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El viejo y el mar [The Old Man and the Sea] Audio Libro por Ernest Hemingway

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ernest Hemingway) — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 13:02:41 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> Título: El viejo y el mar [The Old Man and the Sea] Autor: Ernest Hemingway Narrador: Pablo Lopez Formato: Unabridged Duración: 2 hrs and 43 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 12-14-17 Editor: Sonolibro Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 6 votos Categorías: Fiction, Historical Resumen del editor: Santiago es un viejo pescador cubano que ya lleva ochenta y cuatro días sin coger un solo pescado. Sólo tiene un amigo, el joven Manolin su aprendiz, a quien sus padres sin embargo fuerzan a que dejen de ir con el viejo Santiago porque dicen: ya no tiene suerte.Sin embargo Manolin sigue ayudando a su amigo Santiago todos los días cuando llega de su infructuosa pesca.En el día que hace ochenta y cinco Santiago sale con su pequeño esquife y se adentra en el mar, alejándose de las aguas costeras. Entrando ya en la corriente del Golfo, prepara los sedales y tras haber conseguido carnaza los deja que desciendan casi cien brazas. A mediodía siente que ha picado un gran pez y está seguro de que es un hermoso pez espada. Usando de la experiencia de toda una vida comienza una lucha entre Santiago y el pez que dura cerca de tres días.Santiago es la personificación de la lucha contra el fracaso. Nunca se da por vencido. Deberíamos aprender de el. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Una obra maestra. Una joya literaria Five Stars Exellent Good Like the old man and the sea, even there were lot of details about fishing that i did not completely get. Five Stars Hermoso libro, mi hija disfruto leyendolo Five Stars Great!!!

Against a Crimson Sky Audiobook by James Conroyd Martin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Conroyd Martin) — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 14:25:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Against a Crimson Sky Author: James Conroyd Martin Narrator: Dawn Harvey Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: A magnificent epic, Against a Crimson Sky is an unforgettable tale of love, valor, and the enduring strength of the human spirit, set against the backdrop of war-torn Poland at the cusp of the nineteenth century. The year is 1794, and the beautiful and resilient Countess Anna Maria Berezowska has narrowly escaped death amidst the chaos caused by the violent dissolution of Poland. Anna is soon reunited with her longtime love, Lord Jan Stelnicki, and the two lovers marry even as their beloved Poland is ripped apart. As the couple struggles to raise a family in the face of an uncertain future, Anna's capricious cousin, Zofia, returns with a surprise of her own. Although Zofia's past schemes still resonate, Anna's doubts turn to fear as Jan's patriotism draws him to the battlefield. Offering new hope for a conquered Poland, Napoleon Bonaparte arrives in all of his pomp and glory. With the aid of new Polish legionsAnna's friends and family among themNapoleon battles his way across Europe in an effort that culminates in the doomed 1812 winter march into Russia. Against this backdrop, Anna and Jan valiantly fight to hold on to a tenuous happiness, their country, and their very lives. Members Reviews: Late 1790s and Early 1800s Poland . . Great Story This is the sequel to Push Not the River, and it is just as good . . . amazing history, including Napoleon Bonaparte's wars, which many Polish men took part in hopes of liberating Poland . . . the heartbreak and hopes of the people and especially Anna and Jan Stelnicki during the war years makes the story personal and memorable . . . Zofia, Anna's cousin, still both free spirited and loved by her family, adds flavor and humor . . . Overall, an excellent listen, not to be missed . . . Continuation of Battles This second book, in the trilogy, was a bit hard to get thorough. Way to much military battles and deaths for my comfort zone. Looking forward to reading the third book to see how all the principle character's lives finally turn out. On a very positive note, the narration was excellent. The pronunciations of Polish words was spot on and the descriptions of day to day life, of the elite class, working class and the military are very descriptive. Fabulous Writing and Narration A most magnificent story written with lyrical prose and lush descriptions of individuals' feelings and scenery. Excellent historical perspective on Napoleonic times from the viewpoint of the downtrodden Poles. Wry sense of humor and incredibly deep emotional involvement in the characters makes this a true masterpiece. I loved book one in the series and book 2 was incredibly great and I cannot wait to listen to book 3!!!! 1790's Poland through Russian Campaign For those intrtested in Napoleonic history, this is an interesting read from the Polish perspective, Outstanding followup! Oh my! My heart was in my throat throughout this entire tale. Of course, it is the continuation of Push Not the River, and it captured me every bit as much as the first. The heartbreak of the Polish people during this time is undeniable. Yet their resilience is likewise undeniable. Onward now to the third in this series. I have a feeling that I will feel quite bereft once I have finished with them. 5 stars.

