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The Mrs MacKinnons
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England, 1799: A traumatized soldier returning to a derelict inheritance. A widow with a small son and a manipulative father.
Major Matthew Southam returns from India, hoping to put the trauma of war behind him and forget his past. Instead, he finds a derelict estate and a family who wish he'd died abroad.
Charlotte MacKinnon married without love to avoid her father's unpleasant choice of husband. Now a widow with a young son, she lives in a small Cotswold village with only the money she earns by her writing.
Matthew is haunted by his past, and Charlotte is fearful of her father's renewed meddling in her future. After a disastrous first meeting, can they help each other find happiness?
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Let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave. These ominous words, slashed from the pages of a book of Psalms, are the last threat that the darling of London society, Sir Edward Grey, receives from his killer. Before he can show them to Nicholas Brisbane, the private inquiry agent he has retained for his protection, Sir Edward collapses and dies at his London home, in the presence of his wife, Julia, and a roomful of dinner guests.
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Happily surprised
- By 9S on 07-04-09
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Set in 1920s London, this is the inspiring story of Kate Goss' struggle against poverty, hunger and cruel family secrets. Her mother died in a fall, her father has vanished without trace, and now her aunt and cousins treat her viciously. In a freezing, vermin-infested garret, factory girl Kate has only her own brave spirit and dreams of finding her father to keep her going. She has barely enough money to feed herself, or to pay the rent. The factory where she works begins to lay off people and it isn't long before she has fallen into the hands of the violent local money-lender.
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A glimpse into the past
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A Beautiful Blue Death
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Charles Lenox, Victorian gentleman and armchair explorer, likes nothing more than to relax in his private study with a cup of tea, a roaring fire and a good book. But when his lifelong friend Lady Jane asks for his help, Lenox cannot resist the chance to unravel a mystery. Prudence Smith, one of Jane's former servants, is dead of an apparent suicide. But Lenox suspects something far more sinister: murder, by a rare and deadly poison.
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I like cozy
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Mesmerized
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Olivia Moreland prides herself on discrediting charlatans, particularly the false mediums that flock to London. But when Lord Stephen St. Leger requests her help in investigating an alleged psychic's claims, she can't deny the ominous feeling she has within the walls of his ancient estate - or the intimately familiar connection she has with Stephen himself. The last time he'd called Blackhope Hall home, Stephen had watched as his elder brother claimed both the family title and the woman he loved.
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Read this AFTER “Her Scandalous Pursuit”
- By Karen on 08-22-20
By: Candace Camp
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The Deadly Hours
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From Italy in 1733 to Edinburgh in 1831 to a series of chilling murders in London in 1870 and a lethal game of revenge decades later, a watch touches lives with misfortune - until it comes into the hands of one young woman who might be able to stop it for good. This outstanding collaboration between four outstanding novelists follows characters who are irrevocably linked by fate, each one playing a key role in breaking the curse once and for all.
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Narration was bad, just bad
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By: Susanna Kearsley, and others
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The Path of Thorns
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Asher Todd comes to live with the mysterious Morwood family as a governess to their children. Asher knows little about being a governess but she is skilled in botany and herbcraft, and perhaps more than that. And she has secrets of her own, dark and terrible—and Morwood is a house that eats secrets. With a monstrous revenge in mind, Asher plans to make it choke. However, she becomes fond of her charges, of the people of the Tarn, and she begins to wonder if she will be able to execute her plan—and who will suffer most if she does.
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Great unique story
- By Holly Bailey on 10-18-24
By: A.G. Slatter
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- DeeBee
- 06-23-24
One of the rare novels that I enjoyed
I am an avid listener to audio novels, this one is simply amazing, all the reviews did it justice. I did not want it to end. The Author did a splendid job without using "adult content" to fill the gaps, as some do.
The letter she wrote, about Serena's visit, Chap 38 or 39, was absolutely hilarious....
The narrator is an actress in her own right, the way she conveyed emotions ....., Such a beautiful voice. All if this and it was offered for free!!
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- JTG
- 10-19-23
Great story and narrator
An unusually Smart Romance. Very much enjoyed the Intelligent heroine. A lovely story read by a talented reader. Hoping this writer continues to provide such stories.
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- I_M_B00
- 01-09-24
Epic
I truly mean epic. This is mostly Major Matthew Southam story of growth and healing The Major is dealing with PTSD from war, he drinks far to much and suffers nightmares. He is returning to an inheritance he knew nothing about and one he did. He was expecting a cool welcome but not the hostility he receives. He and his Sargent who has attached himself go to his estate he inherited. He finds the place in shambles, He meets Charlotte who is his very slow burn love interest and the rest of the town. We meet Charlotte at the beginning of the book before the Major meets her. She's a single mother raising her son in a home she shares with a another widow with the same sir name. She is a strong capable women who has been supporting herself by wring children's stores. Along with that she spends her time dodging the controlling men in her life.
Both She and the Major lean to trust others not just their love interest like other books but to truly trust others. The each have to lean how to trust and who to trust. How not to make snap judgment of others or just trust who is closest because it's easy.
For the author to accomplish every villager is completely fleshed out with a full back history that we get to meet. Not one of the characters are flat or a repeated personalities.
Like a good epic The story moves along on a series of crisis that that get resolved sometimes by the mains sometimes for the mains. Surprisingly for something this long nothing is repeated. When something needs to be repeated the magic words "she explanted it" are used. You would also think for something this long you see a lot of filler but nothing feels like filler everything moves the story along everything has a point. I couldn't stop myself from listing and was sad when it was over. It's not a steamy romance or a faith based squeaky clean slice of life. It's an Epic story of healing, growth, love and trust with a side of very slow burn.
The narrator is lovely this book will be staying with for a long time.
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- Laurie S
- 12-20-19
Loved it.
This is the first period romance in a long time I’ve listened to all the way through without skipping, though I did speed up a few spots. The style is step-by-step in many places (he did this; then he did that), but for some reason, it’s such an interesting story that I didn’t mind that. It’s a relaxing, slower listen, but well worth it.
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- GMALR
- 10-03-19
A new favorite author
Loved the story as an ebook. Having an audio version only enhances the story. Great narrator.
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- Joan Paskas
- 06-02-21
Beautiful Story
Did not want this book to end. Although the main characters provided the central story, supporting characters were so interesting as well. Just the right amount of romance and suspense. Looking forward to other books by this author.
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- Viva
- 03-17-24
Characters were well drawn.
The storyline was realistic but hopeful. Enough of the harshness of life at the time was woven into the storyline but left me enjoying the peaceful outcome for the two many characters, Matthew and Charlotte. It's a long story but worthwhile to read.
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- Sallyk575
- 04-13-22
A wonderful story!
I love this story. It is my favorite book by Ms. Davis. I had read it previously, and just “re-read” it through Audible narration. The character development of the Major is especially enjoyable to read/listen to. Ms. Wane’s narration is very good, though not great. It took me a little time to become used to it. I also recommend the Marstone series. Some of the characters from the series are in this book as supporting characters. Enjoy!
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- JMay
- 10-27-19
Best romance novel so far this year
The characters are believable and intriguing. The story line is fast and strong. Jayne Davis is an author I will watch for and enjoy.
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