THE WILFUL HEIRESS

Narrator Karen Cass brings this short romantic story to life with an emotional performance. Sir Maurice, a notorious rake with a hidden agenda and a nasty jealous streak, pursues the beautiful heiress Lady Elisabeth Silverwood. Coming to Elisabeth's rescue is Robin Prior, who hides his identity as owner of a neighboring manor. The convoluted plot involves Maurice's attempt to ruin Robin and ensnare Elisabeth. Cass's reading pulls out all the emotional stops: Maurice's voice drips with evil, and Robin's with honesty, while Elisabeth is portrayed as a pouting young woman who develops into a caring mistress of her estates under Robin's tutelage. Cass's delightful performance enhances this charming romance in which goodness and honesty are pitted against ruthless ulterior motives. M.B.K. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2016]