The Masterful Mr. Montague

A Casebook of Barnaby Adair Novel

By: Stephanie Laurens

Narrated by: Napoleon Ryan

#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens pulls back the curtain on a world that has been hidden from us . . . until now.

Montague has devoted his life to managing the wealth of London’s elite, but at a huge cost: a family of his own. Then the enticing Miss Violet Matcham seeks his help, and in the puzzle she presents him, he finds an intriguing new challenge professionally . . . and personally.

Violet, devoted lady-companion to the aging Lady Halstead, turns to Montague to reassure her ladyship that her affairs are in order. But the famous Montague is not at all what she’d expected—this man is compelling, decisive, supportive, and strong—everything Violet needs in a champion, a position to which Montague rapidly lays claim.

But then Lady Halstead is murdered and Violet and Montague, aided by Barnaby Adair, Inspector Stokes, Penelope, and Griselda, race to expose a cunning and cold-blooded killer who stalks closer and closer. Will Montague and Violet learn the shocking truth too late to seize their chance at enduring love?

Loved it!

We've known Montague for a while now through the Cynster books. I'm so glad that his story has now been told. Great intrigue and mystery in this story. Narration was expertly done.

Enjoyable character development

Wonderful story with a murder mystery that the cast of characters need to solve. I found Napoleon Ryan to be a good narrator. I like the range of his voice from female to deep baritone.

Stephanie Laurens scores again!! But

Would you listen to The Masterful Mr. Montague again? Why?

Yes, I always listen to Ms. Laurens books at least twice, often more

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Masterful Mr. Montague?

It is always when the main character's openly acknowledge their love. Since this is often at the end I only get a few moments of that level of interaction. But I can always listen to that part more than once.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

I really did not like the narrator. I hate to speak negative about any performer as I have several members of my family who have or do make their living in theater. I know how much effort goes into preparation and the performance of any kind but I was disappointed at the basic monotone of the performer. This story deserved a lot more enthusiasm and would have been great to listen to. I have to say that I stayed with it because I defiantly had to see who the true villain was and I always enjoy Stephanie Laurens style of writing

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Adair and Stokes on the trail of new villains as Mr. Montague joins the intrepid band as he seeks love and justice.

Any additional comments?

I love romance books because the ones I read always have a happy ending.

An over-detailed murder mystery w/ a hint of rom

it's OK. There is almost more romance (and soberly more action) between the characters from previous books than there is between the so-called MCs. Nothing at all as enthralling as the Cynster or similar works. The murder mystery holds little tension mostly because the descriptions are soooooo long that it loses the angst.

Great Story but narrator is lacking

I love all Stephanie Laurens book. But i am not sure why she can't hire "Simon Prebble" or "Rosalyn Landor" to read her books.
I'm half way in listening to this book and its really disappointing on the narrator's part.