The Proposition

By: Judith Ivory

Narrated by: Steven Crossley

Length: 13 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

Set amidst the glitz and glamour of high society Victorian London, The Proposition is an opulent tale of blossoming love.

Lady Edwina Bollash is a woman of importance and distinction who has never been the object of any man's affection. However, when she meets Mick Tremore, a tall, handsome young man from the bottommost rung of society, she instantly attracts his attention. As Mick wants desperately to become a gentleman, Edwina decides to transform him into a man with class. From the start, she notices the way he looks at her. But what she doesn't yet realize is that as much as she is preparing him, he is preparing her for a place in his heart--and in his bed. Narrator Steven Crossley elevates the mounting passion of Ivory's prose, building tension with every breath and every sensuous word.

©1999 Judith Ivory, Inc. (P)2001 Recorded Books, LLC

great listen

my first Ivory, won't be my last. funny, well paced, and very well performed. thanks

loved it!

very enjoyable. great narrator. great story.
didn't want it to end. glad I own it.

My very favorite

I love the story, the use of language, the characters. Fabulous narration. Be sure to listen to this book

Prim and proper yields to a passionate nature

Oh, I just loved this book. I'll admit to no objectivity in reviewing it. Winnie, the heroine, reminded me so much of myself. Anxious, with a tendency to overthink and overanalyze everything. Much too hard on herself. Unable to acknowledge her own good qualities. Wow, all that sounds so familiar.

The similarities to my own struggles gave the story a huge emotional resonance. But I must also credit Judith Ivory's writing. Lush and lyrical, funny and touching, it mesmerized me. She introduced me to two fundamentally good people meant to be together, and slowly peeled back their layers, laying bare their emotions and deepest longings.

Winnie, especially, was a kind soul battered by a hard world. She longed for joy but feared she couldn't find it. I wanted to cheer when she finally embraced her own passionate nature.

Steven Crossley's performance was terrific, with his voice like melted chocolate and subtle transformation of Mick from Cornish bloke to refined gentleman, who retained his humor and joie de vivre.

Very enjoyable as well as fun

I like Regency type romances but so many are similar plots just different characters. The Proposition turns things around. Granted it's a Pygmalion in reverse ... so much fun as well as a different slant on romance. The male character is delightful. He holds to his own values despite "station"...of course being fantasy, he has remarkable lineage to be uncovered. The narrator does a superb job with the accents. moving from street to polish yet always with humor. The scene in the hero's workman's tavern is hilarious as the heroine "loosens" up. If you want an entertaining story - yes there is some steam too - plus a lot of laughs, give this book a try.

Another favorite - excellently well read

The narrator of this one is a man which I found - interesting. The story is a wonderfully compelling romance, very steamy without being pornographic which so many are nowadays. Ugh. This one is beautiful, though and I really liked the narrator.

Lovely

A lovely book. My fair lady, but then the other way round. A very relaxing and pleasant listening.

a fun little ride

The story just flow's . Steven Crossly is perfect for the storying telling... You get to know and like the characters quickly.. Love it.

Sweet My Fair Duke

A play on MY FAIR LADY with a Cornish rat catcher as hero and reclusive Linguist as heroin. Sweet,sexy and fun.

Lovely

Loved it. This was probably the most subtly charmingly written romance I have heard in ages