The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book V audiobook

The series is accelerating to its end and the writing keeps getting better. In this installment Penelope and her charges go with the Ashtons to enjoy Brighton in January. I have been listening to this on audio which is the ideal format for the times when the narrator ruminates on the happenings in the story and breaches that wall between herself and the reader/listener. Here is an example of the clever connections made throughout: a pageant is put together to convince Mrs. Ashton that she is in Rome (long story). Smoke is seen rising above the ruins ("Fall of Rome?" asks Alexander). A unknown figure in a toga is glimpsed playing a violin or fiddle (Nero?). He is unknown to the family and guests and flees once that is discovered. Later it is reported that he was caught 'on the roof.' I have compared this to Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events. This series is better in my opinion as the children who are in peril have a good number of adults looking out for them. Not all are fooled by the disguise of the villainous Edward Ashton. . . Onward to the final chapter of the saga.

“To do something familiar and succeed is no surprise, but to try something new and fail--why, that is the start of an adventure.” Finally the pieces are all starting to come together! When pregnant (dear lord!) Lady Constance's doctor recommends a trip to the sea, the entire household is off to Brighton in the off-season. There they meet the mostly awful Babushkinov family, try to convince Lady Constance that she's actually going to Italy, and encounter evil Edward Ashton (AKA Judge Quinzy) again. Penelope further explores her feelings for her friend Simon, who is there visiting his Great Uncle Pudge, who may finally reveal the secrets of the Ashton family curse. But how are Penelope and the Incorrigibles connected to the Ashtons? It's finally revealed! But a terrible betrayal and an unexpected twist leave this fifth book with a cliffhanger ending and the final installment doesn't come out until December*! We've been checking out library copies, but I've pre-ordered The Long-Lost Home.*Current release date is June 19, 2018. (This is why I shouldn't read series until they're complete.)

I absolutely could not resist Katherine Kellgren’s narration and so immediately listened to the audiobook of The Unmapped Sea by Maryrose Wood, the next in the saga of Penelope Lumley and the children raised by wolves who now live at Ashton Place. Read the rest of my review here

I'm hoping that all of my questions will be answered in the next (last) book of this series. I'm going to have to start it right away.NOTE: I really liked the previous book cover illustrations - the ones with Miss Penelope Lumley standing in the middle of the frame, surrounded by the 3 Incorrigibles. Somehow this book cover just does not feel right to me. I don't like it.

Like always, this installment of the The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place was fantastic. The writing was perfect for both children and adults (which is fairly rare) and it was hilarious as usual. It was the perfect balance of lighthearted narration and serious plot development.

A delightfully written mystery that slowly unfolds, just like the first four. One more to go.

The entire series of The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place are wonderful reads. Not only is the stories entertaining they have lots of educational tidbits. While written for a younger audience, I could not lay the books down.

I loved this book! I felt like it was a little hard to get into, but once into it it was full of mystery and I was always hanging on to every word. Even though this book recommends ages 8-12 I believe it is a book for anyone who likes mystery and wants to laugh! I am a teenager and love these books!

Loved this book:) A whimsical adventure full of Babushkinovs, ships and poetic meter. Very exciting and funny. I can't wait for the next book in the adventures of the incorrigibles and Miss Lumawoo. :D

More delight, more suspense, and an ending that makes me DESPERATE for book #6 in the series.

I loveawoo this book! It felt way too short even though it was one of the thickest of the books! I could barely put it down!I really, really love this series other than the supernatural elements, which I'm afraid are all too prevalent in the series. I kept hoping the supernatural stuff would not end up being part of the main plot, but nope, this book's confirmed it - the main plot revolves around the curse. It's sad, but the series is so good despite the curses and supernatural elements at it's core.That ending was crazy! I don't want to spoil anything, but needless to say, I will be plunging into book six right away! What a shocking ending!Also, to all the readers of this series who are getting bogged down by all the questions and mysteries raised in the previous books, this one finally contains the great revelations and answers nearly all of them. This book has really set the stage for the final act (which will be book 6). The stakes are very high for that final climax and I certainly can't wait!!!I will be very sad when this series is done... I LOVE the characters SO much. Every character in this series (yes, every single one) is very captivating. I don't get how Maryrose Wood is such a master at characters!And her writing style! So funny and educational! Reminiscent of Lemony Snicket, but sweeter and more charming and unique in it's own way. I am half tempted to read Maryrose Wood's other books (which look very strange and not the sort of thing I'd enjoy based on the descriptions and reviews I've read) just to get more of her beautiful, yummy writing style.Can't wait for book 6, the Long-Lost Homeawooo!!!