The Miser of Mayfair, M. C. Beaton
The Miser of Mayfair, M. C. Beaton
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The Miser of Mayfair

Author: M. C. Beaton

Narrator: Lindy Nettleton

Unabridged: 5 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/01/2013


Synopsis

Is Number 67 Clarges Steet the unluckiest house in Mayfair? Every season the beau mondes of the Regency would hire a house in the heart of London’s fashionable West End at disproportionately high rent for often inferior accommodation and yet Number 67 Clarges Street, a town house complete with staff, remains vacant from year to year. Could it be that it is associated with ill luck and even death? Something must be done so that the servants of this house don’t lose their livelihood.Salvation seems to come in the form of Roderick Sinclair who confirms he wishes to rent the house for the current season. The staff is overjoyed—until they find that Mr. Sinclair is a terrible miser who is planning no parties. Furthermore, his ward, Fiona, though a dazzling Highland beauty, does not seem to possess one bright idea in her head. But it is Rainbird, Number 67’s clever and elegant butler, who sees through her façade and resolves to help his mysterious mistress in whatever way he can.

About M. C. Beaton

M. C. Beaton, hailed as the "Queen of Crime" by the Globe and Mail, was the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Agatha Raisin novels—the basis for the hit series on Acorn TV and public television—as well as the Hamish Macbeth series. Born in Scotland, Beaton started her career writing historical romances under several pseudonyms as well as her maiden name, Marion Chesney. Her books have sold more than twenty-two million copies worldwide. A long-time friend of M. C. Beaton, R. W. Green has written numerous works of fiction and non-fiction. He lives in Surrey with his family and a black Labrador called Flynn.  

About Lindy Nettleton

Lindy Nettleton is a professional actress and a registered nurse who was born in England and lived in Hong Kong, Singapore, Scotland, and various places in England before coming to the United States. Apart from acting and narrating audiobooks, she runs her own wellness business. She is now a US citizen and is happy to make Newport, Rhode Island, her home.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sadie

Honestly just not very good. Nothing is even remotely consistent. It was going for a Georgette Heyer feel, I think, but didn't manage it. The book starts out well enough, with the beautiful Miss Fiona's introduction. She's so cow-eyed and dumb you can't help but assume it's a sham. And it is. She's......more

Another series by Chesney about down-on-their-luck characters. This time, the series revolves around the servants of the town house 67 Clarges Street: the comic butler Rainbird, ladylike housekeeper Mrs. Middleton, wild Scotch cook Angus MacGregor, beautiful Housemaid Alice, Chambermaid Jenny, littl......more


Quotes

“One of the few Regency romances in which the servants play as important a role as the lovers.” To Be Continued: An Annotated Guide to Sequels, praise for the series

“Heartwarming…It’s only the beginning, folks.” Kirkus Reviews

“Amusing with a few laugh-out-loud moments.” Jaimey Grant, author of Intrigue

“Amusing with a few laugh-out-loud moments.” Jaimey Grant, author of Intrigue