The Chaperone

This is excellently read by Elizabeth McGovern, immediately recognisable from Downton Abbey, whose warm southern cadences are easy to engage with. The story brings tobgether an eclectic cast of characters and doesn't fare well under too close examination in terms of plot credibility, but it is light-hearted fun and in the end a good yarn to entertain you whilst you drive, walk the dog or hang out the washing!

I could hardly bear to hit the pause button when listening to The Chaperone. The story was gripping, the characters absorbing and Elizabeth McGovern's narration just perfect. The changing attitudes towards gender, sexuality and morality are wonderfully portrayed during Cora's long and truly fascinating life. It's a wonderful book and highly recommended!

This story has some good surprises and gives you a real feeling of the period the first half of the book is set in. I enjoyed the narration, each character really came to life. The only reason this isn't 5 out of 5 is because towards the end of the story it feels as if the author is rushing to an end.

An interesting book, but unfortunately I feel the narration let it down. Although I like Elizabeth McGovern in Downtown Abbey, I felt her reading was awkward and that they story and characters would have been improved by a more natural cadence.

A really good story. I couldn't put it down. Elizabeth McGovern narrated it really well. Recommended.

Lovely story. There were a couple of events in this book that I really wasn't expecting as I thought it would just be an easy book to listen to but there are a few surprises (good). I loved the main character and really didn't want this to end.

I would certainly recommend this book. Spans over several years and is set in a different era, showing the generational differences of times gone by. The narration was good. I enjoyed this interesting story. Quite short, but good for an end of month 'filler'. Overall I would recommend this.