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How the Scoundrel Seduces by Sabrina Jeffries

Narrated by Corrie James In the first book in this series, What the Duke Desires, we learned that Viscount Rathmoor had two families – two sons (George and Dominick) by his late wife, and a son and daughter (Tristan and…

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Vienna Waltz by Teresa Grant

Narrated by Derek Perkins Vienna Waltz is a real treat for fans of meaty, intricately plotted and well-researched historical fiction. Set during the Congress of Vienna in 1814, when the ambassadors from the major powers in Europe – Britain, Austria, Prussia,…

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The Anatomist’s Wife by Anna Lee Huber

Narrated by Heather Wilds It’s possible that I may have squealed with delight when I learned that Anna Lee Huber’s series of historical mysteries featuring Lady Keira Darby were being released as audiobooks. The books themselves (there are three so…

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The Trouble with Honor by Julia London

Narrated by Rosalyn Landor The Trouble with Honor, the first book in a new series from Ms London, tells the story of the eldest of the four Cabot sisters. With their sick father not expected to live much longer and…

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What a Rogue Wants by Julie Johnstone

Narrated by Tim Campbell In What a Rogue Wants, Lady Madelaine Aldridge is a Lady in Waiting to Queen Charlotte, but doesn’t quite fit in at Court and is frequently the subject of cruel remarks from the other ladies of…

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Faro’s Daughter by Georgette Heyer

Narrated by Laura Paton It’s been quite some time since I read Faro’s Daughter, and given my memories of it are rather hazy, listening to this was almost like listening to something completely new. It’s a little different to many…

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Georgette Heyer – Talking with Naxos AudioBooks and a GIVEAWAY!

Georgette Heyer is credited with creating the historical romance genre, beginning with The Black Moth in 1921. She was influenced by Jane Austen and released Regency Buck in 1935, essentially establishing Regency romance as a sub-genre. This year, Naxos AudioBooks is releasing several…

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The Boleyn King by Laura Andersen

Narrated by Simon Vance The Boleyn King is the first book in a trilogy set in an “alternative” Tudor time-line, and having thoroughly enjoyed the books in print, I was really pleased to see that they’ve been made into audiobooks with…

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Dancing on the Wind by Mary Jo Putney

Narrated by William Kirby Some of Mary Jo Putney’s books have been available in audio format for a number of years, but the author has recently begun self-publishing some of her back catalogue in audio format. So far, she has…