I too found it necessary to shelve this story until I could read it for myself. The narrator’s vocal affectations completely doused the warm glow lingering after “Letters for Phoebe”. Your delightful, well crafted storytelling deserves so much better. I’m pleased you agree. ❤
Recently found your audio books on YT and have binged almost all of them now. I love listening to romance books while working as a wedding florist. Totally not cliche... 😅 I sincerely appreciate your author's note on this one. The concern in your voice made me tear up a little. As someone who's experienced a close loss through Alzheimers, you did a fine job of portraying the father and kept his dignity well. My heart only breaks for the characters as it sounds like he's still in early stages.😢 Can't wait to hear more from you and thank you for posting here for us poor working class to enjoy. 🥰
I am glad you feel this way. I tried to be so respectful. I've had close family diagnosed with Alzheimers and Dementia, and it's a hard thing for everyone who loves them. I am sorry for your loss, and I hope you have many beautiful memories of your loved one.
I'm smiling big - thank you so much for this lovely treat, Sally. Your stories are just the perfect escape (with a nice cuppa and some shortbread). It's raining here in Munich, I'm cosy and comfy in my sickbed ,eager to get to know Oliver and Mattie. Best wishes from Bavaria 🙋🏻♀❤
@@AuthorSallyBritton Thank you for your kind words, Sally. However, this bed is my final residence but I am no longer in pain, all good. There are so many young and old who have a much heavier burden to carry. than I do. It's important not to let the major changes life tends to presents us with, make us bitter, self-centred and desperate It's what it is, the last chapter in the book of my life and I finally can accept it since this book has had many chapters and most of them I liked. I write this to tell you how much joy your writing brings to all kind of people in all kind of stage in their life. The characters you create with so much love, respect and thoughtfulness keep us company and brighten up our days. Thank you for making us smile and laugh and even cry. You have a great talent to touch our hearts, Sally and you are so kind to share it here on YT. ❤❤❤. I'm always looking forward to the next Sally Britton novel.
@@sassandsavvy007 I've been away, and this was such a beautiful thing to come back to reading. I'm glad you are comfortable, and I am grateful for your perspective here. Thank you for sharing. I hope you're surrounded by love and comfort, and beautiful memories.
Dearest Sally, I have missed you and your beautiful, clean, sweet, regency romance audiobooks. I was so excited to this your most recent audiobook & have truly enjoyed it immensely!!! Thank you so much & thanks to your narrator for adding additional complexity to your most delightful characters. Your audiobooks & books 📚 have always captured my heart ❤️. God Bless you Sally, your beloved family, your amazing narrator angels her beloved. Thank you so very much for uploading this most precious audiobook. 💜🙏🏻💜
Hi Sally I am so happy to know there's another of your charming books to listen to. I've listened to several for the 2nd time and they continue to give me much pleasure. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your lovely talent. 😀😁
I like Maddie and Oliver! ❤ The topic of dementia or Alzeimers is real. A close relative of mine started with saying hello to someone they greeted just a few minutes before. He was really able to function other than that. Or maybe his wife kept everything functioning more than we knew. It is interesting to think of how people at that t I me period would have thought about it and been affected by it. No matter what, the toll is great on the care-taker. 😢 Thus was a lovely story. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts at the end. Had a difficult time getting into the story in the beginning. I realized after reading some comments that it was the narrator. Didn't care for her as much as the one from The Captain and Miss Winter. Glad I stuck with it. Your comparison at the end to the film Sabrina made me understand Maddy better. Best wishes from northern Illinois USA.
Brave of you to stick with it, given some of the comments people have left. :-) I've kept it up to keep it from being pirated by others, but the new version is nearly ready and hopefully everyone will enjoy it with a different narrator.
They are both fun to make and make me nervous! It's one thing to put my fictional words out into the world, it's another to have my voice out there talking about why I did certain things. I'm glad you enjoy them!
