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Like Liked by 1 person. There is a beautiful blonde girl who Raoul dances with several times at the ball, before he finally spots Linda — I wonder if this was a last reference to Suzy? Laura, thank you! How interesting! I became absolutely obsessed with this novel when I read it at the beginning of the year, and completely let down when I discovered there has not been ONE film adaption, though Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice get a reboot every 5 to 10 years. I remember my heart pounding in the final chapters, being convinced that Raoul was somehow in on it, and that William was nowhere to be found and that Linda was all on her own to protect Phillipe. I felt like Linda in those moments. It was such a relief to find out the truth! To think that the author truly intended him to be a murderous or at least morally corrupt villain. How funny and fascinating. It would have been depressing to think Raoul was deceiving her all along. The final cut was a much more pleasant surprise. Thank you for writing, I certainly share your disappointment at the lack of film adaptations of Nine Coaches Waiting — I picture a brooding Hitchcock movie with Cary Grant at his ambiguous best, rather like his character Johnny in Suspicion. You are commenting using your WordPress. You are commenting using your Google account. You are commenting using your Twitter account. You are commenting using your Facebook account. Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Welcome My Twitter profile Search. Search for: Search. Nine Coaches detail. Please share this Mary Stewart post. Email Share on Tumblr. Like this: Like Loading Have you read many Mary Stewarts? I just wish there were still more left to read… Like Like. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Enter your comment here Kate Herrick, a war widow, returns to her childhood home for a final visit before the house is sold. But Rose Cottage is not the idyllic paradise she remembers from her youth and someone has been there before her. As Kate uncovers an old secret that haunts the home she thought she knew, she is forced to confront a dark truth from her own past Beyond the weedy garden with its riot of rose bushes, nothing had changed. And someone was crossing the bridge to approach the garden gate. Someone I knew well Beloved author Mary Stewart's long-lost novella, now available again for the first time in 40 years. In a wealthy young woman elopes with an impoverished fisherman, leaving her family, who live on the volcanic island of Lanzarote, distraught. In , year-old Perdita West, secretary to the famous author Cora Gresham, visits Lanzarote, the strangest and wildest of the Canary Isles, on a research trip. They meet Cora's estranged son, Mike, and fall in love with the unusual, beautiful little island. Born the bastard son of a Welsh princess, Myrdden Emrys - or as he would later be known, Merlin - leads a perilous childhood, haunted by portents and visions. But destiny has great plans for this no-man's-son, taking him from prophesying before High King Vortigern to the crowning of Uther Pendragon, and the conception of Arthur, king for once and always. Arthur Pendragon is king! Crowned and recognized as High King, Arthur is unchallenged on the battlefield, and he melds the country together in a time of promise, as Merlin works in the shadows. But sinister powers plot to destroy Camelot, and when the witch-queen Morgause - Arthur's own half-sister - ensnares him in an incestuous liaison, a fatal web of love, betrayal, and bloody vengeance is woven. First published in Woman's Journal in , and set against the backdrop of unfenced country and dark winding valleys at night, the aptly named 'The Lost One' features The Wind off the Small Isles heroine Perdita West, who brings her characteristic pluck and courage to this classic Mary Stewart tale of suspense and intrigue Keeping watch over the young Arthur Pendragon, the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius is haunted by dreams of the magical sword Caliburn, which has been hidden for centuries. When Uther Pendragon is killed in battle, the time of destiny is at hand, and Arthur must claim the fabled sword to become the true High King of Britain. Mary Stewart transports her listeners to mid-century Savoy for a plot of danger and deception, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. A classic tale by one of the world's most beloved authors. Linda Martin understands what is to be lonely: her parents died when she was young, and she was raised in an orphanage. When she is hired as a governess to the orphaned young Philippe, Comte de Valmy, Linda finds a kindred spirit in the lonely little boy. But Philippe is the heir to a vast estate in Savoy, and his dangerously handsome uncle may be willing to kill to ensure that Philippe never inherits it. Mary Stewart's wonderful novel of suspense and intrigue set in the idyllic countryside of Savoy. She did it first and she did it best. I have loved this book for over 50 years, rereading it often. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making then not only available, but with narration that is beyond perfection. Nine coaches waiting was one of my first novels of this genres I read back when I was So I was waiting impatiently for them to be transferred to audible format and praying that the choice of narrator would do justice to the work. Her voices are excellent, her expression is perfection, the pacing and diction are flawless. You will not regret adding this audio volume to your collection. This is one of my favorite Mary Stewart suspense novels. The reading is good, not exemplary when it comes to voices or accents but enjoyable and clear. What a wonderful little story! Spooky romantic gothic setting, truly lovable heroine, and a terrible villain! It was a good love story but it felt just a little bit abrupt. Especially when you realize the entire story takes place over just a few weeks. Despite that, the setting, time period, and use of language make it an all time favorite cozy romance to read and re-read. Superbly read! The narrator flawlessly switches from accent to accent, character to character, to help the listener keep pace of the various voices on the story. A superb rendition in English and French. This was one of my favorite books as an adolescent. This year it was finally available as an audiobook. I had high expectations of whoever would be the voice artist and she surpassed them. Simply wonderful. Mary Stewart is more known for her Merlin stories but she is unsurpassed in the romantic suspense genre I believe. Treat yourself to exotic locations and thrilling stories mixed with interesting characters. I had read this book many years ago. But I didn't remember much of it. But the whole experience of listening enthralled me. Nine Coaches Waiting is the first Mary Stewart book that my mother read to me when I was a kid, and it has remained my favorite of her books since that time. I was beyond excited when I saw that the book was being released on audible, and fervently hoped that the narrator would do the book justice. Ellie Heydon did not disappoint. The only caution I will give is that after reading this book the best romantic suspense , other romantic suspense authors and novels will seem a little lacking in the comparison. Love Mary Stewart. Her books are like comfort food for the soul. This narrator is perfect for this book. Loved the story and characters and her marvelous descriptions of everything. That said, a lot of care was given to a French characters speaking with an accent when speaking English but not in their own language, which was very thoughtfully done. What a joy to meet this old friend again! This book has been my number one comfort read since I was thirteen, so I was a little nervous that this audio version wouldn't live up to it. But it did. The narrator clearly understood that a very great part of Mary Stewart's gift is her sense of place, so where some readers might have rushed through the descriptions of landscape, of nature, this reader brought everything to it that the memorable, evocative writing deserves. And she was even better with nuances of character. All the heroine's deapth of personality came through perfectly, and ditto for Raoul. And, if anything, her rendering of young Philippe was even better. He was absolutely the haunted, brave but blossoming young boy I just love to bits. On top all this the narrator's French pronunciation, and French accented English, was, to my ears, and to those of Francophone family members, so spot on I'd love to know if she has French family of her own. So, I couldn't have enjoyed this more. This Mary Stewart was the first I ever read, and I have returned to it with much pleasure over the years. To be able now to listen to her marvellous and evocative landscapes and relish the thrill of her narrative is unalloyed pleasure. Thank you Audible for this production! I adore Mary Stewart and know this book back to front. The narration is lovely but the story hangs on Linda Martin being French And the French pronunciation is talented schoolgirl Not enough to convince. Also characters' accents change all the time. It's a lack of preparation. I can't help it I'm a linguist so it grates a bit. But it's nicely done aside from the quibble! My favourite Mary Stewart. Beautifully read. Well paced. A treat. I've been waiting for a long time for more Mary Stewsrt books to become available and I'm glad to see many more will be available this year. I've just downloaded 'Airs above the ground " -another great favourite. Mary Stewart is a consummate story teller and if the other performances are as good as this I'll be kept enthralled for quite a while. Although I read this many years ago, I thoroughly enjoyed it as an audio book. The narration was excellent and the story and characters pulled me in. One of Mary Stewarts's best. A slow start at first built up to what I can only describe as a beautiful book. Rich language, believable characters for the time - a different era perfectly portrayed and a good story to boot! This is not only my favourite Mary Stewart book but one of my favourite books of all time. So beautifully written and exciting. The narrator really brought the text to life. Thank you Hodder for making it into audio! It's so good to see these Mary Stewart books available on Audible. This is one of her best, re-recorded with excellent narration. Thank you Audible. A delight, and thoroughly enjoyed the narration of this old favourite. Not having re read for about 30 years it was a wonderful journey to travel again with the Nine Coaches. Thank you! Winning narration! From delicate little French boy, to impassioned aristocrat, to star crossed English nanny. Mary Stewart's books are the most enjoyable thinking person's adventure romances in existence, why the heck they can't get better narrators for them I don't know. This one frequently gets inflections totally wrong, and what's with the cockney accent for the French servants? But listen anyway, cause the story is great fun. Friendless heroine, lost child, scheming aristocrats, romantic French countryside, a fair bit of running around in fast cars, and a devastatingly masculine romantic lead as well as his opposite number, one of the most friendzoned males ever created, sorry Will! Nine Coaches Waiting. Narrated by: Ellie Heydon. Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins. Add to Cart failed. Please try again later. Add to Wish List failed. Nine Coaches Waiting: whatever happened to Suzy? – Mary Queen of Plots

