The Baron's Quest

The Barons of the Cinque Ports Series Book 1

By: Elizabeth Rose

Narrated by: Stan Chandler

Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

Nicholas Vaughn is Lord of New Romney and also a Baron of the Cinque Ports. He directs a fleet of ships that service the king 15 days a year in exchange for special privileges.

When Muriel Draper causes havoc on his wharf, he realizes she is a spinster - a woman who spins wool for a living - from the town. Her late father has angered the Clothmaker's Guild and now Muriel and her brother have been excommunicated from the guild and also left with a debt to the baron that he insists Muriel repays.

She can either give the baron her deceased mother's wedding ring - the only memory of her parents she has left - or she can live with him at his manor house and be his personal clothier to pay back the debt.

Can a merchant's daughter and a Baron of the Cinque Ports find a safe harbor with the passion for each other that burns between them, or will title and status sink that ship before it's even sailed?

©2015 Elizabeth Rose Krejcik (P)2015 Elizabeth Rose Krejcik

A Rollercoaster of a romantic romp!

Where does The Baron's Quest rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This audiobook is one I truly enjoyed. At first the voice of the narrator, who was new to me seemed slow, but his enunciation was great and I really liked his interpretation of the voices of each individual character. I would gladly listen to more of Chandler's work.

What did you like best about this story?

This story had the audience battle with so many different emotions throughout the plot: anger, sadness, worry, laughter- I became engrossed in the story and couldn't put it down. It also had several moments that made me laugh out loud.

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

This is my first Stan Chandler story. I have several narrators that I listen to regularly, and his style is unique, as it should be. I found myself enjoying his performance greatly, especially his vocal characters. I will definitely listen to him again.

If you could take any character from The Baron's Quest out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I would take Baron Nicholas's friend John, as he sounds like he would be a good time.

Any additional comments?

I received this audiobook free in a contest, and have not met the author. I would give the audiobook 4.5 stars. It is the first book of this author's that I have read or listened to, but after this one, I definitely plan to read more of her work!

Wonderful

I had read this book before but found listening to it on Audible was a new experience. I enjoyed listening to this wonderful book by Elizabeth Rose. The story had many plots going on at the same time the culmination of real bad guys were found, the story ended happily ever after.

The Baron's Quest

Would you consider the audio edition of The Baron's Quest to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version, but it's always nice to hear a good narration. It really brings the story to life.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the baron's character growth and how much he learned about love. I also liked the author's sense of humor throughout the book.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene was when they got caught in the solar.

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

There were several places where I laughed and some where I really felt for the characters.

Any additional comments?

I usually prefer dual narration because I don't like hearing the high-pitched attempts at a woman's voice by male narrators, but I enjoyed listening to Chandler's reading. His accent is very pleasant to hear, and he did a good job of doing different voices, even the women's.

very interesting story

what would you do if you had to make a choice that could cause you to lose a important part of your past, or choice to work for a man, i thought that this story had excitement in every chapter and it mad you want to tell the story what to do, it was a story that kept me glued to Stan's telling of the events that unfolded.

Loved it!

Any additional comments?

Muriel's mother and father had both died and she was taking care of her brother. She was on a mission to keep her father's business going as she spun wool and weaved it. The Clothmaker's Guild would not let her in to sell her products because she was a woman. She was left with a debt to pay and she did not want to give up her mother's ring to settle it.

Lord Nicholas and also Baron of the Clinque Ports gives Muriel a proposition. You will need to listen to this one! It is exciting and with the combination of the narrator and the author it is wonderful!

A captivating and fascinating romance.

What does Stan Chandler bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I thought Stan Chandler narrated the book nicely.

Any additional comments?

The Baron's Quest: The Barons of the Cinque Ports Series - Book 1
By Elizabeth Rose
I found this book delightful and refreshing. I completely enjoyed learning the historical merchants trade in the eastern ports of the English Channel. Put in a beautiful love story, author Elizabeth Rose gives her readers pure delight. Nicholas Vaughn is Lord of New Romney and also Baron of Cinque Ports. He is an important man of nobility. His life suddenly becomes out of sorts and turned upside down by a beautiful merchant's daughter. Muriel Draper is a spinster, one who actually spins wool for a living. Another fun fact I did not know. She and her brother are grieving the death of their father as rumors cast suspicion on their father's reputation. Muriel and her brother become outcast from the Clothmaker's Guild. How is she suppose to sell her goods when no one will buy from her. The Baron of the port offers her employment at his manor home. Soon a romance begins and passions are stirred. How can a Baron even consider a future with the daughter of a merchant and can Nicholas trust Muriel, or is she a part of a bigger scheme. Only time will tell. Beautifully written with superb historical details. An absolute must read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Easy to get lost in the story

I enjoyed listening to this more than expected. The characters were engaging and the narrator did such a good job with inflection and tone. It was so easy to get lost in the story.

Great story

Another great story by Elizabeth Rose. I did not particularly care for the narrator. I felt he took away from the story and slowed down the pace.

Lovely Story

The Baron’s Quest is a well-written story. The plot was interesting, and the mystery, while somewhat obvious, was complex enough to make the reader wonder how it would be solved. The characters were crafted and developed through circumstance and actions rather than straight- forward description. The setting was new to me. I had not heard of the Cinque Ports. As the mystery and the love story between Nicholas and Muriel unfold, the reader discovers information about the ports. Merchants and traders interact under the supervision of the local Guild and the baron overseeing the port in the name of the king. This is a lovely and engaging story. I enjoyed Stan Chandler’s narration.

Great Story

I am shocked that I truly like this story. Stan Chandler does a fantastic job narrating. looking forward to next in series.