The Hidden Gallery

The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, Book 2

By: Maryrose Wood

Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren

Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

Of especially naughty children, it is sometimes said, "They must have been raised by wolves." The Incorrigible children actually were.

Thanks to the efforts of Miss Penelope Lumley, their plucky governess, Alexander, Beowulf, and Cassiopeia are much more like children than wolf pups now. They are accustomed to wearing clothes. They hardly ever howl at the moon. And for the most part, they resist the urge to chase squirrels up trees.

Despite Penelope's civilizing influence, the Incorrigibles still managed to ruin Lady Constance's Christmas ball, nearly destroying the grand house. So while Ashton Place is being restored, Penelope, the Ashtons, and the children take up residence in London. Penelope is thrilled, as London offers so many opportunities to further the education of her unique students.

But the city presents challenges, too, in the form of the palace guards' bearskin hats, which drive the children wild not to mention the abundance of pigeons the Incorrigibles love to hunt. As they explore London, however, they discover more about themselves as clues about the children's and Penelope's mysterious past crop up in the most unexpected ways.

Spend some more time with the Incorrigible Children.

©2011 Maryrose Wood (P)2011 HarperCollins Publishers

A guidebook for entertainment

If you could sum up The Hidden Gallery in three words, what would they be?

Enjoyable, romantic, intriguing

What other book might you compare The Hidden Gallery to and why?

Unlike most books I read

What does Katherine Kellgren bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She has a full grasp of the characters. It is like a performance rather than a book reading.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There is a moment when Penelope is trying to ride an early bicycle with her eyes closed. She is trying to find the zoo by sense of smell. That actually isn't even the craziest thing that happens in the book. Hint: there is also an incident with singing pirates.

Any additional comments?

I still love the education in this book.

Loved every minute...

The story is enchanting, the narration perfect! I wish I’d had a governess and that she might be Penelope Lumley!

Madam Ionesco

Katherine will die in 2018 madam Ionesco. pore Katherine oh well being sick is not fun

Londoney

A lovely story for people who like animals and British friends along with comedy and a pampered to rich lady Ashton of Ashton place

Captivating for the whole family!

The perfect book for the whole family to enjoy together! Keeps everyone laughing and guessing at what comes next!

Quinzawoo?Zoo?Who? -Cassiopeia

I LOVED IT ! IT WAS SO AMAZING! Mary rose Wood is a very gifted author.

Fantastic story well read

My family listened to this book on a long car ride. Mom, Dad, son (12) and daughter (9) all agreed it was a very good book; even better than the first in the series (which son didn't like at all, but the rest of us did). We loved the accents of the reader, which were still easily understandable over the road noise of the car. In fact, I am sure that this book is much better listened to than read, as the reader really nailed all of the qualities of the characters. I'm not sure how well the book would work as a stand-alone without having read the first one. It seems like there might be times that it would be hard to follow.

Howlingly delightful!

Love this series! Can't wait to listen to the next book. Perfect for story lovers of any age.

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Best Audio Book Ever!!!!

The narrator has done a fantastic job with these books!!! I could not do these justice if I had read them aloud. Don't hesitate!! You will not be disappointed!!!