The Convenient Marriage Audiobook by Georgette Heyer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Georgette Heyer) — Wed, 26 May 2010 21:11:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Convenient Marriage Author: Georgette Heyer Narrator: Caroline Hunt Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 429 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: When the most eligible Earl of Rule offers for the hand of the beauty of the Winwood family, he has no notion of the distress he causes his intended. For Miss Lizzie Winwood is promised to the excellent, but impoverished, Mr Edward Heron. Disaster can only be averted by the delightful impetuosity of her youngest sister, Horatia, who conceives her own, distinctly original plans . . . ©1934 Georgette Heyer (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: Yeah! They fixed it! Its another great Georgette Heyer story! I am sooo glad that I kept looking for this, so that I got it almost as soon as it was fixed. (... and it only took them almost 5 months ...) It is fun, light, and I often just laughed out loud. (Just another crazy lady laughing to herself at the mall...) I enjoyed Caroline Hunt's characterizations, too. If you like Georgette Heyer, you'll love this one! great story okay narration I really enjoyed Georgette Heyer's story. Great characters laugh out loud situations. It took me a while to get used to the narrator's voice for Horatia. I got used to it after a while, but I think the stutter could have been handled better. Disappointing narration I love Georgette Heyer, and have listened to several of her novels with great enjoyment. Unfortunately, The Convenient Marriage, narrated by Caroline Hunt, was very disappointing. Her voice lacked the depth to convey the power and the irony in Rule's remarks - they sounded ineffective and sometimes just silly. Henrietta's voice was distinctive, but most of the other characters were indistinguishable (except for the secretary - was he really supposed to be Irish?). Any Georgette Heyer has some appeal to me, but I hope the book is redone at some point with a different reader, so I can enjoy it as much as I have some of her other works. Endearing and hilarious characters Horry (short for Horatia), as a character, is very endearing, funny, and devoted to the best interests of her family. I like that her husband doesn't try to force her into behaving in a prudent, socially acceptable manner just because she has to. He tries to reason with her and manage her in such a way that she won't become even more willful and stubborn than she naturally is. Her character has some nice growth and arc over the course of the story, and I could easily forgive some of her early silly, less circumspect behavior because of the person she becomes by the end of the novel. Her husband, the Earl of Rule, is amusing (in a dry, ironic way), brave, and I think that he's almost perfect as a romantic hero in a book of this genre. He can defend himself (and the woman he loves) in a duel, but yet he has all the manners and style of his station. He also has the patience of a saint. The funniest moments in this book (as far as what I remember right at this moment) occur in scenes that involve Horry's brother, Viscount Pelham Winwood and his friend, Sir Roland Pommeroy. During the last 30 minutes or so of this audiobook, I was laughing uproariously many times at things they said and did, though they were entertaining at several other points in the book, too. In the scenes when they incorporated Pel's brother-in-law in their attempts to save Horry from a potential scandal, it was hilarious. I liked that the characters were all fairly unique and interesting. For example, Pommeroy is Pel's best friend, but he's not exactly like Pel.

