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Title: Jane and the Ghosts of Netley

Author: Stephanie Barron

Narrator: Kate Reading

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-03-04

Publisher: Books on Tape

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 99 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Stephanie Barron's series masterfully evokes Jane Austen's witty style, the intricacies of manners in this genteel era, and the rich tapestry of gossip in a milieu of carefully nuanced social relationships. The classic murder mystery meets its match in a plucky heroine who layers Austen's sense and sensibility on top of an inquisitive nature and a natural resolve.

Critic Reviews:

"A wonderfully intricate plot full of espionage and intrigue." (Publishers Weekly)

"First-rate....Barron writes a lively adventure that puts warm flesh on historical bones. The nice thing is she does so in a literary style that would not put Jane Austen's nose out of joint." (The New York Times Book Review)

Members Reviews:

Quite enjoyable.

This series by Stephanie Barron has a little of everything for Jane Austen fans: historical fiction, mystery and fluid prose. Kate Reading is a great narrator for this series.

An echo of Austen

The book is written in Jane Austen's style, and the author has a wonderful ear for Austen's voice. Those, like me, who can practically chant from Austen's works, may find the author's periodic "lifting" of Austen's own phrases and words a bit jarring. It's strange to hear the phrases out of context, when they are so familiar in their original novels. However, the plot is engaging, and the main character well developed. That Kate Reading, a frequent narrator of Austen's own works, is the narrator of this work is an extra treat. Her voice gives the work the perfect Austenization!

very good

I very much enjoyed this book. I like all the notes about Jane austen's time of life. ending was totally unexpected

Jane's great love deserves better showcase

This effort was disappointing, frustrating, and more focused on the concerns of secondary characters than on Jane. For this particular story of our heroine's life, I would have loved to spend more time examining the relationship between Jane and Lord H- such was the attention given to her somewhat problematic yet undeniable friendship with Sophia (Sofia?)

Slow in Parts but an Interesting listen

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I listened while cleaning and it made the job less tedious so it served it's purpose. This book was not as enthralling as other books, but it did entertain.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

It was predictable.

What three words best describe Kate Readings voice?

Perfect fit overall

Was Jane and the Ghosts of Netley worth the listening time?

Yes, for the purpose I was listening. I don't know if it would be the same if I listened to it while driving. It was sleepy in parts.