• The Mischief of the Mistletoe

  • A Pink Carnation Christmas
  • By: Lauren Willig
  • Narrated by: Kate Reading
  • Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (547 ratings)

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The Mischief of the Mistletoe

By: Lauren Willig
Narrated by: Kate Reading
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Publisher's summary

'Tis the season to get Pink! Lauren Willig's beloved Pink Carnation series gets into the holiday spirit with this irresistible Regency Christmas caper.

Arabella Dempsey's dear friend Jane Austen warned her against teaching. But Miss Climpson's Select Seminary for Young Ladies seems the perfect place for Arabella to claim her independence while keeping an eye on her younger sisters nearby. Just before Christmas, she accepts a position at the quiet girls' school in Bath, expecting to face nothing more exciting than conducting the annual Christmas recital. She hardly imagines coming face to face with French aristocrats and international spies...

Reginald "Turnip" Fitzhugh - often mistaken for the elusive spy known as the Pink Carnation - has blundered into danger before. But when he blunders into Miss Arabella Dempsey, it never occurs to him that she might be trouble. When Turnip and Arabella stumble upon a beautifully wrapped Christmas pudding with a cryptic message written in French, "Meet me at Farley Castle", the unlikely vehicle for intrigue launches the pair on a Yuletide adventure that ranges from the Austens' modest drawing room to the awe-inspiring estate of the Dukes of Dovedale, where the Dowager Duchess is hosting the most anticipated event of the year: An elaborate 12-day Christmas celebration. Will they find poinsettias or peril, dancing or danger? Is it possible that the fate of the British Empire rests in Arabella's and Turnip's hands, in the form of a festive Christmas pudding?

©2010 Lauren Willig (P)2010 Penguin Audio

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Cute

Like most books written a long time ago, it is rather slow and ponderous. Having said that, the characters were charming.

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I think this is one of my all time favorites!

I loved it and I've listened and read it over and over it's just a good funny heartwarming story.

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A delightful little tale. Hooray for Turnip

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book but I would suggest that they read a few of the others first. I think it was because we know Turnip from other tales that seeing him in this light is so delicious. I never saw him as a romantic interest before but now I do. It was well done.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Mischief of the Mistletoe?

When Turnip climbs the trellis--not for any romantic reason--but because he just wanted to continue talking to a fellow conspirator about the mystery. I also loved the final confrontation with the "uncle" I was hoping and hoping it would happen and Ms Willig delivered

Which character – as performed by Kate Reading – was your favorite?

Turnip.
I do love Kate Reading's interpretations. She is a great narrator.

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Favorite Read

Very funny story and a must read for the holidays. I enjoy this book every time I listen to it. Love it.

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Such a fun Christmas book

I loved this book fun characters and a great plot. I have not read any others in this series but will start at the beginning, and read them all. I was looking for a fun Christmas book and was delighted with this.

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Enjoyable story!

I enjoyed this book much more than I expected to. I have not listened to the other books in this series but it didn’t seem to matter. I wanted a Christmas story and I found a really cute one in this book! I would highly recommend it!

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Love the series

I love listening to this series of the Pink Carnation. The narrator is excellent. Excellent series.

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Kate Reading is a joy to listen to

Story not my favorite in this series but still charming
I wish we could have Kate Reading
Read more books
So many books and so few good readers

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Adventure and the holiday spirit.

i loved the story and character. its has adventure. love and humor. I highly recommend this.

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Probably my favorite of all the PC series!

Can’t say how many times I’ve listened to this and it never grows old. Kudos to the author and Kate Reading. An unbeatable combination.

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