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  • The Secret

  • Highlands' Lairds, Book 1
  • Written by: Julie Garwood
  • Narrated by: Susan Duerden
  • Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (83 ratings)

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The Secret

Written by: Julie Garwood
Narrated by: Susan Duerden
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Publisher's Summary

New York Times best-selling author Julie Garwood captures the Highland splendor of medieval Scotland in this breathtaking love story. The inspiration for her acclaimed bestseller Ransom, this classic tale is a passionate masterpiece from one of the best-loved storytellers of all time.

Judith Hampton was as beautiful as she was proud and loyal. Her dear Scottish friend from childhood was about to give birth, and Judith had promised to be at her side. But there was another reason for the journey from her bleak English home to the Highlands: to meet the father she had never known, the Laird Maclean. Nothing prepared her, however, for the sight of the Scottish barbarian who was to escort her into his land...Iain Maitland, laird of his clan, a man more powerfully compelling than any she had ever encountered.

In a spirited clash of wills and customs, Judith reveled in the melting bliss of Iain's searching kisses, his passionate caresses. Perplexed by her sprightly defiance, bemused by her tender nature, Iain felt his soul growing into the light and warmth of her love. Surely nothing would wrench her from the affection and trust of Iain and his clan...not even the truth about her father, a devastating secret that could shatter the boldest alliance, and the most glorious of loves!

©2013 Julie Garwood (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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Wonderful

Susan Duerden has such a calming voice. The lilt of her voice is perfect. She does a great job with the men’s voices as well, it’s a great performance for one of my favorite stories.

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It was beautiful

I loved the story how one determined woman set things right at her new home and the love of her life.

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Relisten to this over & over

I knew the story was a sweet, fun, good but I was concerned about narrator. (I adore Rosalyn landor) Once i reset the timing of voice I found it lovely.

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Scottish Yodas

Loved the story. BUT it was difficult to listen to the various renditions of the male characters voices which all sounded like raspy Yodas, some with a rather sleepy inflection. Sorry but was almost painful to listen to. Still love this author and the dtory

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Great book!

I love this book! it's not like it's a deep intellectual read, but it's still great! I laughed a lot. you fall in love with the characters, and the narrator does a fantastic job!
thanks #Audible1

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I like the story - not the narration.

I have read the book and enjoy the story but the narration was irritating to me due to the voice changes. It didn’t work for me.

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Awful narrator!

The narrator was awful! The women all sounded like kids and the men sounded like they were having there throats ripped out!

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