Noble Satyr

Roxton Foundation Series, Book 1

De: Lucinda Brant

Narrado por: Mary Jane Wells

1740s France and England—the age of hedonism and enlightenment. Antonia must flee the Court of Versailles and the predatory schemes of the Comte de Salvan. She orchestrates an escape with the unwitting assistance of the all-powerful Duke of Roxton, a man she has been warned against as too dangerous for her to know.

Roxton is an unlikely savior—arrogant, promiscuous, and sinister. Antonia’s unquestioning belief in him may just be his salvation, and her undoing. A classic Beauty and the Beast tale, this prizewinning historical was inspired by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’s Le Liaisons Dangereuses, and is a homage to Georgette Heyer’s These Old Shades.

Please note: This newly revised edition of Noble Satyr, which includes relevant bonus letters (from Eternally Yours), is required listening before embarking on the rest of the Roxton Foundation Series.

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Great!

Great story and Mary Jane Wells is just an incredible narrator. She does such a good job of conveying the emotion of the characters in her voice.

Bringing the Georgian Era to life!

I have to start with I adore the writings of Lucinda Brant. I have been a fan of hers for many years and have already reviewed the ebook version (5 Stars!) of this book. However, this Audible version has taken my breath away! The narrator, Mary Jane Wells, has an incredible talent and the ability to differentiate between each character and bring them to life purely with her voice. You can tell who each character is, without being told, simply by the changes in her voice. It's an astonishing talent!
The combination of Lucinda Brant's beautiful love story and Mary Jane Well's narration immerses you in the world of 1740's France and England in such a way as to bring it to life! A wonderful experience and I can't wait to experience the rest of the Roxton Foundation Series!

Loved it!

Roxton series is one of my favorites. Especially narrator Alex Wyndham. I was hesitant on listening to the new narration but I was mistaken. It was wonderful! Now I’m going to listen to the new foundation series.

The redeeming power of love in a Georgian romance

This book is the starting point of the author’s wonderful Georgian romance series. It takes place in France and in England during the reign of Louis XV and George II, in the 1740s. Among the court intrigue of Versailles we encounter Antonia Moran, a young, beautiful and original girl who needs help to be saved from the evil plots of the villains and the lecherous surroundings. The unlikely (and unwilling) person to help her is the Duke of Roxton, the Satyr of the title – a half-English, half-French aristocrat who is an expert at court games both political and amorous, well known for his many sophisticated lovers and his world-weary cynicism. Against all odds, they fall in love, and though they experience an idyll, they are torn apart by enemies – some known, some unexpected. All Antonia’s purity, strength, honor and intelligence, and the Duke’s cunning (he is aptly named Renard), ducal power and willingness to change for love are put to the test of fire, but they prevail and create a new and happy life together.
Besides the unique love story, the era is an equally important part of the book – the fictional characters are seamlessly woven together with historical persons, real locations. The author’s excellent and detailed research of history and culture, her love of the era shines through and allows the readers to immerse themselves in the past, to see it faithful to historical reality in many details.
Historical romance readers familiar with Georgette Heyer will notice similarities to These Old Shades, Heyer’s book set in vaguely the same time and place, and featuring somewhat similar protagonists. Both the plot and the characters are different enough, however, to give the reader a very different feel in spite of the homage paid to the renowned Heyer – I would say the good is brighter and the evil is darker and more violent in this story, the depravity in high society is openly shown, the desire and intimacy of the couple not hidden behind bedroom doors (though never crudely or explicitly detailed).
The narrator is excellent, one of the best I have ever heard. The narrative voice has flawless tempo and diction, the characters are easily discernible and their voice timbres display their personality accurately and vividly. The complex emotions and the subtle humour infusing the story are shown beautifully. It was a pleasure to listen to this audio rendition.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book and all its sequels to all historical romance fans – those who enjoy redeemed rake stories, strong protagonists, those who like the world of the 18th century and those who haven’t yet experienced it described by a talented hand like Lucinda Brant’s – believe me, you’ll enjoy it!

Brilliant narrator

Superb narrator adds to the charm, humor, and energy of the enchanting young heroine.
Very enjoyable romantic drama with some comedy, set in 1700s France and England. The narrator also adds considerably to the appeal of the hearty, good-tempered best friend of the hero, making his dialog very funny.