Ashenden Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I only made it through the first few chapters. Usually British historical fiction is my favorite genre, but I just couldn't get through this. I wasn't invested in any of the characters, especially since each chapter was its own story. And the first few chapters ended so sadly! I am not a fan of books that are sad, so this was just a bad choice for me. "

" Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey. You will travel through the history of Ashenden House, learning about how it was built, the different residents and the historical times periods. Many parallels to the popular show, including how the house was used during the war. The story continues through the present day, and according to the author, was based partly on the history of Basildon House (seen in the Kierra Knightly version of Pride and Prejudice. Highly recommended for history lovers, and Downton Fans (especially while you are waiting for season 4) "

" Beautiful writing. A tour of a English country house and it's inhabitants from it's beginning in 1778 when it was built through the ups and downs of both the house and the people around it. "

" This was less a novel than a series of short stories joined together to form the history of an English estate built in the late 1700's. Each chapter represents another era and, while interesting, it failed to draw me in or make me feel any sort of relationship with the property or the characters. I was hoping to quell my 'Downton Abbey' appetite and only received an undersized and bland appetizer. Not my cup of tea. "

" Didn't even make it through the first chapter. Too much vulgarity, crudeness and overall grossness. FTSOY: "Do not attend, view, or participate in anything that is vulgar, immoral, violent, or pornographic in any way." Closed it and walked away. "

" It was interesting the way she told mini short stories to tell the history of the large English house. I skipped a little in this book because some of the characters just weren't that interesting. But I did enjoy the book and the way that it ended. "

" It's an OK book, entertaining and an easy read but nothing groundbreaking. "

" Took a while to get into this story of a house, but I finally began to enjoy the short tales of whom lived within its walls. "

" LOVED IT - anyone who likes Downton Abbey will be delighted with this story of a house - told through the people who are living there as the years pass - the threads that are woven hold together beautifully to create a strong fabric of history and change "

" This was a fun read. very Downton Abbey-esque. I would probably give it 3.5 stars. "

" Great read. Main interest is the house and vignettes that revolve around it. Never found it boring. "

" Most excellent. The individual chapters are slices of time, all tied to the house, with characters having links to the past & the future. didn't want it to end--always the ultimate tribute! "

" "People of the Book" meets "Downton Abby." Really enjoyed this book. "

" An intimate portrait of an English country house, as seen through its various incarnations from the 18th century (when it was built) to the present. I loved how the house's history was filtered through that of its occupants - gave a real sense of the connection to the past. "