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A Perfect Proposal
- Narrated by: Jilly Bond
- Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins
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Summary
Sophie Apperly has spent her whole life pleasing others - but when she realises her family see her less as indispensable treasure and more as general dogsbody, she decides she's had enough. So when an old friend offers her the chance of a lifetime, she decides to swap Little England for the Big Apple, and heads off to the land of opportunity.
From the moment Sophie hits the bright lights of Manhattan she's determined to enjoy every minute of her big adventure. And when fate throws her together with Matilda, a spirited grande dame of New York society who invites her to Connecticut for Thanksgiving, she willingly accepts.
English-born Matilda is delighted with her new friend - though her grandson Luke, undeniably attractive but infuriatingly arrogant, is anything but welcoming. When Luke arrives in England a few weeks later, Sophie hardly expects him to seek her out. But Matilda has hatched some complicated plans of her own - and so Luke has a proposal to make....
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- Kitty Kat
- 26-07-12
Definitely a Treat!
Sophie the main character is immensely likeable,capable and young. There is also a very endearing great uncle called Eric, I thought Jilly Bond was particularly good at doing his voice. Although it is generally well narrated, it is especially good on all the accents too. A Perfect proposal is a rocky road to love and certainly up to Katie Fforde's usual high standards. And although not quite as' perfect' as the title would suggest, this one is definitely a treat!
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- kelly ibbotson
- 30-03-17
Perfect!
I loved this book so was extremely happy to get the audiobook. A perfect addition to my collection.
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- Suzanne
- 26-04-12
Very enjoyable
Enjoyed this a lot. The storyline wasn't entirely original but the characters were well written and took me along for he ride
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- Rachel
- 06-05-15
Great Romance
This story had everything you want from a feel good romantic story with ups and downs along the way
Great narration
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- Bobbie
- 06-12-16
Had great potential but failed to deliver....
Jilly Bond's performance of voices was overall ok but mostly i found Luke's voice did bot match his character. The story over all seemed over stretched on some parts such as the first half in America while the second half in England was not given enough lime light. And the ending seemed far too rushed to my liking. I would have liked to see a proper character development for Sophie and more on her family as well. I feel like much of the secondary characters were more like embellishments or just there to take up space in the story. I was also disappointed to see that the plot was overall dropped towards the end from Sophie possibly becoming 'independent' to a typical damsel in distress rom-com heroine. Although its a romance it had potential to become so much more but ultimately it just didn't quite deliver for me. Would have preferred to see a much stronger heroine towards the end. In addition i didn't feel the chemistry between Luke and Sophie as much. Definitely not rememberable, both as characters or a couple. Over all an ok read, wouldn't pick it up again but if you like the 'naive-beautiful-belle-and-handsome-millionaire-get-together' troupe this might still be an enjoyable listen .
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- tansy
- 15-07-13
wonderful switch off
What did you like most about A Perfect Proposal?
I'm just out of hospital after major surgery and not able to do anything...this Perfect Proposal was frothy enough, almost believable enough, with great characters to allow me to switch off from pain and feeling sorry for myself, wasn't taxing and most importantly was entertaining...
Who was your favorite character and why?
Great Uncle Eric!
What about Jilly Bond’s performance did you like?
Her pace was good and her Uncle Eric & Cornish Monica characters were good fun
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Cornwall meets Connecticut
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- Annie
- 29-03-22
fantastic
absolutely loved the book couldn't get enough of great with all the twists in it
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- Laura Hopson
- 08-02-15
Voices
I mainly enjoyed the narration however Luke's voice is sometimes a bit annoying/ inconsistent. If you've enjoyed other Katie Fforde stories this is one for you.
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- kim
- 15-04-17
A perfect proposal
I enjoyed listed to this book and follow this book too thank you for a great day
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- Nicola
- 13-11-18
Most irritating lead character ever
Gosh Sophie has never heard of empowerment or girl power. Neither has she heard of ageism given the way she talks of those older than her.
Narration is possibly the most irritating thing ever. Simpering and girly giggling does nothing to help Sophie appear empowered.
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