A Daughter of Fair Verona

De: Christina Dodd

Narrado por: Suzy Jackson

The first novel in a witty, irreverent, hugely entertaining new series with an irresistible premise—Romeo and Juliet’s daughter as a clever, inquisitive, fiercely independent young woman in fair Verona—told from the delightfully engaging point of view of the captivating Rosie Montague herself …

Once upon a time a young couple met and fell in love. You probably know that story, and how it ended (hint: badly). Only here’s the thing: That’s not how it ended at all.

Romeo and Juliet are alive and well and the parents of seven kids. I’m the oldest, with the emphasis on ‘old’—a certified spinster at twenty, and happy to stay that way. It’s not easy to keep your taste for romance with parents like mine. Picture it—constant monologues, passionate declarations, fighting, making up, making out … it’s exhausting.

Each time they’ve presented me with a betrothal, I’ve set out to find the groom-to-be a more suitable bride. After all, someone sensible needs to stay home and manage this household. But their latest match, Duke Stephano, isn’t so easy to palm off on anyone else. The debaucher has had three previous wives—all of whom met unfortunate ends. Conscience forbids me from consigning another woman to that fate. As it turns out, I don’t have to …

At our betrothal ball—where, quite by accident, I meet a beautiful young man who makes me wonder if perhaps there is something to love at first sight—I stumble upon Duke Stephano with a dagger in his chest. But who killed him? His late wives’ families, his relatives, his mistress, his servants—half of Verona had motive. And when everyone around the Duke begins dying, disappearing, or descending into madness, I know I must uncover the killer … before death lies on me like an untimely frost.

©2024 Christina Dodd (P)2024 Recorded Books

I enjoy the story

The audio is a bit uneven. It can be distracting. One moment it will sound normal then it will drop kind of low. It will go back to normal pretty quickly but if that sort of thing bothers you, you might want to stick to the book.

Love it!!

I loved this book. Christina Dodd has always been one of my favorite authors, but this is one of her best books ever! I can’t wait for the next one in the series.

thoroughly enjoyable

A Daughter of Fair Verona was a delight to read. I thoroughly enjoyed the random Shakespeare references but I don't feel they detracted from the story or broke the fourth wall.

Very Enjoyable

Why not take a famous love story and give it a twist! I enjoyed this story from beginning to end.
Through the eyes of the daughter of Romeo and Juliet, her story.
I finished this story a day and a half and so wanted more.

What fun and wit.

Rosie is an awesome heroine. I truly enjoyed this tale. I truly hope this is not the last time we get to visit with these characters in the Fair Verona.

Funny and smart

What an amazing take on the Shakespeare tale. Really good, really fun to listen to.

Loved it

Even better than I thought it would be... but MAN that twist at the end! I need the next book, now!