Lady of Fortune

By: Mary Jo Putney

Narrated by: Beverley A. Crick

Lady of Fortune is a classic story of one woman’s perseverance and strength in the face of insurmountable odds in the wake of the French Revolution.

A countess turned servant …

Forced to escape the French Revolution, resilient young Comtesse Marie-Christine D'Estelle flees to London. But when she finds herself unexpectedly penniless, Christa hides her aristocratic background to become a lady's maid. … Until rebuffing advances from both her tyrannical mistress’s husband and her lover gets Christa cast into the street—directly into a hero’s arms …

A Royal Navy commander …

After a long absence, Captain Lord Alexander Kingsley has returned to England on medical leave. Now head of his family, he must take charge of his younger siblings. He feels a special duty to his sister Annabelle, a shy debutante in need of a maid. So Alex is delighted to discover that the intriguing, outspoken, and lovely young woman who serendipitously landed in his arms is in need of just such a position …

The heart of a household …

With her warmth, charm, and surprisingly refined intellect, Christa soon wins the hearts of all the Kingsleys—especially Alex. And while their mutual attraction deepens to something more, the gap in their social stations seems an impossible obstacle. Only when Alex and Annabelle become the targets of fortune hunters, will the truth about Christa have a chance to be revealed. But will it mean a chance for true love to triumph?

©2023 Mary Jo Putney, Inc. (P)2023 Recorded Books

Excellent listen - great story

MJP's talent at developing gripping stories and interesting characters is always apparent and this book is no different. There is romance, a bit of drama and romance. Bevery Crick did a good job in breathing life into MJP's characters which enhances the story and keep the listener's attention. This is definitely a keeper and I highly recommend.

Enjoyable

All these characters are likeable even the bad guy...you'll see if listen till the end.

Great story!

I really enjoyed the story. The narration and the story were amazing. I really enjoyed the characters.

Another great Mary Jo Putney book

Well developed story line and characters. The book ends satisfactorily with all the players well matched.

Complicated and very good story

I really enjoyed this story. The narration was great. It was a long story with some twists and kept me interested. I love this author and have read some of her other books.