For My Lady's Heart

Medieval Hearts, Book 1

De: Laura Kinsale

Narrado por: Nicholas Boulton

Audie Award Finalist, Romance, 2014

Pursued by her enemies, flattered and courted for her lands, a powerful, devious princess is desperate to reach refuge. Haunted by the shadow of the young assassin set upon her, Princess Melanthe knows that an ice cold countenance is her only protection. To succumb to love is the greatest danger of all. She can trust only one man amid the lies, the mysterious Green Knight - a true knight who never wavers once he gives his heart; a man who cannot comprehend deceit. But as an impossible love grows between them, betrayal becomes their only future.

In a mesmerizing performance, Nicholas Boulton brings Laura Kinsale's classic medieval romance to vivid life, creating a colorful world and a unique listening experience that is both true to the times and easy to understand.

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At last! A historical novel with substance.

It was a joy to revel in a complicated plot that had been so well-researched. The characters were well-developed and there was plenty of suspenseful action to draw the reader in, and I particularly enjoyed the characters' usage of authentic sounding language. Nicholas Boulton is a sublime narrator who is a joy to listen to.

Fabulous!

Would you consider the audio edition of For My Lady's Heart to be better than the print version?

Yes. Nicholas Boulton made it come alive. When he rasped the words "My lady..." my heart went pitter patter.

What was one of the most memorable moments of For My Lady's Heart?

The ending. I listened to it several times.

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

Yes, I based my next purchase on his narration. The second one was just as fabulous.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

If I had the time.

Any additional comments?

I loved this book. I bought it on Audible since I never have time to sit down and read. Ruck was perfect: just the right amount of reserve, bafflement toward his lady and strength. Melanthe had a reserve that you could just see through at times, making you root for her until the end. If you are a history geek like me, please don't go for the second version. The Middle English is only in the dialogue. The conversations are so much more lyrical, and the love scenes so much more sweeter, with the authentic speech. I actually rewound and listened to the end again. It is my first read from Laura Kindle and I am really looking forward to the next. The narrator is perfection. The way he says in "my lady" in that gruff voice of Ruck's had my heart skipping every time. And I'm over 50! I highly recommend this book.

Just not into the Middle Ages.

I thought maybe Laura Kinsale and Nicholas Boulton could carry me into the period. Alas, not so. I just could not finish the book.

Tidious and long

I have always enjoyed long books. But not in this case. The book was just too long. I admit that I have forgotten details from the beginning of the book because the chapters were so long.

Many of the references weren't adequately explained. The whole book in my opinion could have been about 2-3 hours shorter. There were no unnecessary details in the book but, it did seem to me that the book dragged on and on.

The sample read that you listen to also isn't until the 10th chapter which is almost near the end of the first part. I didn't like that. Had I known that I wouldn't have bought it. This isn't a book that you can sit down and finish with minimum breaks. It is a tough read.

The characters were.... they just seemed off to me. I can't put my finger on what was wrong with them other then they just didn't seem right. I will say that you should probably read the attached PDF if you want to understand some of the terms. They are pretty synonymous with what you would think they are but for reference it is a good idea.

Wow!

I hardly ever leave a review for a book, but this one I had too!
It’s great, highest praise to the author and the narrator!