Rebecca's Reward Audiobook by Lauraine Snelling

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lauraine Snelling) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:19:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rebecca's Reward Subtitle: Daughters of Blessing, Book 4 Author: Lauraine Snelling Narrator: Stina Nielsen Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Despite disaster, Rebecca Baard still dreams of someday soaring beyond the family farm. Members Reviews: One of the best of this series Rebecca was not talked about in the previous books much. This was a great story line. Loved it

The Man with Two Names: A Novel of Ancient Rome Audiobook by Vincent Davis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Vincent Davis) — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:44:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Man with Two Names: A Novel of Ancient Rome Subtitle: The Sertorius Scrolls, Volume 1 Author: Vincent Davis Narrator: Tom Weitzel Punch Audio Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-17 Publisher: Thirteenth Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: "Is it better to be a bad man and accomplish great things, or be a great man and accomplish nothing?" Quintus Sertorius has spent the first 20 years of his life training horses on his family farm, but this must end when his father dies and his village's political connections to Rome are severed. For the sake of his family, Quintus must leave his village for the Eternal City. If he succeeds, his people will be fed. If he fails, his people will starve. He begins his political career under the most influential men in Rome, but soon discovers that those in the Senate are less inclined to help him than he had hoped. His journey takes him from the corrupt and treacherous Forum to the deadly forests of Gaul, making powerful friends and enemies along the way. But it will take more than allies to succeed. He will have to decide what compromises he is willing to make, and what risks he is willing to take, if he is to secure a future for himself and his people. Members Reviews: Your first person view of the Roman Republic What did you love best about The Man with Two Names: A Novel of Ancient Rome? An an amateur Roman History fan -- I loved how you are really experiencing, first-hand, in first person, how the Marian reforms affects every day roman life. What did you like best about this story? Gaius Marius in the flesh. Great dialogue and characterization of such a brash and interesting historical figure. Any additional comments? It wasn't long enough :). I want more. I really hope to see this materialize into a multi-book series with scrolls spanning everything from the Gracchi to the the rise of Augustus and beyond. Keep it up, very good stuff. Narrator Was Miscast This book could have been much more enjoyable if the narrator's voice wasn't monotonous and if it did not sound as if he was a San Fernando Valley native. It was a distraction to the story such that I would pass upon any other book he has narrated. As for the story, it was only moderately interesting with little character development beyond the main two characters. Without giving away the ending, I was surprised when it arrived and felt like the author simply became tired and stopped writing. felt too modern sometimes I really love Roman military audiobooks. I have listened to so many of them. Many use modern military idioms to fill in for what we don't know about life in the Roman army. For my tastes this audiobook goes too far with that styling. Gaius Marius is transformed into a stereotypical Vietnam general and I often forgot that we were talking about Roman military matters rather than modern. This is heightened for me by the strong American accent utilized by the performer for some of the characters. I found that it really ruined the book for me. Some how the American twang is more difficult for me to suspend my disbelief around than the oft used British accents of the Simon Scarrow eagles series or I Claudius. I suggest a more neutral performance could improve this book immensely. I loved the protagonist that was chosen and look forward to hearing more about the life of Sertorius in future instalments.

Catching the Wind Audiobook by Melanie Dobson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Melanie Dobson) — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 21:54:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Catching the Wind Author: Melanie Dobson Narrator: Nancy Peterson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-17 Publisher: Two Word Publishing, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: What happened to Brigitte Berthold? That question has haunted Daniel Knight since he was 13, when he and 10-year-old Brigitte escaped the Gestapo agents who arrested both their parents. They survived a harrowing journey from Germany to England, only to be separated upon their arrival. Daniel vowed to find Brigitte after the war, a promise he has fought to fulfill for more than 70 years. Now a wealthy old man, Daniel's final hope in finding Brigitte rests with Quenby Vaughn, an American journalist working in London. He believes Quenby's tenacity to find missing people and her personal investment in a related WWII espionage story will help her succeed where previous investigators have failed. Though Quenby is wrestling her own demons - and wary at the idea of teaming up with Daniel's lawyer, Lucas Hough - the lure of Brigitte's story is too much to resist. Together, Quenby and Lucas delve deep into the past, following a trail of deception, sacrifice, and healing that could change all of their futures. Members Reviews: Wow...just WOW I enjoyed this story from the start and continued to the end. The way the story jumped from the past to the present and back again, kept me riveted. This was well written and well narrated. Nancy Peterson did a wonderful job of keeping the characters real and grounded for me.I definitely recommend this book/audio. Surprise ending... We thoroughly enjoyed this book! It kept us "turning each page" with anticipation and excitement. The story was presented surpurbly with the two story lines of past and present not detracting from the whole of the book. The author slowly knitted the two lines together until they became one--like two lonely footpaths merging into one as they emerge from the woods. The combination of historical circumstance, never ending love, and a reverence for Christ's forgiveness and redemption made this book a gem to read (or listen to). Nancy did a fine job of performing this narrative! She kept us on the edge of our seats... great job! We loved the surprise ending and we were happy with the outcome... who would not love this book!

