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Heirs and Graces

By: Rhys Bowen
Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren
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Editors Select, August 2013 - I am absolutely not joking when I say I had to beat out no less than 7 other hard-core in-house Royal Spyness fans for the privilege to choose Rhys Bowen’s newest installment as my top pick for August. If you have already started listening to this series I don’t really need to talk to you because you’ll already be as excited as I am about Heirs and Graces. If you have not picked up Her Royal Spyness then listen up: Please, I beg of you, do not hesitate. I have yet to recommend this series without effusively positive results. I’m not generally a cozy mystery fan, but Rhys Bowen’s delightful saga is my top favorite series to date, and Katherine Kellgren is at her most talented and charming in her spot-on performance of the myriad voices at play.

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Finalist, Mystery, 2014

As 35th in line for the throne, Lady Georgiana Rannoch may not be the most sophisticated young woman, but she knows her table manners. It's forks on the left, knives on the right - not in His Majesty's back….

"Here I am thinking the education I received at my posh Swiss finishing school would never come in handy. And while it hasn't landed me a job, or a husband, it has convinced Her Majesty the Queen and the Dowager Duchess to enlist my help. I have been entrusted with grooming Jack Altringham - the Duke's newly discovered heir fresh from the Outback of Australia - for high society. The upside is I am to live in luxury at one of England's most gorgeous stately homes. But upon arrival at Kingsdowne Place, my dearest Darcy has been sent to fetch Jack, leaving me stuck in a manor full of miscreants…none of whom are too pleased with the discovery of my new ward. And no sooner has the lad been retrieved than the Duke announces he wants to choose his own heir. With the house in a hubbub over the news, Jack's hunting knife somehow finds its way into the Duke's back. Eyes fall, backs turn, and fingers point to the young heir. As if the rascal wasn't enough of a handful, now he's suspected of murder. Jack may be wild, but I'd bet the crown jewels it wasn't he who killed the Duke…."

©2013 Janet Quin-Harkin (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

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surprise ending

The whole time of listening and figuring out who done it, and studying the clues still have a twist and surprise at the end. Good job.

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As good as others in series

I've listened to all the Royal Spyness Mysteries and this one does not disappoint. I've actually listened to all of t hem several times. I don't have a favorite, so this one, to me, is as good as the others.

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Katherine Kellgren for president.

These are the best books for a break from heavy lit or fantasy epics. Every time I listen to one it is straight through and with a smile on my face.

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I love this series!

Rhys Bowen and Katherine Kellgren provide a perfect listening experience for me! This light mystery with twists and turns is just listening pleasure. The beautiful British accent with a touch of brogue is delightful, thank you Ms. Kellgren. My only regret is that I have listened to them all and want more!

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Another great read!!

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Bring on the next look in the series!!

What about Katherine Kellgren’s performance did you like?

OMG!!!! I FREAKIN HATE the voice she does for the character Belinda other than that it's not bad. Imagined the voice of Georgianna would be softer then the voice she does. I do like how when she does the narrative she changes it sounds like it's a her regular voice and not that the lead character Georgianna's voice.... I do like that very much!

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Always a story to look forward to

I have for some time had a "Georgie" story in my library waiting for the right time to begin. It's been a breath of fresh air after deeper and darker books. Looks like there is only one left however. Enjoy the fun of it, no need to look for deeper meaning just entertainment.

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Great Fun!

Royal Spyness isn't a series to make your brain bigger or your attitude towards life any more complex, it is .amusing and many times that is a good enough cor a.read. Georgie and the gang are here and we get a. countess into the bargain as well. Great fun ensues.

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Another fun book

I love this series. It’s fun, light and entertaining. As always, love the narrator. Each book in the series stands on its own, but it’s such fun to get to know the characters and follow them through the series.

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excellent narration

Love these characters, and the narrator is amazing. I cannot imagine reading this in book form and missing out on hearing the different accents!

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Heir Again

Georgie discovers another body. With all the practice she's had, it is no wonder that she is getting better at examining the crime scene. The description of the house and estate rival the interactions of Georgie and the other characters.

Katherine Kellgren is a splendid narrator who brings each character to life and makes it so enjoyable to listen to the story.

I am waiting with great interest to follow Georgie's next adventure.

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