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  • The Westerby Inheritance

  • Changing Fortunes, Book 1
  • By: M. C. Beaton
  • Narrated by: Kate Reading
  • Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (729 ratings)

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The Westerby Inheritance

By: M. C. Beaton
Narrated by: Kate Reading
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Publisher's summary

A lady of quality would not wager her honor to restore her family's fortunes - or would she?

Lady Jane Lovelace has conceived the idea of approaching the most notorious man-about-town, Lord Charles Welbourne, with a most unique proposition. When he counters her offer with a condition that he thinks will halt her impudence, much to the surprise of both, she accepts.

A novel of passion and intrigue, The Westerby Inheritance is a thrilling installment in an emotionally charged romantic saga, all played out against a backdrop of elegant 18th-century society.

©2014 M. C. Beaton (P)2014 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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Where Was The Ending

A great deal of the book was enjoyable. Overall though, it took too long to really get going and then seemed to lack an ending although it was implied. A bit disappointing.

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No one does it better than Beaton!

What a complex, well written, well read historical mystery/romance! Just when I think I must know all the formulas for this genre, Beaton comes up with another so unique and fascinating that I can barely stand to do anything else but listen until I’ve finished.

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a good one

narration was excellent. this is one of chesney's better books. there were a few things that were frustrating and some loose ends are left, so it needs the sequel.

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Loved all but the last page

Admittedly I love Marion Chesney/MC Beaton. I’ve read all of her Agatha Raisin books and about 5 of her historical romantic comedies. Her books are witty, thoughtful, well-researched, intriguing, and delightful. I love how she weaves history, geography, and the day-to-day machinations into gripping plots. This was one of my favorite romance books… except for the last page. The ending was dark and unresolved. Most of her books leave you with such a lovely resolution with ends tied and most mysteries solved. This one had a dark and unresolved ending. Loved all but the last page.

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Good story but no ending!

I expected a proper ending but the chapter just fell off in a way that did not make sense given the characters personalities. Shame.

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unfinished and odd

great narration and character development but I was left scratching my head about it. lots of attention to character and visual detail of clothing. many loose strings left at the end, and unclear what the end even meant. the major conflict that kept the lovers apart also wasn't that believable. I may try another of her books before writing her off as not my style.

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Huh???

The ending was a cliff! I really could have saved my hours.
Some other comment stated take it for what it is. Good advice.

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Cliffhanger

Story ended in a cliffhanger so now I’m wondering if the story continues. So wished they told what happened with the Bentley’s and that weird house.

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Intriguing

I looked forward to each listening opportunity. Well developed character, and unexpected twists and turns.

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The Unusual Would for Women in the Aristocracy

Great narrator. It’s a love story but not your usual one. Customs, dress fashions, powered hair for men and women, all so foreign to modern days.

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