The Deceptive Lady Darby

Lost Ladies of London, Book 2

De: Adele Clee

Narrado por: Liisa Ivary

When a lost lady discovers that love is found far from home....

After confessing her love for Lord Cunningham, Lady Rose Darby is whisked away by her father in the dead of night and locked in an old asylum. With no one but her paid companion, Miss Flint, for company, six months pass before Rose manages to escape.

But her plans to return to London go awry when she finds herself at Everleigh, a sprawling mansion nestled in the heart of the forest. Mistaken for a newly appointed maid, Rose is sent to meet her new master, the sinfully handsome and brooding Lord Farleigh. But how can she tell him who she really is without ruining her reputation? And why does the thought of working for a living suddenly have appeal?

Christian Knight, seventh Viscount Farleigh, leads a reclusive life in his country estate. Widowed at 30 and left to care for his two young children, love and marriage are not on his agenda. What respectable woman would want to move into a house in such a state of turmoil? The staff are sick, and he can’t keep a governess for more than a week. Is that why the new maid, Rose, proves too much of a distraction? As an honourable man, he knows he must fight the attraction. Yet, crippled with loneliness, his conscience is soon at war with his feeble heart.

Contains some descriptive sex scenes. Approx. 70,000 words.

©2017 Adele Clee (P)2018 Adele Clee

Romance and mystery

This was an entertaining story concerning Lady Rose Darby and what happened to her when she escaped from the asylum. She finds her way into a nearby Manor House and pretends to be a maid. The house belongs to Christian Knight, Viscount Farleigh, a widower with two children. Rose quickly becomes involved in the life of the house and there is a definite attraction between Rose and Christian. There is also a mystery concerning the death of his first wife and a strange illness that affects the staff. The action takes place in the country but also in London. In London, we meet Christian’s friend Vane and his sister, Lillian. There is also a mystery involving Lillian. The narrator was easy to listen to and used different voices for the characters, bringing the action to life. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I look forward to the next in the series. I was given copy and I have voluntarily and honestly reviewed it.

Decent story Cheese narration

Over all the story is good and they mystery is interesting. However, the narrator hams it up. So over the top that it made me want to laugh.

Book 2, just getting better

I'm loving this series and can't wait for the final book. I've not been able to put this one down.

Mysterious Happenings

What made the experience of listening to The Deceptive Lady Darby the most enjoyable?

Most enjoyable was the fact that I could close my eyes and truly picture the characters and their surroundings.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Deceptive Lady Darby?

the mysterious happenings

What about Liisa Ivary’s performance did you like?

She clearly distinguishes between male and female voices.

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

Definitely!

Any additional comments?

There is love, misunderstandings, and most of all a lot of mysterious happenings. Throughout the well-paced book are plenty of hints to keep the reader interested.

Lady Rose!

I loved the story and the leading characters. I thought the narrator did a good job. I look forward to the rest of the series..