The Seduction of the Crimson Rose

De: Lauren Willig

Narrado por: Kate Reading

Lauren Willig continues the exciting series with her fourth novel, The Seduction of the Crimson Rose, featuring Lord Vaughn, the delightfully devilish spy from The Masque of the Black Tulip, and Mary Alsworthy, the raven-haired beauty whose sister accidentally stole her suitor in The Deception of the Emerald Ring.©2008 Lauren Willig (P)2008 Penguin

A great read

If you are interested in mystery/spy books set in 19th England, the Pink Carnation series is for you!

Harder to believe

Ms. Willig did too good a job painting this older sister of Letty from the previous novel as a negative character. It was harder to cheer for her. I didn't really like her character or the selfish one of Lord Vaughn. I did enjoy the Love story but then both characters go back to being spiteful, malevolent snobs. No thanks

They might be self-interested, but i still liked them!

I love Lauren Willig's writing style, the wit, the mischief, and great fun of her story lines. I was especially impressed that she could take two essentially unlikeable characters and make the reader sympathetic to them. I was totally rooting for them!

A new twist - Dispicable me!

Two of the least likable characters match up. It is fun! Willig does a good job of building a humanizing romance between these two without either of them actually breaking character. And the spy/mysteries are getting a bit more sinister and exciting. The modern day storyline is moving along nicely too. I enjoy the double storyline carried throughout the series. Kate Reading's reading is perfect as always.

Another AWESOME book by Lauren Willing!!

One of my very fav authors and series. her work us full of Mystery, Intrigue, Romance ( well done ...NOT the bodice ripper genre) set in a well researched Historical setting. She has dome her homework and research well. As a armchair historian I appreciate this attention to the historic details.

kate redding and lauren willig are a winning team

Kate reading is the best reader in all the audible books no one comes close
Lauren willig is an amazing writter and her knowlege of history is excellent
this series is an education as well as a romantic experience.

Great

What did you love best about The Seduction of the Crimson Rose?

Lord Vaughn falls in love, it is awesome.

What did you like best about this story?

When Lord Vaughn asks Mary to marry him, and be his forever. They are perfect for each other.

Which scene was your favorite?

The end at the play, I don't want to spoil it but it is the best part.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There are always some laughs and tears in each story.

Pace Setter

Any additional comments?

I have read all the titles in this series and would not put this one on the top of my list. Thought the characters were wonderfully developed as in all the books, I just didn't like Lord Vaughn and Mary. It was a wonderful story that continues the spy saga, but it just didn’t hold my attention as the others have. The modern day happenings in this one were more interesting, but I don’t want to give anything away.

Fun story

Fun little story I really liked the different view point of Mary and Lord Vaughn

Absolutely love this series!

What made the experience of listening to The Seduction of the Crimson Rose the most enjoyable?

Kate Reading does a wonderful job narrating the story. The story is captivating. Keeps you wanting more. Loved a story about Lord Vaughn. If you have followed the characters in this series, you won't be disappointed with this next installment.

Have you listened to any of Kate Reading’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. This was is as top notch as the previous ones that we've listened to. She narrates wonderfully.

Any additional comments?

Fantastic series. My two teenage daughters and I love listening to this series with Kate Reading narrating. Highly recommend both.