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The Ministry of Curiosities Boxed Set

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The Ministry of Curiosities Boxed Set

By: C. J. Archer
Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
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This boxed set contains the first three books in C. J. Archer's popular Ministry of Curiosities series. Titles in the set include:

  1. The Last Necromancer
  2. Her Majesty's Necromancer
  3. Beyond the Grave

Description of The Last Necromancer:

For five years, Charlotte (Charlie) Holloway has lived as a boy in the slums. But when one theft too many gets her arrested, her only means of escape lies with a dead man. Charlie hasn't raised a spirit since she first discovered she could do so five years ago. That time, her father banished her. This time, she brings even more trouble upon herself.

People are now hunting Charlie all over London, but only one man succeeds in capturing her.

Lincoln Fitzroy is the mysterious head of a secret organization on the trail of a madman who needs a necromancer to control his newly made creatures. There was only one known necromancer in the world - Charlotte - but now there appears to be two. Lincoln captures the willful Charlie in the hopes the boy will lead him to Charlotte. But what happens when he discovers the boy is in fact the young woman he's been searching for all along? And will she agree to work for the man who held her against her will, and for an organization she doesn't trust?

Because Lincoln and his ministry might be just as dangerous as the madman they're hunting.

©2017 C.J. Archer (P)2017 C.J. Archer
Anthologies & Short Stories Fantasy Fiction Historical Magic Romance Science Fiction Magic Users Necromancy Hunting
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An interesting, well written story. Charlie and Lincoln are great characters. Charlie’s transition from vicar’s daughter to street urchin boy is unusual and portrayed well. Lincoln had a unique upbringing which led him to develop great strengths but also a few weaknesses. I love the interaction between the household characters. Great narration too.

An enjoyable listen.

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The premise was good and could have been great if it wasn't read in almost a monotone. The poor heroine was an insipid, colorless creature with few redeeming qualities, who I would of dearly loved to shake and her male counterpart made 'Heathcliff' look chatty and jovial by comparison! Expected so much more from C.J.Archer, especially after her Glass Library series.

Interesting story but...

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The narrator really brought this to life, No pun intended. Brilliant story, occasionally edge of the seat stuff. Really enjoyed all three books can't wait to hear number four. All the characters are excellently portrayed and the narrator's voice is very pleasing. Highly recommended.

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A little repetitious and so the narration is quite monotous. I nearly gave up after the first 15 minutes but have already read the book in paper edition so decided to persevere as I find reading difficult now. Overall a nice easy listen with a fairly sympathetic main character!

entertaining summer reading is

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This set out to be such a great trilogy but our heroin lacks the ability to grow a pair of t*ts! The emotions I acquired where to slap the enrol the stupid girl in remedial school. The story is shot down by the imatured ramblings of our heroin. ok she is a young girl...but one who lived on the streets as a boy. Suddenly she puts on a dress and becomes irresponsible air head.
let's hope she grows up in the next book!!!!

So much potential! So much wasted potential!

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