What Happens in London

By: Julia Quinn

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Rumors and Gossip . . . The lifeblood of London

When Olivia Bevelstoke is told that her new neighbor may have killed his fiancée, she doesn't believe it for a second, but, still, how can she help spying on him, just to be sure? So she stakes out a spot near her bedroom window, cleverly concealed by curtains, watches, and waits . . . and discovers a most intriguing man, who is definitely up to something. Sir Harry Valentine works for the boring branch of the War Office, translating documents vital to national security.

He's not a spy, but he's had all the training, and when a gorgeous blonde begins to watch him from her window, he is instantly suspicious. But just when he decides that she's nothing more than an annoyingly nosy debutante, he discovers that she might be engaged to a foreign prince, who might be plotting against England. And when Harry is roped into spying on Olivia, he discovers that he might be falling for her himself . . .

©2009 Julie Cotler Pottinger (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers

Love the book, not the narrator

Would you consider the audio edition of What Happens in London to be better than the print version?

No.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The narrator used a very affected accented. Not just cultured British (which I usually enjoy), but pompous. Every person sounded pompous and snobbish. The thing about Julia Quinn's books I love is that even though the characters are from a different era, a different culture, and different socio-economic class than I am, I can relate to them. The narrator took that away.

Any additional comments?

Read the book! All of JQ's books are great, so give them a chance.

Best ever!

This is still my favorite JQ novel! It's romantic and witty. Love the characters and her writing style is so easy to follow.

Cute comedic attempt at intrigue

I loved the characters in this book. While I did feel the espionage and intrigue aspects of the story weren’t great, I fell in love with all the characters. Obviously and especially Sebastian. I almost died of laughter during the reading of Miss B and the Mad Barron.

The “intrigue” felt like it belongs in a different book, but that t didn’t distract me from enjoying this book.

Sebastian Grey deserves an entire trilogy dedicated to him.

Almost Fantastic

I love Olivia's character. She's very funny. I actually laughed out loud a few times. I liked Harry as well. I thought the book was a little too long. Also it didn't need the (spoiler alert) kidnapping. But otherwise it was entertaining.

Always wonderful.

Every one of Julia Quinn’s books I have listened to that Roselyn Landor has vocalize and brought to life is absolutely amazing. If I could give it 10 stars, I would.

good fun read

What made the experience of listening to What Happens in London the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed this book. It was a good "light" listen. The story was interesting, drawing a picture of two characters and then showing us how they meet and fall in love. I'm a sucker for a romance. (especially when it doesn't get too racy).

Romantic comedy at its best

I love the authors unique way of showing us each perspective of the main characters and every other chapter it blends the story together beautifully

Absolutely Perfect!!!

Of all the romance novels I've listened to, this is my absolute favorite. It has everything, Great Dialog, Wonderful Characters, Lots of Humor and of course... Romance. I can't say enough about the performance and the story. I loved Olivia & Harry and Sebastian is just hysterical! This is a laugh out loud joyride. Highly Recommended!!!

Brilliant!!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Olivia and Harry of course! Olivia because she's just so funny in her little ways and Harry because of his wit

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

her voice make them all seems alive

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

the kidnaping of Olivia

Clever classic

Ah, Julia Quinn.. read by the perfect Ms. Landor. How many regency romances can be told and still have a clever angle? This is one such story and with a few laugh-out-loud moments it is a fun listen.