Voodoo Dreams Audiobook by Jewell Parker Rhodes

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jewell Parker Rhodes) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 02:54:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Voodoo Dreams Subtitle: A Novel of Marie Laveau Author: Jewell Parker Rhodes Narrator: Peter Francis James Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 129 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Spanning six decades of the 1800s, this mesmerizing story is a fictional biography of Marie Laveau - one of the most haunting characters in New Orleans history. Part of a long line of voodoo priestesses and healers, Marie tells of the mystery, passion, and violence that pattern her life. Like her grandmother, Marie sees visions from an early age. She never knew her mother, who practiced a spiritualism so potent she was murdered by those who feared her. When Marie becomes a healer, she discovers a supernatural force that can channel the power of her ancestors. But it is a ferocious force driven by both life and death. Author Jewell Parker Rhodes has been awarded a National Endowment for the Arts and is a professor of American literature and creative writing at Arizona State University. Critic Reviews: "All the ingredients of a bewitching read - atmosphere, adventure, mystery, and romance - as well as enough intellectual substance to give it a satisfying heft." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Colorful verbal illustrations... Excellent character development I truly enjoyed the tone and pace if this story. This is a colorful legend and the author did wonderful job with the verbal illustrations that translated effortlessly into the tapestry of all the story entails. The narration was sublime as well. I highly recommend this title to anyone who enjoys historical fiction with fare, a little raunch and a whole lot of soul. Great read! What made the experience of listening to Voodoo Dreams the most enjoyable? Just returned from a trip to new Orleans and I think to book captured the feel and history of this unique city. Who was your favorite character and why? I enjoyed witnessing Marie grow in her personal strength. Great Novel Its gives you an insight of what Momma Mahres life would have been..... with so many stories and little known facts above the great Voodoo Queen this helps you paint a picture in your head of the beginning of a legend, life in New Orleans as a slave and the promise of purpose from God and our ancestors ..... what a great tale! A most moving and necessary read. I loved this book from start to finish. The charcter development is great, the complexity and exploration of history and religion moved me and provided a rationale for the behavior of the characters. Beautiful read. A bit course, but interesting. Any additional comments? This is one of those listens that is a great story, but not always an enjoyable read. There are many course and caustic characters and events that make it a rough story to enjoy at times. Overall, though, I enjoyed learning and experiencing this story and would love to read more on both the topic and by this author.

