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Grace

The Shackleford Sisters Book 1

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By: Beverley Watts
Narrated by: Mark Elstob, Eilidh Beaton
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In this funny romantic series, the Shackleford sisters descend on a Regency society that doesn’t know what’s hit it…

....Reverend Augustus Shackleford’s mission in life (aside from ensuring the collection box was suitably full every Sunday) was to secure advantageous marriages for each of his eight daughters. A tall order, given the fact that in the Reverend’s opinion they didn’t possess a single ladylike bone in the eight bodies they had between them. Quite where he would find a wealthy titled gentleman bottle headed enough to take any of them on remained a mystery and indeed was likely to test even his legendary resourcefulness. ....

Grievously wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar, Nicholas Sinclair was only recently returned to Blackmore after receiving news of his estranged father’s unexpected death. After an absence of twenty years, the new Duke was well aware it was his duty to marry and produce an heir as quickly as possible. However, tormented by recurring nightmares after his horrific experiences during the battle, Nicholas had no taste to brave the ton’s marriage mart in search of a docile obedient wife. …..

Never in his wildest dreams did Reverend Shackleford envisage receiving an offer for his eldest daughter from the new Duke of Blackmore. Of course, the Reverend was well aware he was fudging it a bit in describing Grace as respectful, meek or dutiful, nevertheless, he could never have imagined that his eldest daughter’s unruliness might end up ruining them all….

Perfect for fans of funny, lighthearted Regency Romances with a little bit of steam.©2020 Beverley Watts (P)2022 W. F. Howes Ltd Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance Royal Romance Royalty Marriage Funny
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There was just something I didn’t like about the male voice actor. His voice sounded too whiny for Nicholas. The female voice actor was great. I would’ve much preferred the whole story being read by her.

Male voice actor miscast

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Thoroughly enjoyed listening to the narrators put on their different voices giving a humours inflections to a tale that incites smiles and chuckles. will definitely be looking for more from this author and readers. 🥰☺️

Most excellent narrators

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I got a few laughs from the male portrayal of this story which was an interesting tale. There was an individuality to the novel that is often missing from many of the other writings which give no relief from dour characters.

The reading definitely put this story a step above others.

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Did not like it very much - not good narration - found the male narration very annoying
only finished the book because it was short and the story not too bad
I note the same male narrator in further books by this author so I won't be purchasing more of them
Not a good read

Did not like it very much - not good narration

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Good premise with interesting characters that, had certain situations been further developed, could've made for a more memorable story. I did however find the Reverend and his curate quite amusing,and enjoyed the narrators' performance and their interpretations of the various characters. I'm on the fence and may need to revisit this story at a later date to ascertain if i should explore the rest of the series.

Liked the narration more than the story itself

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