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The Black Moth

By: Georgette Heyer
Narrated by: Julian Rhind-Tutt
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When the dashing Jack Carstares is unfairly accused of cheating at cards, he leaves the country in disgrace. Returning some years later disguised as a highwayman, his reappearance heralds a dramatic chain of events that includes a Duke, a damsel, a duel, and not one, but two kidnappings. Written when she was just 17, The Black Moth was Heyer’s first novel, but it bears many of the hallmarks of her later romances, being vivid, witty, and peppered with historical insight.

Download the accompanying reference guide.Public Domain (P)2013 Naxos AudioBooks Regency Romance Historical Fiction Witty Historical Romance Regency Funny Fiction Romantic Suspense Suspense
Engaging Characters • Compelling Villain • Melodramatic Adventure • Witty Dialogue • Complex Relationships

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A beautifully crafted and historically accurate story by Georgette Heyerdahl masterfully and brilliantly read by Julian Rhind-Tutt

Heyer at her best

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Julian Rhind-Tutt is on a whole new level of narrating! I've never had the characters leap out at me like this before. He puts such life and feeling into them! It was a pleasure to listen to him from start to finish. The story was, of course, likewise good. A good introduction into the Devil (not Lucifer, it's a nickname for one of the characters). He's easily one of my favorite characters in all the Heyer books, despite him being a bad guy.

One of the best narrators ever!

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I had read The Black Moth a few years ago and fully enjoyed it. The second time through with the Audible version was even better. The narrator was excellent and added further to my appreciation of Ms. Heyer’s writing. She is known for doing extensive research for her books. It is amazing that she wrote this first book, when she was about 19 years old to entertain her brother when he was ill. Her thorough understanding of the Georgian period is evident throughout the story and leads the reader to feel immersed in the era. (Most of her books are set in the Regency era, though a few besides this one are from an earlier time.)
I must mention the narration again. Mr. Rhind-Tutt did an amazing job of capturing the various personalities and portraying the range of emotions. I plan to look for others books he has narrated.
I hope that you enjoy this audiobook as much as I. If this is your first book by Georgette Heyer, welcome to an amazing author.

A great story with wonderful narration

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Fun story, complex characters, enjoyable narrator. I just finished a reread. It was with it.

I really enjoy this

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The narrator who has a very nice voice when speaking men's parts and narrative, tends to screech as he attempts to portray Lavinia. That makes her seem a shrew, fatuous and grasping. She is all these things, but the voice need not grate so on the listener's ears.

Narration problems, minor but annoying

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