However I’ve really enjoyed some Jayne Ann Krentz books (her other name). I’ve read four and gave them 3 stars or less. OTHER BOOKS: I’m not having good luck with Amanda Quick books. Genre: historical romance with some paranormal. He male voices weren’t perfect, but they were better than those by some other female narrators.
AUDIOBOOK NARRATOR: Anne Flosnik was very good. I’ve noticed this author puts family bonds and paranormal in a lot of her writing. Prudence insists Sebastian mend the problems with his relatives. Are you awake Tom? Would you like some breakfast Tom? What do you want to do today Tom? I saw my sister yesterday Tom. Here’s an example using the word Tom instead of my lord. “But I was unable to find any evidence to support my conclusion.” Another example “I believe I may have witnessed some significant evidence of spectral phenomena.” Prudence also used the word “my lord” too much. “There was one instance where I believed I might have discovered a genuine example of spectral phenomena” she said slowly. “For some reason the memory of the presence she thought she had detected in the black chamber at Curling castle flashed into Prudence’s mind. For example, someone asks her if she’s ever seen a ghost. Other characters use the word “ghost.” Prudence calls them “spectral phenomena” to imply her supposedly scientific nature. But I did not care for Prudence’s overly wordy dialogue.
It doesn’t matter to me if it’s historically accurate or not. I’m usually ok reading about violence and rape, but this one made me feel sick. There is also a kidnapping and rape scene that is described after the fact. The author focused on those instead of developing characters and relationships. There are three or four investigations during the book. Some of her actions are silly and stupid. She is a young single lady running around without a chaperone. Prudence is a Mary Sue character (poorly developed, too perfect and lacking in realism to be interesting). Of course they are seen, so they have to become engaged to protect her reputation. She follows him to a bedroom during a party which does not help. She meets Sebastian and wants to participate in his investigative work. A Bow Street Runner brings him crimes to solve. Sebastian is an Earl who is bored, so he investigates crimes for fun.
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