The Lost Lieutenant

Serendipity & Secrets Series, Book 1

By: Erica Vetsch

Narrated by: Mary Sarah

Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

He's doing what he can to save the Prince Regent's life...but can he save his new marriage as well?

Evan Eldridge never meant to be a war hero - he just wanted to fight Napoleon for the future of his country. And he certainly didn't think that saving the life of a peer would mean being made the Earl of Whitelock. But when the life you save is dear to the Prince Regent, things can change in a hurry.

Now Evan has a new title, a manor house in shambles, and a stranger for a bride, all thrust upon him by a grateful ruler. What he doesn't have are all his memories. Traumatized as a result of his wounds and bravery on the battlefield, Evan knows there's something he can't quite remember. It's important, dangerous - and if he doesn't recall it in time, will jeopardize not only his marriage but someone's very life.

©2020 Erica Vetsch (P)2021 Tantor

A great listen

I loved this book. I thought the narrator was perfect of the gravity of the situations in the story line. The relationship was gradual. It was a perfect telling of making wrong choices out of fear and coming around to truth and love. A clean but exciting story development.

Good story.

this was a very good story however if you like historical romance novels keep in mind that this one has very little romance in it. just a couple of kissing scenes that's it. also the narrator is too soft and whispery for my taste. I had to really focus on the story more than her voice.

What is wrong with this narrator?

Add TH to every word and that’s how she ends all her sentences. Sometimes she breaks up a word in two syllables due to her constant need to add additional
melancholy to her voice. The reading speed should be another 0.5 faster than the rate she reads. Overall, I enjoyed the story, but I wanted to strangle myself 20 minutes into the book. I’m going to recommend everyone sampling the book and see if they can handle narration before purchasing the book.

Agonizing Narrator

Lovely story...BUT the narrator's attempts to speak in a silky, elegant tone made me want to scream. I almost stopped numberous times through the story although I loved the story very much.
The narrators pronunciation of "S" was also very grating on the nerves.

Great Story

I loved the main characters and the story.
Love, history, intrigue and mystery, what more can you ask for? So glad I did not pay attention to the poor reviews of the narrator as she was excellent. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.

Gripping Story

I loved the authors insight into the struggles and fears that plague someone surviving PTSD.
The spy angle is gripping and the constant thwarting of the Prince Regent is humorous. Altogether this makes for a complex and emotional story. Very enjoyable!

Story Great but

The story is fabulous but the narrator is just not good-I do t understand the pauses and the chapters naming. Would love to listen to this series but not sure I can listen to this narrator.

The Details

I thoroughly enjoy listening to this story, it was well thought out the timing impeccable with all of the loose ends tied up!

A different narrator would have made this 5 stars

The story was excellent and well written. The plot one of the best I've read. However, the narrator is very hard to listen to. Her modulation is way off and she drops her voice to where you lose the words . It's a testament that the storyline was so well done I continued to the end in spite of narrator.

Good story

Good story. Clean and entertaining. The narrator had an odd diction to her voice that was distracting but I still enjoyed the book.