Dear Maude

The Dear Maude Trilogy, Book 1

By: Denise Liebig

Narrated by: Daniela Acitelli

Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

Emily thought her college scholarship was a step forward...But it turned out to be a step backward...in time.

An unforgettable time travel adventure:

• 2017 Readers’ Favorite Awards Bronze Medal Winner, Fiction-Tall Tale Category
• 2018 New Apple Summer eBook Awards, Official Selection

Emily Stanton, a sociology major, graduates from college and is obligated to work for the mysterious company that funded her education. But a job with Evergreen Research Corporation is not what she expects.

From fancy balls and operas to corsets and kid gloves, Emily learns to be a specialist in 1910 society. In the process, she finds herself fully immersed in the lives of wealthy aristocrats and industry leaders, whose thirst for power leads them to manipulate everything, including time. Thrust into this strange and dangerous world, Emily becomes their most important asset.

Unable to trust her coworkers or her surroundings, however, Emily finds herself alone - with her very survival in the hands of a handsome stranger, Wendell Beringer. Unfortunately, Emily soon discovers that he has a few secrets of his own.

Can she trust this man or the feelings she develops for him? Only time will tell.

Follow Emily's unexpected journey, where journal entries to her deceased aunt and the powerful secrets they contain, become her only link to the life she once knew and the future she must choose to follow.

©2014 Denise Liebig (P)2019 Denise Liebig

Simply Stunning!

DEAR MAUDE by Denise Liebig is the most compelling and original story I've read in a long time, and it's this author's debut novel no less! I simply could not put it down! The writing is superb, and the characters are realistic. The story itself kept me utterly enthralled with so many twists and turns my head was in a spin, but pleasantly so. This fascinating tale is full of romance, suspense and mystery with enough time-travel paradoxes to make any scifi aficionado purr in delight.

The Dear Maude audiobook is equally compelling. Hearing the characters come to life through the delightful performance of Daniella Acitelli was wonderful and enhanced my overall enjoyment of this amazing tale. Even though I have read and enjoyed this entire series, I am definitely looking forward to listening to the rest of the books as soon as they are released.

I most highly recommend DEAR MAUDE, both the book and the audiobook to everyone who loves a great time travel romance, and anyone else simply desiring a delightful, well-written and imagined tale.

Simply Stunning!

Delightful and surprisingly book!

This book was a bit of a surprise to me. I’ve never heard of it or the author and I honestly went into it kind of blind. I knew there was time travel but that’s it. And I am glad I went into it that way. Everything was a surprise. I saw nothing coming and I loved it all so so much! Emily was a character that grows on you. She’s a little bit annoyed and naive at times but she’s also kind and funny and I enjoyed her. I will not give away anything because I really think you should go in blind but just know that this was an incredibly enjoyable story and I was not bored once!

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Going Back In History!

Dear Maude (The Dear Maude Triology) provides a arcane understanding of characters, place, and time with a cognizance mystery. Told in first person single pov with world building descriptions that are vivid & well detailed. When I began listening to this science fiction about time travel I was highly anticipating when the time travel would occur. A chick-literature genre with a time travel aspect that emerges aways into the narrative. Journalizing her life with entries being written to her late Aunt Maude was invigorating, creative and humorous at times. In the beginning it was getting to know Emily Stanton, until the time travel begins and the plot twists wind up at Intervals. It is like a enigma, as well as a paradox that is difficult to solve with intricately weaved plot twists through out the narrative. Time travel encircling a heart-rending romance, and cherished family love.

Narator Daniela Acitelli is a new narator for me as I've never listened to her before. Her intonation transformed from current colloquial language to the 1900 era smoothly. Character's voices are distinct, female voices are superior to the male voices. She brought out all the sentiments. Her 1900 era tonality fit the scenerio well, her modern day pitch felt like an older character rather than a college student. Her pace was flowing through smoothly and her adjusting to different characters articulation was done smoothly. I was entertained by her performance.

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timey-wimey

I enjoyed this book quite a bit. The concept is interesting, though at times headscratchy. Many times I was as confused as Emily was and equally intrigued. Looking forward to learning what happens next to her. #AudiobookObsessionReviewer

My First Audiobook Great story great narrator!

I was told to try this by a friend. I didn't expect to like listening instead of reading but this book was really good. The narrator made every character real. The story made me want more. I really hope they do the next books in the series.

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Loved this fascinating time travel journey, back in time.
Don’t let the title of this story discourage you, it is deceiving.
Can’t wait for the next release in this trilogy.
Daniela Acitelli did a fantastic job narrating.

Dear Maude

I was hoping to like this more.It was a decent story.Emily geta a scholarship to college with the agreement that she work for the firm giving it for 4 years after she graduates. I did not really like any of the characters.Emily seems 'dim'.I am not sure if that is how she is written or if that is just the inflaction left by narrator Daniela Acitelli.Her narration was a bit over the top at times.
I was given this book by the narrator,author or publisher free for an honest review.

Terrible narration

I have not finished this book yet, because the narration is so bad. The narrator has such an affected and artificial way of speaking that it’s impossible to lose myself in the story. I am curious about where the story goes, but I find myself getting more caught up in Daniella Acitelli’s strange inflections.

great time travel read

I received this book for free for a honest review. This was a sweet good time travel read. The storyline flowed and stayed together. The narrator did an amazing job of bringing the characters to life.

What an adventure

Wow this book took me on an unexpected adventure. I love time travel but this one was really different and unique. Poor Emily and had no idea what she signed up for. Can’t wait for the next book