The School Mistress

Emerson Pass Historicals, Book 1

De: Tess Thompson

Narrado por: Shaina Summerville, Hanniball Hills

An impoverished young woman. A lonely father of five. Will they be able to resist when a cadre of optimistic children start matchmaking?

Colorado, 1910. Quinn Cooper can’t help feeling uneasy. But securing a job as a schoolmarm in a tiny frontier town was the only way to save her family from starvation back in Boston. And her nerves aren’t eased by a stray gunshot that spooks the sleigh horses, casting her into the snow...until she’s rescued by a handsome stranger.

Lord Alexander Barnes knows better than to believe any pretty young woman would willingly become a mother to five children. But the lonely widower finds himself charmed by the lovely newcomer and her easy rapport with his offspring. And after his disgruntled nanny quits, his heart melts at the sight of her joyfully taking over the role.

Determined to prove herself in the schoolhouse and as a governess, Quinn fears her near-poverty will prevent any possible courtship with the affluent Englishman. And between their age difference and prejudicial violence in the town, Lord Barnes is certain this second chance at happiness just cannot be. Will their love go unspoken, or will their persistence reward them with a lasting passion?

The School Mistress is the delightful first audiobook in the Emerson Pass Historicals sweet romance series. If you like gallant nobles, resilient heroines, and hints of mystery, then you’ll adore Tess Thompson’s Edwardian adventure in the Old West.

Listen to The School Mistress to study reading, writing, and happily ever after today!

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The kindness and sharing of a wealthy man. Helping so many to be able to take care of themselves and their families.

This is clearly the kind of story that should be read by young children to instill the very best in sharing to help others to help themselves mot just donating.

Disappointed with Male voice

Unfortunately the male voice was terrible and I cringed every time he spoke as a female character. The female voice was good. It would have been better if she narrated the whole book. I wish I could get my money back.

Disappointment

The writing was mediocre at best. I found myself losing interest and the interaction completely unrealistic for the time period. The narrator’s voice was pleasant but not very good at voices other than her own. The intended emotions did not fit the words being voiced. Since this cannot be returned because I paid for it instead of using a credit, I will be cutting back on my outright purchasing of titles. I listened to sample but did not reflect the true skill or lack of in the piece presented.