Loved it! Can't wait for the sequel

I absolutely loved this story. The characters are engaging, the story is well formed and the narrator is spot on. I didn't want it to end. I am SO glad there will be a sequel.

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For Downtown Abbey fans

If you loved the series "Downton Abbey", this is a great book to satisfy the same fascination with the lifestyles of British aristocracy, counter-balanced by the lives of those of serve them. Good characters, excellent historical background. My only complaint is the rather rushed ending, with definite indications of a sequel.

Exhausting to listen to - very wordy - boring.

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

A story that was less detailed - constant lengthy use of unnecessary details about every act, scene, room, etc.

Would you ever listen to anything by Jane Sanderson again?

Possibly - her performance was well done - difficult to follow due to the accent which she performs well.

Any additional comments?

I could not bear to finish the book. I started listening on 3 different times; trying to follow the story and appreciate the book. The book had high ratings - but it dragged on with details about senseless things such as cracking an egg and stirring ingredients in a bowl. It took 5 minutes to describe a simple act that had nothing to do with the progress of the story. Completely disappointed. I have never NOT FINISHED a book in my life until this one.