What can I say? I loved it. 😊 I normally don't care for "short stories" because there just isn't time to develop the characters and relationships enough to suit me. However, you have managed to do so! I was heartbroken during the carriage ride after (yes, flighty) Beatrice returned home, but I was elated at the same time due to Oliver realizing which sister that he truly cared for. I didn't listen to this one in my normal piecemeal fashion because it captured me early on due to its inherent nature, so I find myself looking forward to an immediate re-listen to glean tiny bits I may have missed this time through. I was thankful for the times of clarity that you gave to Mattie's father. As personal issue, it spoke to me. I always thank you for sharing your gifts, and this little gem is no exception. (BTW I really enjoy your author's notes and hearing your perspective, and I like the detail your designers do on the pictures. This one has a tiny pigeon near the right. 😊)
I just responded to your comment on Ed's story! This message has absolutely made my day! I'm thrilled to bits that you enjoyed the story, especially since short stories can be such a tough nut to crack when it comes to character development. It's like a little bit of magic when a shorter tale can pack the same emotional punch as a longer one, isn't it? That carriage ride scene was a heart-tugger to write, so I'm right there with you on the emotional rollercoaster. And Oliver's realization is one of those moments that I hoped would resonate deeply. It's wonderful to hear it did just that for you. Knowing that you're planning a re-listen already is the highest compliment. And I'm especially moved to know that Mattie's father's moments of clarity spoke to you on a personal level. That connection with readers is what storytelling is all about for me. Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to let me know how much the story meant to you.
Just a quick "I'm glad my comments perhaps put a smile on your face" 😊 It is easy to share my feelings and reactions to an author so receptive and who continues giving us great love stories. We all need that extra serving of love in our day as we settle into a good book! 🥰
I tried to listen to this as I so enjoyed your Clairvoir Castle series but the narrator just sounds too affected. Will wait for the new reading. Thank you!
I love the father and as someone who watched my own grandfather struggle with Alzheimer’s and eventually become one of his caretakers, I believe you did his character justice. The early stages are so scary and uncertain and you captured those moments while also showing how much of the perceptive and caring man still remains. This is also one gender swap I absolutely love (and that isn’t often the case)! I found this story to be delightful, emotional, and truly beautiful. Thank you for continuing to share these audiobooks with us!
Thank you for sharing. I've watched relatives go through the stages of Alzheimer's, and it's exactly as you've said. I really wanted to show the love and care a family can show and feel during this time.
Very good story, like all your books. I really appreciate your author's notes. It was fun to hear how this was a story swap. I really like your version. ❤
My very first one of your stories it kept me very entertained and enchanted on a long car ride will be checking out a lot more of your books thank you amazing ❤
Sabrina in reverse gender is perfect genre, (Right, Carey Grant!). Adored the Vicars’ msg becoming the “Dinner Table” deep thought conversation & Mattie took off from Oliv interpretation…Dementia & retaining the Father’s dignity handled beautifully, allowing lucid moments @ critical times. Yes a sequel of this core groups successes on their Estates, imperative!’
Glad you enjoyed it! We DID re-do it, because reviewers in other places were also less than thrilled. Audible, Spotify, Chirp, etc. So, here's a new version: th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
Sorry about the delayed response. Google often will not post my comments for a period of days. 🤨Thank you for the link! Both articles (the link you gave me and the subsequent link in the article for the voucher itself) were very interesting. They brought attention to a couple of things in "An Unsuitable Suitor", namely Oliver's thought that "of course, this is Wednesday" referring to the attendance to Almack and his comment that he had to visit some patronesses to get his voucher and Mattie's comment about the refreshments apparently being lacking. 😉In the article, it seems that not only was good standing essential but also a cost of 10 quineas (or a reference for 7 shillings) and purchase of tickets. I find it interesting that the Marchioness of Buckingham had to have a voucher even after she had been married for 21 years! Exclusive indeed.😊 I also loved the pictures of the evening dresses of the period and the poem by Luttrell. Again, thank you for the interesting additional info
Dear Sally, i love your books. i have listened to every single one that you published on YT. A gentle critic, if you don't mind.....this narrator isn't doing your book justice. Because you are the author, and I know the story would be beautiful, ill soldier on and listen, but admittedly, its difficult to listen to her. She sounds very disjointed and her accent seems stiff and all over the place. Sorry again
Actually being Audio-Book junkie, I disagree on Narration, I feel the opposite honestly appreciated. Feeling the content, that to me was my pleasure “Normal nothing in situation was normal” the Baron, Oliver’s saves, Mattie showed her love, concerns of her father & Oliver was tantamount…relish in that, most are computer generated & stiff presentation. Totally disagree, became a pleasure listen….,
I got used to it after a while but agree it wasn't as good as it could be. When I first heard her, I couldn't figure out if she was foreign born (foreign to the uk), and then learned the brittish accent? The narrator just didn't match what we're used to hearing with these regency romances. I hope this is helpful and not taken as a complaint, all your books are sincerely looked forward to!
