Merivel

A Man of His Time

By: Rose Tremain

Narrated by: Sean Barrett

The Restoration is over and Robert Merivel, renowned physician and courtier to Charles II, now faces the anxieties of middle age. Questions crowd his mind: has he been a good father? Is he a fair master? Is he the king’s friend or the king’s slave?

In search of answers, Merivel sets off for the French court. But Versailles leaves him in despair, until a chance encounter with a seductive Swiss botanist allows him to dream of an honorable future. But back home, his loyalty and medical skill are about to be tested to the limit, while the captive bear he has brought back from France begins to cause havoc...

With a cascade of lace at his neck and a laugh that can burst out of him in the midst of torment, Merivel is soulful, outrageous, and achingly sad. His unmistakable, self-mocking voice speaks directly to us down the centuries. Get ready to laugh, prepare to weep - Robert Merivel is back in Rose Tremain’s magical sequel to Restoration.

©2013 Rose Tremain (P)2012 AudioGO

Great

Downloaded by mistake. Thoroughly enjoy it. Was sorry to fing it was finished. Great reading.

Read “Restoration “ First

….. or you will be lost. Still- I could listen to Merivel and his adventures,woes, achievements forever. The inner-workings of his mind were what interested me most. For all his greed and failings- the tenderest of hearts beat. I enjoyed the narrator of the first book better- UNTIL - it dawned on me that this more serious tone befitted the last half of this story just fine- and his accents are so well done. Read both- historical fiction at its best!

Immersive historical novel

Beautifully plotted, written, and narrated, Merivel brings the last years of the reign of Charles II to life. A fine read.

Meditative, but still full of adventures

The evolution of Robert Merivel continues in this second, wonderful book.
He is older, more sensitive and perceptive, but still navigates some fascinating events, in his surprising life, including one of the hottest sex scenes ever written, which is not gratuitous, but gives us insight into Merivel's complex, conflicted nature.
Beautifully, soberly, masterfully performed by the reader.

Loved it...3 times so far! WONDERFUL NARRATOR.

Memorable characters and interesting insight into 17th century life in Europe. Excellent historical novel. Be sure to listen to prequel, RESTORATION, prior to this one.