His Grace of Osmonde


Read by Linda Andrus

(4.5 stars; 62 reviews)

His Grace of Osmonde, being the portions of that nobleman's life omitted in the relation of his Lady's story presented to the world of fashion under the title of 'A Lady of Quality'(Summary by Frances Hodgson Burnett) (12 hr 22 min)

Chapters

01-I. THE FIFTH DAY OF APRIL, 1676 17:08 Read by Linda Andrus
02-II. "HE IS THE KING" 20:21 Read by Linda Andrus
03-III. SIR JEOFFRY WILDAIRS 14:15 Read by Linda Andrus
04-IV. "GOD HAVE MERCY ON ITS EVIL FORTUNES" 32:18 Read by Linda Andrus
05-V. MY LORD MARQUESS PLUNGES INTO THE THAMES 15:31 Read by Linda Andrus
06-VI. "NO; SHE HAS NOT YET COME TO COURT" 18:33 Read by Linda Andrus
07-VII. "'TIS CLO WILDAIRS, MAN--ALL THE COUNTY KNOWS THE VIXEN" 22:21 Read by Linda Andrus
08-VIII. IN WHICH MY LADY BETTY TANTILLION WRITES OF A SCANDAL 23:03 Read by Linda Andrus
09-IX. SIR JOHN OXON LAYS A WAGER AT CRIBB'S COFFEE HOUSE 19:05 Read by Linda Andrus
10-X. MY LORD MARQUESS RIDES TO CAMYLOTT 21:26 Read by Linda Andrus
11-XI. "IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN--IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN!" 12:40 Read by Linda Andrus
12-XII. IN WHICH IS SOLD A PORTRAIT 25:50 Read by Linda Andrus
13-XIII. "YOUR--GRACE!" 31:40 Read by Linda Andrus
14-XIV. "FOR ALL HER YOUTH--THERE IS NO OTHER WOMAN LIKE HER" 16:43 Read by Linda Andrus
15-XV. "AND 'TWAS THE TOWN RAKE AND BEAUTY--SIR JOHN OXON" 11:06 Read by Linda Andrus
16-XVI. A RUMOUR 33:12 Read by Linda Andrus
17-XVII. AS HUGH DE MERTOUN RODE 29:21 Read by Linda Andrus
18-XVIII. A NIGHT IN WHICH MY LORD DUKE DID NOT SLEEP 22:14 Read by Linda Andrus
19-XIX. "THEN YOU MIGHT HAVE BEEN ONE OF THOSE--" 21:01 Read by Linda Andrus
20-XX. AT CAMYLOTT 21:36 Read by Linda Andrus
21-XXI. UPON THE MOOR 40:31 Read by Linda Andrus
22-XXII. MY LADY DUNSTANWOLDE IS WIDOWED 34:17 Read by Linda Andrus
23-XXIII. HER LADYSHIP RETURNS TO TOWN 29:11 Read by Linda Andrus
24-XXIV. SIR JOHN OXON RETURNS ALSO 22:24 Read by Linda Andrus
25-XXV. TO-MORROW 19:21 Read by Linda Andrus
26-XXVI. A DEAD ROSE 29:32 Read by Linda Andrus
27-XXVII. "'TWAS THE NIGHT THOU HIDST THE PACKAGE IN THE WALL" 19:34 Read by Linda Andrus
28-XXVIII. SIR JOHN RIDES OUT OF TOWN 17:15 Read by Linda Andrus
29-XXIX. AT THE COW AT WICKBEN 29:54 Read by Linda Andrus
30-XXX. ON TYBURN HILL 28:52 Read by Linda Andrus
31-XXXI. THEIR GRACES KEEP THEIR WEDDING DAY AT CAMYLOTT 27:13 Read by Linda Andrus
32-XXXII. IN THE TURRET CHAMBER--AND IN CAMYLOTT WOOD 15:15 Read by Linda Andrus

Reviews

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(5 stars)

I love both A Lady of Quality and His Grace of Osmonde. FHB has such a way of creating characters that make you want to be like them. Even the characters that are flawed have redeeming qualities and end up striving to be better through either God/love. The pure love that they have for each other is such a beautiful thing to imagine. It's so refreshing to read stories from these times that are about men who actually respect/adore their wives and women that hold men to high standards. Clo is absolutely a character that is both idealistic but relatable at the same time, if you enjoy this I definitely recommend Emily Fox Seaton as your next read, she's a strong woman but in a different more endearing way.

Good Story


(4 stars)

A well-built, handsome, gracious, kind, noble nobleman has all the gifts nature can bestow, except for his bride. He hasn't met her yet. But he knows he will meet her someday. And when he sets eyes on her the first time, she is a gorgeous hoyden - the swearing, boisterous tomboy daughter of a profligate, ne'er-do-well lord. But he is patient, knowing that fate and nature will tame her and bring them together. Or will they? Or will his spirited wife-to-be be ruined by the world and by the playboys that would prey upon her? Reader is okay; she is clearly understood, but has strange phrasing at times, and mispronounces some common British words and places.

Romance, Faith & Redemption


(5 stars)

Well written and well read. Much more than a typical Romance story; companion and continuation story to"A Lady of Quality". if you like this, the badly entitled "Shuttle" by the same author would please. While an exposition of morals, choices, and consequences; not a sappy sweet and simple religious tale; a more subtle exploration of how freely made choices may affect others in ways we may never understand.

love FHB.....


(4 stars)

But, I have to admit, this story is more than a little overwrought. This seems like a classic case of a woman writer not being able to accurately draw a male character. The Duke is highly romanticized and if he is FHBs ideal, no wonder she divorced two husbands. It's still worth a listen, especially if you have heard of read the companion piece.


(4 stars)

A really great romance. I really liked and admired the protagonists, and found it interesting to see everything from Gerald's perspective after seeing Clo's. The reader was solid.


(5 stars)

Love the Francis Hogdson Burnett novels and the narration by Linda Andrus is superbly done. I will be listening to all books narrated by Linda.

Dreadful Narration


(1 stars)

I really want to listen to this, but narration is stilted, with weird pauses, and no emotion at all. Can't do it.

amazing story, troubling pronunciation...again


(2.5 stars)

the story gets ten stars... volunteer readers are well intentioned, but not necessarily an asset to a great author.