Mrs. Davenport’s Christmas

In Beaton’s sixth romance in her Regency series, the puritanical Davenport sisters opt to ditch their pious ways and indulge in a footloose and fancy-free Christmas celebration complete with all the holiday trimmings. But when faced with a host of handsome suitors, Gillian Davenport soon finds herself under the mistletoe with Lord Ranger Marden. This charming tale will appeal to fans of the genre, but Nettleton’s narration will put a smile on any anyone’s face while infusing the listener with the holiday spirit. Nettleton’s enjoyable performance is well paced and replete with unique voices for the author’s colorful characters. And while her performance can be over the top at points, this audio edition is certainly festive and fun. A Fawcett paperback. (Dec.)