True Betrayals

by Nora Roberts Narrated by Rose Anne Shansky

Overview

#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts delivers a thrilling story of family secrets and unexpected passions, set against the high-stakes world of championship thoroughbred racing...

Kelsey Byden always believed that her mother was dead. But now, after all this time, she has discovered the truth: Naomi Chadwick is still alive-after spending years in prison for the murder of her lover.

Now, at Naomi's Virginia horse farm, Kelsey is trying to sort out a lifetime of deception-and her feelings about her mother. The bonds of love can be fragile...as Kelsey learned from her recently ended marriage. But as the two women rebuild their relationship-and Kelsey finds herself swept into an unsettling new romance-she must decide once and for all who she can trust, and who threatens to betray her...

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

The world of championship thoroughbred racing is the milieu for Roberts' (Born in Fire) latest, a fast-paced, engaging tale of envy, greed and romance. Kelsey Byden, 26, is in the throes of divorcing her unfaithful husband when she suffers a second shock. It is a letter from her mother, whom she has long presumed dead. Her father, it turns out, has been lying to her-at her mother's request, since Naomi Chadwick was in prison for murder during many of those years. Kelsey travels to Virginia to meet her long-lost parent at her horse farm. As mother and daughter get to know each other, Kelsey falls in love with horses, racing and the gambler next door. Gabe Slater is handsome, virile and unlike anyone the spoiled young woman has ever met. Their attraction is instant and explosive, but their romance triggers a chain of events that includes murder and sabotage, prompting the lovers to risk their lives as they race to clear Naomi's name and to deal with old enemies and betrayals that threaten their future. Roberts paints her story with a broad brush, but its colorful canvas, easily identifiable heroes and villains and swirling action add up to another winner for this popular author. (July)

Library Journal

Although mystery writer Dick Francis probably won't fret over Roberts's invasion of his turf-that of big-time horse racing-this romantic thriller about shady goings-on at a Virginia horse farm comes on the heels of a string of best sellers (e.g., Hidden Riches, LJ 6/1/94).

From the Publisher

Praise for True Betrayals

“An absolutely terrific summer read.”—Orlando Sentinel

“A fast-paced, engaging tale of envy, greed, and romance…another winner for this popular author.”—Publishers Weekly

“With the kind of savvy that would do Dick Francis proud, Roberts gives you a peek at the sabotage and skullduggery the horsey set is capable of when the stakes are high.”—Chicago Tribune

“Gripping drama, overwhelming passion and bitter deceit are all delicately spun together by the incomparable Ms. Roberts as she delivers another of her unforgettable reads.”—RT Book Reviews

APR/MAY 96 - AudioFile

Kelsey Byden is shocked when she hears from her supposedly dead mother and discovers she’s really been in prison for murder. Nora Roberts spins an intriguing tale of deceit, murder and romance. Narrator Rose Anne Shansky’s well-modulated voice brings to life the colorful and complex world of the thoroughbred-racing set. Shansky portrays the numerous characters of both genders with skilled inflection and slight accents. Her interpretation of an obstinate and bitter grandmother is excellent. The abridgment successfully retains suspense, and Shansky’s flawless delivery will keep the listener absorbed and entertained. R.E.K./P.S.K. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173613691
Publisher:	Brilliance Audio
Publication date:	06/25/2005
Edition description:	Unabridged

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