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Mary Stewart is famous or infamous, depending on your point of view and your affinity for this sort of thing for her loving and lengthy descriptions of landscapes, and Nine Coaches Waiting is no exception. I'll confess to occasionally skimming through some of the detailed descriptions when I'm in a hurry to get to the "good parts," but Stewart does have an unquestionable talent for making you feel like you can really see the setting in your mind's eye, and that you're really there. Nine Coaches is, like all of Stewart's books, intelligently written and spiced with literary allusions. If you like the romantic suspense genre and don't mind books that are a little old-fashioned, you really need to read Mary Stewart's novels, and I'd say Nine Coaches Waiting is the best one to start with. Not that I'm prejudiced or anything. View all 80 comments. QNPoohBear I trusted the recommendations of my friends here to buy this for my mom for her big birthday. She loved these books as a teen. Her review is "Really g I trusted the recommendations of my friends here to buy this for my mom for her big birthday. Her review is "Really good I enjoyed it BUT the romance values don't hold up. Her QNPoohBear wrote: "I trusted the recommendations of my friends here to buy this for my mom for her big birthday. It's pretty dated in that regard. May 07, Karen rated it it was amazing. Yes, this book was first published back in It reads a bit like a NA version of Nancy Drew.. Her writing is extremely descriptive. Almost to the point of obsession. You really get the sense of not only the setting but of the deep emotions it provokes in the characters. The spell of the sun was potent. It poured down, hot and bright, while in front of it the wet greenness streamed off the woods in veils of mist, leaving the spruces gleaming darkly brilliant and lighting the tiny larch-flowers to a red flush along the boughs. The smell was intoxicating. I just dove in blind. I am two fools, I know, for loving, and for saying so. It was , after all. I loved the main character, and her sense of fierce protectiveness for not only her charge, but for those she holds dear. She is an orphan, herself, and displaced completely from anyone she might count on for support. For better or worse, I was head over ears in love with Raoul de Valmy. There was also a sexy alpha hero… or was he a villain… hmm? He was yummy either way! He and I had hoed the same row, and he for a more bitter harvest. And an adorable but broody child Anyway, it was a refreshing reminder of the type of books I grew up reading. I was riveted by the plot and found myself completely engrossed in the setting. This is a place I spent a month visiting when I was fifteen years old, so the beauty and the nuances of the place were easy to imagine. And just enough french mixed in to let me practice my language skills. I will definitely be looking up some more titles by this author. View all 42 comments. May 07, Mo rated it really liked it. After a rather drab existence in an English orphanage Linda Martin is appointed governess to the nine-year-old owner of the Chateau Valmy in the French Alps. During little Philippe's minority the estates are being managed by his crippled uncle Leon, and Leon's handsome son Raoul. All seems delightful, but there are tensions below the smooth surface. One sunny afternoon a bullet is fired in the beechwoods The main reason I wanted to read this book After a rather drab existence in an English orphanage Linda Martin is appointed governess to the nine-year-old owner of the Chateau Valmy in the French Alps. The main reason I wanted to read this book was the name "Sandra Brown" - she actually wrote the foreword Yes, I am going to parrot Karen's review I immediately though of du Maurier and Christie while reading this one. These authors I grew up with. No kindles when I was younger, no large bookstores, no online shops to get books. It was the local library or nothing. The raven himself is hoarse That croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan Under our battlements Each chapter is prefaced by a quote. It makes for intriguing reading as you don't know what to expect. We have Linda, the governess who comes from England. Her young ward Philppe. And a host of background characters. And we have Raoul. To quote Ms Brown Has there ever been a character as enigmatic and attractive as Raoul. Even before he appears he's a vital presence in the novel It's quite refreshing to read a book that is not dictated by throbbing cocks and multiple orgasms!! Linda was very protective of her young ward, Philippe and when it seemed his life might be in danger she did all she could to protect him I liked the writing style. Even though it was written nearly 60 years ago it stands the test of time. Well, I suppose most of the classics do, don't they. View all 36 comments. I just love his movie recommendations I laugh to myself when I remember his sparkling recommendation of Terminator 3 back in its heyday. It's got comedy, romance, and action! Nine Coaches Waiting was a thrill to read, namely because it was a cocktail of comedy, romance, and action. Written by Mary Stewart in , it had elements from many different works of fiction