His Lordship's Pleasure

The Royal Series, Book 8

By: M. C. Beaton

Narrated by: Lindy Nettleton

Annabelle Carruthers can only dream of being kissed by a man as dashing as Lord Darkwood. She remains locked in misery - married to a rakish drunk who gambles their lives into financial and social ruin.

His sudden death - and rumors of spies and treachery - only make matters worse. Burdened with gambling debts, Annabelle fears she is on her way to the poorhouse. The only solution she can see is to offer herself up as mistress to the mysterious Lord Darkwood!

Darkwood, however, is too much of a gentleman to take advantage of a lady such as Annabelle. Still, he is quite interested in rumors of her husband's espionage - a curiosity that will soon place them both in grave danger.

©1991 Marion Chesney (P)2014 Blackstone Audiobooks

Another entertaining story

M.C. Beaton continues to entertain in her delightful and amusing way. One can’t help but chuckle at the outrageous shenanigans and hope for the happy ever after.

One of the better stories

Enjoyed the story and readers voice
very much
The usual storyline, just what I came for

Inconsistent confusing storyline

Annabelle goes from Lord Darkwood making her feel wonderful offering to be his mistress, upset that he leaves her after making out with her not going further, and then is scared on her wedding night. It's inconsistent and confusing. Annabelle's character is not very well developed.This one left me feeling a
little flat.