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  • The Eccentric's Tale: Harriet

  • A Jacobite Chronicles Story, Book 2
  • By: Julia Brannan
  • Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells, Will Watt
  • Length: 14 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (5 ratings)

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The Eccentric's Tale: Harriet

By: Julia Brannan
Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells,Will Watt
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Harriet Ashleigh, the much-loved eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Darlington, knows exactly what she wants from life. Just one simple thing: the freedom to be herself. 

But for a young woman living in the 17th century, freedom is not such an easy thing to achieve. When her family’s future wealth and happiness are threatened, she wrestles with the realization that duty will have to be put before her precious dreams.

She finds herself forced to make a decision that leads to consequences she could never have imagined even in her worst nightmares.

Now she has to fight the whole of society not just for happiness but for her very survival, and she must take up arms in her own eccentric way with startling results.

The Eccentric’s Tale is an intriguing look at the remarkable private life and emotions of a truly unique woman.

©2019, 2023 Julia Brannan (P)2023 Julia Brannan

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Another Gem from Julia Brannan

This book has become one of my favourites in the Jacobite Chronicles back stories. Lady Harriet is one of those characters that stay with you forever. I laughed and cried through her loves, trials, tragedies and master manipulations. Mary Jane Wells and Will M Watt bring the characters to life with great expression and compassion. Thank you for bringing to life The Eccentric’s Tale.

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  • Connie Lynn Bouchet
  • 20-10-2023

I love these books

Harriet's backstory helps really connect to book 6 of the Jacobite chronicles really enjoyed it

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  • Dogs, Cats, and Kids
  • 09-09-2023

A fantastic addition to The Jacobite Chronicles!

This book is full of wonderful storytelling, great narration and definitely filled is some story lines.
I loved the idea that the main character isn't tiny, beautiful, blond, and perfect. Harriet doesn't have the usual description of the classic heroine and she's wonderful!

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  • A3yCBuck
  • 23-07-2023

History lesson and love storu

hi, enjoy, listening to the story of childhood to adulthood and getting to know the person and their personality and point of view. I can imagine Harriet living at this time leaving her mark on society, and the whole of the country

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  • N.D
  • 09-07-2023

So good but heartbreaking

I love the character of Harriet so much! Her story is so compelling and captivating it was hard to stop listening till the end.

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  • Liv Rosin
  • 01-06-2023

ANOTHER MASTERPIECE

I love learning history through well-written novels, and Julia Brannan’s are my favorites. She gives such insight into court politics and the desperation of the nobility to curry favor with the monarchy to increase power and prestige. I especially enjoyed the relationship between Harriet and someone who will play an important role with the Jacobites. What impresses me most is Brannan’s ability to create complex, sympathetic characters. I hope she writes several more novels.

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  • k.vano
  • 17-03-2023

A must listen

If you love anything related to Jacobite history, this is a gem of a story. In fact, all of Julia Brannan’s books are incredible. The narration is perfection and Harriet is a remarkable character that I admire. Excited to listen to the next installment.

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  • Jen - Audible Addict
  • 21-02-2023

Amazing woman with a great story to tell!

This Jacobite Chronicles Story is wonderful historical fiction depicting the life of an amazing woman! Throughout the series I often wondered about Harriet and her life. This answered all of those questions, and so much more. It makes me even more thankful for women like that who pushed for women's rights in their way. I know this is fictional, but I can't help but think it fits many women in that time. Like the rest of the series this is beautifully written and performed. Will Watt is a favorite performer who always delivers and Mary Jane Wells was the perfect fit to bring Harriet to life. I love DUET narration as well!

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  • H. McDonald
  • 14-02-2023

Harriet -- You are going to love this one!

Will Watt and Mary Jane Wells have done it again -- brought to life one of Julia Brandon's most beloved characters. This time it is Harriet, who rivals sir Anthony with her eccentricities, sharp wit, and courage. It is a fast-paced tale of one woman's struggle to live her life on her own terms while fighting to protect those she loves from the machinations of people of power and the Crown. You are going to love this book!

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  • Samantha
  • 10-02-2023

Love this author love this story

Wonderful story amazing narrators and stunning historical background will definitely recommend this story to all

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  • V. Temple
  • 09-02-2023

A different perspective

Learning more about Harriet’s background was delightful. This secondary character in the main series fascinated me, as it was unusual to have such a wealthy, eccentric… feminist in that period. I enjoyed getting to know her better here, but will say that of the books in the series, this was my least favorite as the focus on gardening and horticultural history was a bit tedious. Having said that, however, the narration by Will Watt, who I adore, and Mary Jane Wells, who I also love, was spectacular. Looking forward to the next audiobook.

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  • Mo Bass
  • 24-02-2023

Interesting characterisation

The excessive swearing and the female narrator playing Harriet as flippant and brash were both overdone. Harriet is brash but hardly flippant. Will Watts' narration was excellent.

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  • Miss M.
  • 12-02-2023
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Bravo! Bloody Brilliant!

Really really enjoyed Harriet's Tale. Beautifully written as always and Julia does create the_best_characters #Harriet #William #Daniel #amelia #steven #jem #mrsgrave!. The cherry on top of this verrrry tasty cake is the wonderful narration. 🥮 🍒 🌼 🍍 🌳 🍄

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