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The Player
- Rockliffe, Volume 3
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
- Series: Rockliffe, Book 3
- Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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- Wendy Loveridge
- 19-04-16
Another absolute winner from the Riley/Wyndham team.
I have quickly come to realise that if I see the name Stella Riley on the cover of a novel then I know I'm going to disappear into 'book land' and not emerge for hours! THE PLAYER is no exception and add the velvet voiced, talented and versatile, Alex Wyndham, into the mix and we have perfection, clear and simple.
THE PLAYER, the third in Ms. Riley's Rockliffe series is simply superb. There are deeply moving moments, giggly moments and sheer genius moments. Stella Riley has a deep understanding of human nature and because of this quite unique talent, her writing tweaks something in my heart every time. All of her books are different yet she subtly introduces old friends/favourites - like the swoon worthy Rock from THE PARFIT KNIGHT and THE MÉSALLIANCE - into each of her stories.
Ms. Riley couldn't have chosen a more perfect narrator to perform her fab books; long may their partnership continue. I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her writing.....The whole series is highly recommended.
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- Yildiz
- 20-04-16
Sublime
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, without hesitation because it is beautifully written and brilliantly narrated.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Player?
Mr Bailes - see review
What does Alex Wyndham bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
A expertise in being able to transition seamlessly from one character to another and then back into the narrative. All his characters are well crafted.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Yes - Mr Bailes - see review.
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Sublime is the one word I can use to describe the final audio in Stella Riley’s Rockliffe series, The Player.
Once again the collaboration between Ms Riley and Alex Wyndham has proved to be a triumph because of the written and narrated content.
The hero in The Player is Francis Adrian Sinclair Devereux, Earl of Sarre who has spent the last 10 years living in France only returning to England now due to a family bereavement.
While living in France he has learned new interesting skills (I won’t say more!) and acquired a good friend Bertrand who adds a lot of fun to the story. As a result French and English characters are sprinkled throughout the book so Mr Wyndham has to narrate the different languages that he does seamlessly - Wonderful.
The storyline is typically Stella Riley with assured and well-constructed dialogue between all characters where not one word is wasted - Superb.
There are a number of touching scenes in the book but my favourite is when Adrian meets a former employee of his father, Mr Bailes. This is beautifully written and with a real emotional pull.
I will not say anymore regarding the plot but will concluded by highly recommending this book to anyone who likes a really good romance coupled with an outstanding narration, which I can only describe as Sublime.
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- Antony
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- Sailaway
- 03-02-19
Just loved it
Have read the two preceding volumes and, again, enjoyed them. Excellent story line and great character definition . Great reads for fan of this genre.
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- Thor
- 18-03-18
One of my favourite
Again the same characters as before, with the additional new comers.
I like the romance of this story and how the main characters slowly get to know each other. Finding out they are nothing like expected or thought.
These have all been gentle evolving stories, deal with some tough issues.
All showing how hypocritical and censors society was and sadly still can be. However, in those days you were either accepted or rejected.
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- Karrie
- 12-09-20
Addictive listening....
I found this by chance after searching for other books narrated by Alex Wyndham. The story moves forward at an exciting pace and I truly found it hard to put down. It's a lovely romance, a little different to the usual genre's storylines, and one which I really enjoyed! The narration, as always, by Alex Wyndham is excellent!
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- Book addict
- 14-05-20
Best book of the series so far
Great series, and my favourite book from it so far. Great narration too. I look forward to listening to the rest.
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- Sarah
- 10-01-20
One of my favourites!
Great characters and a great story! Atmospheric and a fun listen. One of the best of the “Rock” series, which is utterly addictive!
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- Amazon Customer
- 17-12-19
Brilliant story and characters
Delightful, entertaining and continues the series with great characters and charm. Performed with skill and talent! Brilliant and perfect for relaxing!
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- Roslyn Jane
- 27-10-19
Brilliant!
Stella Riley is excellent as always and Alex Wyndham matches her in his delivery. I can’t recommend this enough.
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- Marcheta
- 20-04-16
One of the best traditional romances I've heard
I wasn't sure if I was going to like this book, but once I got into it, I couldn't stop listening. This is my favorite kind of hero - one who is an actor when he needs to be someone else, has a wicked sense of humour, and gets himself out of situations in ways I'd never imagine. I check the Amazon reviews before buying most books (and if I don't I usually end up returning them), and this book is one I'd recommend. The reader was perfect. How many characters argue with themselves while playing two different people?
