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The Masterpiece
- Narrated by: Mark James
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
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The Masterpiece
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Publisher's Summary
Built from the bottom up: one perfect gentleman.
Man about town Arthur Lawton spends his days pursuing entertainment while shoeshine Joe Sprat labors to better his family’s lives. When an argument about nature versus nurture sparks a wager, Arthur swears to a friend he can turn this working man into a gentleman who will pass at a society function.
Joe is happy to participate in the experiment for a fee, but receives more than he bargained for after moving into Lawton’s house. Arthur is determined Joe won’t merely wear a veneer of sophistication, but educates him in every way. As he creates his new and improved man, Arthur grows more deeply infatuated with him, while Joe falls equally hard for his charismatic mentor.
Underneath a growing friendship, desire simmers, and one day explodes. After their relationship escalates, the pair exists in a dream bubble until the threat of exposure sharply reminds them they belong in different worlds. When the ball is over, each must resume his own life, changed by their encounter but destined for different courses.
Find out if love is strong enough to bridge the gap between peer and pauper in this twist on the tale of My Fair Lady.
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- Wide Eyes, Big Ears!
- 28-07-2023
A lovely, gentle gay version of My Fair Lady!
This gay Edwardian ‘Pygmalion’ / ‘My Fair Lady’ romance is a real treat! Wealthy and entitled gentleman Arthur Lawton makes a bet with a friend that Arthur can turn street shoe-shiner Joe Sprat into a gentleman in a matter of weeks. Arthur installs Joe in his house and they begin lessons on elocution and gentlemanly pursuits in earnest. And like Pygmalion, Arthur and Joe develop a deep appreciation and love for each other. But Arthur’s friend isn’t above some sneaky tricks to win the bet. I loved everything about this, especially it’s gentle tone and the two very decent main characters. I also loved Mark James’ audio narration, he had just the right upper crust polish and gentle tone (currently free on the Audible Plus catalogue)!
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