Thank you, I love your stories and thought I was going to have to read the book instead. The new link is so much better. This narrator sounds like she would do well with highlands novels
Love your books , however, Gentle criticism, the narrator really needs to attempt a less affected accent, it seems she switched between several accents within the narration for the same characters. I wasnt sure if it was a scottish twang, an overly affected English 'posh' accent, also many words were mispronounced.
Thank you for offering it gently. This is the first time I worked with this narrator. I like to look for new people on occasion, but I almost always go back to my favorites for the longer novels.
This is my third attempt at listening to this story, and im sorry Sally, but I just can't get through it. It's the narration, 😖 I'm binge reading your marvellous books, I hate giving up on one.😟
Thank you so much for being kind in your honesty. I'm trying to decide if I should take this down completely or wait until I have it re-done to replace the video.
Lovely story but I too find your narrator does have a most peculiar trying to be 'posh' upper crust british accent. Some of her pronunciations are very very odd to my ears.
It was one of the most fun to write. Sometimes, I enjoy the shorter stories more because I can be a bit more playful with the plot and characters. So glad you enjoyed it!
Oh dear. I am not going to be popular. I love your books but I had to stop listening to this audio version. I really couldn’t get on with the narrator. Sorry. 🙈😢❤️
Hi Sally, love your books, but this narrator - the accent wanders across England from sentence to sentence, the deliver is forced and sounds more like a 1930's radio play then anything modern. The pronunciation of some words is perplexing and the cadence is constantly changing rhythm. The "voice" many of the characters puts me in mind of Frank Spencer in so many places, and not in a good way. Such a pity, its a delightful story.
"Owlivar"? Who pronounces Oliver as Owlivar? This is a really sweet story, but as others have said, the narration is unbearable. (At 1.25 times the speed it was a tiny bit better). I wish American narrators would simply narrate American stories, or read the books in their own accent, and British English people would narrate books that call for a British accent. I am German, but familiar enoughwith various British English accents to find the fake British ones assumed by narrators from the US really really cringey. And if I as a German can notice, I don't even want to know how it makes native speakers' ears bleed ;) BUT I loved the easy flow of the story and what I really love in general about your stories is how soothing and uncomplicatedly sweet your romances usually are! They are safe, and I don't have to worry about them being upsetting or overly sad. Although the father's illness was sad in this one!
I'm hearing you about the narrator! I tried something new and it didn't work. 😅 In the process of finding someone to record it again. Thank you for your kind words about the story itself!
That's kind of you to say! In case you want to try the story again, though, with a more British narrator, we redid it! th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
During King George's reign, they tried to keep as much of it from the public as possible. Much like Roosevelt being in a wheelchair - most of the American people had no idea their president was wheelchair bound.
AS USUAL SALLY BRITTON DOES NOT DISSAPOINT - EXCELLENT BOOK - BUT DEAR OH DEAR THE NARRATOR......WHY USE SUCH AN OBVIOUSLY AMERICAN FOR SUCH AN OBVIOUSLY BRITISH STORY?
@@AuthorSallyBrittonThank you for giving a new narrator a chance. I’m not big on criticizing people. So I’ll say I’m sure they will get better as they go on. Maybe you can get Jessica Elisa Boyd to redo it. I believe she’s the narrator for some of your other books right? Thank you for all your great books. Have a Wonderful Day.
@@AuthorSallyBritton Just for a fraction of a second. But then I was happy for another SB story to listen to. Please write a sequel to Her Unsuitable Match. That’s my favorite SB story. And I really enjoy many of your books. Thanks Have a Wonderful Day.
