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Title: The Debutante Queen
Subtitle: Montana Beginnings, Book 1
Author: Angela Breidenbach
Narrator: Forrest Leder, Tristan Leder
Format: Unabridged
Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-24-15
Publisher: Gems of Wisdom
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
It's 1889 (Helena, MT): Calista Blythe enters the first Miss Snowflake Pageant celebrating Montana statehood to expose the plight of street urchins. But hiding an indentured orphan could unravel Calista's reputation and her budding romance with pageant organizer Albert Shanahan, if her secret is revealed. Will love or law prevail?
This book is the first in the Montana Beginnings series. The sequel is Eleven Pipers Piping. Each book can be heard as a single story, but if you love historicals and series set in the same locale, then Helena, MT, is your place to live in a story world among the Montana Beginnings series by Angela Breidenbach.
Members Reviews:
Interesting slice of history
Would you consider the audio edition of The Debutante Queen to be better than the print version?
The audio version is narrated by relatives of the author. For the most part the two did an outstanding job narrating, though there were one or two moments that seemed "off" to me.
What did you like best about this story?
The gentle love story set in the old west.
Fresh topic and setting, great male narration
Would you listen to another book narrated by Forrest Leder and Tristan Leder ?
I enjoyed listening to Forrest's voice. Nicely done!
Any additional comments?
The idea of a child on the streets is disturbing, so this heroine and her passion for making a difference in such a child's life struck a chord with me. This is an uplifting, wholesome story with an early Montana setting that was new and fresh for me. The author has a sweet voice, writes well, and provides a solid inspirational message.
Just who will be Miss Snowflake?
The Debutante Queen, first in the Montana Beginnings, series by Angela Breidenbach, is historical romance at its finest. Set during the time of Montana's entry into statehood, readers meet Calista, a big-hearted young woman and Albert, a young businessman who is anxious to see Helena become a booming town of the West. Each of them has plans for the future but will those plans include each other. The characters are realistic, likable and developed well. With good descriptions and historical information, the story line moves quickly and keeps the reader engaged. The author brings out the societal issue of orphans. With Helena being one of the last stops for the Orphan Trains on the late 1800s, there were a number children fending for themselves on the streets with no one to care. Can Calista make a difference in their lives? Can she influence others to help? The Debutante Queen is a charming story with just enough action and romance to make for a good historical fiction read. The audiobook was narrated well by Forest Leder and Tristan Leder, giving a great perspective to each of the male and female characters.
I was given an audio copy of the book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Very entertaining audio!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would definitely recommend this audiobook as an entertaining listen that moves along at a great pace with likable characters, just enough twists and turns, and a solid faith element threaded throughout.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Calista is a spirited heroine whose good heart has more than just superficial levels.