The Storybook Hero

Intrepid Heroines 2

By: Andrea Pickens

Narrated by: Amanda Benzecry

Penniless and alone, Octavia Hadley finds herself forced to accept a position as governess to an orphaned girl living with her English diplomat guardian in faraway Russia. But when the diplomat abandons them as Napoleon’s army marches into Moscow, Octavia is determined to get both herself and the girl to safety.

Fleeing for their lives, the pair embark on a perilous trek northward—but to Octavia's dismay, the only way to reach the safety of St. Petersburg is to join forces with a roguish Englishman she met on the ship voyage to Russia. He, too, has a child in tow—his young Russian nephew whose life is in danger from a murderous uncle and his henchmen who are chasing after them.

With the French army at her back and safety miles and miles ahead, Octavia must not let down her guard—but the greatest danger just might be the infuriating Alex Leigh . . . and the unexpected passion that sparks between them.

©2002 Andrea Pickens (P)2025 Andrea Pickens

the journey

This was overall a great book. Good narration. I loved the characters and story line. well paced. It had wrists and turns to keep you engaged with the novel

Great storyline

Loved the story and the characters. Good flow, no dull spots. Narrator did a great job.

Wonderful Story

Great character development so that I was heartfeltedly rooting & tearing up for them. Great settings & adventure that logically painted the realities of historic & geographical times. It's been awhile since I've read a romance book with such depth, and it will be difficult to listen to lesser stories after this. My only minor complaint would be my desire for an epilogue of their happy estate & to feed my own HEA satisfaction more fully.