The Emperor, Cynthia HarrodEagles
The Emperor, Cynthia HarrodEagles
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The Emperor
The Morland Dynasty, Book 11

Author: Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

Narrator: Terry Wale

Unabridged: 19 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/05/2012

Synopsis

1795: the shadow of Bonaparte has fallen across Europe and touches each member of the far-flung Morland family.
As the century draws to a close, Jemima Morland wearily ackowledges that her life is also nearing its end, but she has scant peace as her unpredictable children behave ever more incomprehensibly: James's marriage to Mary Ann in closer to falling apart; Lucy's marriage de convenance is in the balance - her affair with Lieutenant Watson an open scandal; Mary bears a daughter on board her husband's ship during the battle of the Nile; and William supports a mistress whose marriage cannot be dissolved.
Jemima's death appears to unite the family but, as ever with the Morlands, the future holds more peril than hope.

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 Jane on May 11, 2018

Probably 3.5 stars. This series was designed to be a pageant of English history, as it impacted one particular family. However, the drawback is that at times their personal affairs overwhelm the historical narrative. This book takes place over about five years, covering the final years of the 18th c......more

Goodreads review by E on March 30, 2023

I didn't realize this was part of a series until I started it. Number 11 out of 35 and I haven't read any of the earlier books. So I was unfamiliar with the characters although little bits of information became available as the story progressed. I was especially confused about Heloise's story until......more

Goodreads review by Helen on October 15, 2024

Read October 2024 Another one for Bookmooch.com......more

Goodreads review by Kirsten on January 22, 2016

Beautiful story of the aftermath of the French Revolution and the lives of emigres in England. The Morland family seems to be without a next generation as Jemima surveys her offspring. Who will inherit the estates that her husband recovered for her? Half of her family seems to want to travel the hig......more

Goodreads review by Lutrish on May 22, 2016

The ending was a downright anti-climax. It does not seal any loose ends......more

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