one of the best

I've read a few of this author's works and they're always good, but this one is different. It delves into the politics and ethics of the time period in a way that's very rare in this kind of story. The Peterloo Massacre, seditionary pamphleteers, the rights of women, what it means to be a "gentleman". It's all done so well.

My main reason for leaving this review is a message to the narrator. He is always truly excellent, the way he does the different voices brings so much to the story, and his pronunciation is mostly on point. There's just one thing that I'd implore him to rectify in future readings, and it's his pronunciation of the word valet.

In every book I've listened to with Matthew's narration, he pronounces "valet" as "vallé", which is how you would expect it to be said if prouncing a French word properly, but is not, in fact, how gentlemen would pronounce it. The word is correctly pronounced more like "vallit", for whatever reason (probably Englishmen at the time not wishing to sound French).

It's only a small matter, but, due to the historical setting, it is said so many times! Each instance takes me out of my immersion and I find myself saying aloud "valet" to correct the sound in my brain every time. It's the only thing that spoils a brilliant story and near-perfect narration.

I'm sadly reluctant to buy the next audiobook in the series because one of the main characters is a valet and I don't think I can bear it so often throughout an entire book.

My message to the narrator is this: Please say it differently in future books, so that I don't have to hesitate at your name and so that you can be fully my favourite narrator! Thank you so much, you are wonderful.

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Absolutely terrific!

What did you like most about A Fashionable Indulgence?

The historical content is superbly and meticulously researched and the sensual relationship between the main characters is off the scale.

What other book might you compare A Fashionable Indulgence to, and why?

Other than A Seditious Affair by the the same author, I have none to compare it with.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

I can't pinpoint one - the whole book from start to finish is simply superb.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It was a very moving read/listen, I cried more than I laughed.

Any additional comments?

The narrator, Matthew Lloyd Davies, performed rather than read the characters' parts. He is a very talented actor, in the wrong hands this would have been a disaster. He captured the real and growing love between the protagonists in a most tender and sensual manner. One of my best reads/listens of 2015 topped possibly by A Seditious Affair.

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Fabulous MM Recency, superbly narrated

I loved A Fashionable Indulgence when I read it and reviewed it for Prism Book Alliance and this audiobook is superb, its one of the best MM audio books I have ever listened to. The narrator is brilliant and his Julius is just perfect. It's a wonderful story and I just don't have the words to convey how good this audiobook is. If you love historical MM and audio listen to this, you won't disappointed.

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Interesting plot here with a good romance.

I always like this author's work because she combines romance with an in-depth historical plot. Good bit of fun which I binged.

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Excellent

Good book and very well read. Would recommend anyone looking for an LGBT/MM historical romance set in London. Really enjoyed it

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Fun Period Drama

Great period story about how people lead double lives, very well narrated made me feel I was there.

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Great

Beautifully written, a great story and top class narration. A thoroughly entertaining book well worth keeping to listen again.

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Very fashionable

A nice little story with great characters and I love the style of writing, Not too explicit so a good introduction to the MM reading genre.

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Another winner

I can't decide whether it is the author or the narrator whom I applaud most. This series of books have given me immense pleasure. I became totally immersed in the lives of the characters. I can't wait for the next.

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Regency Intrigue amongst the Romance

I enjoyed this story - I like the way there’s more than just romance to KJ Charles’ books, and I loved how Harry brought joy to Julius’ life. The stories are always rich in detail and I enjoy this narrator.

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