Masque of Deceptions
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Masque of Deceptions
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Narrated by:
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Alex Wyndham
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Stella Riley
Had it not been for the scent bottles, it is unlikely that Daniel Shelbourne, Viscount Reculver, and Anna Hawthorne of Hawthorne’s Porcelain would ever have met.
Daniel’s late father left him an impoverished estate – which he had expected – and unexplained debts, which he hadn’t. Anna inherited a thriving business, along with the knowledge and passion required to run it.
Daniel needs money quickly if his family is to avoid ruin.
Anna wants to create a tribute to her father’s vision and skill.
He is desperate; she, astute and determined.
So when Anna hears whispers that Lord Reculver is discreetly selling some of his possessions, she remembers the large collection of scent bottles purchased from Hawthorne’s over the years … all of them designed by her father.
They are exactly what she needs.
Moreover, selling them to her will give his lordship some of what he needs.
All she has to do, therefore, is make him a reasonable offer.
Simple. Or is it?
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The Talented Ms Riley
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This is a fascinating slow burning romance with a touch of intrigue. The setting in the Potteries is very well researched and, as always, rich character portrayal and sparkling dialogue bring the story to life.
Thank you Stella and Alex for so many pleasurable reading and listening hours. Looking forward to the next instalment in 'Shadows'.
Perfect listening combination!
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The sex is limited to reality and the story is totally believable.
The narrator as usual was brilliant
Easy listening
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lovely story and great narration
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Starting from a historical fact – the huge popularity of porcelain scent bottles in 18th-century polite society – Ms Riley creates a charming and page-turner romance spiced up with crime investigations on the side of both main characters. Even if we feel from the two protagonists’ first meeting that there will be a happy ending, prepare for the unexpected not once but many times. The storyline takes the reader/listener through several twists and turns, funny, laugh-out-loud and candid scenes, dangerous situations and some insights into the porcelain manufacturing of the second half of the 18th century. Stella Riley’s novels are always well-documented. They are not only based in the Georgian era; they take the reader/listener on a time travel to the 18th century. I especially appreciated Anna’s character, a strong and independent young woman deeply involved in the management of the porcelain manufactory she inherited from her father.
Alex Wyndham is a master of portraying characters through different voices making the dialogues easy to follow even if several persons are involved. His velvety, pleasant voice and dynamic narration are a bonus to those who choose the audio version of this novel.
A beautifully narrated engaging historical romance
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