The Hidden Gallery: The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book II

GOING, SO PAY ATTENTION
I know, I am not being OPTOOMUCHSTIC by saying you will greatly enjoy this book. You want to read book one first, which I loved, but I liked this book even better. The story is sweet, silly, funny, LOL and a must. I can't wait for my granddaughters to get old enough to listen to books without pictures. When they can read they will each get copies of this series. All five books for all five granddaughters. This is a book for all ages. Yes, I am talking to you so don't get the WHO ME, SYNDROME.

THE FULCRUM OF FORTUNE
No matter your age you will also benefit from the wisdom of the SWANBURNE ACADEMY for POOR BRIGHT FEMALES of which PENELOPE is a graduate. This book also brings us even more mysteries than the first. Who are Penelope's parents, who are the kids parents, where they dumped in the woods or stolen, are their werewolves at Ashton Place and more. DO YOU BELIEVE IN THE SUPERNATURAL? This book also gets a little more mysterious.

THE MOOD IN THE NURSERY HAD BEGUN TO CURDLE
I was almost in HIGH DUDGEON when I clicked INCORRIGIBLE CHILDREN series and only two books popped up, but when I clicked MAYROSE WOOD, I found Audible had five of the books. I will be purchasing those books.

TEN PARTS TALKING IS HALF AS MUCH AS ON PART DOING
KELLGREN really makes this story come alive. Just as book one, she is very animated.

TIME WILL TELL, BUT ONLY IN HINDSIGHT, AS TIME IS NOT TALKING RIGHT NOW.

I adore this series! Wittily written, and matched with the perfect reader. Lemony Snicket, you've been topped.<br/><br/>Can't wait for the next one!

Enjoyable, romantic, intriguing

Unlike most books I read

She has a full grasp of the characters. It is like a performance rather than a book reading.

There is a moment when Penelope is trying to ride an early bicycle with her eyes closed. She is trying to find the zoo by sense of smell. That actually isn't even the craziest thing that happens in the book. Hint: there is also an incident with singing pirates.

I still love the education in this book.

The is one of the best narrations I've heard since joining Audible at the first of the year.

I love Katherine Kellgren's version of Lady Constance so so much. She really captures all of the characters and with such great inflection.

This is the first review I have written, but I am enjoying this rendition so much.

Once again I enjoyed the exploits of the three children, originally raised by wolves, & their governess "Miss Lumley", or "Lumaroooo" as the children call her.

However, read Part 1 before beginning this one, as it is a continuation of the original story. And, by the sound of the ending, there will be a Part 3 eventually, as the mystery of the children's, & their governess', origins have not yet been revealed.

Their escapades in London are both interesting & funny, but possibly not quite as interest-holding as those of Ashton Place, in Book 1.

Once again the narrator, Katherine Kellgren, is superb in the various roles.

A good listen.

My family listened to this book on a long car ride. Mom, Dad, son (12) and daughter (9) all agreed it was a very good book; even better than the first in the series (which son didn't like at all, but the rest of us did). We loved the accents of the reader, which were still easily understandable over the road noise of the car. In fact, I am sure that this book is much better listened to than read, as the reader really nailed all of the qualities of the characters. I'm not sure how well the book would work as a stand-alone without having read the first one. It seems like there might be times that it would be hard to follow.

I'm having great fun listening to this book series, even as an adult!

One of the things I really enjoy is the way the author doesn't 'play down' or insult the intelligence of the young reader. When a word or event needs more explanation, one is given, usually in a very funny way!

I absolutely love the narrator! I so enjoy Ms Kellgren's narration of the Her Royal Spyness series, I looked for other books she did! That's how I came upon this series! Another great performance!

This was an amazing adventure with the Incorrigibles and Miss Lumly, with an even deeper story than the last.

Finishing the second book has me 'howling' for the next! A lot of fun for all ages.
Miss Lumley discovers more intrigue where she and the children are concerned, as well as a gypsy fortuneteller, a musical play, pirates, a secret at the British Museum and much more!

I love coming across new authors that become new friends. I have really enjoyed these book and hope that Ms. Wood writes many many more!