THE TALISMAN RING

Upon the death of his Uncle Sylvester, the unromantic Sir Tristram finds himself betrothed to his effervescently romantic French cousin and caught up in the travails of Ludovic, fugitive heir, free trader and presumed murderer. Phyllida Nash is supremely in the spirit of things. She exudes the Regency attitudes while firmly holding the reins of this galloping adventure. Her rendition of a law-abiding justice of the peace who likes his imported wines is perfect. Languid sighs, militant commands, servile accents, and hilariously inane babbling, are all under the command of Nash. If you can have only one Heyer, this is it. S.B.S. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/MAR 01]