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At the end of his Grand Tour, somewhere between Athens and Constantinople, Christian Selwyn, the young Earl of Hazelmere, vanished—seemingly without trace.
Time passes. In London, his uncle and cousin move into his home, while his unofficial fiancée, Sophia, is left desolate and in limbo.
Finally, his friends–loyal and close as brothers–set out to search in person, determined to find him and bring him home.
Christian’s startling re-appearance at a grand ball hosted by his uncle takes society by storm, fueling endless speculation. Where has he been during these three missing years? What happened to him? And more importantly, how did it happen?
Only one thing is clear. The earl who left England five years ago has returned a changed man. A man with secrets....
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As England slides into Civil War, master-goldsmith and money-lender, Luciano Falcieri del Santi embarks on his own hidden agenda. A chance meeting one dark night results in an unlikely friendship with Member of Parliament, Richard Maxwell. Richard’s daughter, Kate - a spirited girl who vows to hold their home against both Cavalier and Roundhead - soon finds herself fighting an involuntary attraction to the clever, magnetic, and diabolically beautiful Italian.
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One of the BEST books I have ever read!
- By Bibliolatry on 06-28-19
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A Trick of Fate
- Brandon Brothers, Book 1
- By: Stella Riley
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
- Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins
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Someone is misusing Max Brandon’s name - resulting in bills for services he never ordered and goods he did not buy. For reasons he can't begin to guess, he has become the victim of some unknown person's campaign of persecution. When the games move closer to home, almost forcing him to fight a duel...more particularly, when they draw in Frances Pendleton, a lady he never expected to see again...Max vows to catch the man behind them, no matter what the cost.
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New Series
- By Poetess on 01-30-20
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The Marigold Chain
- By: Stella Riley
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
- Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
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England, 1666; the year all the prophecies said the world would end. For Chloe Hervaux, marriage to wild, unpredictable Alex Deveril offers escape from a home she hates. For Alex, waking up with an epic hangover, the discovery that he has acquired a bride is an unwelcome shock. But while the marriage remains in name only, other forces are gathering. England is at war with the Dutch, and Prince Rupert suspects that sabotage is at work in the fleet. Instructed to find and stop the traitor, Alex enters a dark, secret labyrinth of intrigue.
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Excellent romance set during the Restoration
- By noagnes on 02-23-18
By: Stella Riley
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Leap of Faith
- The Virtues, Book 1
- By: Elizabeth Johns
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
- Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins
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When their elderly guardian dies, Faith Whitford is determined to set up house in Bath and look for respectable country gentlemen for her four sisters. She has no ambitions for mingling with the ton. What she did not expect was a new guardian, in the form of a London Beau to be appointed over them, nor that he would take any interest in their care.
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Not great but still good
- By PennyLou on 05-31-24
By: Elizabeth Johns
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The Lady and the Gent
- A London League, Book 1
- By: Rebecca Connolly
- Narrated by: Jessica Elisa Boyd
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
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Margaret Easton needs a husband, and she needs one now. Her parents are convinced that only a European will do, but Margaret wants nothing more than to stay in England. The trouble is that there is only one man Margaret can think of, or rather, one she cannot forget, and he wouldn’t do as a husband at all. Then she finds herself in his care unexpectedly, and her hunt becomes even more complicated than she could have ever imagined.
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I have been waiting for this day!
- By J Fairfax on 08-29-22
By: Rebecca Connolly
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The Parfit Knight
- Rockliffe Book 1
- By: Stella Riley
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
- Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins
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When the Marquis of Amberley's coach is waylaid by highwaymen and his coachman shot, he is forced to take shelter at the first house he finds and is subsequently trapped there for a week by a severe snowstorm. Oakleigh Manor is the home of Rosalind Vernon who lives alone but for her devoted servants and an ill-natured parrot, cut off from the outside world by the tragic result of a childhood accident.
