Book description
# Pierced by the Hired Swordsman: A Steamy Victorian Adventure Worth Every Moment
Fair warning: This isn't your grandmother's historical romance.
Morgan Rush delivers something entirely different with Pierced by the Hired Swordsman, the opening salvo in the Training Amber series. If you're expecting polite Victorian manners and subtle courtship, you'll want to look elsewhere. But if you're curious about where historical fiction meets explicit storytelling, this audiobook might just surprise you.
## What Makes This Story Different?
The premise alone sets this apart from typical period pieces. Amber transitions from innocent bride to student at a "Training Academy for New Brides" - a concept that's both absurd and intriguing. The Duke's solution to his marital problems? Outsourcing his wife's education to professionals who specialize in "matrimonial pleasure."
The audiobook format actually works well here. Having a skilled narrator guide you through Amber's journey of discovery feels more intimate than reading these scenes yourself. The pacing allows you to absorb the Victorian setting while the story pushes boundaries that most historical fiction wouldn't dare approach.
## The Characters That Drive the Story
Amber's transformation from sheltered noblewoman to someone exploring her own desires forms the emotional core. She's not your typical heroine - she's relieved when her husband turns to someone else, then thrust into situations that challenge everything she thought she knew about marriage and pleasure.
Joseph, the swordsman, brings an unexpected element to the training academy. His expertise extends far beyond combat, and the audiobook's narrator does an excellent job distinguishing his voice and presence in Amber's lessons.
## Why the Audiobook Format Works
Historical erotica benefits from audio narration in ways that might surprise you. The Victorian language and formal speech patterns come alive when performed by someone who understands both the period and the story's more explicit moments. You're not just reading about Amber's education - you're experiencing it through carefully crafted vocal performances.
The 10,500-word length makes this perfect for a single listening session. It's long enough to develop the world and characters, but concise enough that you won't lose momentum.
## The Series Potential
This first installment sets up interesting possibilities for future books. The Training Academy concept opens doors for different instructors, various historical settings, and Amber's continued evolution. Rush has created a framework that could explore different aspects of historical relationships and power dynamics.
## Who Should Listen?
This definitely isn't for everyone. You need to be comfortable with explicit content and unconventional historical storytelling. But if you enjoy:
- Victorian-era settings with a twist
- Stories that explore power dynamics
- Historical fiction that pushes boundaries
- Audiobooks that handle explicit content well
Then Pierced by the Hired Swordsman offers something you won't find in mainstream historical romance.
The audiobook delivers exactly what it promises - a Victorian education in pleasure with plenty of questionable morals along the way. It's unapologetically explicit while maintaining enough historical atmosphere to feel grounded in its setting.
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Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
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Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience