The Deception of the Emerald Ring

By: Lauren Willig

Narrated by: Kate Reading

Eloise Kelly has gotten into quite a bit of trouble since she started spying on the Pink Carnation and the Black Tulip-two of the deadliest spies to saunter the streets of nineteenth-century England and France.

Not only has she unearthed secrets that will rearrange history, she's dallied with Colin Selwick and sought out a romantic adventure all her own. Little does she know that she's about to uncover another fierce heroine running headlong into history.©2006 Lauren Willig; (P)2006 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., and Books on Tape. All rights reserved.

Critic reviews

Praise for The Deception of the Emerald Ring

“History textbook meets Bridget Jones.”—Marie Claire

“A fun and zany time warp full of history, digestible violence, and plenty of romance.”—New York Daily News

“Heaving bodices, embellished history, and witty dialogue: What more could you ask for?”—Kirkus Reviews

“Smart...[a] fast-paced narrative with mistaken identities, double agents, and high-stakes espionage....The historic action is taut and twisting.”—Publishers Weekly

More Praise for the Novels of Lauren Willig

“[This] sparkling series continues to elevate the Regency romance genre.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Jane Austen for the modern girl.”—New York Times Bestselling Author Christina Dodd

Kate is amazing. Lauren is even more!

I picked up the pink carnation book as a suggestion from a friend and I've read the first three and they are amazing. I love the characters and the intertwining relationships. I also love the narrator Eloise, she is so fun to follow and her relationship with Colin is so fun to read.

Worth a listen.

Considerably less entertaining than the first two books, both of which were absolutely smashing. Both leading characters are less well-developed than in previous books: Letty Alsworthy is a country mouse with some little charm, it's true, but Geoffrey Pinghingdale-Snipe remains as quiet and unassuming as a leading man as he was as a backgrounf figure in previous books. Still, it's entertaining enough, especially the bits in between involving the modern day Eloise and Colin. Worth a listen.

Female Lethal-Weapon Fun!!

Individually entertaining Willig's Pink Carnation spy team are a frolicking good time! Can't wait to read (hear) the next one!

The story goes on

What did you love best about The Deception of the Emerald Ring?

Nothing specific. Letty is a very nice person, maybe a little naive. And Eloise, she is fun and really want to know Colin. I like her and the two stories in this series.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Nobody specific.

Have you listened to any of Kate Reading’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I listened to a lot of books performed by Kate Reading. For me she is the best!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, just hearing it on my daily commute to work.

Any additional comments?

non.

I love this series!

These books were so fun to read in paper and Ms Reading's performance adds tremendously to the experience. Thank you