“Nobody writes Jane Austen like [M. C. Beaton]…[She] gets it right every time.” Detroit Free Press, praise for the author
Description
Emily had been retrieved from orphanage life for the exclusive position of companion to Sir Peregrine's hound, Duke. Upon the gentleman's death, Emily and Duke inherited a fortune in diamonds. But Duke soon fell prey to greedy relatives, and Emily had to protect herself from Lord Storm, who had declared Emily's pedigree quite unsuitable, while at the same time threatening to steal her heart.
M. C. Beaton spins a delightful Regency romance, complete with her trademark wit.
Praise
“Nobody writes Jane Austen like [M. C. Beaton]…[She] gets it right every time.” Detroit Free Press, praise for the author
“[Beaton] is a romance writer who deftly blends humor and adventure.” Booklist, praise for the author
“The best of the Regency writers.” Kirkus Reviews, praise for the author
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Jun 14, 2014 |
| Release Date | June 15, 2014 |
| Number in Series | 6 |
| Series Display String | The Endearing Young Charms Series |
| Release Date Machine | 1402790400 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Romance, Historical, Romance, Romance, Fiction - All, Fiction - Adult |
Author Bio
M. C. Beaton (1936–2019), hailed as the “Queen of Crime” by the Globe and Mail, was the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Agatha Raisin novels—the basis for the hit series on Acorn TV—as well as the Hamish Macbeth series. Born in Scotland, Beaton also wrote nearly one hundred historical romances under several pseudonyms. Her books have been translated into nineteen languages and sold more than twenty-two million copies worldwide.
Narrator Bio
Lindy Nettleton is a professional actress and a registered nurse who was born in England and lived in Hong Kong, Singapore, Scotland, and various places in England before coming to the United States. Apart from acting and narrating audiobooks, she runs her own wellness business. She is now a US citizen and is happy to make Newport, Rhode Island, her home.
Overview
Emily had been retrieved from orphanage life for the exclusive position of companion to Sir Peregrine's hound, Duke. Upon the gentleman's death, Emily and Duke inherited a fortune in diamonds. But Duke soon fell prey to greedy relatives, and Emily had to protect herself from Lord Storm, who had declared Emily's pedigree quite unsuitable, while at the same time threatening to steal her heart.
M. C. Beaton spins a delightful Regency romance, complete with her trademark wit.
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