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Restoration

A Novel of Seventeenth-Century England

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Restoration

By: Rose Tremain
Narrated by: Rupert Degas
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The award-winning Restoration is one of Rose Tremain's most popular works, and showcases her remarkable talent for capturing historical settings and personalities. Set during the English Restoration in the decadent court of King Charles II, the novel weaves a story of corrupted innocence, betrayal, love and hope against a fascinating historical backdrop.

Written in the first person, the fortunes of the fallible but charismatic courtier Robert Merivel are utterly compelling. Restoration lyrically evokes the rich tapestry of 17th-century London life.

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Here again I am not enamored of the king (Charles II) or the time period during which this novel is set but I took a chance and once more was very happily surprised. This story is told from the point of view of a commoner, Merivel, who is brought into the king's intimate circle. After falling from grace, he is cast out amongst the lower echelons of London society. The author runs the gamut of experiences through Merivel's eyes-from the Great Fire of London to an asylum for the insane. I loved the book and the narration.

Sucked me in

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What did you love best about Restoration?

Great story, amazingly talented reader

Who was your favorite character and why?

Narrator.

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The reader is absolutely amazing. Character voices, emotion, pacing and timing are perfect.

Top notch writing and reading

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I found it very engaging with believable characters who used historical events to enliven their story lines.

A wonderful look into life in 17thC Britain.

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