The Earth Will Shake Audiobook by Robert Anton Wilson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Anton Wilson) — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:42:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Earth Will Shake Subtitle: The Historical Illuminatus Chronicles Vol. I Author: Robert Anton Wilson Narrator: Scot Crisp Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-07 Publisher: Deepleaf Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 99 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: They have been with us throughout the ages: the "Invisible College" of wisdom and their adversaries, the destroyers. The history of the world is their story - a conspiracy as vast as time itself. Naples, Italy, circa 1764: A young aristocrat is about to stumble onto one piece of the great pattern. As witness to a vicious assassination and victim of his passion for the beautiful daughter of his enemy, young Sigismundo Celine is forced to begin a mystical odyssey amidst an ageless clash of Freemasons, Mafia, and the Illuminati. Sigismundo begins his journey of discovery accompanied by the boy Mozart, the immortal Dr. Frankenstein, and the infamous Casanova as the forces of light and darkness seek to claim him for their own. For all are certain that he is the long-awaited one whose powers - can he but master them - will remold the destiny of the entire world. Before Dan Brown, Umberto Eco, and The X-Files, there was Robert Anton Wilson and The Historical Illuminatus Chronicles. Beginning in 1982 with The Earth Will Shake, Wilson set out to trace the conspiratorial and philosophical underpinnings of Western history. By the third and final novel, the Chronicles expose the historical cross-currents of Freemasonry, the American Revolution, Rosicrucians, the Marquis de Sade, and the Illuminati, revealing a saga as elaborate and startling as history ought to be! Critic Reviews: "A delicious treat....Wilson is a vivid portraitist with a perfervid imagination, and he regales his readers with occasional infusions of wit. Buy and enjoy." (Analog) "More important than Ulysses or Finnegan's Wake" (Timothy Leary) Members Reviews: A powerful start to the series While starting out a little slowly (not for lack of drama - the book starts with a murder during Sunday mass in the church), the book steadily builds up momentum while weaving together narrative threads like the complementary harmonics of a sonata. Intrigue, murder, lust, revenge, class conflict, conspiracy, the book covers the gamut of topics and ties them together in the central character of a somewhat likeable, but very human, Napoli musician - Sigismundo. Starting with the character aged 14 years, and following him for the next six to seven years, the book takes him through his slow maturation while introducing an increasingly complex series of plot elements. Where is the rest of the series, I need closure! Not for Everyone If you are easily offended by material which questions orthodoxy, stay away from this book, but if you are interested in alternative views of the Universe and the nature of gods and men in the Universe, this book may be for you. While the narration could have been better, it didn't undermine an interesting and thought-provoking story. Another thing to consider is that this story ends very abruptly just about the time that it gets going strong. Considering that the sequel, The Widow's Son, has been out for awhile and has yet to make an appearance on Audible, don't expect to get closure any time soon. I wish the rest of this series as well as the Schroedinger's Cat trilogy were currently available.

Sails on the Horizon Audiobook by Jay Worrall

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jay Worrall) — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 15:31:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sails on the Horizon Subtitle: A Novel of the Napoleonic Wars Author: Jay Worrall Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 04-27-05 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 221 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: The year is 1797. Napoleon Bonaparte is racking up impressive wins in the field against the enemies of revolutionary France. On the seas, England is putting up a staunch resistance. When a modest fleet of British ships off the coast of Portugal encounters a larger force of Spanish vessels on their way to rendezvous with the French, the English are quick to seize the opportunity for a victory, even at the risk of a calamitous defeat. Twenty-five-year-old Charles Edgemont is second lieutenant aboard the HMS Argonaut, the smallest ship in the British line of battle. When orders come for the Argonaut to engage in an all-but-suicidal maneuver to cut off the escape of the Spanish ships, he leads his gun crews bravely, until the death of the captain and the first lieutenant elevates him to command of the stricken vessel. In the chaos that follows, his defiant refusal to yield under enemy fire earns him a permanent promotion. Thanks to the purse awarded him by the Admiralty after the fight, Charles is wealthy beyond his wildest dreams. But there are challenges when he returns home after years at sea. His newfound riches will prove no help when it comes to winning the heart of Penelope Brown, the feisty Quaker with whom Charles falls in love. Even more of a hindrance is his profession, for Penelope regards war as sinful and soldiers as little better than murderers. Changing Penelope's mind may just be the hardest battle Charles has ever fought, at least until fresh orders send him back to sea, where he faces a more traditional and equally formidable adversary in a series of stirring battles of will and might. Critic Reviews: "Fans of seafaring military sagas will welcome this latest addition to the genre." (Booklist) Members Reviews: A Wonderful Book Jay Worrall has written a wonderful first novel in what I hope will be a long series. The characters are well developed, the sea battles are exciting, and the storyline kept me reading late into the night. Book two in the series, "Any Approaching Enemy" is not yet on Audible, but is also very highly recommended. This was the first novel of its kind (late 18th century nautical) that I have read. Whether it is your first or one of many, I urge you to read/listen. The narration by John Lee is an added bonus. Well done Jay Worrall! Muster and Commandeer Not Patrick O'Brian... in a very good way. All of the naval action and concise rigors, condensed and crafted into a readable, enjoyable tale. A bit too "all's well" in the denouement... no lingering loose ends to keep one's excitement high for the next installment, yet such thoroughly enjoyable characters as to at least ensure interest. Well-read, good production. Rousing love/sea tale Jay Worrell does a masterful job of weaving a somewhat improbable sea adventure and a more probable love story together. Clever twist is inserting an event from the life of the fictional hero Horatio Hornblower during his Spanish captivity at Ferrol, Spain. If you love a good sea story during the age of sail then this is for you. A Hardy Fun Sea Adventure I totally agree with the previous reviewer,John. This is a fun sort-of-nothing-will-go-wrong-for-the-hero type story without being rediculous. The sea battles are descriptive enough, that if you are driving and listening, you have to concentrate on the driving a bit harder.

