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The Secret of Studborne Abbey

By: Emmanuelle de Maupassant
Narrated by: Gareth J Davies
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Does something wicked lurk within the ancient walls of Studborne Abbey?

Find out in this Historical Romance duology!

The Lady's Guide to Deception and Desire:

Are the Duke of Studborne's motives for courting Rosamund all they seem?

She must uncover the truth, and only one person in the abbey can help her.

The handsome but penniless Benedict!

The Lady's Guide to Scandal:

Determined to find a love match for her brother Ethan, Rosamund organises a Christmas house party.

Arranging a fake fiancée to help him endure the ordeal, Ethan has no idea of the fun he'll have with bluestocking Cornelia, nor the adventures they'll have, discovering the secrets of the Abbey's hidden crypt!

Discover more in The Lady's Guide series: historical romance brimming with adventure, mystery, and intrigue:

  • The Lady’s Guide to a Highlander's Heart
  • The Lady's Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem
  • The Lady’s Guide to Escaping Cannibals
  • The Lady’s Guide to Tempting a Transylvanian Count
  • The Lady's Guide to Well-Endowed Dukes
  • The Lady's Guide to Being Snowbound with a Scottish Laird
  • The Lady's Guide to Egyptian Curses

Each can be enjoyed as a standalone and in any order.

©2021 Emmanuelle de Maupassant (P)2022 Emmanuelle de Maupassant Gothic Historical Historical Fiction Horror Victorian Heartfelt Highlander
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I was absolutely shocked to find that there was a further audible story to listen too. I enjoyed every word that the narrator spoke and the sound effects were a complete change and enhancing the story and making it sound mysterious and sometimes scary. The auditor was Gareth Davies Who told the tale magnificently. The both books are
Written beautifully and both stories are told so that there is no fear of missing anything.. or
Thinking that you have heard something wrong. Every word is clear and the story flows beautifully. Thank You so much Miss Maupassant I loved these tales.
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I simply loved both of these romantic mysteries. They are set in the Edwardian period and so reminiscent of stories of old. Having said that, there is nothing old or staid here. There is light, wryful humour throughout . The writing itself is atmospheric and the wonderful sound affects certainly enhance the scenes. I am in awe of the narrator in being able to create such different characters so that I was totally absorbed and knew who was speaking instantly. I highly recommend both the story and the performance.

Wonderful, atmospheric Victorian romantic mysterie

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This audiobook contains two stories from The 'Lady's Guide' series by Emmanuelle de Maupassant. 'The Lady's Guide' series are standalone stories connected by 'The Lady's Guide To All Things Useful' book, which gives tips and pointers to the characters in both novels.

**The Lady's Guide To Deception and Desire** is a gothic historical audiobook set in the beautiful, but eerie Studborne Abbey. This story is quite spooky and mysterious and definitely had an unsettling atmosphere.

Rosemund is a young woman without financial stability hoping to find a wealthy man to marry. Rosemund meets Mr Benedict Studborne, impoverished nephew of a Duke, and while her heart is taken with him, she believes her future should be with the widowed Duke. Does the Duke wish to marry however, or is his mind and heart elsewhere? Could there be something sinister afoot at the Abbey? And can 'The Lady's Guide...' offer any help for Rosemund?

This story had alot in it, a ghostly feeling, grief and madness and was very engaging, entertaining and had me guessing throughout what the outcome of the story would be. I really enjoyed the growing attachment and love between Rosemund and Benedict, and I would definitely recommend to lovers of historical romance fiction.

**The Lady's Guide To Scandal** is a light-hearted and witty fake-engagement historical story.

Ethan (brother of Rosemund from the above book) is a famed archaeologist returned from overseas and newly arrived at the museum that Cornelia is connected to via her father. Cornelia has been unlucky enough to have been involved in scandal twice, and is hoping for a quiet and calm life to continue her study of historical artifacts. Meddling family on both sides, however, have different ideas. Ethan comes up with an excellent idea that they should be fake engaged, to make life easier. A stay at Studborne Abbey is just the thing to help with these plans.

A sometimes funny, and definitely entertaining audiobook, this story allows the charade to play out, while also some mysteries within the Abbey are discovered. An enjoyable romantic, feel-good listen. I really loved it.

Two Stories in One Audiobook

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The Lady’s Guide to Deception and Desire: 5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I was so captivated by this story that I had to finish it once I'd started. Great characters and storyline! I loved everything about it!

The Lady’s Guide to Scandal: 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

You can’t go wrong with a story about a fake engagement. I really liked how Ethan and Cornelia met. It’s great how this one book, The Lady’s Guide to All Things Useful, is playing a part for the female main characters in all these stories.

The narrator (Gareth J. Davies) was awesome and the sound effects made both stories even better.

Great stories to enjoy!

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This is 2 stores, both have intrigue, mystery love and passion but also treachery and deception.

The stories are well written and have very good narration.

Well worth listening too.

A great listen

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