including Jane Eyre , Cinderella , and even Rebecca , yet it maintained it's own style and originality. Linda Martin, a twenty-something teacher and orphan from England, accepts an exciting job as a governess at a chateau in the French Alps. Her ward, 9-year-old Philippe, has just lost his parents to a terrible accident, and is sullen and detached. His guardians, although genteel and generous, lead Linda to think that there is something more to the situation than meets the eye. This isn't the most brilliantly written book out there, but I appreciated it for the same reasons I loved Rebecca. Stewart takes her time relaying events to you as a reader. Before you realize what's going on, you're completely involved with her characters. I haven't been to Thonon-les-Bains, but I feel like I've traveled there! I know every square inch of Chateau Valmy and it's grounds. That's when you know that the author writes out of a need and love for her characters and the craft. I have a ex-library book edition that I picked up at a library sale. It's definitely been read and loved by many students, that's for sure. It smells old, and the mylar cover makes it crinkle when it's handled. Those are the best sounds and smells in the world! At any rate, get your hands on this book! I'm sure you'll enjoy it! View all 17 comments. Feb 19, Tatiana rated it it was ok Shelves: romancelandia , , mysteries-thrillers-horror. I am a sucker for poor-governess-gets-rich-master-of-the-mansion as much as the next person. The first pages of the novel are quite good, where poor orphan girl from England is hired as a governess to live on a beautiful French estate and take care of a young heir. She teaches, takes walks, enjoys mountain scenery, etc. I think Mary Stewart is a good writer of atmospheric settings. I would love to live there too. However, when the famously suave love interest is introduced, the story goes down I am a sucker for poor-governess-gets-rich-master-of- the-mansion as much as the next person. However, when the famously suave love interest is introduced, the story goes down the drain. This love interest is problematic, definitely with unresolved anger issues. The relationship is problematic too. So rushed and basically starts with a violent kiss that is nothing but an assault. Then the mystery, that really is a sloppy mess that often makes no logical sense. I don't really understand why this book is so well-loved. Stewart appears to be a skilled writer who made some terrible plot choices in this novel. And Linda will find herself in a whole lot of trouble marrying a guy like Raoul. View 2 comments. Wondering where the "nine coaches" comes from? It was from a 17th century play, The Revenger's Tragedy. Oh, think upon the pleasure of the palace: Secured ease and state, the stirring meats, Ready to move out of the dishes, That e'en now quicken when they're eaten, Banquets abroad by torch-light, musics, sports, Bare-headed vassals that had ne'er the fortune To keep on their own hats but let horns [wear] 'em, Nine coaches waiting. Hurry, hurry, hurry! I'm not sure how many nods to the above drama the e Wondering where the "nine coaches" comes from? I found the start a little slow, but from about the 4th coach the pace really picks up! And Mary Stewart's descriptive powers made me feel like I was in France. My first reading I gave this book 3. Phillippe is one of the best children in adult fiction by anyone, the resourceful Linda one of Stewart's best heroines. A believable if rapid romance. What's not to love? View 1 comment. Readers beware: what might be construed as mild spoilers follow. According to Mary Stewart's Wikipedia entry , Stewart "developed the romantic mystery genre, featuring smart, adventurous heroines who could hold their own in dangerous situations". This novel is one of Stewart's "romantic mysteries", or as the Wikipedia article also classifies it, a "Gothic romance". The heroine is Linda Martin, who is engaged as a governess for a young French orphan of aristocratic background. She comes to realise Readers beware: what might be construed as mild spoilers follow. She comes to realise that her charge's life is in danger and resorts to desperate measures to protect him. I'm not a reader of romances. What I expect from a mystery is that it will be, well, mysterious. Part of the convention of mysteries is that there'll be a twist and part of the fun of reading them is identifying the twist and trying to work out whodunit or whydunit, or howdunit. The most fun of all is when the writing is so clever that you can't solve the mystery, even though all the clues are there in the text. As far as I'm concerned, the major problem with this novel is that the narrative makes it abundantly clear from the very beginning whom Stewart wants the reader to suspect. In any decent mystery, the obvious suspect is unlikely to be the villain. Knowing this, I was working on at least a couple of theories about who wanted to kill young Philippe. And then I realised that the twist in this novel is that there is no twist. Not only that, but the confirmation that there's no twist is set out in pages of excruciating exposition after chapters of what's supposed to be suspenseful action but which is in fact nothing of the kind. So much for the mystery. There's not much point in writing about the romance. It's there, but it's not terribly convincing. This is particularly so when for most of the novel the heroine is wondering whether her true love is really a would-be murderer. Stewart doesn't write badly. On the contrary, she writes lovely descriptions of the beautiful locations in which she sets her