One boy, one girl, one plot to be foiled! Hamish the gorgeous man (and part time ferret) has a new job with the Duke as a spy in his Autumn Palace. So Ondine goes with him. She imagines a hugely romantic escapade together that involves lots of kissing. What she hadn't imagined was having to do endless laundry, go to school and keep Hamish the man a secret. All the while trying to find out who is plotting to kill the Duke. And if that weren't bad enough, it seems that Hamish is more interested in getting the Duke's attention than hers. Plus he's always in ferret form. Things can't go on like this! Can Ondine foil the would-be assassin, save the Duke and get her man back in gorgeous human form? It's going to take a little bit of magic, a lot of stolen kisses and some ferreting around...
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"* 'Ondine is hard to resist... oozes romantic longing' Bookseller & Publisher, Australia; 'brilliantly witty fairy tale', 'quirkly and wittily fantastic... laugh out loud tale', 'I had a hard time putting it down' goodreads.com; 'Ebony is an absolute marvel when it comes to humour' Bookwitch.com; 'original and quirky - wonderful use of witty footnotes throughout' Scott Pack, Me and My Big Mouth blog"
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The decision to leave a career in journalism was a logical choice for Ebony. There wasn't enough time in the day to write the fictional stories she wanted to tell, against the factual that she had to tell. She followed her heart towards writing science fiction, romance and young adult adventures. Ebony now writes full time and lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband and young son. Ondine: The Summer of Shambles was her first book for Egmont.
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By R. LILES
Format:Paperback
Ondine: The Autumn Palace is the second book in the fairytale adventures of Ondine and the love of her life - Hamish. The story is just as humorous and endearing as The Summer of Shambles and is even more evocative of the romantic fairytale setting.
The story begins with Ondine and Hamish ready to take a train journey to visit the Duke. Hamish is ready to take on his role as a royal spy and Ondine is ready to agree to anything the Duke asks of her if it means she gets to stay with her beloved. The troubles begin when Old Aunt Col arrives to play chaperone to the couple and journeys with them to the Duke's Autumn Palace. From the moment they arrive shocking and disastrously funny magic happens. Think raining cats and dogs with an Ebony McKenna twist on it.
Ondine and Hamish take on their new employment hoping to spend every spare minute together. But their respective careers are rather demanding and they hardly have time to spare for a split-second kiss. Time is running out for the couple because if they can't discover who has it in for the Duke, Ondine will be sent back to her parents and be love sick without her sweetheart.
The plot is a rather mix of magical fairytale fantasy and a "whodunit". There are so many characters who would like to see the Duke removed from power that the young couple have their work cut out. I did realise fairly early on who wanted to kill the Duke but the mystery and fun was in the why and the particular methods.
The author delighted me in her characterisation of the main characters. Ondine is every bit as determined and diligent as she was in the first novel when it comes to practical tasks if not psychic ones. Hamish was just as charming and if anything revelled even more in ferreting mischief around the palace.
This novel is undoubtedly daft. You need a silly sense of humour to really get it. I am just the right type of person to enjoy this kooky, witty book. I loved the ending which was perfectly fairytale in its romance and idyllic setting. Ondine cast a spell over me but I still have one question: Will she ever find her inner witch?
Recommended for girls age 11+.
The story begins with Ondine and Hamish ready to take a train journey to visit the Duke. Hamish is ready to take on his role as a royal spy and Ondine is ready to agree to anything the Duke asks of her if it means she gets to stay with her beloved. The troubles begin when Old Aunt Col arrives to play chaperone to the couple and journeys with them to the Duke's Autumn Palace. From the moment they arrive shocking and disastrously funny magic happens. Think raining cats and dogs with an Ebony McKenna twist on it.
Ondine and Hamish take on their new employment hoping to spend every spare minute together. But their respective careers are rather demanding and they hardly have time to spare for a split-second kiss. Time is running out for the couple because if they can't discover who has it in for the Duke, Ondine will be sent back to her parents and be love sick without her sweetheart.
The plot is a rather mix of magical fairytale fantasy and a "whodunit". There are so many characters who would like to see the Duke removed from power that the young couple have their work cut out. I did realise fairly early on who wanted to kill the Duke but the mystery and fun was in the why and the particular methods.
