Lady Eliza Sumner is on a mission. After losing her family, her fiance, and her faith, the disappearance of her fortune is the last straw. Now, masquerading as Miss Eliza Sumner, governess-at-large, she's determined to find the man who ran off with her fortune, reclaim the money, and head straight back to London.

Much to Mr. Hamilton Beckett's chagrin, all the eyes of New York society - all the female ones, at least - are on him. Unfortunately for all the matchmaking mothers and eligible daughters, he has no plans to marry again, especially with his hands full keeping his business afloat and raising his two children alone.

When Eliza's hapless attempts to regain her fortune put her right in Hamilton's path, sparks instantly begin to fly. The discovery of a common nemesis causes them to join forces, but with all their plans falling by the wayside and their enemies getting the better of them, it will take a riot of complications for Hamilton and Eliza to realize that God just might have had a better plan in mind all along.

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Listening Length	8 hours and 19 minutes
Author	Jen Turano
Narrator	Justine Eyre
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Audible.com.au Release Date	11 August 2020
Publisher	Tantor Audio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B08DJB21SH
Best Sellers Rank	97,252 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 274 in Christian Historical Fiction (Audible Books & Originals) 529 in Christian Romance (Audible Books & Originals) 1,280 in Historical Christian Romance

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A. Marks

Wildly inaccurate with a childish heroine

Reviewed in Australia on 22 June 2014

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I am an avid reader and there are very few books I have been unable to read through to the end. This, however, was one of them.

I began ‘A Change of Fortune’ with high hopes. The plot seemed intriguing and the author had a delightful grasp of the English language as well as a witty sense of humour.

Unfortunately, there were two aspects of the book that bothered me so much I eventually could not bring myself to continue reading. Firstly, it was so historically inaccurate. The main female characters, Eliza and Agatha, were strong, independent, outlandishly outspoken feminists with the values and disposition of a twenty-first century woman. They simply did not fit the historical context. Time and time again, they and other characters said or did things that would never have happened in the eighteen hundreds. It made me wonder if the author did any historical research at all. The book was more fantasy than historical fiction.

Secondly, Eliza was impossibly childish. She was always on the edge of some emotional extreme – slapping other women, bursting into tears, blasting detectives with her twenty-first century ideals. Sometimes she reminded me of a spoilt child. If I ever met a person like her in real life, I would be disgusted.

As a result of these issues, once I reached the halfway point, I decided ‘A Change of Fortune’ was simply a waste of my time. I doubt I will ever attempt another book by this author.

If wild historical inaccuracies and childish heroines do not bother you, you may enjoy this comedic romance. However, if you’re anything like me, I suggest giving this book a miss. Try Lynn Austin’s novels if you’re looking for fun and inspiring Christian fiction with a genuine historical twist. ‘A Proper Pursuit’ is my favourite.

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Hilarious

Reviewed in Australia on 19 June 2016

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Really enjoyed this book. Admittedly, it may not be the most historically accurate, I don't really know - but I don't think that was the point, really. I found it hilarious, and enjoyed the fact that it was perfectly clean. Recommended to anyone with a good sense of humour, but not to those looking for a piece of serious historical fiction...

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Great book.

Reviewed in Australia on 29 September 2016

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Ludicrous, entertaining, endearing, this book was amazing. You might not find all the historical accuracy you're looking for but you will find a raggletaggle bunch of lovely characters who work together in the best banterful way possible. You won't regret reading this book.

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Helen

Delightful read

Reviewed in Australia on 27 June 2016

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This book had me from the start, good dialogue with an excellent storyline. Will definitely read more from this author.

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Louise Fowler

Five Stars

Reviewed in Australia on 26 June 2016

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Awesome read - love all her books recommend her to anyone!

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Sophie

Adventure, humour and romance!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 November 2013

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First and foremost, I loved the fast paced adventure and the perfectly achieved balance of humour and romance which was slotted into the story! It was brilliant.

I was hooked from very early on, page one in fact, as the first meeting between the hero and the heroine, Hamilton and Eliza, is very funny! Not to mention how shortly after this the very same Hamilton and Eliza happen to run into each other whilst breaking into the same house at the same time, resulting in an unfortunate trip to jail... Let's just say it was an absolutely brilliant and engaging way to begin a story and hook the reader.

Mr Hamilton Beckett is very much a knight in shining armour, who still believes in chivalry! He is a very endearing character - I really have a soft spot for gentlemen like him; a widow with two adorable (if trying) children, who is much in need of a woman to love and to be loved by and cared for. You can't help but fall for him as you discover more about his past and as you see how he treats his children, showing his ardent love for them.

Hamilton is very much a gentleman and I greatly enjoyed seeing the development of the relationship between him and the wonderful heroine Eliza; she is an independent woman who has spirit and is not afraid of adventure and dealing with her problems herself - I mean, she follows someone all the way to America in disguise all on her own! I loved her adventurous and courageous nature as it made for a very interesting character who certainly will not just sit at home while the gentleman get to chase around after the criminals!

As well as a brilliant hero and heroine there are so many other characters who greatly add to the story and provide a lot of entertainment! A few exmaples of such characters would be...
We have a match-making mama (who uses less than subtle methods!), a comedy brother (often saying just the wrong thing at just the wrong time!), a spirited friend (who has even more taste for adventure and getting into sticky situations than Eliza!), a rather arrogant private investigator (who makes for some very amusing situations as a result of his... lets say old-fashioned thinking towards the role of woman), two adorable children (one rather too observant and one with a habit of biting) and of course an annoying and persistent ex-fiancé (who really doesn't seem to understand the meaning of the word no!)

Back to the fast paced mystery! The action and adventure keeps you hooked as it just keeps going and going, with twists and turns at every moment! Many of such turns took me by surprise (and I am generally good at guessing whats going to happen!). How all the seemingly unrelated events effecting either Eliza or Hamilton come together and are suddenly all connected is brilliantly clever!

Amid all of this action and adventure there are many perfectly romantic moments, much to my delight - I'm a hopeless romantic you see - and I was very happy with the (predictable!) outcome of the story but the journey to reach the happily ever after is a very touching journey to read and be part of.

The theme running through the story about the importance of trusting in God was a nice addition. This authoress has tackled the task of smoothly and seamlessly including religion in the story - this book does not preach at you, as some I have read try to do. It was cleverly incorporated.

I read this book very quickly, which is unusual for me - I just couldn't put the book down and it was well worth the late night to finish the book! I cannot wait to read the remaining stories in the series.

To sum up, (surprise surprise) I really loved this book. If you want a story filled with action, adventure and mystery, as well as great humour and wonderful romance then this is the book to read.

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McKenzie

A Change of Fortune - Jen Turano

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2019

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Another good read from Jen Turano. It was a bit unrealistic at times, but a happy ending. Looking forward to her next Novel. H.

Alison

Unenjoyable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 July 2016

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This tale had the trappings of a decent romance. But ended up being a religious tract. I am all for any author worshipping any god in any way they choose. I am a Christian, but don't read this type of book to have my faith reinforced. Eventually, I thought it quite insulting.

Joanne Compton

A wonderful book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 May 2016

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This book is a real roller coaster. It's funny with characters that made me laugh out loud. I never knew what was going to happen next. It was very hard to put down.
A delightful book. I definitely will be reading more of Jen Turano's books.

Helen Eggett

Entertaining.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 June 2016

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A little predictable but enjoyable. A romantic story simply written. The characters are typical of an historical society romance, not too deep.

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