novels. That said, the prose in this particular novel occasionally verges on the purple and it was rather hard to accept that a young woman on the run from a ruthless assailant would spend quite so much time noticing the trees and the flowers as Linda seems to. This is the fourth Mary Stewart I've read. Madam, Will You Talk? This Rough Magic I also enjoyed, at least in part because of its Corfu setting. The Ivy Tree I wasn't impressed with for a number of reasons, one of which was that what passed for a twist was patently obvious from early on. This one is pretty much on a par with The Ivy Tree , but whereas I gave that one three stars, I don't think I can do that with this novel: my disappointment with the complete fizzer of an ending is too great. Not even the Haute Savoie setting could save it. I really wish that my response to this novel was more positive as many of my GR friends love it. I completely understand having a sentimental attachment to Mary Stewart's writing, as I have such an attachment to Georgette Heyer's writing. I may even, at some point, read another of Stewart's novels. Maybe she wrote one which really is both romantic AND mysterious. I'm glad that I read this book with my friend Anna. It's good to know that I'm not the only one who found it disappointing. Hers are the novels I turn to when I want something funny and light to cheer me up when I'm feeling sick or sad. View all 16 comments. Shelves: brit-lit , mystery-suspense , buddy-reads. Here the danger is much more imminent and overt, which translates into pages that practically turn themselves and a storyline that kept me guessing and second guessing to the end. View all 13 comments. Nov 25, Connie G rated it really liked it Shelves: mystery , historical-fiction , france , romance. Linda Martin, with roots in both France and England, was hired as a governess to the orphaned nine-year-old Philippe, the heir to the beautiful estate. Leon lost most of the things he loved in a tragic car accident, and his life revolves around his obsessive love for the Chateau Valmy. When Philippe has "Nine Coaches Waiting" is a riveting romantic suspense novel set in a French chateau near the Swiss border. When Philippe has multiple "accidents", his governess becomes suspicious. Can she trust Philippe's aunt and uncle and their attractive son Raoul? This is a fast-paced romantic mystery with a Gothic atmosphere. There's a Cinderella feeling that runs through it with Linda, who spent years in an orphanage, meeting the tall, dark, handsome, and titled Raoul. Fast cars racing around mountain curves replace Cinderella's pumpkin coach. There are sweet times between Linda and little Philippe as well as times of terror. Although it was written in , it still remains a page turner today. View all 6 comments. Just so well written. Mary Stewart is the master of Romantic Suspense and has influenced so many writers. She takes the time to build the story, no word count issues here, and develops the heroine, the hero and the secondary characters in ways that add to the plot and how it plays out. The heroine is smart and caring, and while she falls in love she still maintains brain function. Passion but no Re-read. Passion but no sex scenes. She has influenced so many writers. Yes, it has one of the biggest tropes, the orphaned girl, but you are the author that helps create and define the trope you are excused. View all 10 comments. Oct 20, Emma rated it it was amazing Shelves: classics. Loved this! My first Mary Stewart, the first of many more! It was not what I expected at all. I think the coaches reference in the title led me to believe it was historical fiction in the style of a mash up of Jamaica Inn and Jane Eyre. It was definitely reminiscent of Daphne du Maurier. Is there a film of this? I very much enjo Loved this! I very much enjoyed its gothic nature. Mar 24, Brittni rated it it was ok. I bought this book because it was mentioned as being a modern gothic title. Not quite. The author tries to convey unease from time to time, but that's not pervasive like one would expect in a gothic novel. As for the setting, the large chateau seems to fit with typical gothic placings, but its description isn't right for it, nor does the heroine feel scared or intimidated by it at all during her stay. The author probably didn't intend to label this I bought this book because it was mentioned as being a modern gothic title. The author probably didn't intend to label this book a gothic, so I'm not going to say she fell short of an intention that wasn't there to begin with. I'm just stating for the record that whoever suggests this as a good gothic title is not quite in the right. Little trails of soft cloud drifted in the wet wind, and a late sunbeam touched them with a fleeting underglow. Away beyond the airport buildings the telegraph wires swooped gleaming above the road where passing vehicles showed lights already. That was something which was always there That's something that happens in books, not among people you know. He was driving like a careful insult. It was stupid, it was terrifying, it was wonderful, but it had happened and I could do nothing about it. For better or worse, I was head over ears in love One reads about it and one never sees it, and now here it was. Below in the wet street their globes glimmered down and down, to drown in their own reflections. But this was Philippe. Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart | Audiobook |

