A Proper Pursuit

By: Lynn Austin

Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda

Length: 16 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Set in 1893 and seasoned with wholesome humor, A Proper Pursuit tells the uplifting story of 20-year old Violet Hayes and her search for her elusive mother and for true love.

Fresh from finishing school, Violet receives a double shock. Her dad announces his upcoming wedding and then confesses an old lie - her mom didn't really leave for a sanitarium 11 years ago. But why then did she leave?

Under cover of visiting the World's Fair, Violet travels to the stately Chicago home of her saintly grandmother and three eccentric great aunts. In her quest for her mother, Violet soon discovers much about faith, life, and love as she marches for women's rights, feeds slum dwellers, hob-knobs with the highfalutin, plays piano for evangelistic meetings, and ponders various marriage proposals.

Lynn Austin, multiple Christy Award-winning author of A Woman's Place, creates vivid historical settings with vibrant characters.

©2007 Lynn Austin (P)2008 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

"This sure winner will please readers....Highly recommended." ( Library Journal)

NOT AUSTIN NOT UP TO PAR

ALLTHOUGH I ENJOYED THIS BOOK AS LIGHT READING, I FOUND IT WASN'T LYNN AUSTIN'S USUAL STYLE. IT LACKED THE THOUGHT PROVOKING STORY LINE WITH A DEEPER MEANING. HOWEVER, LYNN AUSTIN IS #1 IN MY AUTHOR PREFERENCE

Not typical Austin fare, bbut delightful nonethele

What made the experience of listening to A Proper Pursuit the most enjoyable?

The narrator did a stunning job, and Austin's depictions of Violet - a precotious young woman despite her time at finishing school - are pitch-perfect. Her sense of humor shines through in this book.
Typically, Austin's books are more profound than this one, but Proper Pursuit does tackle issues of faith, service, women's rights, wealth, and finding one's place in the world (albeit with a much lighter touch).

Who was your favorite character and why?

Apart from Vioet, I think Aunt Birdie was adorable

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

There were two scenes near the end that made me cry (I refuse to say more)

Any additional comments?

This book is well worth the read. If you're looking for something more serious, this might not be for you, but I must say I loved it

Delightful!!!

This book is well written and narrated into a truly delightful and funny book. I laughed out loud many times while enjoying the growth of the main character Violet Rose Hayes. Lynn Austin has written a well-researched historical with strong characters and vivid descriptions that place you right in each scene. I can easily picture the Chicago World Exposition in 1893 and almost experience riding the first Ferris Wheel. One of Austin's best. Light. Funny. Romantic. The narrator does voices and accents very well. Highly recommend this one and I would encourage a sequel.

loved it

this is my favorite book! I love it, the narration made my imagination even broader

Difficult Beginning

The beginning was so cliche'I almost stopped listening. I'm happy I finished. Simply sweet book.

I never wanted it to end!

Absolutely adored this story I wish it went on forever. The main character is adorable and funny and the narration is fantastic. I laughed and cried and felt like I was there. Lovely story.

A Proper Pursuit

Jennifer Ikeda was the perfect narrator for this marvelous nivel ! Once again Lynn Austin did not disappoint. I loved the twist and turns of the story told as only lynn can ! The ending was a surprise for sure !!!

Loved it!!

Funny, Charming and full of great characters. Highly recommend especially to those who enjoy historical fiction

Wonderful Story

I really enjoyed this book. The main character was delightful and the story was engaging.

Good

The plot was very good. did not care for the different types of voices of the reader. took me a bit to get over that, but overall Lynn Austin didn't fail to keep me listening.