This spoon story is beautiful & delightful, magically fast intro into history. Al tho’ criticism of Narration infuriates me, as an avid listener it was so well done, flowed not mechanical but w/ such feeling. My suggestion disallow any objections….Sounds like an evil force to me. Computer generated NEVER…But thx…
I was trying to find the "high spot" you referred to that linked the anthology stories. The transcript translates it to "all Max". What was the correct name? I'd like to give it a look-see on google.😊 Thanks.
Almack's is the correct spelling. It was QUITE the location. It appears in a lot of historical romance novels. There's a lot of great info out there. One of the writers/researchers I respect greatly wrote a lovely, easy to understand piece on her blog here: www.regencyhistory.net/2011/10/almacks-assemby-rooms.html
Sally, when ever I listen to a Regency romance, I wonder at so many terms used in the stories. Like items of clothing, cloth of super fine, pallice, fine muslins, Almacks, Barouche carriage and other carriages etc. Wouldn't it be fun for you to ask readers, listeners, what terms they would like to learn about and you could do a video just talking about things from this time period and show pictures to explain? You're a wealth of knowledge on terminology, it'd be great to learn from you.
It isn't AI, actually. But it is an American narrator who hadn't done British accents before. I'm proofing a new version of it created by a British narrator. It should be available in a week or so.
I too found it necessary to shelve this story until I could read it for myself. The narrator’s vocal affectations completely doused the warm glow lingering after “Letters for Phoebe”.
Your delightful, well crafted storytelling deserves so much better. I’m pleased you agree. ❤
Thank you for putting it so kindly. Here is the new version: th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
@@AuthorSallyBritton Oh, thank you Sally❣️ I listened at once. It was so very worth the wait. Sweet, gentle and thoroughly engaging.
Recently found your audio books on YT and have binged almost all of them now. I love listening to romance books while working as a wedding florist. Totally not cliche... 😅 I sincerely appreciate your author's note on this one. The concern in your voice made me tear up a little. As someone who's experienced a close loss through Alzheimers, you did a fine job of portraying the father and kept his dignity well. My heart only breaks for the characters as it sounds like he's still in early stages.😢 Can't wait to hear more from you and thank you for posting here for us poor working class to enjoy. 🥰
I am glad you feel this way. I tried to be so respectful. I've had close family diagnosed with Alzheimers and Dementia, and it's a hard thing for everyone who loves them. I am sorry for your loss, and I hope you have many beautiful memories of your loved one.
I'm smiling big - thank you so much for this lovely treat, Sally. Your stories are just the perfect escape (with a nice cuppa and some shortbread). It's raining here in Munich, I'm cosy and comfy in my sickbed ,eager to get to know Oliver and Mattie. Best wishes from Bavaria 🙋🏻♀❤
I hope you feel better soon! Thank you so much for your kind comment.
@@AuthorSallyBritton Thank you for your kind words, Sally. However, this bed is my final residence but I am no longer in pain, all good. There are so many young and old who have a much heavier burden to carry. than I do. It's important not to let the major changes life tends to presents us with, make us bitter, self-centred and desperate It's what it is, the last chapter in the book of my life and I finally can accept it since this book has had many chapters and most of them I liked. I write this to tell you how much joy your writing brings to all kind of people in all kind of stage in their life. The characters you create with so much love, respect and thoughtfulness keep us company and brighten up our days. Thank you for making us smile and laugh and even cry. You have a great talent to touch our hearts, Sally and you are so kind to share it here on YT. ❤❤❤. I'm always looking forward to the next Sally Britton novel.
I hope you are comfortable.
@@sassandsavvy007 I've been away, and this was such a beautiful thing to come back to reading. I'm glad you are comfortable, and I am grateful for your perspective here. Thank you for sharing. I hope you're surrounded by love and comfort, and beautiful memories.
@@AuthorSallyBritton ❤
Gah! Why are your books so good?! Your romantic scenes are so engrossing; I just love them ❤
Thank you for the lovely compliment!
Dearest Sally, I have missed you and your beautiful, clean, sweet, regency romance audiobooks. I was so excited to this your most recent audiobook & have truly enjoyed it immensely!!! Thank you so much & thanks to your narrator for adding additional complexity to your most delightful characters. Your audiobooks & books 📚 have always captured my heart ❤️. God Bless you Sally, your beloved family, your amazing narrator angels her beloved. Thank you so very much for uploading this most precious audiobook. 💜🙏🏻💜
Your comment is so thoughtful and kind. I am delighted you enjoyed this story, short as it was!
