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The Ruby Brooch
- The Celtic Brooch, Book 1
- Narrated by: Teri Schnaubelt
- Series: The Celtic Brooch, Book 1
- Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins
- Categories: Romance, Paranormal
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- By Amazon Customer on 2020-08-30
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Publisher's Summary
A Sweeping Saga
As the sole survivor of the car crash that killed her parents, grief-stricken paramedic Kit MacKlenna is stunned to learn her life is built on lies. A legacy from her father includes a faded letter and a well-worn journal. The journal reveals she was abandoned as a baby 160 years ago. The only clues to her identity are a blood-splattered shawl, a locket with the portrait of a 19th century man, and a Celtic brooch with magical powers. Kit decides to continue her father's 25-year search for her identity and solve her birth parents' murders.
Scotsman Cullen Montgomery, a San Francisco-bound lawyer who resembles the ghost who has haunted Kit since childhood, helps her join a wagon train heading west. More dangerous than the river crossings, bad water, and disease encountered on the trail is Cullen's determination to expose her lies and uncover the source of her unusual knowledge and lifesaving powers.
Kit is convinced that if she can survive the perilous journey and Cullen's accusations, as well as thwart his attempts to seduce her, she might solve the mystery of her heritage and return home without leaving her heart on the other side of time.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-07-23
Good Book
I enjoyed listening to the book with many twists and some predictable moments. Will look forward to the next one.
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- Beverly Delaney
- 2020-07-11
Derivative bodice ripper
Unfortunately this turned out to be another Outlander clone with less history and more sex. If this is your cup of tea you will like it. I listened to the end hoping for something more but was disappointed. I ended up fast forwarding through most of the repetitive sex bits.
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- Kelly Laton
- 2019-10-05
Book good presentation boring
The book was good but the person who read it was very monotone therefore had trouble wanting to listen
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- Monique Souchuk
- 2018-09-19
Loved this series.
I enjoyed listening to this book and the others in the series. kept me interested the whole time.
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- Sanny
- 2015-11-18
Missed opportunity.
Let's start with the good. It's an interesting story, and probably at least partially researched. It's not a horrible book, but it is way overwritten. Our Heroine is just not to be believed. She's a 21st century woman who goes back to the 19th century. All good. Except she's an EMT. And a wonderful sketch artist. Oh, and she can recognize every classical music piece that is played to her. Did I mention she plays the guitar? And she manages to do vascular surgery on a kid injured in the wagon train. And knows karate well enough to kill three men who attack her. And she's a crack shot with handgun and an automatic rifle. And of course she's a champion horse rider. And can quote Shakespeare and other classics, as well as Robbie Burns. And both she and her love interest seem to have infinite funds. He can take a wagon train to San Francisco, then take the first boat to Panama, without worry about finances? He went to San Francisco for a job, and yet he doesn't seem to concern himself with money. And don't forget that in the 1850s they all watch YouTube videos on a particular topic - presumably, she's just happened to load her iPod (solar charger, of course) with the ones they'd need. Blah blah blah. Just a bit too much. This is a time travel novel, so some suspension of disbelief is necessary, but the characters should be credible. The story is fun, but the telling of it just isn't there.
For those concerned about sex scenes, there are several. And they're all unnecessarily detailed. I like a good sex scene as much as the next person, but they need to serve a purpose. Those in this book do not. A simple fade to black would have been sufficient for the purpose. If he entered her as the sun set in a blazing fire in the sky one more time, I think I'd have murdered both of them myself.
If you listen to the audiobook, be prepared to hear composers' names mangled - Haydn pronounced "hay"den instead of "high"den, Wagner pronounced as the actor, Robert, not the composer, Richard. Many other annoying mispronunciations as well, which grate on the listeners' ears. And don't get me started on the various accents. The alleged Scottish burr of two main characters is a disaster! And since when is a Scotsman's oath of "och" pronounced with a "CH" instead of a "k"? As one reviewer said, the narrator doing the Scots accents sounds like she's herding Leprechauns. But the narrator is the least of the problems with this book.
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- Linda Cavender
- 2016-09-17
Smacks of Outlander
The story itself might be a good one if not for being just a bit of something already written. A 20th century medically trained intelligent woman travels back in time and meets a Scottish highlander and falls in love. The characters are pretty much the same as the Outlander series characters. The story line is just different. I guess if one hasn't read those books (is there truly anyone who hasn't?) then this would be a good series to listen to. But truth be told Diana Gabaldon is a better writer and story teller. If you really want a good time traveling romance then download Outlander. You'll be glad that you did.
