The Black Pearl, Cynthia HarrodEagles
The Black Pearl, Cynthia HarrodEagles
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The Black Pearl
The Morland Dynasty, Book 5

Author: Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

Narrator: Terry Wale

Unabridged: 14 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/02/2012

Synopsis

1659: Cromwell's protectorate is drawing to a close, and the restoration of the monarchy can only improve the fortunes of the Morland family. The years of civil war and their aftermath have left Morland Place in dire straits, but with the return of the King, Ralph Morland believes he can rebuild the family estates. For his beautiful and ambitious cousin, Annunciata, the Restoration means a journey to London - one that leads to the amours and intriges of Charles's court and to the unlocking of her mysterious past.
A new and kinder age is dawning - a time for healing wounds - but more uncertainty, conflict and sorrow await both Ralph and Annunciata before they can find peace and forgiveness.

About Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

Cynthia Harrod-Eagles is the author of the hugely popular Morland Dynasty novels, which have captivated and enthralled readers for decades. She is also the author of the contemporary Bill Slider mystery series, as well as her recent series, Ashmore Castle, and War at Home, which is an epic family drama set against the backdrop of World War I. Cynthia's passions are music, wine, horses, architecture and the English countryside.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Pattie on October 02, 2024

A good read but best if you have read the previous books in the series. Many characters from earlier appear and it's best to know their stories to understand how everything ties in together.......more

Goodreads review by John on April 28, 2025

Morland Dynasty #5. I waited more than a year to get this copy on an inter-library loan. I knew it might be a disappointment, and it was. I haven't read much about the history of this period - from perhaps early 1650s to 1666 - the date of the Great Fire of London. Thanks for that, anyway, it was a......more

Goodreads review by Jane on August 15, 2017

With Cromwell dead, there is hope for a restoration of the monarchy, and an upswing in the fortunes of the Morland family, who are both Royalists and Catholics. However, when Charles II returns, not all the news is good, since some of the property supporters lost cannot be returned. Young Kit Morlan......more

Goodreads review by Emma on February 26, 2018

Cromwell is dead and the Morland family, Led by Ralph, Finds itself in reduced circumstances and eager to regain lost property now that King Charles has returned to his throne. Annunciata, Aged 15, Has higher aspirations than marriage to her cousin Kit, and she goes to London to take part in court l......more

Goodreads review by Nicola on April 05, 2025

Book five of what has quickly become my favourite series of books, with the joy of so many still to come. We return to Morland Place and Ralph Morland is now the master. We see all that happens in Yorkshire along with following Annunciata, Ralph's cousin, to the court of King Charles II. I love this......more

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