Night of a Thousand Stars

De: Deanna Raybourn

Narrado por: Anna Parker-Naples

New York Times best-selling author Deanna Raybourn returns with a Jazz Age tale of grand adventure.

On the verge of a stilted life as an aristocrat's wife, Poppy Hammond does the only sensible thing - she flees the chapel in her wedding gown. Assisted by the handsome curate who calls himself Sebastian Cantrip, she spirits away to her estranged father's quiet country village, pursued by the family she left in uproar. But when the dust of her broken engagement settles and Sebastian disappears under mysterious circumstances, Poppy discovers there is more to her hero than it seems.

With only her feisty lady's maid for company, Poppy secures employment and travels incognita - east across the seas, chasing a hunch and the whisper of clues. Danger abounds beneath the canopies of the silken city, and Poppy finds herself in the perilous sights of those who will stop at nothing to recover a fabled ancient treasure. Torn between allegiance to her kindly employer and a dashing, shadowy figure, Poppy will risk it all as she attempts to unravel a much larger plan - one that stretches to the very heart of the British government and one that could endanger everything and everyone she holds dear.

©2014 Deanna Raybourn (P)2015 Audible, Inc.

Cute story, the ending was the best part.

The narrators voice was a little grating. She switched characters well. Just Poppy's voice was a little high pitched. Poppy seemed dim witted for Deanna Raybourns women to be but things came together in a satisfying ending. Not her best work but still quite good.

Charming

This was charming, beginning with a runaway bride and traveling to Syria. This is set in 1920 after the war and refers to some characters in favorite books by this author. I couldn't decide about the reader, she had a 1920s voice I guess but not always successful. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this, especially the historical detail and descriptions of Syria.Deanna Rayburn is one of my favorites

Beginning of a new series?

Really enjoyed this lighthearted mystery. A society marriage, a runaway bride rescued by the vicar!

Can't finish

This might be a good story, but I won't be able to finish this because of the whiny, high-pitched narration.

Absolutely Fantastic Again!

Man can she write! I don't know how she thinks of all the twists and turns! So Great Again! Love it!!!