Chelynne

Written by:
Robyn Carr
Narrated by:
Alison Larkin

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
16
Narrator
5
Release Date
April 2013
Duration
15 hours 20 minutes
Summary
Orphaned and raised by her uncle, the feisty sixteen-year-old Chelynne resolves to show her gratitude by marrying the man of her uncle's choice. Bracing herself for a graying, sickly noble, the last man she expects for a husband is the dashing future Earl of Bryant, Chadwick Hawthorne—suddenly, being a loving wife doesn't seem too hard a task. But he spurns her affection and remains her husband only in name, never in deed. Tormented by unfinished business from his past and an uprising threatening his land, Chad resolves to keep his distance from everyone, including his young wife.Chelynne will go to any lengths to ignite her husband’s passion and save their marriage. But when she finally goes too far, the Earl must share his dark secret before Chelynne loses her reputation—or worse, her life.Set during the English Restoration, Chelynne is filled with political conspiracies, family secrets, and shocking affairs, creating a deliciously complicated plot. Fans of Virgin River are going to love this historical novel written with Robyn's trademark zest for life.Robyn Carr is the New York Times and USA Todaybestselling author of the Virgin River series, published by Mira. Chelynne is the first of her nine historical novels, which will be reissued as digital editions in the coming months.“A delightful book.… Robyn Carr is absolutely marvelous.” —Danielle Steel“Adventure, danger, derring-do, as well as doings at the glittering anything-goes court of Charles II.… Carr tells an entertaining yarn.” —Publishers Weekly“A fast, gripping story.… The reading public can anticipate good books from an imaginative new author.” —Best Sellers
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Fenella B.

Book review If you like old fashioned romances where the man is all powerful, domineering and controlling to his childish, innocent wife you will enjoy this . I found it distasteful Chelynne was so young just 16 to her husbands 33. I am well aware this was the norm in the 17 th and 18 th century but it would have worked just as well if she was 18/19 and would not have made such an uncomfortable listen remembering she was basically still a child (she acts like a child and he treats her like one apart when he is lusting over her so it’s hard to forget just how young she is) The many descriptions of ripe full young breasts sound lecherous and a little nauseating remembering this age difference. I’m not sure why Carr decided to go in this direction and I think Chelynne is not a great role model for a new generation. The plot is tedious and Un-clever being largely based on misunderstandings that could have been cleared up in five minutes if they had only talked to each other. I was hoping for more Georgette Heyer charm instead this is more Mills and Boon. If you like your heroines spirited and no push over to men then I thoroughly Recommend Heyers ‘The Grand Sophie’. Who is also of a more palatable age for a 21st century audience . As to Robin Carr, I will be sticking to virgin river in future .

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Anonymous

I enjoyed this first HISTORICAL novel of Robin Carr's. I wish that Recorded Books had the REST her historical novels available to us listeners.

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Beth Ross

Great story. Would rather have had different narrators to differentiate characters but I truly enjoyed!!

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