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Heartless

By: Gail Carriger
Narrated by: Emily Gray
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About this listen

 Lady Alexia Maccon, soulless, is at it again, only this time the trouble is not her fault in the fourth book of the NYT bestselling Parasol Protectorate series.

When a mad ghost threatens the queen, Alexia is on the case, following a trail that leads her deep into her husband's past. Top that off with a sister who has joined the suffragette movement (shocking!), Madame Lefoux's latest mechanical invention, and a plague of zombie porcupines, Alexia barely has time to remember she happens to be eight months pregnant.

Will Alexia manage to determine who is trying to kill Queen Victoria before it is too late? Is it the vampires again or is there a traitor lurking about in wolf's clothing? And what, exactly, has taken up residence in Lord Akeldama's second best closet?

Heartless is the fourth book of the Parasol Protectorate series: a comedy of manners set in Victorian London, full of werewolves, vampires, dirigibles, and tea-drinking. Fantasy Paranormal

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Critic reviews

"Soulless is a character-driven romp with great worldbuilding and delicious rapier wit that recalls Austen and P.G. Wodehouse."—io9.com on Soulless
"Carriger has created a wonderfully detailed world that is just one step to the side of our own."—sfrevu.com on Changeless
"Carriger delivers surprises with every book, and this one is no exception. With action, intrigue, and above all, proper manners, this excellent series will have broad appeal to readers of steampunk, urban fantasy, and paranormal and historical romance."—Library Journal on Heartless
"A series for female fantasy fans that are looking for a stroke of ingenuity amongst the torrents of fanged fiction."—SciFi Now on Heartless
"Carriger's writing remains crisp and witty, and the affectionate banter between Lord and Lady Maccon will please series fans."—Publisher's Weekly on Heartless
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes, provided they are already familiar with the characters involved

Who was your favorite character and why?

I'm torn between Connal and Lord Akildama...

Have you listened to any of Emily Gray’s other performances? How does this one compare?

yes; others in the series equily well read

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The last line made me laugh out loud!

Any additional comments?

An excellent series, but not easy to jump into the middle of.

Listen to others of the series first!

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What can I say but this is the fourth in the series & I cannot wait to start the fifth!
Gail Carringer just joins up each book seamlessly with a style all of her own!
As usual the narrative style of Emily Gray just brings each character too life & as you listen to her telling these tales you find yourself chuckling when your meant too , listening pensively at others & as always not wishing for the narrative too end.....

Better & Better & Better!

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flew through this series. Emily Gray is fantastic and her performance really reinforced the era and characters of this engaging book. Bustles, etiquette and humour. Loved it.

love love love

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The fourth instalment in the PP series, and it's just as good as the others. I won't go into detail about the story - I hate spoilers and you can get what you need from the book description - but as part of it you find out more about the Woolsey pack, its newest member and its history, Lord Akaldama, as well as the Westminster Hive. A brilliantly written book with great characters that come to life, especially aided by the excellent narrator with her many 'voices'. I'd definitely recommend this book (and series) to anyone - just be aware of the adult content. Can't wait for the next book!

A brilliantly written book with great characters that come to life

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I have the first 3 books in the series, and the audiobook is proving a great way to get the fourth. I haven't reached the end yet, but the narration is perfect. The series are based on a alternative history, where supernatural beings are an accepted part of Victorian Britain. Techological innovation has gone down an alternative route of clockwork creature, automatons, dirigibles and the female equivalent of James Bond's gadgets is a parasol with extras. A comedy of manners, combined with vampires, werewolves and mysteries. It's not like most other books! Definitely worth a listen.

Witty supernatural steampunk beautifully narrated

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