The performer in this series is really the only reason I finished listening. She's better than some and as good as most. But then again, she's no Davina Porter. The best! Still her accents are good and her different men's and women's voices are discernible.
All in all I probably will. It download the second and third books. I'll stick with the Outlander series! Over and over again!
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- Amy
- 2015-10-10
Not for me
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
I really wanted to like this book. Historic romance is my favorite genre, plus time-travel for added intrigue, and the many 5 star ratings, made it an easy choice. However, I was so disappointed.
Characterizations were flat. Kit was either crying, taking risks, or running around saving everyone. I could not relate to her at all. A woman who is stunningly beautiful (of course), and could sing, play guitar, draw, paint, cook - and bake pies! - over an open campfire, sew, teach children, ride, shoot, do martial arts, and perform surgery!! She was a bit too much to be believable. Cullen, on the other hand, spent his time either yelling at her and stomping away or lusting after her.
Some of the author's descriptions of the landscape were well done. Dialog, though, was too flowery and cliché. The reunion scene was especially bad - no heart in it, felt like actors rehearsing on a stage saying pretty things with no real emotion. I realize I'm spoiled by Diana Gabaldon, but Jamie and Claire's scene in the printshop - no comparison. I found myself rolling my eyes listening to many of the conversations.
I gave it two stars, mostly for the fact that I could finish the book, hopeful that it would end well. Meh. I will not be reading the other two books in this trilogy.
Would you ever listen to anything by Katherine Lowry Logan again?
No, her writing style is not for me.
What do you think the narrator could have done better?
She has a nice clear voice, easy to listen to, and her American voices were fine. Her Scots dialect, however, was awful. Hopefully they will find someone who can speak like a Scot rather than sounding like an Irish wanna-be for the remaining books in the trilogy.
What character would you cut from The Ruby Brooch?
Hmmm. Well, you can't really cut the two main characters, I guess. I did enjoy the Barrett family. They seemed much more realistic than Kit & Cullen.
Any additional comments?
I'm glad there are readers who liked this book. I tried, but I just did not care for it.
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- Lady M
- 2015-04-22
Exceptional Time Travel Story
The best time travel book I have listened to. Great entertainment!
The Ruby Brooch is a very unusual story about a 21st Century heiress who learns upon the death of her father and mother that she was not their natural daughter but left on their doorstep wrapped in a bloody shawl, along with a magical brooch and a locket with the picture of a man inside.
Kit had lost her fiance in the same car crash that killed the parents that raised her. Feeling like she had nothing to live for Kit travels back in time through the power of the brooch to try to find her birth parents. She takes a well stocked covered wagon, including medical supplies, pulled by 6 oxen, a thoroughbred horse she has raised since he was a colt, and her stowed away dog and cat with her.
She has quite an adventure as she joins a wagon train heading for Oregon; following a clue from a journal from the 1800s, that her birth parents may have been on a wagon train that was attacked by killers along the route they were taking.
The wagon train faces a cholera outbreak, buffalo stampede, storms. Kit falls in love for the first time in her life with Cullen Montgomery. After she loses Cullen she goes home to the 21st century until she receives a letter written 160 years ago; the content sending her on another quest.
The narrator gave an excellent performance.
I highly recommend "The Ruby Brooch" for anyone who likes historical romance and time travel.
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- Emma's Mom
- 2016-05-26
Enjoyable historical romance.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It transported me from my current day to day to a new and different world. The plot had a lot of twists, and by the time I got to the end, I knew I'd missed some important elements. It would be fun to go back and, knowing the ending, reread again to pick up the bits and pieces I need to fill in the gaps.
The performance was good. Teri Schnaubelt's voice is very pleasant, and the reading was well paced. Creating different voices for the characters gave them more personality and individuality, even if those voices weren't perfect as was pointed out in other reviews. I do agree with others that Ms Schnaubelt's pronunciation of various words could be much better. The most glaring issue, as already pointed out, is that the composer Hayden's name is pronounced "high-den" (not "hay-den"), and I was very surprised that a narrator of this caliber would make such a faux pas. But, overall, this was a very engaging performance and has prompted me to look for other books narrated by Ms. Schnaubelt.
