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  • A Counterfeit Suitor

  • Rosalind Thorne Mystery Series, Book 5
  • By: Darcie Wilde
  • Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt
  • Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (642 ratings)

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A Counterfeit Suitor

By: Darcie Wilde
Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt
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It is every mama's dearest wish that her daughter marries well. But how to ensure that a seemingly earnest suitor is not merely a fortune hunter? Rosalind is involved in just such a case, discreetly investigating a client's prospective son-in-law, when she is drawn into another predicament shockingly close to home.

Rosalind's estranged father, Sir Reginald Thorne-a drunkard and forger-has fallen into the hands of the vicious scoundrel Russell Fullerton. Angered by her interference in his blackmail schemes, Fullerton intends to unleash Sir Reginald on society and ruin Rosalind. Before Rosalind's enemy can act, Sir Reginald is found murdered - and Fullerton is arrested for the crime. He protests his innocence, and Rosalind reluctantly agrees to uncover the truth, suspecting that this mystery may be linked to her other, ongoing cases.

Aided by her sister, Charlotte, and sundry friends and associates - including handsome Bow Street Runner Adam Harkness - Rosalind sets to work. But with political espionage and Napoleon loyalists in the mix, there may be more sinister motives, and far higher stakes, than she ever imagined....

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Complex, but worth it!

This is my favorite Rosalind Thorne mystery so far. I've enjoyed all of them immensely but this this one was pleasingly complex to a greater degree than the previous books. I loved it!

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Loved the Rosalind Thorne series!

I have to say that I’m sad to hear the last book in this series. I’ll miss listening to these characters’ stories. I enjoy this genre, mysteries set during historical periods. Ms. Wilde does an excellent job at character development and unraveling details within the historical setting. The narrators for this series have also been a pleasure to listen to. Now I have to find my next listen.

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Exciting plot and character twists

My favorite story of the entire series. Interesting, well developed characters, exciting plot turns.
Likable story with clean language, although a bit of 21st century societal values is starting in creep in.

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My favorite of the series

If you’re new to the series, read them in order. Great read! Hard to put down the books. Will definitely listen to you again!

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Love the series…

But This is not my favorite story in the series…a couple of the threads in the story line felt “icky” to me. I enjoy coming back to these characters and seeing them evolve.

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Enjoyable story and narration

I very much enjoyed this book. I almost didn't listen because the one before in the series was fluff, but I'm happy I did.

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Excellent history

The plot was captivating and kept me guessing many different things go on and then they all merge back together really a good listen

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Great series

I enjoyed this series and am looking forward to the next book. I am enjoying the well drawn characters amid the backdrop of historical England with all the complications that ensue as the main character finds a way to make a living using her unique talents.

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Fabulous

So sorry to see this series end or at least this is the last one so far

A lot of things get wrapped up with Rosalind, her sister and Father. Also she and Adam finally seem like they will have a future.

So enjoyed the series and all the narrators! Please write more!

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Couldn’t stop listening

I usually listen to audiobooks before I go to bed, to start winding down. These series just kept me saying to myself, just one more chapter! Truly addictive!

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