The Lure of the Moonflower

A Pink Carnation Novel

By: Lauren Willig

Narrated by: Kate Reading

In the final Pink Carnation novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla, Napoleon has occupied Lisbon, and Jane Wooliston, aka the Pink Carnation, teams up with a rogue agent to protect the escaped Queen of Portugal.

Portugal, December 1807. Jack Reid, the British agent known as the Moonflower (formerly the French agent known as the Moonflower), has been stationed in Portugal and is awaiting his new contact. He does not expect to be paired with a woman—especially not the legendary Pink Carnation.

All of Portugal believes that the royal family departed for Brazil just before the French troops marched into Lisbon. Only the English government knows that mad seventy-three-year-old Queen Maria was spirited away by a group of loyalists determined to rally a resistance. But as the French garrison scours the countryside, it’s only a matter of time before she’s found and taken.

It’s up to Jane to find her first and ensure her safety. But she has no knowledge of Portugal or the language. Though she is loath to admit it, she needs the Moonflower. Operating alone has taught her to respect her own limitations. But she knows better than to show weakness around the Moonflower—an agent with a reputation for brilliance, a tendency toward insubordination, and a history of going rogue.

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Critic reviews

Praise for the Novels of Lauren Willig

“Willig’s series gets better with each addition.”—Booklist

“Jane Austen for the modern girl.”—New York Times Bestselling Author Christina Dodd

“This genre-bending read…has it all: romance, mystery, and adventure. Pure fun!”—New York Times Bestselling Author Meg Cabot

"Fans can rejoice in finding the outstanding features they’ve come to count on: intriguing historical details, double-crossing deceptions, complex characters, and plenty of romance.”—Library Journal (starred review)

Another great story

This time the Pink Carnation finds love with a most unlikely hero and the series ends with Eloise and Collin’s wedding, or does it?

Well Crafted Conclusion

A beautiful wrap-up to a fun series. A strong females from early books gets a lovely curtain call. Well worth the time.

Loved it

What made the experience of listening to The Lure of the Moonflower the most enjoyable?

The voices that the narrator used, very nice voice.

What did you like best about this story?

Jane got a husband!!

Have you listened to any of Kate Reading’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Same high quality as all the other ones she has done.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Jane and Ms. Gwen reconciling.

Any additional comments?

I have listened to all of these and was very happy for Jane!

More of the same...

What did you love best about The Lure of the Moonflower?

Jack...every inch the dashing, smart-mouth spy.

If you’ve listened to books by Lauren Willig before, how does this one compare?

While I must caveat this by saying that I am a huge fan of Lauren Willig's series, this book felt forced. Almost like the well of ideas was running dry and she was just trying to get it to the finish line.

Have you listened to any of Kate Reading’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

She never puts a foot wrong...wonderful narrator!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not really.

Any additional comments?

The Eloise/Colin storyline in this book was just plain ridiculous.

Best humor/romance in the catagory

What did you love best about The Lure of the Moonflower?

Humor and romance and historical details. I love learning history from fun sources.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Pink Carnation and author/narrator. Men a bit shallow/repeatitive, but its ok.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The constant observations about human nature are spot on and strike my funny bone.

Any additional comments?

I will miss this series.
I am John's wife. He would not read this. It is entirely feminine fun.