The Green Berets Audiobook by Robin Moore

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robin Moore) — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:11:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Green Berets Subtitle: The Amazing Story of the U.S. Army's Elite Special Forces Unit Author: Robin Moore Narrator: Jim Frangione Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 02-18-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Robin Moore became one of the first true embedded journalists by training with and fighting alongside the Green Berets in Vietnam. Though fictionalized, his work is an eye-opening exposé of the horrors of the Vietnam War and the basis for the hit John Wayne movie of the same title. Taut, fast-paced, and interspersed with unforgettable accounts of combat, Moores novel features an American major who goes "native" with Montagnard tribesmen, a courageous Vietnamese girl who poses as a rabid anti-American Communist to capture a murderous Viet Cong officer, and the unforgettable acts of courage of soldiers in the field. Editorial Reviews: Harvard graduate Robin Moores classic best seller The Green Berets: The Amazing Story of the U.S. Armys Elite Special Forces Unit is a gripping work of fiction, heavily based on time which the author spent embedded in a US Army Special Forces unit that toured Vietnam in 1963. Jim Frangiones performance in this eye-opening audiobook is spot-on, his gruff voice perfectly suited to the endless action and often horrific descriptions of on-the-ground combat in a violent and unpredictable warzone. Even after half a century, Moores tight, tense prose is still gripping, and his insights about humanity in wartime still stirring and relevant. Members Reviews: great book read the original many years ago and figured I'd do the updated version. wonderfully written and well narrated. Green Berets Nam and beyond Being a Green Beret Commo Man I identified with so very much coming out of Oki in 69 as a 05B/C as I did, Commo Men were hard to come by, and we shuffled thru POR near Kin Village and on to where ever we were needed, CCK, Thailand, Nam, Laos, Cambodia and this book although Fiction, was tight with a lot of truth...Much credit was given to both sides of SF, and about how ferocious in fact the VC were...Definitely not afraid to die for their Country... I truly enjoyed this Audiobook and very well done and Moore was awesome... Recommend anyone who is interested in SF and some Green Beret history needs to either read or listen up, its definitely five by... 1st & the 7th SFG(A)... Not as in depth a look at the service as expected I was hoping for more insight into the tactics and training. But it was entertaining. Stands the tests of ages This is one of the classics as far as war fiction goes. Except, as the author notes, it isn't really fiction. The stories told in this tome may be altered to preserve confidences, but the events they describe are real. Within this novel you will find heroism and tragedy, and even love. The audible narration is particularly noteworthy for its professionalism; a true story time narration. powerful the stories recounted in this book are a truely inspiring collection. No matter where you stand on the political scale everyone must acknolage the dedication and sacrifice given by these men. They went out on a mission for there country without hessitation knowing they weren't expected to return and never hesitated. My hat's off to the soldiers and to the Author for accurately telling their stories. Trying to not make this a political post I'd like to say hopefully the elected politicians in Washington can look back on history and learn from there mistakes.

