Chelynne

By: Robyn Carr

Narrated by: Thérèse Plummer

IN THE DECADENT COURT OF CHARLES II, SHE WANTED A MOST UNSUITABLE MAN—HER HUSBAND.

Orphaned and raised by her uncle, the feisty sixteen-year-old Chelynne resolves to show her gratitude by marrying the man of her uncle's choice. Bracing herself for a graying, sickly noble, the last man she expects for a husband is the dashing future Earl of Bryant, Chadwick Hawthorne—suddenly, being a loving wife doesn't seem too hard a task. But he spurns her affection and remains her husband only in name, never in deed. Tormented by unfinished business from his past and an uprising threatening his land, Chad resolves to keep his distance from everyone, including his young wife.

Chelynne will go to any lengths to ignite her husband’s passion and save their marriage. But when she finally goes too far, the Earl must share his dark secret before Chelynne loses her reputation—or worse, her life.

Set during the English Restoration, CHELYNNE is filled with political conspiracies, family secrets, and shocking affairs, creating a deliciously complicated plot. Fans of VIRGIN RIVER are going to love this historical novel written with Robyn's trademark zest for life.

“Adventure, danger, derring-do, as well as doings at the glittering anything-goes court of Charles II. … Carr tells an entertaining yarn.”—Publishers Weekly

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Story line

I loved this book, wish it had more volumes. Best book by Robyn Carr by far.

Skip this one and go to other books by Robyn Carr!

I really like books by Robyn Carr. I really like Thérèse Plummer's voice. But I don't like this book. I did not finish it, I returned it after 9 hours. So please skip this one and go to other books by Robyn Carr,

Great mystery and turn of events

It kept me on my toes I liked the turn of events. It was hard to stop listening to.

Fabulous transition to a period romance

I have read nearly every contemporary book that Robyn Carr has written— over 30, I’m sure. This is the first period romance I’ve read by her. It was excellent. Lots of plot twist and drama. It was fascinating to see the difference in word choice between Carr's, contemporary versus period book; she did a beautiful job. Each elegant sentence well crafted. Therese Plummer really outdid herself on the narration. The story is about Chelynne who is beloved by her guardian. She is married at age 16 to a man who is wealthy but very immersed in business with a previous marriage and son. The story unfolds about how they eventually find love despite all the secrets, viciousness and lies fighting against them. Despite the underlying plot of two people searching for love and intimacy, it is a clean, compelling novel. I look forward to reading more of Carr's period romances. She has several being published now.

Decent storyline

Terese Plummer had another great performance! She does an amazing work! I pick books sometimes because she is reading them.