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The Black Madonna

Roundheads & Cavaliers, Book 1

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The Black Madonna

By: Stella Riley
Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
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Summary

As England slides into Civil War, master-goldsmith and money-lender, Luciano Falcieri del Santi embarks on his own hidden agenda.

A chance meeting one dark night results in an unlikely friendship with Member of Parliament, Richard Maxwell.

Richard’s daughter, Kate - a spirited girl who vows to hold their home against both Cavalier and Roundhead - soon finds herself fighting an involuntary attraction to the clever, magnetic, and diabolically beautiful Italian. Hampered by the warring English and the quest itself growing daily more dangerous, Luciano begins to realize that his own life and that of everyone close to him rests on the knife-edge of success...for only success will permit him to reclaim the Black Madonna and offer his heart to the girl he loves. From the machinations within Parliament to the last days of the King’s cause, The Black Madonna is an epic saga of passion and intrigue at a time when England was lost in a dark and bloody conflict.

©2013 Stella Riley (P)2019 Stella Riley Historical Mystery Fiction Feel-Good Heartfelt Success England Civil War War
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I read this book when it was first released and thoroughly enjoyed it. So when I saw it was now available on Audible I bought it on the expectation that it would once again give me enjoyment.
How pleased am I!
This did not only give me enjoyment it has sent me to a higher level I never thought possible.
It is without doubt outstanding.
The dynamic duo of Stella Riley and Alex Wyndham has once again produced another success with this the first of her Roundheads & Cavaliers novel series, ‘The Black Madonna.’
What a treat from such a talented pair. They complement each other so well; Stella Riley’s superb ability to write excellent characters and a complex storyline and Alex Wyndham’s mastery of voices and interpretation. His ability to transition from male to female, old or young supported by his smooth as velvet narrators voice is simply wonderful.
I really cannot praise this audio book highly enough but what I will say is that if you want a real treat listen to ‘The Black Madonna’ it’s ‘An Outstanding Success.’

An Outstanding Success

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Loved this book for years and Alex Wyndham's narration is as amazing as always. Luciano and Kate are wonderfully complex characters and the accuracy of historical detail and 'real' people combined with the story of this fictional family made the Roundheads and Cavaliers series one of the most memorable I have ever read. Hoping the other books will follow soon and of course performed by Alex!

Superb

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A really interesting story set amongst the first English Civil War. The story is compelling with fascinating characters and a complex plot, and also manages to make the history accessible. I loved it. Then, to have it narrated by Alex Wyndham was brilliant. He has such a wonderful, fluid voice and he manages to deliver the tale in such a way that it’s easy to follow the twists of the story, and even the history, whilst also occupied with a task like cooking. His accents are spot on, too.
I really hope the other books in the series will be brought out in audiobook form soon, with the same narrator.

Excellent all around

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An absolutely wonderful story with totally engaging characters and fantastic historical detail . I can not recommend it highly enough . I must add that Alex Wyndham must be the best narrator alive - he breathes life into every character and I have enjoyed his narration on several audiobooks now. What a talent! The man deserves a medal!!

Superb

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This is the first Stella Riley I've listened to. I'm hooked, please can we have the rest of the roundheads and Cavelier series. Alex Wyndham at his best

Wonderful

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