Merivel, A Man of His Time
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Merivel, A Man of His Time
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Narrated by:
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Sean Barrett
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By:
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Rose Tremain
About this listen
The Restoration is over and Robert Merivel, renowned physician and courtier to Charles II, now faces the anxieties of middle age. Questions crowd his mind: has he been a good father? Is he a fair master? Is he the King's friend or the King's slave? In search of answers, Merivel sets off for the French court. But Versailles leaves him in despair, until a chance encounter with a seductive Swiss botanist allows him to dream of an honourable future. But back home, his loyalty and medical skill are about to be tested to the limit, while the captive bear he has brought back from France begins to cause havoc....
With a cascade of lace at his neck and a laugh that can burst out of him in the midst of torment, Merivel is soulful, outrageous and achingly sad. His unmistakable, self-mocking voice speaks directly to us down the centuries. Get ready to laugh, prepare to weep - Robert Merivel is back in Rose Tremain's magical sequel to Restoration.
©2012 Rose Tremain (P)2014 Audible, Inc.What listeners say about Merivel, A Man of His Time
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- christine
- 09-04-2017
Great reading
Enjoyed this story but finished suddenly and left me with a feeling of dissatisfaction. I felt the writer had written herself into a corner. The rest of the book was great so this was a shame.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Diane Parkes
- 11-03-2024
Outstanding
Merivel's inimitable humour battles to win out despite loss and inevitable change. I did not want this story to end. In part it is about growing old with the same compunctions that ruled in youth whilst looking back when attempting to move forward. Sean Barrett's narration was superb as was the story. Many thanks to the author and narrator for an amazing journey.
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