There she finds herself tangled in a murder plot which eventually results in the revelation of a dark secret. Linda's full name is Belinda but she uses the shorter Linda. Linda is the Spanish word for beautiful or pretty. In keeping with Linda's background in poetry and other literature, Stewart employs chapter epigraphs with quotes from the works of numerous poets, playwrights, and authors, that fit the themes or actions of each scene. All epigraphs are much briefer than Thomas Middleton 's lines that head the first chapter and whence Stewart derived the book's title. See notes. There is none yet so ugly a fiend in hell As thou shalt be, if thou didst kill this child. Cinderella is referred to by Linda, as is Jane Eyre , for obvious reasons. Mary Stewart's vast literary knowledge and background are particularly, yet seamlessly, manifest in this book. Linda Martin lands in Paris on a cold, grey, rainy day. She is on her way to her new post as governess to the young Philippe, Comte de Valmy. Linda, who had been orphaned herself, quickly befriends Philippe, who has also lost both his parents in a tragic accident. When Linda arrives at the imposing eighteenth-century manor she is at once enchanted by its beauty and history, but is also immediately struck by the sense of menace and doom surrounding its inhabitants. As she becomes closer to Philippe and Raoul, Linda draws ever nearer to putting her finger on the source of the threat, but the layers of danger and darkness run deeper than any of them guessed, and she may not be able to trust those she wants to, no matter how innocent or attractive they may seem. Soon it is up to the shy, young governess to beat the clock in order to save Philippe's life as well as her own. The novel is divided into Nine parts or 9 Coaches. The nine coaches also refer to the nine vehicles that Linda rides in during the book's action. The first and second coaches are the two taxis she takes into Paris, the third is the Valmy limousine, etc. The author only counts a vehicle as a coach if we are privy to Linda's thoughts as she's riding in it. We don't, for instance, count a bus ride as one of the coaches if we only know during the action that she had ridden the bus that morning. Oh, think upon the pleasure of the palace: Secured ease and state, the stirring meats, Ready to move out of the dishes, That e'en now quicken when they're eaten, Banquets abroad by torch-light, musics, sports, Bare-headed vassals that had ne'er the fortune To keep on their own hats but let horns [wear] 'em, Nine coaches waiting. Hurry, hurry, hurry! Ay, to the devil. Banquets abroad by torch-light! Nine coaches waiting — hurry, hurry, hurry — Ay, to the devil! While on a walking holiday through the beautiful, deserted hills of Crete, Nicola Ferris stumbles across a critically injured Englishman, guarded by a fierce Greek. Nicola cannot abandon them and so sets off on a perilous search for their lost companion - all the while being pursued by someone who wants to make sure none of them leave the island The pioneer of romantic suspense, Mary Stewart leads her listeners on an unforgettable ride across the Isle of Skye in this tale perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. Following a heartbreaking divorce, Gianetta retreats to the Isle of Skye hoping to find tranquillity in the island's savage beauty. But shortly before her arrival a girl's body is found on the craggy slopes of the looming Blue Mountain, and with the murderer still on the loose, there's nothing to stop him from setting his sights on Gianetta next Mary Stewart, one of the great British storytellers of the 20th century, transports listeners to rural Northumberland for this tale of romance, ambition and deceit - a perfect fit for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. Whitescar is a beautiful old house and farm situated in Roman Wall country. It will make a rich inheritance for its heirs, but in order to secure it, they enlist the help of a young woman named Mary who bears remarkable resemblance to missing Whitescar heiress Annabel Winslow. Their deception will spark a powder keg of ambition, obsession and long-dead love. Legend has it that when the Gabriel Hounds run howling over the crumbling palace of Dar Ibrahim, high in the Adonis Valley of Lebanon, death will follow on their heels. When rich, spoilt Christie Mansel arrives at the decaying palace to look after her eccentric Aunt Harriet, she arrives to the sound of howling dogs. The palace is riddled with hidden passages and the servants are unwilling to let anyone see Harriet during the day. It seems the palace hides an extraordinary secret High in the rugged Pyrenees lies the Valley of the Storms, where a tiny convent clings to the beautiful but lonely mountainside. Jenny Silver arrives seeking her missing cousin, and is devastated when she learns of Gillian's death following a terrible car accident. But Jenny's suspicions are aroused when she's told the blue flowers ornamenting her cousin's grave were Gillian's favourite. Jenny knows Gillian was colour- blind - and so starts her mission to uncover what really happened to her. When Rose Fenemore takes a desperately needed holiday to an isolated cottage on the Scottish island of Moila she doesn't expect much in the way of adventure - just a few quiet weeks of writing, walking and bird- watching. And then, late one night during a wild storm, two young men appear in her doorway, seeking shelter from the wind and rain. Neither man is quite who he claims, and the question of whom to trust will put Rose in grave peril The rambling house called Thornyhold is like something out of a fairy tale. Left to Gilly Ramsey by the cousin whose occasional visits brightened her childhood, the cottage, set deep in a wild wood, has come just in time to save