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5 out of 5 stars
By
EJJ
on
06-13-13
Well Worth A Listen
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
A riveting book. I am not entirely certain that I agree with all of the author's conclusions, but she has done a fabulous job of detective work (a major part of the story), and this is particularly fascinating for anyone who is familiar with the era or the characters.
Who was your favorite character and why?
No one comes out looking very admirable.
Which scene was your favorite?
The boxes of old letters the duke did not manage to destroy.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes.
Any additional comments?
Excellent and absorbing.
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4 of 4 people found this review helpful
2 out of 5 stars
By
Linda Lou
on
05-30-15
ANTI-CLIMATIC MESS OF MINUTAIE
Without spoiling the end, this is not much of a mystery. Nor is the underlying subject of any real interest. The author takes a small kernel in the lives of a family and tries to make it into a full-length book. She would have done better to have written a fictional novel based loosely on a true story. This is a hot mess of minutiae and repetition mixed with a large dose of speculation. I can't understand why anyone would put this much time in researching absolutely nothing! The narrator reads like he is really building up to a great surprise ending. Since nothing was happening hour after hour, he put me to sleep quicker than Ambien! The minor trivia learned in this book would fit in a Snapple Tea bottle cap!
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4 out of 5 stars
By
Gale
on
11-11-12
Great read. Great narration.
I have to admit to a strong partiality to Catherine Bailey's writing (I loved Black Diamonds) and this book didn't disappoint. Listening to this over the weekend of the Remembrance Sunday gave it added poignancy. The narrator was excellent! Great read!
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4 out of 5 stars
By
Loz
on
12-23-12
Fascinating family mystery/history
I really enjoyed this book - it has intrigue, a love story, tragedy and history. Beautifully narrated at a good pace.
The only reason I haven't given it 5 is because at times it could be long-winded and there was repetition, which confused me!
I think I preferred Black Diamonds.
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4 of 4 people found this review helpful