Meanwhile, back in England, Letty Alsworthy intercepts a note indicating that her sister, Mary, is about to make the very grave mistake of eloping with Geoffrey Pinghingdale-Snipe (second in command of the League of the Purple Gentian). In an attempt to save the family name, Letty tries to stop the elopement, but instead finds herself swept away in the midnight carriage meant for her sister and is accidentally compromised. Geoff and Letty, to each other's horror, find themselves forced into matrimony. Then Geoff receives word that he is to travel to Ireland to help the Pink Carnation; he disappears immediately after their ceremony. Letty learns of Geoff's disappearance and, not to be outdone by her husband, Letty Alsworthy steals away on a ship bound for Ireland, armed and ready to fight for her spouse and to learn a thing or two about spying for England.
As in her previous tales, The Secret History of the Pink Carnation and The Masque Of the Black Tulip, a modern-day heroine and hero, Eloise Kelly and Colin Selwick, continue their budding romance in this captivating third novel in the series.
Don't miss the first two books in this series: The Secret History of the Pink Carnation and The Masque of the Black Tulip.
©2006 Lauren Willig; (P)2006 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., and Books on Tape. All rights reserved.
"Clever....riveting, providing a great diversion and lots of fun." (Booklist
"Smart....taut and twisting. Fans of the series will clamor for more." (Publishers Weekly)
"More, more, more!"
This is chick lit at its finest and most fun. While the 1st in the series remains my favorite, I wouldn't have missed any of them and have listened to each 3 times. Kate Reading's narration is invaluable to the success of these stories and the author's wit and literary style are wonderful. There is another in the series coming out soon. Here's hoping Audible will get it for us quickly.
If you like this series, don't miss Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody and the Vickie Bliss series, also available on Audible, but be sure to get the ones with Barbara Rosenblat as the narrator.
"Excellent series!"
This is an amusing, intelligent series of historical romance and intrigue....Read the whole series!
"Another Success"
She's got it
I loved Leety's tenacity. Though not in love with her newlywed husband at the time, she finds love and her own sense of self achievement.
I made it in just a few sittings. Like the other books in this series, the story flows beautifully between the historical plot and the modern day happenings the books are set in.
"Worth a listen."
Considerably less entertaining than the first two books, both of which were absolutely smashing. Both leading characters are less well-developed than in previous books: Letty Alsworthy is a country mouse with some little charm, it's true, but Geoffrey Pinghingdale-Snipe remains as quiet and unassuming as a leading man as he was as a backgrounf figure in previous books. Still, it's entertaining enough, especially the bits in between involving the modern day Eloise and Colin. Worth a listen.
"More mayhem with spies and counterspies"
Another fun story of spies and romance. Light and entertaining and ultimately made best by the very deft performance of Kate Reading.
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"The story goes on"
Nothing specific. Letty is a very nice person, maybe a little naive. And Eloise, she is fun and really want to know Colin. I like her and the two stories in this series.
Nobody specific.
I listened to a lot of books performed by Kate Reading. For me she is the best!
No, just hearing it on my daily commute to work.
non.
"They get better"
When they capture the Black Tulip (but I don't want to give to much away)