The Beguilement of Lady Eustacia Cavanaugh

The Cavanaughs, Book 3

By: Stephanie Laurens

Narrated by: Justin Hill

Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

Number one New York Times best-selling author Stephanie Laurens continues the bold tales of the Cavanaugh siblings as the sole Cavanaugh sister discovers that love truly does conquer all.

A lady with a passion for music and the maestro she challenges in pursuit of a worthy cause find themselves battling villains both past and present as they fight to secure life’s greatest rewards - love, marriage, and family.

Stacie - Lady Eustacia Cavanaugh - is adamant marriage is not for her. Wealthy and well-born, she needs for nothing, and with marriage off the table, to give her life purpose, she embarks on a plan to further the careers of emerging local musicians by introducing them to the ton via a series of musical evenings. Yet despite her noble status, Stacie requires a musical lure to tempt the haut ton to her events, and only one musician commands sufficient cachet - the reclusive and notoriously reluctant Marquess of Albury.

Frederick, Marquess of Albury, has fashioned a life for himself as a musical scholar, one he pursues largely out of sight of the ton. He might be renowned as a virtuoso on the pianoforte, yet he sees no reason to endure the smothering overattentiveness of society. Then his mother inveigles him into meeting Stacie, and the challenge she lays before him is...tempting. Enough for him not to immediately refuse her.

A dance of subtle persuasion ensues, and step by step, Frederick finds himself convinced that Stacie’s plan has real merit and that it behooves him to support her. At least for one event.

Stacie’s first musical evening, featuring Frederick as the principal performer, is a massive success - until Fate takes a hand and lands them in a situation that forces them both to reassess.

Does Frederick want more than the sterile, academic life he’d thought was for him?

Can Stacie overcome her deepest fears and own to and reach for her girlhood dreams?

Impulsive, arrogant, and used to getting his own way, Frederick finds his answer easily enough, but his new direction puts him on a collision course with Stacie’s fears. Luckily, he thrives on challenges - which is just as well, because in addition to convincing Stacie that love can, indeed, conquer all, he and she must unravel the mystery of who is behind a spate of murderous attacks before the villain succeeds in eliminating all hope of a happy ending.

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Bravo bravo!

I have listened to many of your books -this was my favorite. I did not listen to prior books in the series, but the story built the characters very well. Good to see her face down her fears as this time in 2020 seems to be full of learning how to deal with fear and move on with life.

What a surprise

Who would have thought that such a delightful romance mystery or mystery romance could be so successfully narrated by a man? Justin Hill is an accomplished surprise, an actor I will look forward to hearing perform many books to come. Bravo Audible, you knocked this one out of the park!

Better

This is the 3rd in the series and even better than the first two. I loved it even though it made me cry

It’s a perfect story

It has the progression of a beautiful song. A balance in the characters and the development of their life’s and relationships.
Narrator was awesome!

What a fantastic read

I absolutely loved this book !! The characters are so fun . The plot was excellent and the narrator was fantastic

Wonderful

Love the story couldn’t stop listening I can’t wait for the next book thank you

Good narrator; good story

Stephanie Laurens works better for me in audio. When reading, I'm distracted by her wordiness. Justin Hill's narration fixed that problem. This audiobook was free via Audible Plus; the rest of the series cost $$, but I may try them someday.

Slow at first

It was slow on the beginning but quickly became better. Excellent story. The reader did a good job.

Stephanie Laurens never disappoints me.

Another great story from a great author! I fell in love with the story and the characters from the beginning. Both Stacie and Frederick are content and happy in being single and independent. Fate, parents and music, however, soon have them singing to a different tune. As mentioned by others, not a lot of excitement, but intrigue enough to hold your interest to the end. I really enjoyed Justin Hill's narration. Well done, worthy of 5 stars.

Enjoyable

Enjoyed this very much. A novel filled with Romance, wooing and hope.
I did not want to stop listening.