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Stella Riley + Alex Wyndham = Perfection
- By Lady Wesley on 03-16-16
By: Stella Riley
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The Black Madonna
- Roundheads & Cavaliers, Book 1
- By: Stella Riley
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
- Length: 22 hrs and 10 mins
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As England slides into Civil War, master-goldsmith and money-lender, Luciano Falcieri del Santi embarks on his own hidden agenda. A chance meeting one dark night results in an unlikely friendship with Member of Parliament, Richard Maxwell. Richard’s daughter, Kate - a spirited girl who vows to hold their home against both Cavalier and Roundhead - soon finds herself fighting an involuntary attraction to the clever, magnetic, and diabolically beautiful Italian.
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One of the BEST books I have ever read!
- By Bibliolatry on 06-28-19
By: Stella Riley
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A Trick of Fate
- Brandon Brothers, Book 1
- By: Stella Riley
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
- Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins
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Someone is misusing Max Brandon’s name - resulting in bills for services he never ordered and goods he did not buy. For reasons he can't begin to guess, he has become the victim of some unknown person's campaign of persecution. When the games move closer to home, almost forcing him to fight a duel...more particularly, when they draw in Frances Pendleton, a lady he never expected to see again...Max vows to catch the man behind them, no matter what the cost.
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New Series
- By Poetess on 01-30-20
By: Stella Riley
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The Marigold Chain
- By: Stella Riley
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
- Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
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England, 1666; the year all the prophecies said the world would end. For Chloe Hervaux, marriage to wild, unpredictable Alex Deveril offers escape from a home she hates. For Alex, waking up with an epic hangover, the discovery that he has acquired a bride is an unwelcome shock. But while the marriage remains in name only, other forces are gathering. England is at war with the Dutch, and Prince Rupert suspects that sabotage is at work in the fleet. Instructed to find and stop the traitor, Alex enters a dark, secret labyrinth of intrigue.
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Excellent romance set during the Restoration
- By noagnes on 02-23-18
By: Stella Riley
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Leap of Faith
- The Virtues, Book 1
- By: Elizabeth Johns
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
- Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins
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When their elderly guardian dies, Faith Whitford is determined to set up house in Bath and look for respectable country gentlemen for her four sisters. She has no ambitions for mingling with the ton. What she did not expect was a new guardian, in the form of a London Beau to be appointed over them, nor that he would take any interest in their care.
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Not great but still good
- By PennyLou on 05-31-24
By: Elizabeth Johns
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The Lady and the Gent
- A London League, Book 1
- By: Rebecca Connolly
- Narrated by: Jessica Elisa Boyd
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
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Margaret Easton needs a husband, and she needs one now. Her parents are convinced that only a European will do, but Margaret wants nothing more than to stay in England. The trouble is that there is only one man Margaret can think of, or rather, one she cannot forget, and he wouldn’t do as a husband at all. Then she finds herself in his care unexpectedly, and her hunt becomes even more complicated than she could have ever imagined.
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I have been waiting for this day!
- By J Fairfax on 08-29-22
By: Rebecca Connolly
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A Splendid Defiance
- By: Stella Riley
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- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
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For two years, England has been in the grip of Civil War. In Banbury, Oxfordshire, the Cavaliers hold the castle, the Roundheads want it back and the town is full of zealous Puritans. Consequently, the gulf between Captain Justin Ambrose and Abigail Radford, the sister of a fanatically religious shopkeeper, ought to be unbridgeable. The key to both the fate of the castle and that of Justin and Abigail lies in defiance...but will it be enough?
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A rare reader's gift
- By Felicia J on 01-08-17
By: Stella Riley
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Duke of Knight
- Gentlemen of Knights Series, Book 1
- By: Elizabeth Johns
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- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
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Rowley Knight, Duke of Knighton, is too busy being a duke to bother with such nonsense as love. With three heirs, he is in no hurry whatsoever to succumb to the lures of the leg-shackles. He is content managing his siblings and estates, and avoiding society whenever possible. If he can only find someone to manage his young sister, life can go back to its proper order.
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New to Elizabeth Johns
- By Linda on 01-05-21
By: Elizabeth Johns
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Midwinter Magic
- A Rockliffe Christmas Novella
- By: Stella Riley
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
- Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins
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Lord and Lady Sarre cordially invite you to spend Christmas at Sarre Park. Celebrate among old friends and, perhaps, a gate-crasher or two. There will be wassailers and kissing-boughs; music, dancing, and romance; laughter and some tears. And above all, expect the unexpected because at Christmas, anything can happen.
