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Grace

The Shackleford Sisters, Book 1

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Grace

By: Beverley Watts
Narrated by: Eilidh Beaton, Mark Elstob
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In this funny romantic series, the Shackleford sisters descend on a Regency society that doesn't know what's hit it…

....Reverend Augustus Shackleford's mission in life (aside from ensuring the collection box was suitably full every Sunday) was to secure advantageous marriages for each of his eight daughters. A tall order, given the fact that in the Reverend's opinion they didn't possess a single ladylike bone in the eight bodies they had between them. Quite where he would find a wealthy titled gentleman bottle headed enough to take any of them on remained a mystery and indeed was likely to test even his legendary resourcefulness. ....

Grievously wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar, Nicholas Sinclair was only recently returned to Blackmore after receiving news of his estranged father's unexpected death. After an absence of twenty years, the new Duke was well aware it was his duty to marry and produce an heir as quickly as possible. However, tormented by recurring nightmares after his horrific experiences during the battle, Nicholas had no taste to brave the ton's marriage mart in search of a docile obedient wife. …..

Never in his wildest dreams did Reverend Shackleford envisage receiving an offer for his eldest daughter from the new Duke of Blackmore. Of course, the Reverend was well aware he was fudging it a bit in describing Grace as respectful, meek or dutiful, nevertheless, he could never have imagined that his eldest daughter's unruliness might end up ruining them all….

Perfect for fans of funny, lighthearted Regency Romances with a little bit of steam.

©2020 Beverley Watts (P)2022 W. F. Howes Ltd
Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance Royal Romance Royalty Marriage Funny

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Thoroughly enjoyed listening to the narrators put on their different voices giving a humours inflections to a tale that incites smiles and chuckles. will definitely be looking for more from this author and readers. 🥰☺️

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Did not like it very much - not good narration

Did not like it very much - not good narration - found the male narration very annoying
only finished the book because it was short and the story not too bad
I note the same male narrator in further books by this author so I won't be purchasing more of them
Not a good read

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Liked the narration more than the story itself

Good premise with interesting characters that, had certain situations been further developed, could've made for a more memorable story. I did however find the Reverend and his curate quite amusing,and enjoyed the narrators' performance and their interpretations of the various characters. I'm on the fence and may need to revisit this story at a later date to ascertain if i should explore the rest of the series.

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Male voice actor miscast

There was just something I didn’t like about the male voice actor. His voice sounded too whiny for Nicholas. The female voice actor was great. I would’ve much preferred the whole story being read by her.

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Light hearted regency fun

Loved the weird characters and regency style fun. Who doesn’t love a clueless beauty and handsome tortured hero!?

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The really bad voices of the male reader.

I disliked the man reading the book, His different voices turned me off. Hopefully he does read in book 2.

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Mediocre

On reading reviews I looked forward to a “funny” story but didn’t find it so. The story line seemed disjointed at times. Maybe the next book will be better. I liked the narration its sounds like the old BBC radio plays

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I’m a bit lost

I still don’t know what Grace did wrong at the ball I know her father said something but I still can’t work it out

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By far the worst book I have ever listened to

I was sceptical about half way through but thought based on reviews assumed it must improve. There’s no story, it is not funny nor has any emotional depth. ChatGPT would be more interesting.

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Not literature

Clichéd and the narration is pretty bad. This is not great literature but a harmless and occasionally amusing story - take it for what it is and you might enjoy it.

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