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The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book VI
- The Long-Lost Home
- Narrated by: Fiona Hardingham
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
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Summary
For fans of Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events and Trenton Lee Stewart's Mysterious Benedict Society, here comes the final book in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, the acclaimed and hilarious Victorian mystery series by Maryrose Wood.
Unhappy Penelope Lumley is trapped in unhappy Plinkst! Even the beets for which Plinkst is inexplicably famous fail to grow in this utterly miserable Russian village. Penelope anxiously counts the days and wonders how she will ever get back to England in time to save all the Ashtons - who, she now knows, include herself and the Incorrigible children, although their precise location on the family tree is still a mystery - from their accursèd fate.
Her daring scheme to escape sends her on a wildly unexpected journey. But time is running out, and the not-really-dead Edward Ashton is still on the loose. His mad obsession with the wolfish curse on the Ashtons puts Penelope and the Incorrigibles in dire peril. As Penelope fights her way back to her beloved pupils, the three brave Incorrigibles endure their gloomy new tutor and worriedly prepare for the arrival of Lady Constance’s baby. Little do they know the danger they’re in!
In this action-packed conclusion to the acclaimed series, mysteries are solved and long-lost answers are found. Only one question remains: Will Penelope and the Incorrigibles find a way to undo the family curse in time, or will the next full moon be their last?
Critic reviews
"Fiona Hardingham narrates the final Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place audiobook with exuberance, charm, and impeccable timing.... Hardingham deftly incorporates a wide range of accents and voices, including those of chilling villains, distracted fathers, and ridiculous ladies of leisure. Listeners will be completely engaged by her comedic timing, which adds piquancy to Wood's witty repartee and over-the-top puns. A thoroughly satisfying conclusion and delightful listen for all ages." (AudioFile)
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- Y
- 25-11-21
What happened to Katherine Kellgren?
What an absolute disappointment, to listen to 5 books read by the brilliant Katherine Kellgren, only to discover that this last title in the series has a new narrator. Katherine's reading was brilliant, and added to the amazing storyline and rich characters. I am half-way through with my children, and keep telling myself 'just get over it', but so far I am unable to really enjoy the story like I did with the previous 5.
Fiona's voice comes across as stuffy, and her Russian accents sound more german-french and inconsistent than anything else. I'm sorry to have to write a negative review of such a lovely book, but it really is a big disappointment.
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- Rachel Durban
- 19-09-20
Loved it
Loved it! A nice, relaxing story with a great narrator! of course, having Americanisms said in a British accent is a bit disorientating, but once you get used to that, it's a very enjoyable listening experience!
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