Safe Harbor

Whitehall #1.13

by Liz Duffy Adams, Delia Sherman, Barbara Samuel

It’s curtain call at the Theatre Royal in the season finale of Whitehall, an episodic royal tale full of true history and sensual intrigue, new from Serial Box Publishing.

Catherine makes a splash as she returns to society with a special performance at Charles’ Theatre Royal. The season’s long journey finds all its players glittering in their finest (some, scandalously so) as the lights go up climactic season finale of Whitehall!

This episode is brought to you by Liz Duffy Adams and Delia Sherman, who very much hope you enjoyed your stay in Whitehall this season.

Genres: Historical Fiction

54 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 31, 2016

Reviews

[Lois · Rating 4 out of 5]

***I had a horrible experience with the actual serial box app. The programmers only responded to tell me the issue was my fault, their suggested fixes didn't apply and otherwise my problems that made the program unusable were ignored. Their books are available through the library and pirating sites. I would not advise anyone purchase through them since my program was unusable and I ended up reading the free copy from my library***

I don't think this got a 2nd season.
I rather enjoyed this.
Well done

[Sherwood Smith]

A lovely coda to this part of the story arc, which I hope will continue. Nice snapshots of all the major characters of the season, plus a very promising glimpse of favorites like Aphra Behn and Nell Gwyn.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was great! I read a fair of British history/monarchy books, but I think only one other of this time period (about King Charles's sister). It was refreshing to read a different era and come in knowing less of of the story.

[Jill Tool · Rating 4 out of 5]

First off I’d like to thank Netgalley, the author and of course the publisher, for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

The thirteen installment into the Whitehall episode: Safe Harbor, again is not disappointing. However, with these episodes being short there isn’t a massive amount of details to give out. Think of this as you’re watching one of your hour long shows. One of the best things about reading this series, is you have time to read it while you’re waiting for one of your children to finish one of their practices, or waiting in the doctor’s office . There great when you finished a book but don’t have time or want to start another book as you don’t want to be up to late reading.

It was a nice way to end the series, I was a bit disappointed. I was hoping to have an “awe” moment at the end, or “that’s so sweet”. Instead it felt, that’s nice. This whole royal tale was full of history and intrigue. I didn’t feel like they wrapped everything up as I would have thought the authors would have, but still it was a quick read, an entertaining series, and just all around fun. I will admit I really enjoyed the episode of the books more than I thought I would have. It was nice to have something to read when I didn’t have time or wanted to take a novel with me.

As a nice fitting to the conclusion of the whole season, Queen Catherine arranges for an outing at the Theatre Royal, she gets a new dress, is excited to be making appearances, King Charles II joins her along with other members of court.

I would highly recommend you read this series in order starting at episode one. You will get a more appreciation for this series, and more importantly the price is right on point, if you just want to get them one at a time, and read between other books you’re reading. There is also a price for getting the whole series at once if you like to get it that way as well.
My overall rating for the whole series would be a 4.5.

[Donna Maguire · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a nice and pleasant way to end the current series but I did expect a little bit more from it and have dropped my rating for this part to 4 stars instead of the normal 5 I have given almost all the books. This instalment was nice but didn't really go anywhere and didn't wrap up that many loose ends. That said its still 4 stars from me, I enjoyed it, and now I'm really looking forward to the next series.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a well-written, entertaining episode. In this last episode in Whitehall, season 1, Queen Catherine has arranged for an outing at the new Theatre Royal and has had a new outfit designed for the occasion, King Charles II is with her, as are many of the members of court. It was such a fun final episode for the season! I hope there will be more seasons and episodes to come. I received a copy of this episode in exchange for an honest review.

[Just_ann_now · Rating 3 out of 5]

I spent a whole dreary afternoon and evening binge-reading this very satisfying series. The character arcs of the three main protagonists - shy foreign bride, grasping royal mistress, self-absorbed git of king - progressed smoothly and believably. The descriptive background was vivid and delicious. A great read!

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I still enjoyed the characters, this part was somewhat of a let down considering that it is the season finale. I hope to see a more engaging plot in season two that works more actively towards a satisfying climax.

[Skye · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have enjoyed this series so much! listening to it feels like wrapping yourself in velvet.