
So Long, My Scoundrel
Regency Hearts Aflame: Beneath the Thorns of Revenge, Love Blossoms
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In the enchanting embrace of an English spring, the destiny of Lady Hollyfield, Selina Whitcombe, takes a fateful twist as her husband's life ends in tragedy, shrouded in suspicion. Grief becomes Selina's relentless companion, and a deep-seated conviction takes root – the dashing Viscount Blackwood is the architect of her husband's demise. Thus begins her unyielding quest for retribution.
Viscount Blackwood, James Barton, renowned for his charismatic allure and enigmatic history, finds himself both captivated and challenged by Selina's unwavering pursuit. Accusations dance like shadows, tension mounts, and amidst the fray emerges an unspoken attraction, binding them in a battle that transcends mere intellect. As secrets and whispers entwine to shape an intricate web of uncertainty, they tread the treacherous terrain of a society steeped in scandal.
With every meeting, the line between vengeance and yearning blurs, igniting a fervent passion that defies suppression. James's past, a specter that haunts him, resonates with Selina's icy heart as his unexpected kindness thaws her world. Yet just as forgiveness and comprehension beckon, revelations of staggering proportions surface, threatening to rupture the fragile bond they've woven. Selina's path must intersect with painful truths, while James wrestles his own demons in a bid to reclaim innocence.
Amidst a world where reputation and scandal intertwine, can Selina and James surmount their shared history of anguish and deceit?
So Long, My Scoundrel weaves a narrative of redemption, love, and absolution against the vibrant tapestry of Regency England. In a season as capricious as affection itself, the question looms: can love's tender bloom endure the tempestuous trials of spring?
©2024 Amanda Mariel (P)2024 Amanda MarielListener received this title free
At its core, I enjoyed this romantic suspense story and the interaction between the hero and heroine. The author has a flair for writing excellent Regencies, displaying a good understanding of the intricacies of the time period and its societal play of manners and mores. However, a bunch of small things kept me from pure enjoyment of this story. I've been reading this author for years, and for some reason lately, her books feel overwritten. When I first start the books written in this style, I find the language charming, but soon it becomes tedious, as every little nuance and moment described is heightened and emphasized to the point of melodrama at times. The cover also didn't quite do it for me. She doesn't remotely look like a Regency heroine. Instead, to my eye, with the limp hairstyle, diaphanous dress, and no stockings, she reminds me of a certain type of 1970s heroine. Regency ladies always wore their hair pinned up, even for days at home, and they also always wore stockings!
Suspense and mystery novellas, compared to novels, can suffer from the lack of word real estate, but happily, such was not the case in this book. The suspense plot evolved well, even though the heroine jumped to conclusions fairly quickly, which was, at times, annoying. She is the queen of believing circumstantial evidence, even if her logic is sometimes circuitous. For quite a while, she believes the hero had a hand in her husband’s death, though he proclaims his innocence. The readers know from his chapters that he was not involved. These two decide to work together to figure out the culprit, her because she truly wants to know and seek revenge against her husband’s killer and him because he wants to clear his name of any wrongdoing (as the cruel ton, not just the heroine, comes to believe he may be guilty). Their interactions changed believably as she came to know he had nothing to do with it; they shared special moments as they were trying to puzzle everything out. The author did a great job showing how they could fall for each other under these highly charged circumstances. Like all good romantic suspense, a fantastic scene at the end has the hero and heroine at the villain’s mercy, but the teamwork they perfected over time saves the day, naturally. The book also has an excellent cast of secondary characters, who watch all that happens between this couple with amusement, and at times, astonishment. Despite its flaws, a good read.
One thing I like about the audiobook format, especially with a talented narrator, is how it can enhance a story with minor flaws. An audiobook novella moves so quickly I tend not to notice language errors—or in this book's case, the melodramatic writing—quite as much as I do when reading, even if I found them quite irksome then. This author has used several talented narrators for her audiobooks. I wouldn't call this one my absolute favorite, yet she still imbued key characters with life and energy, giving them particular quirks and mannerisms that helped make them feel real. This made the audiobook quite enjoyable, a pleasant diversion during a somewhat uninteresting ride. For future books by this author, I will wait to see if she puts out an audiobook version quickly before just automatically choosing the eBook version! I hope she does!
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Engaging story with good narration
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So Long
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This was my first listen by this narrator, and I thought he did a great job. Easy to listen to, and he really captured the characters' emotions.
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Enemies to lovers Regency romance
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The narrator did a good job bringing the characters and story to life . I highly recommend this.
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