Song for Sophia

Rougemont, Book 1

De: Moriah Densley

Narrado por: Heather Wilds

Desperation has led Anne-Sophia Duncombe to a life of exile. Still, she is always just one mistake away from capture and a marriage she would rather die than endure. As a last resort to remain hidden from her former life, Sophia attempts a radical scheme: a life of humility and disguise. Rumor has it that Wilhelm Montegue, the Earl of Devon, is insane. A tormented war hero haunted by scandal, he is only tolerated because of his brilliant mind and swarthy good looks. His unmentionable "condition," which keeps him confined to his country home, is also the source of his talent for composing music. When a new housemaid is hired at Rougemont, Lord Devon is perplexed to find himself fascinated by her. He knows the exquisite beauty is keeping secrets but her siren's voice draws him ever closer, and he can't resist the intoxicating scent of danger surrounding her.

©2013 Moriah Densley (P)2014 Tantor

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Song for Sophia is one of the finest historical romances I ever read. The characters were so complex, yet believable, and the writing was sharp, intelligent, and witty. Moriah has a rare talent." ---Kaki Warner

A beautiful love story

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed the heck out of this book when I read it, and the audio book is equally excellent. Very highly recommended.

Awesome book!!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This book was very well written. I was unable to put it down.

Who was your favorite character and why?

They were all engaging. Each chapter drew me to the next.

Which scene was your favorite?

The end.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The story was well done. I was pleased with the ending.

It's OK but there are better books to choose from

I liked the characters in this story; however, it dragged in some spots. Also, I got tired of all the unfulfilled longing, seriously? just get it over with. The saving grace for this book was the hero who was obviously on the spectrum. The author played to his strengths, which is as it should be. I appreciated him and the woman who could love him for what he was. There were good supporting characters, but not my favorite.
Narrator was good which is why I gave it 'middle of the road' ratings.

Second Time Around

This is a long story. But I love it anyway. It's a love story. Not a story about some nobleman being unable to keep his hands off a subordinate. He is a strange man and she is a fraud. Meaning she's not who she claims to be.

A BRILLIANTLY WRITTEN BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY

What an unexpected, wonderfully written and compelling Victorian romance this was and, as the loveable characters drew me into their complex and captivating world, I realised that this Historical Romance was truly in a class of it's own.

Sophia's well-bred, beautiful, talented and clever but she's in hiding from her scheming dangerous evil Father who has had her nearly killed and raped twice now, and she's got the scars to prove it, so she's living the life of a Maid in the Mad Earl of Devon's home. Wilhelm (the Earl) is handsome, confident, charismatic, brilliant but scared and damaged by the War which has left him on the brink of madness by the ghosts of his past deeds but he cares little what people think of him. However, redemption, fulfilment and understanding is at hand as he tries to work out the puzzle of the who, what's and why's that led his secretive new Maid to his door.

But there's so much to this story than romance.... there's the depth of the main characters, the secrets, the intrigue, the drama, the twists, turns and surprises, the danger, the humor, the heartbreak and all the secondary characters which all adds flavor to the story. But the magic is Sophia and Wilhelm and the absolute togetherness in their dreams and desires, their quick and clever repartee, their compatibility, devotion, respect, caring and deep love that they have for each other that makes this book really stand-out. There are sex scenes but they are more beautifully emotionally suggested rather than just explicitly described which brings more powerful feelings out. Then near the end, when all seems lost, you're treated to a very sweet, tender and emotional Epilogue that'll have you sighing at the pure well deserved joy of it for them.

Worth a credit? This is an author I'm certainly going to watch out for from now on and hopefully she can continue to deliver an equally mesmerising, enchanting and enjoyable storyline in her 2nd book in the series. I really haven't given this listen enough praise so all I can say is YES definitely worth spending your credit on... I guarantee you won't be disappointed.