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What a celebration! Joyous and Heartfelt and Fun
- By Beth B on 12-29-20
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The Work of Art
- Somerset Stories, Book 1
- By: Mimi Matthews
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
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Hidden away in rural Devonshire, Phyllida Satterthwaite has always been considered more odd than beautiful. But in London, her oddity has made her a sensation. Far worse, it’s caught the eye of the sinister Duke of Moreland - a notorious art collector obsessed with acquiring one-of-a-kind treasures. To escape the duke’s clutches, she’s going to need a little help. Captain Arthur Heywood’s days of heroism are long past. Grievously injured in the Peninsular War, he can no longer walk unaided, let alone shoot a pistol. What use can he possibly be to a damsel in distress?
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The Best!!!
- By Lori Dykes on 11-30-19
By: Mimi Matthews
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Rescuing Lord Inglewood
- By: Sally Britton
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
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Silas Riley, Earl of Inglewood, is known among his peers in Parliament as the man made of stone. As a wealthy peer, there are few he trusts with his friendship. He guards his heart and his honor with vigilance, and when an accident nearly takes his life, he’s faced with a situation which threatens his standing in society.
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Clean Regency Romance
- By Ria on 10-02-19
By: Sally Britton
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A Duchess for the Duke
- Clairvoir Castle Romances
- By: Sally Britton
- Narrated by: Jessica Elisa Boyd
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
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Gregory Dinard, a young and inexperienced duke, finds himself in need of a companion to help him navigate the intricacies of his new role. Uncertain of his abilities and unwilling to take a chance at love, he looks for a marriage of mutual benefit rather than a match of mutual affection.
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Sweet & Charming Prequel
- By Heather on 07-28-23
By: Sally Britton
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A Thieving at Carlton House
- Of Cloaks & Daggers
- By: Erica Vetsch
- Narrated by: Anne Flosnik
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
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The Home Office has asked Sir Bertrand Thorndike to head an investigation into stolen royal jewels. It's the perfect chance for Bertie to step out of his brother's long shadow. His superior, The Duke of Haverly, has a plan that makes him balk: in order to sell his cover, Bertie must play the part of a man looking for love, ready to reform his rakish ways. The duke is willing to let Bertie name his own investigative team, but his recommendation that the team include Philippa Cashel has Bertie on his guard. Does the duke-known for his behind-the-scenes machinations-have an ulterior motive?
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Excellent Mystery without Unnecessary Drama
- By Becky on 09-25-24
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The Matrimonial Advertisement
- By: Mimi Matthews
- Narrated by: Justine Eyre
- Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins
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She wanted sanctuary... Helena Reynolds will do anything to escape her life in London, even if that means traveling to a remote cliffside estate on the North Devon coast and marrying a complete stranger. But Greyfriar's Abbey isn't the sort of refuge she imagined. And ex-army captain Justin Thornhill - though he may be tall, dark, and devastatingly handsome - is anything but a romantic hero. He needed redemption... Justin has spent the last two decades making his fortune, settling scores, and suffering a prolonged period of torture in an Indian prison.
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Excellent story!
- By Susan Hayes on 12-14-18
By: Mimi Matthews
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Salt Hendon Collection
- A Georgian Historical Romance Boxed Set
- By: Lucinda Brant
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
- Length: 23 hrs and 50 mins
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This special boxed set edition is for all the fans who requested actor Alex Wyndham's narration of two of Lucinda Brant's best-loved books, Salt Bride and its sequel Salt Redux. Also included is a 20,000-word bonus novella, Salt Angel, featuring well-loved characters from the Salt books.
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4.5 Story/5 Star Narration!