her from a bleak future. With its reputation for magic and its resident black cat, Thornyhold offers Gilly more than just a new home. It offers her a chance to start over. Summer, Kate Herrick, a war widow, returns to her childhood home for a final visit before the house is sold. But Rose Cottage is not the idyllic paradise she remembers from her youth and someone has been there before her. As Kate uncovers an old secret that haunts the home she thought she knew, she is forced to confront a dark truth from her own past Beyond the weedy garden with its riot of rose bushes, nothing had changed. And someone was crossing the bridge to approach the garden gate. Someone I knew well Beloved author Mary Stewart's long-lost novella, now available again for the first time in 40 years. In a wealthy young woman elopes with an impoverished fisherman, leaving her family, who live on the volcanic island of Lanzarote, distraught. In , year-old Perdita West, secretary to the famous author Cora Gresham, visits Lanzarote, the strangest and wildest of the Canary Isles, on a research trip. They meet Cora's estranged son, Mike, and fall in love with the unusual, beautiful little island. Born the bastard son of a Welsh princess, Myrdden Emrys - or as he would later be known, Merlin - leads a perilous childhood, haunted by portents and visions. But destiny has great plans for this no-man's-son, taking him from prophesying before High King Vortigern to the crowning of Uther Pendragon, and the conception of Arthur, king for once and always. Arthur Pendragon is king! Crowned and recognized as High King, Arthur is unchallenged on the battlefield, and he melds the country together in a time of promise, as Merlin works in the shadows. But sinister powers plot to destroy Camelot, and when the witch-queen Morgause - Arthur's own half-sister - ensnares him in an incestuous liaison, a fatal web of love, betrayal, and bloody vengeance is woven. First published in Woman's Journal in , and set against the backdrop of unfenced country and dark winding valleys at night, the aptly named 'The Lost One' features The Wind off the Small Isles heroine Perdita West, who brings her characteristic pluck and courage to this classic Mary Stewart tale of suspense and intrigue Keeping watch over the young Arthur Pendragon, the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius is haunted by dreams of the magical sword Caliburn, which has been hidden for centuries. When Uther Pendragon is killed in battle, the time of destiny is at hand, and Arthur must claim the fabled sword to become the true High King of Britain. Mary Stewart transports her listeners to mid-century Savoy for a plot of danger and deception, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. A classic tale by one of the world's most beloved authors. Linda Martin understands what is to be lonely: her parents died when she was young, and she was raised in an orphanage. When she is hired as a governess to the orphaned young Philippe, Comte de Valmy, Linda finds a kindred spirit in the lonely little boy. But Philippe is the heir to a vast estate in Savoy, and his dangerously handsome uncle may be willing to kill to ensure that Philippe never inherits it. Mary Stewart's wonderful novel of suspense and intrigue set in the idyllic countryside of Savoy. She did it first and she did it best. I have loved this book for over 50 years, rereading it often. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making then not only available, but with narration that is beyond perfection. Nine coaches waiting was one of my first novels of this genres I read back when I was So I was waiting impatiently for them to be transferred to audible format and praying that the choice of narrator would do justice to the work. Her voices are excellent, her expression is perfection, the pacing and diction are flawless. You will not regret adding this audio volume to your collection. This is one of my favorite Mary Stewart suspense novels. The reading is good, not exemplary when it comes to voices or accents but enjoyable and clear. What a wonderful little story! Spooky romantic gothic setting, truly lovable heroine, and a terrible villain! It was a good love story but it felt just a little bit abrupt. Especially when you realize the entire story takes place over just a few weeks. Despite that, the setting, time period, and use of language make it an all time favorite cozy romance to read and re-read. Superbly read! The narrator flawlessly switches from accent to accent, character to character, to help the listener keep pace of the various voices on the story. A superb rendition in English and French. This was one of my favorite books as an adolescent. This year it was finally available as an audiobook. I had high expectations of whoever would be the voice artist and she surpassed them. Simply wonderful. Mary Stewart is more known for her Merlin stories but she is unsurpassed in the romantic suspense genre I believe. Treat yourself to exotic locations and thrilling stories mixed with interesting characters. I had read this book many years ago. But I didn't remember much of it. But the whole experience of listening enthralled me. Nine Coaches Waiting is the first Mary Stewart book that my mother read to me when I was a kid, and it has remained my favorite of her books since that time. I was beyond excited when I saw that the book was being released on audible, and fervently hoped that the narrator would do the book justice. Ellie Heydon did not disappoint. The only caution I will give is that after reading this book the best romantic suspense , other romantic suspense authors