• Chelynne

  • By: Robyn Carr
  • Narrated by: Alison Larkin
  • Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (285 ratings)

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Chelynne

By: Robyn Carr
Narrated by: Alison Larkin
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Publisher's summary

Orphaned and raised by her uncle, the feisty 16-year-old Chelynne resolves to show her gratitude by marrying the man of her uncle's choice. Bracing herself for a graying, sickly noble, the last man she expects for a husband is the dashing future Earl of Bryant, Chadwick Hawthorne - suddenly, being a loving wife doesn't seem too hard a task. But he spurns her affection and remains her husband only in name, never in deed. Tormented by unfinished business from his past and an uprising threatening his land, Chad resolves to keep his distance from everyone, including his young wife.

Chelynne will go to any lengths to ignite her husband’s passion and save their marriage. But when she finally goes too far, the Earl must share his dark secret before Chelynne loses her reputation - or worse, her life.

Set during the English Restoration, Chelynne is filled with political conspiracies, family secrets, and shocking affairs, creating a deliciously complicated plot. Fans of Virgin River will love this historical novel written with Robyn's trademark zest for life.

Robyn Carr is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of the Virgin River series, published by Mira. Chelynne is the first of her nine historical novels, which will be reissued as digital editions in the coming months.

©1980 Robyn Carr (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"A delightful book…. Robyn Carr is absolutely marvelous." (Danielle Steel)
"Adventure, danger, derring-do, as well as doings at the glittering anything-goes court of Charles II.... Carr tells an entertaining yarn." ( Publishers Weekly)

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A Good Book RUINED

Robyn Carr is a very talented writer who can depict characters in such a way as we feel empathy even if they are unlikable. The storyline was on point for the genre even though there were parts that I felt I had heard elsewhere. Altogether a most enjoyable book - absolutely ruined by the narrator.

I think that Robyn Carr has done an excellent job with the language of the day but Alison Larkin destroyed it. She had two female voices. The first was a silly little girl and the second was an embarrassing attempt at a temptress. She also had two mail voice. One was a quivering old man and the second was a quivering old man with a dirty mind. It was very hard to take the heroes seriously. I appreciate it very much when a narrator takes the time to perhaps read a piece before recording it so they can develop an understanding of what the author is trying to say, especially with dialogue. I got the feeling that Alison's narration was the first time she had put her eyes to the page. A lot of what she recited was an inaccurate portrayal of the scene. I found I was correcting her as I listened most of the time and this certainly detracted from the listen.

I love Robyn Carr books - all of them - but I hope she never uses Alison Larkin again.

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EXCELLENT ROBYN CARR

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No, I really like the story, but the reader was terrible

What other book might you compare Chelynne to and why?

I have heard a story almost like this one by another author

Would you be willing to try another one of Alison Larkin’s performances?

No

Do you think Chelynne needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Maybe with a different reader

Any additional comments?

The reader read so fast that the whole book was as one word. No pause at sentence end, no definition or emphasis. Very dull.

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Narrator Voice Whinny!

The book was ok. I did not like that the love found by the Earl happened so late in book.

Major problem with book was the narrator. I had to stop listening many times because her voice was like fingernails on a chalkboard. Whinny women voices. Men's voices not much better.

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Not happy

I am not sure if I am disappointed in the author or the narrator. Not sure if I will read another book by this author, The story was dragged out for so long with no sexual relations until the story was nearly finished.The narrator did a horrible voice of the King, I was so disappointed.

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Furstrating to the very end !

I dislike the meanness that was shown from the earl almost to the end . It would of help towards the 12 chapter to have some romance towards these two . It was frustrating to keep my attention for so loooong to see no end until the last 30 minutes!!!!

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Great story!

I loved the story. I think this was the first story I've listened to that showed an almost true a struggle between two people wanting to love each other but afraid to. I loved it. This book was written very well.

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COULD HAD BEEN BETTER

Would you try another book from Robyn Carr and/or Alison Larkin?

I had listen to alison larkin narration before and she is just not great....I would listen to another book from robyn carr..

If you’ve listened to books by Robyn Carr before, how does this one compare?

no

How did the narrator detract from the book?

alison is just not a good narrator she has a very winee voice...

Do you think Chelynne needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

no, because it just was all that good....

Any additional comments?

i just think the book could had been better if robyn had pick a better narrartor...

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Gets worse and worse!

I have been a fan of Robyn Carr, but If I had read this one first it would also have been the last! Sadly I finished it. The narration was just about as bad as any I have ever heard. Larkin's male voices were embarrassing (especially the King's). The story was so ridiculous (and it continued to get more and more ridiculous as it droned on and on). Sorry - but I am embarrassed that I finished the book This must have been one of Carr's first attempts.

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Wife

I really enjoy listening to Robyn Carr's books. But this one I understand that it takes place in the 1800's. But I didn't like the fact that a 33 year old man has wed a child of 16. I would have enjoyed the story much better if the girl was 18-21 years old.

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Ugh.. Could not get past the Narrator

I did not even finish the book, Only listened to the first three chapters, could not take the reader's voice. Not happy.

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