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  • Unmasking Miss Appleby

  • Baleful Godmother Historical Romance Series, Book 1
  • By: Emily Larkin
  • Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
  • Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (52 ratings)

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Unmasking Miss Appleby

By: Emily Larkin
Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
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Publisher's Summary

"Sexy, unusual, and vastly entertaining. The best historical romance I've read this year." (Anna Campbell, author of the Dashing Widows series)

On her 25th birthday, Charlotte Appleby receives an unusual gift: the ability to change shape. 

Penniless and orphaned, she sets off for London to make her fortune as a man. But a position as secretary to Lord Cosgrove proves unexpectedly challenging. Someone is trying to destroy Cosgrove and his life is increasingly in jeopardy.

As Charlotte plunges into London’s backstreets at Cosgrove’s side, hunting his persecutor, she finds herself fighting for her life - and falling in love…

"The best historical romance I have read all year." (Rachel, Heroes & Heartbreakers)

Length: Full-length novel of 94,000 words

Sensuality level: A hot Regency romance with steamy love scenes 

Q&A with the author:

How would you describe this series?

It's Regency England with a dash of magic. I hope to take readers on a journey from the glittering ballrooms of the aristocracy to the dark underbelly of Regency England - with passion, danger, adventure, romance, and a little magic thrown into the mix.  

Why did you write this series?

I wanted to get my well-bred heroines out of the drawing rooms and put them in the way of adventure and romance. But I didn’t want to write a series where magic is common; I wanted to write a series where only a few characters have magic, and it’s a deep, dark secret, and no one else knows.

How would you describe your writing?

Several reviewers have likened my writing to Georgette Heyer, which is the hugest compliment ever. I adore Georgette Heyer! She’s why I write historical romance, and I reread her books over and over. (If you’ve not read The Grand Sophy, please do so!) I’ve also had readers compare my writing to Courtney Milan and Mary Balogh, which are also massive compliments. 

Who would like this series?

This series will appeal to readers who enjoy the historical backdrop of Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen, the emotion of Mary Balogh and Courtney Milan, and the magic of Patricia Rice and Mary Robinette Kowal. Quite a broad range, really!

The ideal reading order would be:

  • The Fey Quartet (series prequel)
  • Maythorn’s Wish
  • Hazel’s Promise
  • Ivy’s Choice
  • Larkspur’s Quest

The Baleful Godmother series

  • Unmasking Miss Appleby
  • Resisting Miss Merryweather
  • Trusting Miss Trentham
  • Claiming Mister Kemp
  • Ruining Miss Wrotham
  • Discovering Miss Dalrymple

Plus three more interlinked Baleful Godmother series to come.

Happy listening!

©2016 Emily Larkin (P)2018 Emily Larkin

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Great different type of romance story

Loved this different type of romance. Well written and well developed characters. First time listening to anything by Emily Larkin and found it enjoyable. Well worth the credit
Excellent narrative by Rosalyn Landor - I follow the books she narrates as well - It is how I find Emily Larkin.
Give it a try - it's well worth it

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Easy listening

The story was easy with not too much detail. Funny moments and good characters. Worth reading.

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Pleasant listen

Wasn’t sure about the transformation of main character into other people/ animals would be believable. But if you can just go with it becomes a really enjoyable listen. Sex secondary to over all plot which keeps you guessing
Narrator easy on the ear and a good length.

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Good narration but unusual story - main character changes from female to male to animal and the magic not quite fitting somehow

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