- By BJ's Reviews on 12-21-16
By: Lucinda Brant
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The Debutante's Code
- Thorndike & Swann Regency Mysteries Series, Book 1
- By: Erica Vetsch
- Narrated by: Kim Bretton
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
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Newly returned from finishing school, Lady Juliette Thorndike is ready to debut in London society. Due to her years away, she hasn't spent much time with her parents, and sees them only as the flighty, dilettante couple the other nobles love. But when they disappear, she discovers she never really knew them at all. They've been living double lives as government spies-and they're only the latest in a long history of espionage that is the family's legacy.
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Satisfying
- By April Game on 05-14-24
By: Erica Vetsch
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On My Honour
- Brethren in Arms, Book 1
- By: Elizabeth Johns
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
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When Lady Margaret Blake and her sister lose their parents in a boating accident, they are left to the guardianship of their uncle. Disregarding their feelings for the price their beauty will fetch on the Marriage Mart, he arranges a match for both. Lady Margaret, however, takes her fate into her own hands. Returning home after war to assume his responsibilities, Luke, Duke of Waverley, expects a nice, quiet life on his country estate. Within hours of stepping foot in England, though, he stumbles upon a young woman being attacked, and no sooner does he rescue her than she runs away.
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Illogical and Ridiculous
- By KT on 06-27-24
By: Elizabeth Johns
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Black Knight
- Gentlemen of Knights, Book 2
- By: Elizabeth Johns
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
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A rake and an independent female find themselves tangled in the web of a marriage of convenience....
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- By PennyLou on 02-17-21
By: Elizabeth Johns
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- Cricket
- 10-27-23
Excellent
Stella Riley does it again! “The Shadow Earl” is another great audiobook and when Alex Wyndham is the narrator, I will listen!
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- Heather Brown
- 08-27-23
Amazing story
This is my go to author and narrator when I need an emotional boost. I like a bit of mystery and intrigue but really want the HEA. I was a bit surprised thinking this one might take a darker turn but was surprised when we found out what really happened in captivity. It also brought to light that what is very traumatic and devastating to us may be perceived differently by others. She didn't less his feelings or emotions from the trauma but had his support system step up and be understanding. Great job Stella. Can't wait for the next book.
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- Beth B
- 08-27-23
GOBBLED IT UO IN A DAY - AN EXCELLENT LISTEN
STELLA RILEY HAS DELIVERED ANOTHER DEEP AND DELICIOUS STORY INVOLVING A YOUNG EARL, CHRISTIAN, SOPHIA THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE , A GROUP OF CLOSE MALE FRIENDS AND A TRAITOROUS RELATIVE, BASIL.
CHRISTIAN HAS BEEN A HAPPY, EASY GOING AND CARING INDIVIDUAL BUT DUE TO AN ABUSIVE SITUATION HE HAS ESCAPED, HE HARDLY KNOWS HIMSELF AND IS COMPLETELY BOTTLED UP INSIDE AND FEELS LITTLE OR NO EMOTION, FOR THREE YEARS HE WAS IMPRISONED BY A TURKISH NOBLE AND TOTALLY DEMORALIZED . I PARTICULARLY LIKE THAT IT IS THE MALE CHARACTER THAT IS DEALING WITH THE EMOTIONAL STATE CAUSED BY THIS IMPRISONMENT. HE FINDS HIMSELF A STRANGER, BITTER, TOUCHY, UNABLE TO FACE PEOPLE AND INCAPABLE OF RETURNING SOPHIA’S LOVE. HE LITERALLY HAS REGULAR PANIC ATTACKS, BUT HIS STALWART FRIENDS, BENEDICT, DANIEL, ANTHONY AND GERALD, WHO ACTUALLY RESCUED HIM ARE NOW COMMITTED TO HELPING HIM THROUGH THE MINEFIELD THAT IS HIS RETURN TO LIFE AND HIGH SOCIETY. SOPHIA ALSO IS THERE TO HELP HIM THROUGH THIS DARK TIME, DEEPLY IN LOVE BUT ALLOWING HIM THE FREEDOM TO STEP AWAY IF HE NEEDS.
