Lord of the Privateers, Stephanie Laurens
Lord of the Privateers, Stephanie Laurens
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Lord of the Privateers

Author: Stephanie Laurens

Narrator: Steve West

Unabridged: 16 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/27/2016


Synopsis

Can true love die? Or, neglected, does it lie dormant until the object of true desire is again within reach? Denied, does passion smolder, like embers waiting for the right conditions to flare into an all-consuming conflagration?New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens delivers the thrilling conclusion to the acclaimed Adventurers Quartet series, a passionate Regency-era drama played out on the high seas and in the sweltering heat of tropical jungles, reaching a scintillating climax in the glittering ballrooms of Mayfair.The eldest of the Frobisher brothers and widely known as the lord of the privateers, Royd Frobisher expects to execute the final leg of the rescue mission his brothers have been pursuing. What he does not expect is to be pressured into taking with him his emotional nemesis, childhood sweetheart, ex-handfasted bride, and current business partner, Isobel Carmichael. But is it Isobel doing the pressuring or his own restless, unfulfilled psyche?Isobel, resolute, determined, and an all but unstoppable force of nature, has a mission of her own: find her cousin Katherine and bring her safely home. And if, along the way, she can rid herself of the lingering dreams of a life with Royd that still haunt her, then well and good.Neither expects the shock that awaits as they set sail aboard Royd’s ship, much less the new horizons that open before them as they make port in London and then embark on a full-scale rescue and assault on the mining compound buried in the jungle.Yet even with the support of his brothers and their ladies and all the rescued ex-captives, Royd and Isobel discover that freeing the captives is only half the battle. In order to identify and convict the backers behind the illicit enterprise—and thus protect the government from catastrophic destabilization—they must return to the ballrooms of the haut ton and, with the help of a small army of supporters, hunt the villains on their home ground.But having found each other again, having glimpsed the heaven that could be theirs again, how much are they willing to risk in the name of duty?Learn the answer and revel in the action, drama, intrigue, and passion as the Frobishers—with help from Wolverstone, the Cynsters, and many familiar others—steer the adventure to a glorious end.

About Stephanie Laurens

Stephanie Laurens is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of novels set in Regency England that have captivated readers around the globe.

About Steve West

Steve West, the winner of multiple Earphones Awards for narration, is an international actor who has starred on London’s prestigious West End stage, including productions of Mamma Mia! and Oh, What a Night! He is widely known for his television and film work in both the United States and the UK, and he has performed for Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. He hosts his own television show for the UK live from Los Angeles.


Reviews

Goodreads review by BJ Rose on September 01, 2017

A good resolution to the ongoing rescue efforts and the catching of the masterminds, bringing in all the heroes/heroines from the first 3 books in the quartet, as well as some characters from other series. With all that, it should be 4*, but the best I could one up with was 3.5* and just didn't make......more

Goodreads review by Sheila on December 29, 2016

FINAL DECISION:  Exciting and adventurous conclusion to the Adventurers Quartet, this is a second chance at love story. The focus here is more on the adventure than the romance, but I enjoyed both.  The only negative is that I didn't like that the entire set up was because the two characters didn't......more

Goodreads review by Tracy on February 04, 2017

4 stars What a great end to the series, it perfectly wrapped up the ongoing story and still provided a truly touching love story. Royd (really unfortunate name) and Isobel have a past, eight years ago they were madly in love and handfasted. They spent 3 weeks together when Royd was called away on a mi......more


Quotes

“Narrator Steve West completes the author’s Frobisher stories with his best performance yet…West parses the story’s lyrical language for maximum clarity. He expresses Royd’s aristocratic privilege with a sexy formality while maintaining the fluidity necessary for a natural conversational style. His voice for Isobel is feminine but not caricatured. West carefully balances Royd’s power and authority with Isobel’s independent nature, respecting Laurens’ portrayal of an equal partnership. Overall, West delivers a majestic reading, recounting moments of hand-to-hand combat as skillfully as he depicts nineteenth-century British formality. Listen to the entire series for a great audio love affair. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” AudioFile

“Filled with beloved characters, exciting escapades, and sweeping landscapes…A wholly satisfying read.” RT Book Reviews (4 stars)

“A sweeping, passionate historical romance, Lord of the Privateers is highly recommended to connoisseurs of the genre.” Midwest Book Review

“Enthralling…The fast-moving narrative, emotionally weighty plot, and appealing cast make for a dynamic and heartwarming read.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“The broad literary canvas, swashbuckling adventures, dangerous intrigue, and steamy romance of these novels are rare treats.” Booklist

“A sweeping end to an exploratory historical romance quartet.” Kirkus Reviews


Awards

  • AudioFile Earphones Award
  • Voice Arts Award