The author delighted me in her characterisation of the main characters. Ondine is every bit as determined and diligent as she was in the first novel when it comes to practical tasks if not psychic ones. Hamish was just as charming and if anything revelled even more in ferreting mischief around the palace.
This novel is undoubtedly daft. You need a silly sense of humour to really get it. I am just the right type of person to enjoy this kooky, witty book. I loved the ending which was perfectly fairytale in its romance and idyllic setting. Ondine cast a spell over me but I still have one question: Will she ever find her inner witch?
Recommended for girls age 11+.
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A fantasy that sparkles with romance and wit
26 July 2011
By Michelle Fayard
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Kindle Edition
With warm wit and believable imagination, Ebony McKenna follows through with her sequel, Ondine: The Autumn Palace.
Ondine and her aunt accompany Hamish, Ondine's sometimes-ferret sometimes-human boyfriend, to the duke's palace where they must discover who wants to assassinate him--and do away with them. Ondine is forced to work first as a laundress (her experience in her parents' pub have made her an expert at removing food and wine stains) then as a female butler to the duke's sister, the Infanta Anathea.
The only problem is the Infanta--along with the duke's wife, the Duchess Kerala, and his son, Lord Vincent--is one of the top three suspects. Ondine fears, however, it will be her heart that is done in, as Hamish takes to his new job with unexpected zest. Will Hamish be able to "ferret" out the truth in time to save the duke and their relationship?
Hamish's Scottish brogue and slang, which Ebony deftly defines with humorously written footnotes, combined with excellent dialogue and lovable characters make her books an extra delight.
If this is your first time to read a fantasy, you've picked the perfect one to enjoy. And if you're already of fan of fantasy that sparkles with romance and wit, the Ondine series is sure to please. You'll find yourself eagerly awaiting the release of the third title.
Ondine and her aunt accompany Hamish, Ondine's sometimes-ferret sometimes-human boyfriend, to the duke's palace where they must discover who wants to assassinate him--and do away with them. Ondine is forced to work first as a laundress (her experience in her parents' pub have made her an expert at removing food and wine stains) then as a female butler to the duke's sister, the Infanta Anathea.
The only problem is the Infanta--along with the duke's wife, the Duchess Kerala, and his son, Lord Vincent--is one of the top three suspects. Ondine fears, however, it will be her heart that is done in, as Hamish takes to his new job with unexpected zest. Will Hamish be able to "ferret" out the truth in time to save the duke and their relationship?
Hamish's Scottish brogue and slang, which Ebony deftly defines with humorously written footnotes, combined with excellent dialogue and lovable characters make her books an extra delight.
If this is your first time to read a fantasy, you've picked the perfect one to enjoy. And if you're already of fan of fantasy that sparkles with romance and wit, the Ondine series is sure to please. You'll find yourself eagerly awaiting the release of the third title.
5.0 out of 5 stars
It only gets better
14 Jun 2011
By Lisa
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
It's rare that I say I liked the second book in a series even better than the first, especially when I had such a high opinion of that one! But it's true in this case. Ondine and Shamble's adventure rises to new heights. The stakes are higher, and the fun is off the charts. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great fun
12 Jun 2011
By Emmie Dark
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Kindle Edition
Loved the latest outing of Ondine and Hamish! Dastardly and mysterious deeds are happening all over the place at the mystical Autumn Palace and there are so many potential culprits! The foreign laundress, the seemingly clairvoyant butler, the dramatic infanta and the drunken duchess are all at play and it's up to Ondine and Hamish to work out what's going on.
In amongst all this, Ondine and Hamish still need to find time for their relationship and each other, which becomes increasingly difficult as Hamish becomes all wrapped up in his role as a spy and Ondine literally works from dawn to dusk!
With lots of the gorgeous humour from the last book (Brugelians eat "Toots Wheat" for breakfast!! (Although I'm not sure if you call them "Brugelians"...)) and plenty of magical fun and games, this was a great, fun read that kept me giggling out loud on planes over the past week.
In amongst all this, Ondine and Hamish still need to find time for their relationship and each other, which becomes increasingly difficult as Hamish becomes all wrapped up in his role as a spy and Ondine literally works from dawn to dusk!
With lots of the gorgeous humour from the last book (Brugelians eat "Toots Wheat" for breakfast!! (Although I'm not sure if you call them "Brugelians"...)) and plenty of magical fun and games, this was a great, fun read that kept me giggling out loud on planes over the past week.
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