• The Wisdom of Madness

  • Ministry of Curiosities, Book 10
  • By: C. J. Archer
  • Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
  • Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (401 ratings)

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The Wisdom of Madness

By: C. J. Archer
Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
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Publisher's summary

With Alice determined to discover the truth about her past and Seth determined to help her, the couple find themselves sucked into a world where nothing is as it seems and no one can be trusted. On the run to escape a mad queen's wrath and with an entire realm looking for them, tensions fray and friendships are tested.

Even worse for Seth, shocking secrets he'd rather leave buried are brought to the surface.

Joined on their adventure by an irritable Gus and a mysterious Eva, the four friends must learn the truth of Alice's past so she can forge her future.

But a future with whom? And where?

The Ministry of Curiosities series is now complete. It contains the following works:

  1. The Last Necromancer
  2. Her Majesty's Necromancer
  3. Beyond the Grave
  4. Grave Expectations
  5. Ashes to Ashes
  6. From the Ashes
  7. Of Fate and Phantoms
  8. Veiled in Moonlight
  9. Vow of Deception
  10. The Wisdom of Madness
©2018 C.J. Archer (P)2018 C.J. Archer

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Good book but...

Overall I liked this series. While I did not dislike this deviation from the usual focus on Charlie and Lincoln, it was a little disappointing. It did tie up loose ends with the other characters. I thought maybe we would get a more explicit wedding night scene in the beginning of this book since the last book kinda lamely ended- maybe it’s just me but to read book after book with sexual build up between those two and not get a proper sex scene was disappointing. Overall the narration was excellent as usual and it’s still really enjoyable. Like the series as a whole and would still recommend it to others.

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A very Real Disappointment

I have enjoyed the Ministry of Curiosities Series immensely but the 10th book in the series contained almost nothing (except the Narrator) that made the series so enjoyable. This book attempts to merge the characters of the series into the Alice in Wonderland story. It does this as an artsy attempt that fails to keep the humor that is maintained between the characters.

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Story line misstep

I was enjoying the books up until this one. It’s contrived, plodding, and boring. Please get back on track.

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disappointing

though an interesting twist to classic Alice in Wonderland, no Necromancy or mystique as with previous books in this series.

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Great book.

This is a great finish for the story. I just wish I knew more about Gus.

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Great book.

Great book hope there will be a book number 11. Very nice quiet family read.

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Fun story

Great change in the series. Great story. Read the entire series it’s really good. Tada.

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Wonderful series

I fully enjoyed this series. I loved all the characters, adventure and twists and turns. I also appreciated the final book that tied up loose ends. I highly recommend this series.

Narrator was excellent.

C J Archer is a favorite of mine.

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Excellent

Wonderful narrator. I think this is now my favorite author. Can't wait to read her other series.

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Loves the series

I found this whole series to be wonderful. However, this last book felt very rushed to try to close up the storyline. The specific book has very little of Charlie and Lincoln in it. It focuses more on the other remaining characters in the story. Overall a good book.

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