The book is not perfect. The story is advertised as historical, though I don't believe the historical aspects were researched as carefully as they could have been. It doesn't give a very accurate presentation of how difficult life really was in the 1850s. And I wondered at the easy acceptance of the concept of time travel by 1850s characters. Furthermore, I agree with other reviewers that the hero and heroine are too perfect, and their the sex scenes were a bit clumsy and gratuitous. HOWEVER, this book is entertainment. I don't believe it was intended to be a high class, well polished historical drama, so a few lapses are acceptable.
On the positive side, the plot was interesting and unique. The characters were enjoyable people who met their problems squarely and had to make tough choices, but eventually came through in good order. The writing pulls the reader into the story, and you feel the highs and lows along with the characters. Plus, there is a smattering of US history thrown in for good measure. If you like historical romances and are willing to forgive some of the rough edges, then this is a book to consider.
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- Martha Dunlap
- 2017-07-02
Going back in time
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes. I would want them to read/listen to a great book that starts the Brooch Series. I love time travel stories. I had to laugh when Kit took back an automatic gun from this time.
What other book might you compare The Ruby Brooch to and why?
The Sapphire Brooch. Both are time travel. Both have to deal with what would happen if someone messed with history.
What does Teri Schnaubelt bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Teri brings a voice to the character along with the emotion. She brings the book to life.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I loved when Kit was preparing herself for the time travel. She loaded with her horse - Stormy, her dog and her cat. She took modern day medicine, guns, medical kit. She prepared herself for what she thought she would need to cross the country in a covered wagon.
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Kit found her true love but she didn't have the easy time I thought she thought she would have during her adventure.
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- Kathy
- 2016-09-22
Wanted to like it but it fell short
I found this book to be too much like a copycat of Dianna Galbadon's Outlander story and characters but not as well written. I almost stopped and returned it early into the listen but did end up listening all the way to the end. But I won't continue the series.
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- Janice
- 2015-10-28
Step back (and fourth) through time
This book was recommended on my side banner on Facebook, and apparently Facebook knows what I like. I loved this book, so much so that I immediately downloaded the second book, The Saphire Booch, and the Kindle version of the Last McKlenna to read, and will definitely put these books on my read again list. You will seriously fall in love with every aspect of this book, the characters are so well written, as is the plot, oh, and pay attention to the details, they will be used against you before you finish the book. The narration is exceptional. This book fell right into my time travel book criteria, with intelligence and believability, with a little separation anxiety thrown in for good measure, not to mention a kilt wearing Scot. This one is well worth the credit.
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- KBoat
- 2015-09-23
What? No Editor?
There are so many things wrong with this book. The inconsistent used of vocabulary and then used incorrectly - and believe me I am no English scholar. I think the one about "descending up to the veranda..." was almost the last straw, and oh so many more. It was something like an Outlander wanna-be - and no dice. I listened to the end so I could see if it turned out like I thought. It was a bit different only in one aspect.
The narrator was just okay, but she didn't have much material to work with. This book would not affect a purchase narrated by her.
I will not be taking on the other two books. This one will go back.
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- LilMissMolly
- 2015-03-15
Time Travel Tale That Is Refreshingly Wonderful!
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I simply loved the Ruby Brooch by Katherine Lowry Logan! It is an old-fashioned time travel tale, much in the vein of the Outlander series by Dianna Gabaldon. I’ve been disappointed by so many other attempts to replicate the feel and “heart” of that story and none have come close until now. [How many time travel highlander books do we need?] It is refreshing and a breath of fresh air to finally have an epic story that is hard to categorize, but tells the tale of two souls entwined through time in the United States.
The story starts off soon after paramedic Kit MacKlenna loses her parents in a tragic car wreck in the 21st century. She’s been seeing a harmless ghost ever since she was a child, and she eventually meets up with her ghost, attorney Cullen Montgomery, in the 19th century. Both characters are portrayed realistically with hopes, dreams, fears, and flaws. I especially enjoyed how the story comes “full circle” at the end and I felt that all loose ends were resolved to great satisfaction.
I listened to the Audible version of The Ruby Brooch, narrated by Teri Schnaubelt. Teri’s narration is simply fantastic. She really brings the characters to life, using a variety of accents and giving each character their own distinct voice. She is also able to switch genders and generations with ease. Her reading was nicely paced throughout and she kept me enthralled listening late into the night. Bravo!
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