The First Rebellion, M. C. Beaton
The First Rebellion, M. C. Beaton
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The First Rebellion

Author: M. C. Beaton

Narrator: Vanessa Benjamin

Unabridged: 5 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/15/2014

Synopsis

His kiss left her flushed and disconcerted—perhaps men were best avoided after all …The Earl of Tredair has had his fill of balls, routs, and silly misses, and he despairs of finding someone extraordinary—that is, until he meets Miss Fanny Waverley.Most unique and intriguing, Fanny and her two sisters are the adopted daughters of the reclusive bluestocking Madame Waverley. They have been raised as her disciples to spread the word of women's rights and to encourage poor oppressed females to stand up against the iniquities of the male sex.The beautiful and farouche Miss Fanny, however, finds it quite difficult to think of all men as cruel and lustful beasts—how can she when she finds herself longing to kiss one of the most hated of his breed?

About M. C. Beaton

M. C. Beaton has won international acclaim for her New York Times bestselling Hamish Macbeth mysteries. The BBC has aired 24 episodes based on the series. Beaton is also the author of the bestselling Agatha Raisin series, which will air as an eight-episode dramatic series on Sky1, starring Ashley Jensen. She lives in the Cotswolds with her husband. For more information, you can visit MCBeaton.com.

About Vanessa Benjamin

Vanessa Benjamin (a.k.a. Roe Kendall) is a native of the British Isles. Some twenty-five years ago she moved to the United States with her family and set down roots in Maryland. She graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, receiving their silver medal as well as the Sir Emile Littler and Caryl Brahms awards. Benjamin has performed on stage in the Washington, DC, area for several years and at many venues and has performed at the Kennedy Center as Mrs. Schubert in the long-running show Shear Madness. An accomplished actress and narrator, she has recorded over two hundred books. Her work as a freelance voice-over artist and narrator has led her in many interesting directions, from technical government materials to eighteenth-century romance novels to hotel advertising, but narrating books is what she really enjoys. “I really love playing all the parts when I narrate a book. It’s an adventure, a challenge, and above all I feel that I learn something new with each book I read. I do a lot of reading for the Library of Congress’ Blind and Physically Handicapped program, and it is so rewarding for me especially when I get a letter from a patron; it’s a great service for the listener.”

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mela

He thought so hard and fast he could practically feel his mind jumping through hoops like those performing dogs at Astley’s Amphitheatre. Yes, it was funny, although not as hilariously funny as some other Mrs Chesney's stories are. Fanny's awakening was charming, not sudden and complete, but gradu......more

Goodreads review by Kate

First book in a Regency-romance trilogy, from 1989 The Earl of Tredair is in his early 30s and feels that he can no longer put off marrying to produce an heir. Unfortunately, he is not interested in the type of women who abound in the ton. Their superficial chatter and stagey flirtatiousness leave h......more

Goodreads review by Lily

Was not really a fan of this one. Most of the characters were unlikeable, and I wasn't impressed with how the book portrays all feminist women as fake, cowardly, and in need of some sort of saving. The romance was also unbelievable, and the plot just kind of bounced around a lot with no real idea of......more

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