Deadly Engagement

A Georgian Historical Mystery (Alec Halsey Mystery Book 1)

De: Lucinda Brant

Narrado por: Alex Wyndham

It's 1763. Career diplomat Alec Halsey returns to London and the shocking news his estranged elder brother, the Earl of Delvin, has not only killed his friend in a duel but become engaged to the woman he had hoped to marry.

When Alec reluctantly attends a weekend house party to celebrate his brother's engagement, he gets more than he bargained for when a lady's maid is murdered, the bride-to-be is attacked, and a guest is shot dead. Alec uncovers a connection between these sinister acts and his brother's duel. He must also confront a cruel twist of fate that explains why his brother loathes him and will go to any lengths to discredit him in Polite Society.

©2011 Lucinda Brant (P)2014 Lucinda Brant

Fantastic narration brought life to story

What a great listen! Historical fiction, mystery, suspense, action, romance....it had it all. With fantastic narration to really give the book life.

Great narration

I rated this a "3" only because of the narrator. He was fabulous. But the story itself was awkward to me. I had a hard time keeping track of the characters. I'm not sure if authors take audio listeners into account when they name their characters. Charlotte, Cindy, Serena all start with the same sound and that contributed to the confusion.

This book didn't grab me but I finished it. I have already downloaded the next one so I will listen to it hoping it's more interesting.

Excellent!

I really enjoyed listening to this story. Alex Wyndham is a fantastic narrator. He really made all of the characters come alive.

Something to get your teeth into!

Would you consider the audio edition of Deadly Engagement to be better than the print version?

Oh yes! - Alex Wyndham shall forever be my Alec Halsey.

What did you like best about this story?

The story was complex, and not just a generic plot to provide a ride for some historical romance. It was interesting, and dare I say ground breaking - discussing the topics of the day. I was enthralled and since I haven't been able to buy book two yet turned around and started it again from the beginning...

Which character – as performed by Alex Wyndham – was your favorite?

Alec Halsey...

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, very much so. Actually had to drive around the block a few times when I got home at night from work because I couldn't leave it in mid scene!

Any additional comments?

Love love love this author, and this narrator - a delicious match made in audible heaven!

Love Alec the hero

This met all my expectations the narrator was wonderful. Don't usually go for suspense but Lucinda can really pull u in