and novels will seem a little lacking in the comparison. Love Mary Stewart. Her books are like comfort food for the soul. This narrator is perfect for this book. Loved the story and characters and her marvelous descriptions of everything. That said, a lot of care was given to a French characters speaking with an accent when speaking English but not in their own language, which was very thoughtfully done. What a joy to meet this old friend again! This book has been my number one comfort read since I was thirteen, so I was a little nervous that this audio version wouldn't live up to it. But it did. The narrator clearly understood that a very great part of Mary Stewart's gift is her sense of place, so where some readers might have rushed through the descriptions of landscape, of nature, this reader brought everything to it that the memorable, evocative writing deserves. And she was even better with nuances of character. All the heroine's deapth of personality came through perfectly, and ditto for Raoul. And, if anything, her rendering of young Philippe was even better. He was absolutely the haunted, brave but blossoming young boy I just love to bits. On top all this the narrator's French pronunciation, and French accented English, was, to my ears, and to those of Francophone family members, so spot on I'd love to know if she has French family of her own. So, I couldn't have enjoyed this more. This Mary Stewart was the first I ever read, and I have returned to it with much pleasure over the years. To be able now to listen to her marvellous and evocative landscapes and relish the thrill of her narrative is unalloyed pleasure. Thank you Audible for this production! I adore Mary Stewart and know this book back to front. The narration is lovely but the story hangs on Linda Martin being French And the French pronunciation is talented schoolgirl Not enough to convince. Also characters' accents change all the time. It's a lack of preparation. I can't help it I'm a linguist so it grates a bit. But it's nicely done aside from the quibble! My favourite Mary Stewart. Beautifully read. Well paced. A treat. I've been waiting for a long time for more Mary Stewsrt books to become available and I'm glad to see many more will be available this year. I've just downloaded 'Airs above the ground " -another great favourite. Mary Stewart is a consummate story teller and if the other performances are as good as this I'll be kept enthralled for quite a while. Although I read this many years ago, I thoroughly enjoyed it as an audio book. The narration was excellent and the story and characters pulled me in.

Nine Coaches Waiting Quotes by Mary Stewart

Perhaps, wherever you were, you took your little circle of loneliness with you We reached Paris just as the light was fading. It had been a soft, gray March day, with the smell of spring in the air. The wet tarmac glistened underfoot; over the airfield the sky looked very high, rinsed by the afternoon's rain to a pale clear blue. Little trails of soft cloud drifted in the wet wind, and a late sunbeam touched them with a fleeting underglow. Away beyond the airport buildings the telegraph wires swooped gleaming above the road where passing vehicles showed lights already. That was something which was always there That's something that happens in books, not among people you know. He was driving like a careful insult. It was stupid, it was terrifying, it was wonderful, but it had happened and I could do nothing about it. For better or worse, I was head over ears in love One reads about it and one never sees it, and now here it was. Below in the wet street their globes glimmered down and down, to drown in their own reflections. But this was Philippe. I had no right to take a chance on Philippe. I didn't dare. Philippe resides in a secluded chateau in the Eastern France mountains. The chateau might be isolated, but gosh is it beautiful. Philippe is quite like Linda an orphaned child, and he is taken care of by his uncle and aunt. At one point Linda even indulges in laughing as she feigns her inability to speak the schoolgirl variant of French. In spite of the wall that the child had set up for himself, Linda still grew closer to him. Philippe much fancies the company of Linda and she likes him very much, too. Everything is seemingly going fine and dandy when a series of accidents occur. The accidents seem to point to an attempt to slay the child, but who would devise such a dastardly and fiendish plot? On the other hand, though, a lot of people would find their positions beneficial and would stand to inherit a lot of money if Philippe were to be taken out of the picture. Raoul might not be as bad as the others, though. As Linda frequents the home, she and Raoul cross paths often. Each time that they do have an interaction or encounter, both of them sense the attraction between them. Raoul is as mighty a man as they come, though. He has a reason to keep his guard up at all times, but how when Linda touches him so? All the while, she has to keep Philippe safe and uncover the plot behind the incidents. Through and through, as one can be sure based on our Nine Coaches Waiting book review, the novel is one that we love to read and reread. We cannot recommend it enough. Where Is Mary From? Check Price on Amazon. Alissa Wynn. Alissa is an avid reader, blogger, and wannabe writer. She's a much better cook than a writer actually. Alissa is married, has one human, one feline, and two canine kids. She always looks a mess and never meets a deadline. Books and Authors From the Same Genre. Verity Book Review

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