SOPHIA IS A KIND AND ALTOGETHER LOVELY YOUNG LADY AND UNFAILING IN HER RESOLVE TO RESTORE KIT. HER FAMILY LIFE IS SOMEWHAT DIFFICULT, WITH AN OVERBEARING MOTHER, A DYING FATHER, A WASPISH AND JEALOUS SISTER WHO CONSTANTLY COMPLAINS AND HAS NO EMPATHY AND THEN THE OTHER LOVE OF HER LIFE, HER LITTLE SISTER JULIA. JENNY WHO IS A DEAF MUTE, ISOLATED FROM MOST OF THE WORLD AND HELD BACK BY HER MOTHER AND HER DISABILITY. SOPHIA, ALONE HAS LEARNED SIGN LANGUAGE AND SHE IS JULIA’S WHOLE SUPPORT SYSTEM IN THE HOME. IRONICALLY JULIA, WHO HAS REAL PROBLEMS, IS A SUNNY AND UNCOMPLAINING 17 YEAR OLD, ACCEPTING OF THE HAND SHE HAS BEEN DEALT.
KIT CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE AND SOPHIA’S MOTHER IS PRESSURING THEM TO MARRY, A FURTHER STRESS TO HIS ALREADY OVERWHELMED STATE. BASIL AND HIS FATHER OCCUPIED KIT’S HOUSE AND SPENT VAST SUMS DURING HIS ABSENCE. BASIL IS CONSUMED WITH JEALOUSY AND HATRED AND HE STARTS TO DROP GOSSIP IN THE “right ears” TO FURTHER DAMAGE KIT’S REPUTATION AND STABILITY. WE FIND OUT SHORTLY, THAT BASIL ACTUALLY ENGINEERED THE KIDNAPPING AND WANTED HIM DEAD. KIT’S FIRST DECISION IS TO KICK BASIL AND HIS FATHER OUT OF HIS HOME FURTHER ENRAGING BASIL AND HIS FATHER AND THE TWO REFUSE TO GO. THIS LEADS TO AN UGLY CONFRONTATION INVOLVING BAILIFFS.
WHAT IS MOST INTERESTING IS GOING THROUGH THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY KIT MUST ENDURE- HE IS STILL LOCKED INSIDE, HAS FITS OF RAGE WHICH HORRIFY HIM AND HAS NIGHTMARES WHICH HAUNT HIM, . HE IS ASHAMED AND HUMILIATED AND HAS LITTLE TO NO PERSPECTIVE. GRADUALLY HE LETS SOPHIA IN, TELLING HER MORE AND LEARNING TO TRUST HER AGAIN. DUE TO A DEATH, THEY MARRY QUIETLY AND THIS INTIMACY LEADS TO FURTHER HEALING . FROM THE BEGINNING HE HAS FELT THE NEED FOR JUSTICE (WHICH HE REALIZES IS MOSTLY REVENGE). HE KNOWS BASIL BETRAYED HIM , BUT WITH NO EVIDENCE HE NEEDS BASIL TO CONFESS. HIS FRIENDS AND HE ALONG WITH SOPHIA, HATCH A PLAN TO CATCH BASIL OUT AND MAKE HIM CONFESS WHICH SUCCEEDS.
THE LESSON KIT LEARNS, I THINK, IS THAT REVENGE IS NOT AS SATISFYING AS HE HOPED, BUT JUSTICE IS NECESSARY FOR THE GREATER GOOD . IN THE END HE JUST WANTS THE SITUATION DEALT WITH AND AT AN END SO HE CAN GO ON WITH HIS LIFE.
KIT AND SOPHIA ARE A LOVELY COUPLE AND WE SEE BOTH OF THEM BLOSSOM AS THEY GROW CLOSER. SOPHIA LEARNS TO DEAL WITH HER MOTHER AND GAINS CONFIDENCE AND DIGNITY, BECOMING A TRUE COUNTESS.
THE EMOTIONAL DEPTH OF THIS NOVEL AND WONDERFUL CHARACTERS, MAKE IT A MUST READ FOR ANY WHO LOVE HISTORICAL FICTION AT ITS ABSOLUTE BEST. AS ALWAYS, ALEX WYDHAM DOES A STELLAR JOB, INHABITING EACH OF THE UNIQUE CHARACTERS AND MAKING THEM SPRING OFF THE PAGE . HE AND STELLA ARE AN AMAZING TEAM AND UNLIKE MANY AUTHORS, STELLA AND ALEX WORK CLOSELY TOGETHER TO BRING THE BEST EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE. STELLA’S CHARACTERS ARE NOT CARICATURES AND ARE A DELIGHT TO READ AND FOR ME, THE AUDIO EXPERIENCE IS OUTSTANDING.