I'm grateful for a human narrator. At least it's not AI.
Truth. AI is inexpensive for the author, but I much prefer a real person.
SO AM I, IT JUST GIVES THE BOOK MORE "PERSONALITY"
Here's the new version with a British human narrator: th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
What a gentle, heartwarming story. Highly appreciated and greatly enjoyed ❤
I had no issues with the narrator. It sounds good to me along with the story.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Sally I am so happy to know there's another of your charming books to listen to. I've listened to several for the 2nd time and they continue to give me much pleasure. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your lovely talent. 😀😁
A very kind comment. Thank you for leaving it, and I'm happy to keep bringing them to you!
Love the audio books but I prefer your other narrators. Thank you for all your works.
We re-did this one! A British narrator re-narrated the whole thing. Give her a try here: th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
This is my second time listening to the story, which I enjoyed it very much. Thank you for providing a short one once in a while.
They're fun to write. I get to focus solely on the romance. :-) My next Christmas release is shorter. I'm excited to share it next month!
I like Maddie and Oliver! ❤ The topic of dementia or Alzeimers is real. A close relative of mine started with saying hello to someone they greeted just a few minutes before. He was really able to function other than that. Or maybe his wife kept everything functioning more than we knew. It is interesting to think of how people at that t I me period would have thought about it and been affected by it. No matter what, the toll is great on the care-taker. 😢 Thus was a lovely story. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing, and thank you for your kind words. It's not easy for family at all. We've experienced it with a relative, too. ❤️
Thank you so much for posting another of your lovelly audiobooks best wishes to you and your family
Thank you! You too!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts at the end. Had a difficult time getting into the story in the beginning. I realized after reading some comments that it was the narrator. Didn't care for her as much as the one from The Captain and Miss Winter. Glad I stuck with it. Your comparison at the end to the film Sabrina made me understand Maddy better. Best wishes from northern Illinois USA.
Brave of you to stick with it, given some of the comments people have left. :-) I've kept it up to keep it from being pirated by others, but the new version is nearly ready and hopefully everyone will enjoy it with a different narrator.
Here's the new version with a British narrator! th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
Thank you! Love your author comments!
They are both fun to make and make me nervous! It's one thing to put my fictional words out into the world, it's another to have my voice out there talking about why I did certain things. I'm glad you enjoy them!
What can I say? I loved it. 😊 I normally don't care for "short stories" because there just isn't time to develop the characters and relationships enough to suit me. However, you have managed to do so! I was heartbroken during the carriage ride after (yes, flighty) Beatrice returned home, but I was elated at the same time due to Oliver realizing which sister that he truly cared for. I didn't listen to this one in my normal piecemeal fashion because it captured me early on due to its inherent nature, so I find myself looking forward to an immediate re-listen to glean tiny bits I may have missed this time through. I was thankful for the times of clarity that you gave to Mattie's father. As personal issue, it spoke to me. I always thank you for sharing your gifts, and this little gem is no exception. (BTW I really enjoy your author's notes and hearing your perspective, and I like the detail your designers do on the pictures. This one has a tiny pigeon near the right. 😊)
I just responded to your comment on Ed's story! This message has absolutely made my day! I'm thrilled to bits that you enjoyed the story, especially since short stories can be such a tough nut to crack when it comes to character development. It's like a little bit of magic when a shorter tale can pack the same emotional punch as a longer one, isn't it?
That carriage ride scene was a heart-tugger to write, so I'm right there with you on the emotional rollercoaster. And Oliver's realization is one of those moments that I hoped would resonate deeply. It's wonderful to hear it did just that for you.
Knowing that you're planning a re-listen already is the highest compliment. And I'm especially moved to know that Mattie's father's moments of clarity spoke to you on a personal level. That connection with readers is what storytelling is all about for me.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to let me know how much the story meant to you.
Just a quick "I'm glad my comments perhaps put a smile on your face" 😊 It is easy to share my feelings and reactions to an author so receptive and who continues giving us great love stories. We all need that extra serving of love in our day as we settle into a good book! 🥰
I tried to listen to this as I so enjoyed your Clairvoir Castle series but the narrator just sounds too affected. Will wait for the new reading. Thank you!
