What Happens in London

By: Julia Quinn

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Rumors and Gossip . . . The lifeblood of London

When Olivia Bevelstoke is told that her new neighbor may have killed his fiancée, she doesn't believe it for a second, but, still, how can she help spying on him, just to be sure? So she stakes out a spot near her bedroom window, cleverly concealed by curtains, watches, and waits . . . and discovers a most intriguing man, who is definitely up to something. Sir Harry Valentine works for the boring branch of the War Office, translating documents vital to national security.

He's not a spy, but he's had all the training, and when a gorgeous blonde begins to watch him from her window, he is instantly suspicious. But just when he decides that she's nothing more than an annoyingly nosy debutante, he discovers that she might be engaged to a foreign prince, who might be plotting against England. And when Harry is roped into spying on Olivia, he discovers that he might be falling for her himself . . .

©2009 Julie Cotler Pottinger (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers

Really great

I really enjoyed this story! I am a huge fan of all Lauren Willig books comprising time period, mystery, intrigue , and customs of that time and Julia Quinn nailed it! She has all the fun factors of a good story!

One of my favorites

I love this book! It is original, funny, and charming. I find myself going back to it time and time again. Rosalyn Landor is (as always) perfect in her narration.

Confused By The Conflict

I found the characters to be very compelling and Quinn's sense of humor is strong throughout. However, the conflict that only comes about in the last few chapters comes across as manufactured and awkward. Sir Harry's internal conflict or Olivia's discovery of Sir Harry's secrets would have served as a much more plausible problem for the protagonists to overcome.

Overall, it was enjoyable but not one I will reserve for my "keeper shelf."

Lovely, fun, lighthearted read...💜

This was a fun read. None of the relationship angst that often plagues a romance, (which isn’t necessary bad, but sometimes its nice to get a break from literary tension! Lol), but just a story of a couple as they fall in love, and a bad guy that Olivia must be rescued from, as well as several secondary characters. Some parts of it were absolutely hysterical, and I definitely laughed out loud. I’m sure there are ample reviews breaking down the story so I won't bother, but I will say that it was worth the credit, for me. Rosalyn Landor did an absolute phenomenal job! There were so many different characters, with various accents, and she made them all unique, and kept excellent track of who was who.

Very sweet and a nice period piece.

I enjoyed the story very much. The narrator did a fantastic job with the voices.
There’s even some raunchy bits that are well written so they aren’t trashy or unnecessary.
I’m not usually a fan of romance, but I enjoyed this one.

One of her best!

Excellent in every way! I would highly recommend it! I love both characters and the cuteness of their courtship between their windows is charming.

Delightful!

Love, love, love the story, characters and the narration. Some of the dialogue between the characters was laugh out loud funny.

Probably my most favorite

It’s my third time listening. Love the characters, the wit and the engaging story-telling voice of Rosalyn Landor!

Brilliant

Have just discovered Julia Quinn, am now listening to this book again,love regency romance this book is so funny,even listened to it while doing housework, cooking etc finished book in record time !!! narration is brilliant,Please audible more Julia Quinn

Simply Delightful!

Thoroughly entertaining story of historical fiction with a splash of romance and A LOT of humor. The dialogue is outstanding, and the narrator does a exceptional job bringing it to life! If historical romance is your passion, this is the book for you!