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- Anonymous
- 08-27-23
EXCELLENT
Superbly written and narrated story of true love that endures even a lengthy separation, physical and emotional hardships survived and overcome, loyal friends who are always steadfast, and, of course, a slimy villain! It's always a great pleasure to listen to the SUPREMELY talented Alex Wyndham, who not only brings alive the large cast of young men but also the gentle heroine, her nasty mother, her spiteful sister, and her sweet, cheerful youngest sister who is deaf and "signs" (a very nice addition to the story).
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- noagnes
- 08-26-23
The healing power of love
This delightful Georgian romance is a spinoff from the author's previous Rockliffe and Brandon Brothers series. It features mainly new characters, but many characters from the previous books appear in supporting roles of various degree. The story itself shows the healing power of love: the hero, Christian, returns from a long absence in a state that might be called PTSD, and the lady of his heart has been bullied by her selfish family members while faithfully awaiting him in spite of the growing probability that he is gone forever. However, the loyal bond between the hero and his friends and the strong and constant love between him and the heroine Sophie gradually leads to an emotional healing. Meanwhile, Christian and Sophie also work on helping her deaf sister and the hero and his friends are on a quest of justice. The darker threads of the abuse suffered by Christian and his PTSD are balanced by the lighthearted banter among friends, the open and honest communication between hero and heroine and their romantic moments so that overall, this is a heartwarming and entertaining read. As always, Stella Riley is completely at home in the world of the Georgian aristocracy, describing the details of their life with a deft and yet light hand. The narrator, Alex Wyndham, does an outstanding job in the vocal portrait of the various characters, the conveying of complex emotions: the gut-wrenching memories of the hero's captivity and his doubts whether he is still worthy of being loved, and the heartwarming thread of love and loyalty and understanding that shine between the protagonist couple and the group of friends. I have always enjoyed listening to Alex Wyndham's voice and this experience measures up to the high expectations his past masterly narrations built up. I heartily recommend this book to historical romance fans.
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- big ox
- 10-11-23
My favorite from Stella so far
I enjoyed this book thoroughly. The storyline was interesting and characters well done.
Narrator is superb.
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- Merrilli Music Lady
- 07-14-24
Such an enjoyable experience
Alex exceeds expectations as narrator again!!! And this story of redemption has uplifted me and reminded me that there are so many wonderful moments in friendship and love and the goodness of people, despite the villains.
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- Karissa
- 09-18-23
Another delightful story from Stella Riley!
Since 2020, when I flew through Stella Riley’s Rockliff series during quarantine, I have eagerly awaited each of her subsequent novels. As an American myself, Stella’s detailed descriptions of life among the English aristocracy are fascinating. Her characters are unique, endearing and the plot twists pull me in. In The Shadow Earl, I was delighted to meet new characters. I hope to hear from them again in future installments. Alex Wyndham’s narration as always, brings the tale to life beautifully.
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- PennyLou
- 08-25-23
Excellent listening
It was a real surprise to receive an email from Stella Riley telling me of this new book. I immediately bought it and oh my....what a lovely surprise. It's the perfect blend of romance, intrigue and revenge. Christian and Sophie are delightful characters whose love survived years of separation. The supporting characters are like old friends returning from previous books. And of course the great Alex Wyndham gave life and voice to all those characters. Wonderful listening experience.
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- Sharon
- 10-28-23
Superb combination of writer and narrator
Although it doesn't claim to be part of the Rockliffe series, this novel is set in the Rockliffe "universe, " and Rockliffe and some of his friends make cameo appearances.
Since I love the Rockliffe series, that was enough to let me enjoy this book, but in itself, this was a very entertaining story with a unique plot.
Try it, you'll like it; Alex Wyndham's voice is reason enough.
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