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- BJ's Reviews
- 23-06-16
4.5 Story & 5+ Narration Stars!
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4.5 "The Gentleman Actor and the Merchant's Daughter" Stars for the story and 5+ Stars for the narration! (Narration by Alex Wyndham)Stella Riley's creative imagination and wit are in top form for the third book in the Rockcliffe Series, The Player. Proving her ability to weave in unconventional and unique circumstances into a romantic tale, Ms. Riley kept me intrigued and on my toes throughout the entire listen (a 10+ hour listen which I devoured over two short days!). Moreover, Alex Wydham's appealing and soothing voice kept me glued to my earbuds. The rumors surrounding his rushed departure from his home in England have kept Adrian Sinclair Devereux away for a decade. But upon becoming the Earl of Sarre, he can no longer run away from his fate, so home he returns with revenge plans in hand.Having survived in the interim in Paris through an unconventional trade for a gentleman--one which mixed gambling and acting--he soon finds himself leaning on old habits when he uncovers a potential damsel in distress (Caroline Maitland). Caroline appears perilously close to falling victim to a former friend who betrayed him in the worst of possible ways (Marcus Sheringham). Caroline's grandfather has determined to marry her off to a gentleman with a title, and as is typical of the time, the one who has taken a particular interest in her (Marcus), is much more interested in her dowry than love. But the only way Adrian can get close to her involves him polishing off his old acting skills, so he dusts off one of his favorite roles and puts on a show worthy of an encore. But though Sarre first crossed paths with Caroline as an unintended effect of his planned revenge, he must soon determine if his role in the play that involves her salvation (and, in turn, Marcus' damnation) is merely an act spurred by revenge or driven by something much deeper and heartfelt. Moreover, having met her under a cloud of deception will he be able to convince Caroline that he has her true interests at heart?As always, Alex Wyndham delivers a spell-binding narration. Without a doubt Mr. Wyndham is one of my top-favorite historical romance narrators. His voice is so soothing and his deliver is always perfectly timed to give heightened effect to the scene enacted. Additionally, Mr. Wyndham's attention to even the minutest details is sublime. From the age to the regional accent of each character (and even of the same character, like Adrian who switches accents back and forth depending on the role he is playing), you can count on Mr. Wyndham to present both an authentic and easily distinguishable voice for each and every character that perfectly matches the story Ms. Riley has written. Perhaps one of my favorite things about Ms Riley's romances is her ability to capture the societal conventions of the historic times she writes about. Things that appear trivial in today's world, such as whether you earned or inherited your wealth, had profound ramifications in the times Ms Riley writes about. Capturing this cultural depiction and mixing it together with compelling characters worthy of a true HEA makes her romances especially endearing. The Player is no different, and given Mr. Wyndham's extraordinary narration to boot, deserves to be on every historical romance listener's to be listened to list. Source: Review copy provided in exchange for an honest review.
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- susan
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Best one of the series
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- Maine Knitter
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My new favorite author and a fabulous narrator
I loved this book! Everything about it.
Alex Wyndham is my favorite male narrator for period romances. He does a wonderful job with all the characters. It's too often that a male narrator makes the female characters sound like whiny children or old ladies. Wyndham is perfect!
This has been a great series. I'm so glad I discovered it recently so all the books were available in audio format. I hope there are more. Stella Riley is one of my new favorites.
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- JimB
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Love love loved this series
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I hope you are continuing this series as each one has been a jewel.
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- Cam
- 19-04-16
Sigh Worthy Earl
I have enjoyed this series so much but I think this book is, so far, my favorite of all. I love a book that basis it's love on true love and gives a legitimate reason as to how that was formed. What I find frustrating is that in most other books love is based on looks mostly and here that is entirely taken out of the equation. An engaging and wonderful story, characters to fall in love with and a believable plot. Can't go wrong with this book.
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- D. Fields
- 09-04-18
I Just Fell in Love With an Earl....
Where does The Player rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Among romance novels, in the top 10. (It's not fair to compare this to a thriller or regular fiction).
What did you like best about this story?
This book is completely charming. I adore romances that actually SHOW the hero/heroine falling in love, and that is what Riley gives her reader here. Parts were laugh out loud funny. The character development is excellent. I almost felt like these were real people. Please keep in mind this is a very traditional, proper romance. There are no explicit love scenes, and especially not in the first five pages of the book. Part of the plot (with the villain) was perhaps not the most original, but that is more than made up for by the way the characters are brought to life. It is interesting to see the hero and heroine both try to find their authentic selves while still navigating the social constraints of the times.
Which character – as performed by Alex Wyndham – was your favorite?
Either Adrian or the cameo appearances by the Duke of Rockliffe. As usual, Alex Wyndham does an excellent job with all of the characters. His voice is magical.
Who was the most memorable character of The Player and why?
Definitely Adrian because he was still discovering himself.
Any additional comments?
This is a character driven romance, really lovely. If you are looking for steaminess, look elsewhere.
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- Patiotoole
- 21-07-17
An unexpected and gradually deepening love - beautiful!
Great storyline. I truly enjoyed getting to know and appreciate both Caroline and Adrian/Dev. Theirs was such a lovely unexpected romance with gradually deepening love and understanding. I fell asleep late last night while reading and have been anxiously waiting all day to finish. I know I will be thinking about them and hope to catch up with them (and the others from this series) in the next book.
Of course, Alex Wyndham's narration is incomparable!
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- 1CheekyLass
- 18-04-16
Very Good
Which character – as performed by Alex Wyndham – was your favorite?
All. That man is a genius.
Any additional comments?
I was pretty disappointed with the previous book in this series. I wash hoping this one would be better and it was by far. The book started out with potential although I was a bit annoyed by the way that things progressed because I could see it causing a huge ongoing conflict. There was a brief moment where I thought the travel down Misunderstanding Lane would consume the book but luckily enough, the author tidied the conflict up in a reasonable time.
From there, it kept getting better. Despite not knowing much about the hero, I really connected with him. There's a great host of secondary characters and laugh out loud moments throughout the entire book. I just LOVE The Duke of Rockliffe. I wish that his book has been better (i.e. not having a secret/conflict consume the entire story). Very good read that I was done with in pretty much one day.
We don't even need to talk about Alex Wyndham. That man has a voice that I can listen to all day. I ♥ him.
4.5 stars for story
5 stars for narration
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