The Romance, M. C. Beaton
The Romance, M. C. Beaton
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The Romance

Author: M. C. Beaton

Narrator: Charlotte Anne Dore

Unabridged: 5 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/15/2014

Synopsis

Torn between her ancestral home and her heart, Belinda Beverley must make a difficult choice.As one of the two remaining unmarried Beverley sisters, Belinda considers herself the last hope for Mannerling, the beloved estate gambled away by their father. Each of her four elder sisters had hoped—even schemed—to marry one of Mannerling's successive owners. But all had chosen true love over their ancestral home. Practical and duty-bound, Belinda would woo and wed Lord St. Clair, current holder of the estate. True, he is a silly fop, hardly what she desires in a husband, but she vows to make the man love her—even at the expense of her own happiness. Dashing Lord Gyre, however, can hardly ignore the ridiculous drama; Belinda is far too good for that dandy St. Clair. His lordship therefore decides it is his duty to win the lovely Belinda's heart.

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 Charlotte Anne Dore

Charlotte Anne Dore is a member of SAG/AFTRA and AEA. She works in theater and film around New England. She played Elizabeth Hopkins in The American Experience and was a gorilla puppeteer in Zookeeper. She runs the award-winning Rosalita’s Puppets. As a storyteller, she has worked for Ghost and Gravestones ghost tour and Read Boston, a summer reading program.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cyndi on January 15, 2018

Will another daughter marry for love? Or will she choose Mannerling? Another cute romance. There is so much info about the ‘fops’ of the Regency romances. For instance; MEN wore corsets instead of women, they also wore makeup. But the thing I really thought was interesting is that men wore shoes th......more

Goodreads review by Mela on December 14, 2022

I liked it mostly because of the secondary characters, Lord St. Clair, Mrs. Ingram, Perry, and a few interesting views/information about rules, and life in those times/society. The main love story was more or less like others in this series. It had nice moments but wasn't great. [2.5 stars]......more

Goodreads review by Judy on June 04, 2023

Belinda Beverly's father gambled away their estate, Mannerling, all was lost. One by one, her sisters were supposed to marry the new owner of their beloved home in order to have it back in the family. And one by one, they all panicked and married someone else. The owners of this great house are not......more

Goodreads review by Meredith on January 24, 2024

I found all the subplots more enjoyable than the main characters' romance. I didn't feel like there was enough build up. The ending was great.......more

Goodreads review by Megan on June 07, 2019

This was so much FUN!......more

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