-02-13
By: Charles Todd
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A Great Deliverance
- Inspector Lynley, Book 1
- By: Elizabeth George
- Narrated by: Donada Peters
- Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
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Into Keldale's pastoral web of old houses and older secrets comes Scotland Yard Inspector Thomas Lynley, the eighth earl of Asherton. Along with the redoubtable Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers, Lynley has been sent to solve a savage murder that has stunned the peaceful countryside. For fat, unlovely Roberta Teys has been found in her best dress, an ax in her lap, seated in the old stone barn beside her father's headless corpse. Her first and last words were "I did it. And I'm not sorry".
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good debut novel
- By Stevon on 11-11-19
By: Elizabeth George
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His at Night
- By: Sherry Thomas
- Narrated by: Kate Reading
- Length: 11 hrs
- Unabridged
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Lord Vere is used to baiting irresistible traps. As a secret agent for the government, he's tracked down some of the most devious criminals in London, all the while maintaining his cover as one of society's most harmless - and idiotic - bachelors. But nothing can prepare him for the scandal of being ensnared by Elissande. Forced into a marriage of convenience, Elissande and Vere are each about to discover that they're not the only ones with a hidden agenda.
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The title is SO random!!
- By 🌿🌸Susynne🌸🌿 on 05-04-15
By: Sherry Thomas
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The Cross of Love
- Barbara Cartland's Pink Collection 1
- By: Barbara Cartland
- Narrated by: Anthony Wren
- Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins
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When Rena's father dies she is alone in the world, forced out of the vicarage that has been her home, with nowhere to go and no money. She seeks help at the large wooden cross standing in the nearby grounds of "The Grange". And there in the earth she finds three golden coins, which she hands over to the new young Earl of Lansdale. They form a friendship, the sweetest one of her life. But her new happiness is threatened by Mr. Wyngate, a wealthy man determined to force the Earl to marry his daughter.
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The Cross of Love
- By Cindy H. on 06-11-17
By: Barbara Cartland
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One Unashamed Night
- By: Sophia James
- Narrated by: Simone Phillips
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
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Multiple award-winning author Sophia James pens scorching hot romances her eager fans devour. In One Unashamed Night, reclusive Lord Taris Wellingham shuns the possibility of intimate relationships. His traveling companion, 28-year-old Beatrice Maude Bassingstoke, on the other hand, doesn’t expect to attract a man as handsome as Taris. But when they are forced to spend the night together during a snowstorm, passion erupts between them as they lay in each other’s arms. And when the night ends, a new day of love dawns before them.
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Wonderful!!! A++
- By Leyla on 01-10-12
By: Sophia James
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That Scandalous Summer
- Rules for the Reckless, Book 1
- By: Meredith Duran
- Narrated by: Alison Larkin
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
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Raised in scandal, Lord Michael de Grey is convinced that love is a losing gamble - and seduction the only game worth playing. But when duty threatens to trump everything he desires, the only way out is marriage to a woman of his brother’s choosing. Elizabeth Chudderley is delightful, delicious - and distressingly attractive. With such a captivating opponent, Michael isn’t quite sure who is winning the game. How can such passionate players negotiate a marriage of necessity - when their hearts have needs of their own?
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I hated for it to end!
- By Libby on 08-05-15
By: Meredith Duran
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- ann
- 01-07-13
Not really a Christmas tale
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
I bought this because of the title - it is Christmas time and I thought it would be fun to read a story around the holiday. To me, the story was a rather ordinary mystery that only in passing refered to the holiday.
I was happy when the book ended and I could turn to a more exciting story.
If you’ve listened to books by Anne Perry before, how does this one compare?
I have not listened to a Perry book before but have read a couple. This one not nearly up to the standard set by her other books.
Would you listen to another book narrated by Terrence Hardiman?
If the book was interesting.
Was A Christmas Homecoming worth the listening time?
No.
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- Debbie
- 10-14-19
Winter Storm, Dracula and Murder
An engaging listen, where Joshua Fielding and his theatrical troupe, including his wife, Caroline (Charlotte Pitt’s mother), have been invited to the home of millionaire Charles Netheridge. His daughter, Alice, has written an amateur adaptation of a play based on the story of Dracula, and her father, wanting to humor the girl, has brought in actors to perform it. But things go off kilter, when a terrible blizzard keeps them all hostage indoors, along with a stranger who is caught in the storm, also needing shelter. . . who happens to be a master at directing and acting. Seems that the young Alice is more adept at writing than first supposed, and with the new director, the play becomes thrilling . . . and takes on a life of its own. Until the stranger is found murdered . . . with no way to send out for the police. So, Caroline Fielding, whose son-in-law is a policeman at Scotland Yard, begins to investigate the murder herself. A big fan of Anne Perry, this short listen does not disappoint. Great tale of intrigue with a satisfying solution!
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- Margaret
- 12-26-11
Anne Perry at her best
What did you love best about A Christmas Homecoming?
The development of the peripheral characters, like Alice
What was one of the most memorable moments of A Christmas Homecoming?
The finding of the body
Which character – as performed by Terrence Hardiman – was your favorite?
don't have one
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
of course, who doesn't
Any additional comments?
I very much like Anne Perry's Christmas stories. I trust she will continue to write, them after all she still has Charlotte and Thomas Pitt and Monk, etc.
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- lucky dog
- 01-12-15
Quick, Fun Read
I enjoyed this book tremendously. The narrator did a terrific job and the book was over far too soon!
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- Crochetaway
- 12-25-12
Another favorite!
I very much enjoy Anne Perry's writing. This is no exception. I would compare her writing to Agatha Christie. No undesirable language. Mr. Hardiman's narration is very pleasant. I plan to obtain all of her "Christmas" stories, and I'm also listening to her "Charlotte & Thomas Pitt" collection.
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- Marisong
- 02-04-21
Absolutely adore Anne Perry Stories!
I have been binging on AP stories read by Terrence Hardiman! What a SUPURB voice actor he is! He makes every character come alive. AP creates stories of such richness, I feel as though I am stepping through the pages into the past. I like her characters and want to know more about them, but you only get one story in which to meet them. Her skill is such that I am instantly drawn into the next story and the next... Thank you AP and TH for the hours of enjoyment and comfort listening!
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- Kaye
- 01-09-13
An enjoyable little Christmas mystery
Would you consider the audio edition of A Christmas Homecoming to be better than the print version?
I didn't read the book so no opinion
What did you like best about this story?
It had a very interesting ending. While I'm very good at guessing 'who done it' I didn't guess this one until right at the end.
What does Terrence Hardiman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Very good narrator
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Not moved me no. But there were a couple of surprises.
Any additional comments?
I would recommend this book and not just at Christmas time as Christmas didn't really enter into very much other than the holiday season.
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- Lori Dykes
- 09-14-22
Really good
I did enjoy this one and especially with the play behind Dracula. I use to be fascinated with vampires ( ok scared when I was young) so this made it fun.
As usual the narration was perfect!
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- Sharon
- 12-11-12
Sorry
Usually am delighted by Anne Perry's books. This one falls flat. The story is contrived, rather dull. Couldn't make it through more than half way in spite of the fine narration. Will certainly listen to more of hers but would skip this one.
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- Joyce Schwaller
- 01-04-18
So very poor
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
Normally I love Anne Perry but this was so very poor I couldn't even finish it. Vampires??
Come on Anne give me a break.
Would you ever listen to anything by Anne Perry again?
I might go back to some of her earlier stuff.
Would you be willing to try another one of Terrence Hardiman’s performances?
Yes
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
Nope
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