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Midwinter Magic

A Rockliffe Christmas Novella

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Midwinter Magic

By: Stella Riley
Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
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About this listen

Lord and Lady Sarre cordially invite you to spend Christmas at Sarre Park.

Celebrate among old friends and, perhaps, a gate-crasher or two. There will be wassailers and kissing-boughs; music, dancing, and romance; laughter, and some tears. And above all, expect the unexpected because at Christmas, anything can happen.

So, accept your invitation today for what promises to be the most talked-of house party of 1778 and a last huzzah for the Rockliffe series.

©2020 Stella Riley (P)2020 Stella Riley
Fiction Genre Fiction Holidays Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy Winter Christmas Heartfelt Feel-Good

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Loved this novella, with the usual excellent narration by Alex Wyndham. I forsee many relistens to the series. Many questions unanswered - was Adeline's baby the heir that Lord Nicholas was waiting for, will we find out in the Brandon Brothers series?
Thank you Stella Riley, Alex Wyndham and Audible for the Christmas gift of the audio version of this book.

So sad for this series to end!

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This novella is not a stand alone and must be read last to enable you to meet all the characters and appreciate it, otherwise it won't make any sense.

I have to confess it has been sometime since I read the other novels and I had to put my thinking cap on to put everyone together, but once I had, it was lovely and a great way to get to know them again.

As ever, Stella Riley has done us proud with her excellent story telling, rounding off the series so well and providing us with a magical ending. Thank you.

P.S. Rockcliffe is still my all time favourite book boyfriend! I shall miss him!

A Wonderful Ending to an Excellent Series

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Any one who has read (listened) to the Rockcliffe series will adore this novella. It is full of charm, sentiment and magic. Meeting all the characters again was like catching up with old friends, checking in on their lives and, of course, being fully satisfied that all is as it should be. The narration by Alex Wyndham was stellar, as usual, and added lovely nuance to the tale. Now all we have to do is wait for the children to grow up so we have even more stories told to us by the wonderful author. Thank you for so many hours of joy, Stella Riley. Can't wait for your next book.

Delightful!

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Stella Riley’s Rockliffe Audible Novella ‘Midwinter Magic’ is a fitting finale for her wonderful Rockliffe series bringing friends from the 6 previous audios together for a final swansong in fitting and glorious fashion.
It also once again pairs the brilliant Stella Riley and Alex Wyndham. They really are a tour de force in the Audio world.
The setting is Xmas 1778 and Lord & Lady Sarre (Adrian & Caroline from ‘The Player’ – Rockliffe book 3) invite their very dearest friends to spend the festive season with them at Sarre Park.
The guest list includes Sebastian & Cassie, Julian, Arabella and the children, plus the enigmatic Duke of Rockliffe and his Duchess along with others from the series who bring a warm, comforting and very touching story together.
The scene is thus set for a perfect Xmas where friends enjoy each other’s company, share jokes, play games, tell stories and relax together. As with all such plans there are a few hiccups along the way especially when uninvited guests arrive. However these are dealt with cordially, effectively and with such humour by the experienced hand of Ms Riley and wonderful performance of Alex Wyndham that made me laugh aloud.
Romance is in the air - one touching, heart-warming and unusual.
However, it’s not just the romance that is so adroitly dealt with but also the other storylines that will bring a tear to those who already know this superb series and the backstories of the assembled guests.
Alex Wyndham is absolutely outstanding with his range of characterisations. From little Ellie to Rockliffe; Caroline to Betsy; Grandpa Maitland to Bertrand et al, his narration is brilliant.
I’ll not say anymore but what I will add is that this Novella is superb.
Sadly it brings the curtain down on the brilliant ‘Rockliffe Series’ but does so with such a fitting climax that left me with a warm glow and a tear. I will miss Rockliffe and friends as they are a wonderful family who over the years I have come to love.
If you want an uplifting, comforting, audio book that you can listen to while curled up by the fire with a glass of wine and you already know the Rockliffe series, give yourself a treat and listen to ‘Midwinter Magic.’ It is brilliant and a fitting finale to a wonderful series.

A Fitting Finale to a Superb Series

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This novella brings to a fitting close to the Rockcliffe series. You do need to read them first or the events here
will make no sense.
There are surprising betrothals, well deserved comeuppances, some wishful thinking and a whole lot of love.
Magical.
As always,Alex Wyndham works his own magic with the narration.
I loved it.

The happiest of endings

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