A Fall from Grace

Jennie Goutet

Aug 2020 · Jennie Goutet · Narrated by Stevie Zimmerman

About this audiobook

She needs a champion. He needs one less person to worry about.

Selena Lockhart comes with neither fortune nor connections, and she knows better than to expect Society to give her a welcome—especially after her father gambled away his fortune, precipitating the family’s sudden fall from grace and Selena’s betrothed to break off the engagement. It therefore comes as no surprise that her new neighbor, Sir Lucius, treats her with disdain. Why should he look beyond appearances when her own promises so little?

Sir Lucius Clavering is not married, but he may as well be, considering he is expected to escort his widowed mother to watering holes, round out the numbers at his married sister’s dinners, and come to the aid of his scapegrace younger siblings. It doesn’t help that single women and matchmaking mamas jostle each other for his face, fortune, and title so that he’s left without a moment’s peace.

When Selena shows up at Lucius’s doorstep looking for help, he is sure it’s another ploy aimed at cutting up his prized bachelor existence. Although his prejudice does not last long, Lucius fears his first reaction might have ruined his chances with her. How can he save her from Society’s teeth when she continues to hold him at arm’s length?

Ratings and reviews

Wow! I had previously read the story and fell in love with it (it was one of my first introductions to Ms. Goutet's writing), but getting to experience it again, this time through audio, brought it to life in a completely different yet enthralling way. 😍 Stevie Zimmerman was beyond great with all the voices (elderly to young, male and female) as well as nuances (from petulant and childish, to stern, nervous, kind, and everything in between). I definitely enjoyed her narration in this audiobook and am looking forward to the next in series :). Completely recommended!! ~5 stars

I have listened to A Fall From Grace as an audiobook. I had previously read the ebook and found the book very enjoyable. I received the audiobook as a gift from Jennie Goutet. I must say I loved listening to this book. It allowed me to be actively engaged with the characters without interruption. I liked the narrator and her different voice inflections. Some of her interpretations of the characters were spot on and brought a smile to my face. I do believe I will listen to this audiobook again as it was thoroughly enjoyable. Would highly recommend this book.

Loved this book! It had such fun characters even the “bad” ones were fun to get to know. I liked seeing the characters grow and change their lives to be better people (most of them anyway). I absolutely loved Lucius’s youngest sister and brother- I’m hoping they will get stories as well. I got to listen to this book on audiobook and thought the narrator did an excellent job. She had a great voice for each of the characters that made it so fun to listen to- even her male voice was great.