Piqued and Repiqued

The Branwell Chronicles, Book 5

By: Judith Hale Everett

Narrated by: Clare Wille

He pursued her for ambition. She spurned him for the same. Can one persistent friend open their hearts to love?

Jonathan Blysdale has risen from wealthy tradesman’s son to gentleman in the highest circles of Society through sheer determination. When he catches sight of Lady Athena Dibbington, he knows he has found the jewel to crown his achievement. But Lady Athena was bred to marry no less than a marquess, and she has no patience with the attentions of one so far beneath her as Blysdale.

Yet it is not beneath Lady Athena to sustain her lifelong friendship with the awkward and outspoken Iris Slougham, whose family’s wealth also originated in trade. This very peculiarity inspires Iris to further Blysdale’s suit, for she is convinced there is more to him than ambition. But will her unconventional efforts to help secure her friend’s happiness do more harm than good?

©2023 Judith Hale Everett (P)2024 Judith Hale Everett

Engaging!

This book was a great escape from reality into the 19th century! Excellent character development! I think one of the things this author does the best is dialogue. There’s always such clever conversations between characters. I love the unique characters as well. I have nothing bad to say. I enjoyed it thoroughly! I have read her other books too, and I enjoyed them as well.

Well-written, clean

Well-written, clean. Characters acceptable. Not too tense. So far this seems the best of the series.

6 stars-- Elizabeth Gaskell north and south vibes

There are two parallel stories of two heroines. The unfolding of the stories are so well put together, and the characters are fabulous.

The narration is like watching a play. Clair Wille brings the story to life.

This is, at least, the fifth time I have listened to this book. It is one of my go-to for a soul satisfying, lovely listen!!!