These Old Shades
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4.7 • 7 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Brought to you by Penguin.
These Old Shades is read by Alexander Vlahos, star of Versailles.
Leonie Bonnard is being drawn into a twenty-year-old feud.
Justin Alastair, the Duke of Avon, is a reprehensible rake with an axe to grind. Decades ago the Comte de Saint-Vire did something unforgivable and ever since Justin has been lying in wait to settle the score.
When Justin meets Leon, a street urchin with a striking resemblance to his nemesis, he aims to use him as a pawn in his plans for revenge on the Comte. Except Leon is in fact Leonie, a beautiful young ingénue who may just steal Justin's heart.
Can Leonie win the Duke's affection, or will his need for revenge overcome them both?
'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA
Léonie, hot-tempered and very much her own woman, is one of Heyer's best female leads[...]The novel remains a witty, vivid page turner' MELANIE REID
'If you haven't read her yet, what a treat you have in store!' Harriet Evans
'Georgette Heyer is second to none' Sunday Times
© Georgette Heyer 1926 (P) Penguin Audio 2021
Customer Reviews
Excellent version
I had read this book before, but was excited to see a new recorded version. Mr. Vlahos did an excellent job with the narration, providing distinct voices and personalities for each character. I especially liked his portrayal of Rupert, and the housekeeper’s comment to Leonie, “But you are a little French cabbage” was delightful. His portrayal of Avon effectively reflected the change in his character that occurred throughout the book. I caught the humor in some scenes that I had not before (e.g., the scene where Rupert uses his wig to demonstrate his frustration toward the end of the book). I highly recommend this audio version. Enjoy!
Wonderful Story Wonderfully Narrated
This Georgette Heyer novel is my favorite and I’ve read it many times over the years. The story is fresh and fun each time. Actor Alexander Vlahos brings it to life with his colorful voicings and dramatic flair, making the audiobook version extra lively, dynamic, and enjoyable. The dialogue is witty and the characters vibrant. I can’t recommend this audiobook enough.