
The Metropolitan Affair
On Central Park, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Pilar Witherspoon
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By:
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Jocelyn Green
For years her explorer father promised Dr. Lauren Westlake she'd accompany him on one of his Egyptian expeditions. But as the empty promises mounted, Lauren determined to earn her own way. Now the assistant curator of Egyptology for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Lauren receives two unexpected invitations. The first is her repentant father's offer to finally bring her to Egypt as his colleague on a new expedition. The second is a chance to enter the world of New York's wealthiest patrons who have been victims of art fraud. With Egyptomania sweeping the city after the discovery of King Tut's tomb, Detective Joe Caravello is on the hunt for a notorious forger preying on the open wallets of New York's high society. Dr. Westlake is just the expert he needs to help him track the criminal. Together they search for the truth, and the closer Lauren and Joe get to discovering the forger's identity, the more entangled they become in a web of deception and crime. In this rich 1920s tale, bestselling author Jocelyn Green invites you into one of New York City's most esteemed museums, where a young woman discovers secrets, betrayal, and romance.
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Immensely enjoyed this one!
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Amazing Narrator
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Jocelyn Greene’s exceptional research is on display in this first novel of the “On Central Park” collection.
As Dr Lauren Westlake assists Officer Joe Caravelli in solving a forgery ring in New York, the reader is introduced to countless tidbits of scholarly Egyptology.
The historical period of the setting adds flavor and color to the story.
The narrator is one with whom I am familiar, and I was certain I would enjoy her presentation.
This story is worth the time spent.
“Authenticity”
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Right up my alley!
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Ok story. Awful narrator
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I didn't care for the reading style of the narrator (her moody and unusual intonations were strange to me), but I was hooked because of the story and the setting (1920s NYC). In a way, the moody reading grew on me a bit to match the style and setting of the book in my mind, but it still sounded odd to me. Consider listening to the sample before you buy.
The historical period and Egyptian artifact information seem well-researched.
Christian beliefs are focused on most strongly at the end when the main character is finding emotional and spiritual healing. It feels a little sudden/surprising. Otherwise, they are only occasionally present in the book
Romance includes kissing and time alone together in an apartment (but no sexual innuendo besides rubbing potentially frostbitten feet/ankles with a promise to go no farther), and I appreciated that the descriptions were not steamy or overly-sensualized.
This would not be the best book for you if you have trouble with managing lots of characters as there is a decent cast of characters.
In conclusion, I really enjoyed it! I usually only listen to audiobooks when I'm doing chores, and I read printed books during my down time; but, with this book, I found myself lying down and just listening to this book during my free time too because I wanted to hear more! Thank you, Jocelyn Green!
Fascinating story
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Wonderful 1920s historical
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