The new one is waiting for me to proof it, but it's been re-recorded! Yay!
Here's the new version with a British narrator: th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
I love the father and as someone who watched my own grandfather struggle with Alzheimer’s and eventually become one of his caretakers, I believe you did his character justice. The early stages are so scary and uncertain and you captured those moments while also showing how much of the perceptive and caring man still remains. This is also one gender swap I absolutely love (and that isn’t often the case)! I found this story to be delightful, emotional, and truly beautiful. Thank you for continuing to share these audiobooks with us!
Thank you for sharing. I've watched relatives go through the stages of Alzheimer's, and it's exactly as you've said. I really wanted to show the love and care a family can show and feel during this time.
Very good story, like all your books. I really appreciate your author's notes. It was fun to hear how this was a story swap. I really like your version. ❤
Thank you so much! It was a joy to write. :-)
My very first one of your stories it kept me very entertained and enchanted on a long car ride will be checking out a lot more of your books thank you amazing ❤
Welcome aboard! I'm glad you liked it. I hope you find a few more to your liking. ;-)
Sabrina in reverse gender is perfect genre, (Right, Carey Grant!). Adored the Vicars’ msg becoming the “Dinner Table” deep thought conversation & Mattie took off from Oliv interpretation…Dementia & retaining the Father’s dignity handled beautifully, allowing lucid moments @ critical times. Yes a sequel of this core groups successes on their Estates, imperative!’
You're so kind! Thank you for your comment.
I always look forward when you share a new audio book. Thank you!
Thanks for listening! ❤️
Such a lovely story! Thank you so much for sharing your gift ❤
I'm American, if that makes any difference regarding the narrator, yet I absolutely loved hearing this interesting story. Thank You!
Glad you enjoyed it! We DID re-do it, because reviewers in other places were also less than thrilled. Audible, Spotify, Chirp, etc. So, here's a new version: th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
Lovely story. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is my second time listening to this book and iam still crying just love it's thank you 💗💗
I really appreciate the shorter romances. Thank you.
Probably a good story, but can't deal with the narrator -- it makes all the difference !
It's being re-recorded for this reason!
The new version with a British narrator: th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
Sorry about the delayed response. Google often will not post my comments for a period of days. 🤨Thank you for the link! Both articles (the link you gave me and the subsequent link in the article for the voucher itself) were very interesting. They brought attention to a couple of things in "An Unsuitable Suitor", namely Oliver's thought that "of course, this is Wednesday" referring to the attendance to Almack and his comment that he had to visit some patronesses to get his voucher and Mattie's comment about the refreshments apparently being lacking. 😉In the article, it seems that not only was good standing essential but also a cost of 10 quineas (or a reference for 7 shillings) and purchase of tickets. I find it interesting that the Marchioness of Buckingham had to have a voucher even after she had been married for 21 years! Exclusive indeed.😊 I also loved the pictures of the evening dresses of the period and the poem by Luttrell. Again, thank you for the interesting additional info
I’m so glad you enjoyed diving into the research! I love historical detail. I’m always excited when people want to learn more!
I would love to listen to this book but the narrator is dreadful.
We re-did the narration! Try this version: th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
Dear Sally, i love your books. i have listened to every single one that you published on YT. A gentle critic, if you don't mind.....this narrator isn't doing your book justice. Because you are the author, and I know the story would be beautiful, ill soldier on and listen, but admittedly, its difficult to listen to her. She sounds very disjointed and her accent seems stiff and all over the place. Sorry again
I appreciate your kindness and honesty. I’m hearing this a lot and already looking into what I can do to fix it. ❤️
Actually being Audio-Book junkie, I disagree on Narration, I feel the opposite honestly appreciated. Feeling the content, that to me was my pleasure “Normal nothing in situation was normal” the Baron, Oliver’s saves, Mattie showed her love, concerns of her father & Oliver was tantamount…relish in that, most are computer generated & stiff presentation. Totally disagree, became a pleasure listen….,
I got used to it after a while but agree it wasn't as good as it could be. When I first heard her, I couldn't figure out if she was foreign born (foreign to the uk), and then learned the brittish accent? The narrator just didn't match what we're used to hearing with these regency romances. I hope this is helpful and not taken as a complaint, all your books are sincerely looked forward to!
