Faro's Daughter

Georgette Heyer's novels are second to none in recreating Regency times, and most of them are available on audio. The latest of Naxos's lively abridged versions to be released is Faro's Daughter, another tale of a poor but feisty girl using her mind as well as her looks to make good. From the instant that the wealthy and noble Max Ravenscar frowns at the news that his naive young cousin is in love with a gamester's daughter, we can guess the outcome, but the journey, voiced with bounce and bonhomie by Laura Paton, is a delight. --Christina Hardyment, The Times

Fiery, strong-willed Deb Grantham, who runs a gaming house with her aunt, is hardly the perfect wife for the young and naive Lord Mablethorpe. His lordship's family are scandalised that he proposes to marry one of 'faro's daughters', and his cousin the proud, wealthy Max Ravenscar decides to take the matter in hand. Ravenscar always gets his way, but as they lock horns, he and Miss Grantham become increasingly drawn to each other. Amidst all the misunderstandings and entanglements, has Ravenscar finally met his match?