The Unknown Ajax
Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance
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Narrated by:
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Thomas Judd
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By:
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Georgette Heyer
About this listen
Brought to you by Penguin.
Miles from anywhere, the isolated mansion Darracott Place is presided over by the irascible Lord Darracott.
The recent drowning of his eldest son has done nothing to improve his temper. For now he must send for the unknown offspring of the uncle whom the family are never permitted to mention. Yet none of that beleaguered family are prepared for the arrival of the weaver's brat and heir apparent....
Yet again Georgette Heyer shows the qualities that made her one of the most successful and best-loved romantic novelists of her age, and why her popularity endures to this day.
©1959 Georgette Heyer (P)2021 Penguin AudioCritic Reviews
"Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes.... Utter, immersive escapism." (Sophie Kinsella)
"One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's." (Joanne Harris)
"Heart-stoppingly gorgeous." (Harriet Evans)
"Georgette Heyer is second to none." (Sunday Times)
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- Anonymous User
- 06-04-2024
Great story and fabulous narrator
Love the narration (the voices are done so well!!) and such a good book, one of my favourites.
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- Lynn
- 09-09-2023
Such Fun!
If you loved Jane Austen and ran out of her books to read, Heyer is a good substitute, or even start with her. She writes in the same humanity loving observational style. Plus she is so subtly funny! I find myself laughing out loud! Her characters are so individual and real. You won't go wrong with this book or most of the many other Heyer novels.
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-09-2021
Ajax to a tee
Loved this reading of a favourite GH book. Top marks to the narrator who cleverly brought all the characters to life. It was laugh out loud funny in parts, especially the outbursts by the irascible Lord Darracot.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-01-2023
GOAT Author of Historical Romance
Sophisticated, compelling, witty and engaging, this masterful classic never fails to enthral. Superbly read, this romantic adventure was as pleasing at age 63 as it was the first time I discovered Georgette Heyer at 13yo. A delightful and timeless classic. Literary genius by a much beloved author.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-09-2023
An enjoyable read
This book was very slow and a bit irritating to start with but warmed up. A good play on characters and a good story.
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- Kindle Customer
- 04-12-2023
Wonderful!
A really enjoyable read. The dialogue was a delight and the characters were interesting and fun.
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- apple
- 30-12-2021
Still the best of historical romance
This rendering of one of my favourite Georgette Heyer novels is excellent. No one knows the times or the language and etiquette of the day better than Heyer and that is precisely why her stories remain fresh and interesting. I should also mention her heroes are always appealing and her heroines, sensible and plucky. Very well narrated. Enjoy!
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-02-2023
The joy of having Miss Heyer read to me @ 85
One of Heyer’s best and I have loved them all for so many years now I have them read to me.
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- Ladyhawke Whitehead
- 15-09-2021
Hilarious!
One of my favourite Georgette Heyer books, such wonderful humour, and read very well. Thank you for this treat.
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- marym
- 16-02-2024
love the accent
loved the family squabbling...so funny and cutting but all well that ends well. fantastic hero!
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