I have a new narrator for this one! You can listen and let me know if it's better here: th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
Thank you, I love your stories and thought I was going to have to read the book instead. The new link is so much better. This narrator sounds like she would do well with highlands novels
Thanks Sally for another lovely book!❤
I am a huge fan of Sally Britton's Regency Romances, I simply cannot get into this one, the readers accent is all wrong. Actually it sounds false.
We are re-recording it and I'll be certain to share the link when it's available to listen to a more experienced narrator!
@AuthorSallyBritton then I will hold off on this one till it's reposted. Your books are to good to be narrated this way.
@@galaderialcox3197 Here's the new version, by a British narrator! th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for sharing your delightful stories with us! 😊
Thank you. I truly enjoyed this story.
Love your books , however, Gentle criticism, the narrator really needs to attempt a less affected accent, it seems she switched between several accents within the narration for the same characters. I wasnt sure if it was a scottish twang, an overly affected English 'posh' accent, also many words were mispronounced.
Thank you for offering it gently. This is the first time I worked with this narrator. I like to look for new people on occasion, but I almost always go back to my favorites for the longer novels.
A new, British narrator! Let me know if this sounds better: th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
Yay!! Can’t wait to listen 😊. Thank you so much.
Hope you like it!
At last! Thank you for this delightful new story!
You are so very welcome! Summer sort of took over my life, so everything is delayed from what I intended back in June. Amazing how that happens.
❤ Love the story!! Thank you for sharing!!
You are so welcome!
This is my third attempt at listening to this story, and im sorry Sally, but I just can't get through it.
It's the narration, 😖
I'm binge reading your marvellous books, I hate giving up on one.😟
I’m relieved to read that someone else feels the same way. Love your books Sally truly but this narrator is not suited for this book.
I'm hearing this loud and clear and in the process of having it re-done!
Thank you so much for being kind in your honesty. I'm trying to decide if I should take this down completely or wait until I have it re-done to replace the video.
Yes, I can't get into the book due to narrator😢
Didn't bother me at all. 🤷
A lovely story !
The twist in the roles really worked,
Yay! Glad you enjoyed it!
Lovely story but I too find your narrator does have a most peculiar trying to be 'posh' upper crust british accent. Some of her pronunciations are very very odd to my ears.
This is a reoccurring comment. Thank you for sharing! I'm considering having it re-recorded.
I have a new narrator and a new version uploaded! th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
@AuthorSallyBritton yes thank you I.have just begun your 2nd reprise. Thank you so much from Australia 🇦🇺
Honestly this is one of my favorite of your books so far, from start to finish the story just flowed, well done!!
It was one of the most fun to write. Sometimes, I enjoy the shorter stories more because I can be a bit more playful with the plot and characters. So glad you enjoyed it!
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Oh dear. I am not going to be popular. I love your books but I had to stop listening to this audio version. I really couldn’t get on with the narrator. Sorry. 🙈😢❤️
I understand! Not every narrator works for every listener. :-)
I agree the narration does sound a bit disjointed it does not flow and the pronunciation is rather odd in some words 😮
I think the narrator is German, the lilt sounds very German. 🤔@@Angela-cc1hd
Nvm, I just looked her up, she's American haha. No idea why she sounds German here.
Hi Sally, love your books, but this narrator - the accent wanders across England from sentence to sentence, the deliver is forced and sounds more like a 1930's radio play then anything modern. The pronunciation of some words is perplexing and the cadence is constantly changing rhythm. The "voice" many of the characters puts me in mind of Frank Spencer in so many places, and not in a good way.
Such a pity, its a delightful story.
Would love more novella’s
Oh, I'm working on them. ;-)
An excellent story spoilt by the weird narration.
I'm currently in discussion with a new narrator. :-) Stay tuned.
New narrator, native British speaker! th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
"Owlivar"? Who pronounces Oliver as Owlivar? This is a really sweet story, but as others have said, the narration is unbearable. (At 1.25 times the speed it was a tiny bit better).
