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The Battling Bluestocking

By: Amanda Scott
Narrated by: Polly Lee
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Will Jessica Sutton-Drew win the argument, or will she win his heart?

Strong-willed and intelligent, Miss Jessica Sutton-Drew enjoys championing worthy causes such as women's independence, much like her formidable aunt, Susan Peele, London's most daunting bluestocking, and regardless of other relatives' protests against such unladylike behavior. But Miss Sutton-Drew may have met her match in Sir Brian Gregory, a shockingly wealthy mine owner and local magistrate, who is also handsome, brilliant, and charming. Convinced that Sir Brian is guilty of any number of social injustices, Jessica resists his enticing flattery and flirtation. But can she cease her battling ways long enough to listen to her heart? Or will oncoming scandal ruin everything before she recognizes the truth?

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I expected this to be about a protagonist who was quite cerebral in her approach to life, because she’s well read and therefore would have reasoning and logical thinking skills.

Instead, I find that she is ‘merely’ strong minded and opinionated! So the story isn’t driven along, but rather, it’s dragged: complaining and whining and jumping to conclusions, rather than discussing and debating matters!

And, to top it all off, she gets ‘Missish’ towards the end of the narrative! Certainly not a favourite of mine by Ms Scott.

Not quite what I expected

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Well narrated and interesting but far too long for what it was. Could have omitted half the characters and at least 1 sub-plots

Could do with a good edit

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I really enjoyed this Audible story. It’s very reminiscent of Georgette Heyer. Polly Lee’s reading is excellent although I was deeply irritated by her pronounciation of “Liskeard”which should I believe be pronounced ‘Liskard’.

Very enjoyable

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I enjoy Amanda Scott's writing style but her female characters are forever having 'comfortable cozes'. The hero, although masterful, was not as arrogant and bullying as some of the heroes in her other books.

A bit slow

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I'm so happy I found Amanda Scott! I wish they'd make her books into a Netflix series. Look how popular Bridgeton is and their storylines are awful!

loved it!

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