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These Old Shades

The Alastair-Audley Series, Book 1

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These Old Shades

Written by: Georgette Heyer
Narrated by: Sarah Nichols
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Society believes the worst of Justin Alastair, the notorious Duke of Avon. When he encounters a young boy, Léon, who is running from his abusive brother, Avon employs the boy as his page, parading him around parties and other society events in full view of his bitter rival, the Comte de Saint-Vire.

But the truth is soon uncovered: Léon is in fact a girl named Léonie and is actually the legitimate child of the Comte and his wife. While Avon is intent on his plan to reveal the Comte’s duplicity and ruin him publicly, he is charmed by Léonie’s kindness, falls in love, and becomes a changed man.

First published in 1926 to great commercial success, These Old Shades showcases Heyer at her romantic best and remains a charming and entertaining listen for all fans of historical romances.

Public Domain (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing Historical Historical Romance
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If you're looking for a classic romance, this one is an absolute must-listen. Sarah Nichols's enchanting French accent brought the story to life, and the adorable romance between Justin and Leone was so captivating that I didn't even notice their age difference.

Enchanting Tale !!

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Loved the story, high romance, period adventures, well fleshed out characters… what’s not to like.

Great Plot, fantastic dialogue and characterisation

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I adore the Duke Of Avon but he sounds like Gollum in this version. I had always thought that Leon had a deep husky voice but here it’s literally childish. Makes the Duke seem like a paedophile. Leon sounds like Marge Simpson.
Frankly I didn’t really love this version.

Why does she speak English with that french accent. The novel is written in English. Please read it naturally. We are interested in the story. Not in the accents.

It’s my favourite book

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