I wish American narrators would simply narrate American stories, or read the books in their own accent, and British English people would narrate books that call for a British accent. I am German, but familiar enoughwith various British English accents to find the fake British ones assumed by narrators from the US really really cringey. And if I as a German can notice, I don't even want to know how it makes native speakers' ears bleed ;)
BUT I loved the easy flow of the story and what I really love in general about your stories is how soothing and uncomplicatedly sweet your romances usually are! They are safe, and I don't have to worry about them being upsetting or overly sad. Although the father's illness was sad in this one!
I'm hearing you about the narrator! I tried something new and it didn't work. 😅 In the process of finding someone to record it again. Thank you for your kind words about the story itself!
Newly narrated by a British narrator! th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
@@AuthorSallyBritton Awesome, thank you!
I like the narrator. Just keep going, and you would like the narration.
That's kind of you to say! In case you want to try the story again, though, with a more British narrator, we redid it! th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
This was the Regency Period with mad King George. Mental illness was maybe not a common topic, but it was not unknown.
During King George's reign, they tried to keep as much of it from the public as possible. Much like Roosevelt being in a wheelchair - most of the American people had no idea their president was wheelchair bound.
AS USUAL SALLY BRITTON DOES NOT DISSAPOINT - EXCELLENT BOOK - BUT DEAR OH DEAR THE NARRATOR......WHY USE SUCH AN OBVIOUSLY AMERICAN FOR SUCH AN OBVIOUSLY BRITISH STORY?
😅 Because I wanted to give a newer narrator a chance. I’m having it redone soon.
@@AuthorSallyBrittonThank you for giving a new narrator a chance. I’m not big on criticizing people. So I’ll say I’m sure they will get better as they go on. Maybe you can get Jessica Elisa Boyd to redo it. I believe she’s the narrator for some of your other books right? Thank you for all your great books. Have a Wonderful Day.
Here it is with a different narrator: th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
Are we to hear Beatrice's love story too?❤
There aren't any current plans for Beatrice, but I'll never say never!
@@AuthorSallyBritton 😁 good and.thank you
For a second I thought this was a sequel to Her Unsuitable Match.
I'm still considering writing a sequel to that one. I hope you weren't too disappointed!
@@AuthorSallyBritton Just for a fraction of a second. But then I was happy for another SB story to listen to. Please write a sequel to Her Unsuitable Match. That’s my favorite SB story. And I really enjoy many of your books. Thanks Have a Wonderful Day.
Very nice....
Thank you! Cheers!
This spoon story is beautiful & delightful, magically fast intro into history. Al tho’ criticism of Narration infuriates me, as an avid listener it was so well done, flowed not mechanical but w/ such feeling. My suggestion disallow any objections….Sounds like an evil force to me. Computer generated NEVER…But thx…
Absolutely wouldn't do computer. Ever!
I was trying to find the "high spot" you referred to that linked the anthology stories. The transcript translates it to "all Max". What was the correct name? I'd like to give it a look-see on google.😊 Thanks.
Almack's is the correct spelling. It was QUITE the location. It appears in a lot of historical romance novels. There's a lot of great info out there. One of the writers/researchers I respect greatly wrote a lovely, easy to understand piece on her blog here: www.regencyhistory.net/2011/10/almacks-assemby-rooms.html
Sally, when ever I listen to a Regency romance, I wonder at so many terms used in the stories. Like items of clothing, cloth of super fine, pallice, fine muslins, Almacks, Barouche carriage and other carriages etc. Wouldn't it be fun for you to ask readers, listeners, what terms they would like to learn about and you could do a video just talking about things from this time period and show pictures to explain? You're a wealth of knowledge on terminology, it'd be great to learn from you.
This is such a lovely idea!!! @@marymcandrew7667
hooray, lets do it!@@AuthorSallyBritton
x1.25 speed
We redid it! th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
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What's with the Spanish accent??
Check out the newer edition. A lot of people struggled with this narrator.
This is A I narration..nope given up after a couple of minutes, sorry not entertaining or relaxing
It isn't AI, actually. But it is an American narrator who hadn't done British accents before. I'm proofing a new version of it created by a British narrator. It should be available in a week or so.
Here is the new version by a British voice actress: th-cam.com/video/xPipLm_balQ/w-d-xo.html
Loved it!