Stranger at the Hall

Strangers, Book 6

By: Mary Kingswood

Narrated by: Joanna Stephens

Length: 15 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

The newly discovered heir to the barony arrives to claim his inheritance.

Cameron Saxby is contented in his life as a bank clerk in Edinburgh, knowing that if he works hard, he has a good career in front of him. But fate has a different plan for him—as heir to the late Lord Saxby. Inheriting the title drags Cameron away from his unassuming Scottish roots and drops him into the wealthy estate of Maeswood Hall, surrounded by deferential villagers and the resentful family of the late baron, a man who left such a trail of misery in his wake that someone murdered him.

Cass Saxby’s life is already settled—she’s betrothed to the village clergyman, who talks charmingly of love and seems uninterested in her vast dowry. But the arrival of the new baron upends her quiet existence in a multitude of ways, and forces her to make life-changing decisions, while revelations from the past may put her very life in danger. Cass and Cameron must unearth the secrets of the late baron’s life and fast, or one of them may become the murderer’s next victim.

This is a complete story with a happy ever after. Book six of a six-book series. A traditional Regency romance, drawing room rather than bedroom.

©2022 Mary Kingswood (P)2022 Mary Kingswood

Mary Kingswood books are my faves

I love the bright tone, the humor, the interesting characters, and the mysteries. Such fun books, and I listen to them as soon as they are released. The narration is exceptional as always. However, her voice drops to whisper level at times, so it can be tricky to find a sweet spot with the volume. One area that veers from Ms. Kingswood’s usual excellent pacing is that Cass repeats her internal thoughts a few times in the second half of the book, so I sped through them at 1.5 speed. Don’t let that deter you though. It’s a creative and fun story. I found one thing very odd. There is a twist somewhat toward the end that should have a huge creep-out effect. But it doesn’t. It has its purpose in the plot, but the weird emotional side of it is not mentioned at all. It’s simply puzzling but not a detractor. As always, I impatiently wait for more books from this author.

Loves Stranger Series

I thoroughly enjoy all of Miss Kingswood books!! I have now read all of the stranger series and have loved them all some more than others. Not only was this a fun addition to the series but as always the narration is amazing. What I especially enjoy about this authors books, all of them, is that she not only gets to the HEA, But unlike many other authors she goes beyond and gives you a glimpse into a true ending!!