Sharpe's Revenge: The Peace of 1814 Audiobook by Bernard Cornwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bernard Cornwell) — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 20:31:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sharpe's Revenge: The Peace of 1814 Subtitle: The Sharpe Series, Book 19 Author: Bernard Cornwell Narrator: Rupert Farley Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-14 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Richard Sharpe triumphs in the last battle of the war, only to find himself in worse peril when charged to recover Napoleon's treasure. It is 1814. There are rumours that Napoleon is dead, or has run away, but Sharpe has one last battle to fight before he can lay down his sword. It is the battle for Toulouse. Little does he know it will be one of the bloodiest conflicts of the war. But Sharpe's war is not only the battle. Accused of stealing Napoleon's treasure, Sharpe must discover the unknown enemy who has tried to frame him - and his revenge is ingenious and devastating. Soldier, hero, rogue - Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears. Critic Reviews: "Sharpe and his creator are national treasures." (Sunday Telegraph) "Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation." (Daily Mail) "Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched." (Observer) Members Reviews: Another gem from Bernard Cornwell Enthralling story always staggered by the detail, especially the battles scenes Rupert Farley brings the stories to life Brilliant as always! Rupert Farley was, as always, excellent, and the story was cracking too! Just looking forward to Waterloo now! Hopefully it won't be too long... The worst of the Sharpe series. Firstly, the performance is, as always with Rupert Farley, absolutely fantastic. The problem is with the story itself. It is weak, jumps about and a number of the characters (main ones) change utterly, and very suddenly. My main issues are with Friedrichson and Jane, both of whom are utterly different to the characters they are in earlier books, and not in a good way. Listen to see what develops, but be warned; it really is not very good.

Flashman and the Dragon Audiobook by George MacDonald Fraser

biacuaduc@gmail.com (George MacDonald Fraser) — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:23:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Flashman and the Dragon Subtitle: Flashman, Book 8 Author: George MacDonald Fraser Narrator: David Case Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 97 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Once again, that supreme anti-hero of the Victorian era, the one and only Harry Flashman, is ready to rise to the occasion no matter what depths of dishonor he must plumb. Lusting after a clergyman's wife, smuggling opium to Hong Kong, coupling with an Amazonian woman river pirate, groveling before a ruthless warlord, becoming the sexual plaything of the most beautiful and evil woman in the world, and cheerfully participating in yet another British rape of an ancient culture, this is the inimitable Flashman at his very worst. And, as all Flashman fans know, that means he's at his irresistible best in this, his most exotic and erotic, uninhibited and hilarious adventure yet. Members Reviews: Flashy meets a fascinating Chinese Vixen Queen What did you love best about Flashman and the Dragon? The humor, adventure and risqué digressions. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? And how. Flashy's perils are never ordinary. In 1840 China, he has much to fear at every turn, but naturally, his wits and good fortune (especially based on his allure for ladies of every stamp) see him through. Which scene was your favorite? The Summer Palace interludes. Any additional comments? The thing about Flashman is that he's a rogue, a coward and a knave. But he spins a terrific yarn and the history behind all of his stories is sound. If you're sensitive or easily offended, don't even think about reading GMF. All the Flashman books are ridden with racism, sexism and imperialist superiority. Read these for the history and the fun, but know that they are the most politically incorrect novels to come out of the later 20th C. the Flashman Series the narrator is outstanding the whole series is an escape from this ridiculous world. Amazing! David Case is the only one who should ever read this book aloud! His performance is amazing! No one will ever be his equal! Flashman wins again! If you're a fan of historical fiction, I find Flashman to be almost impossible to beat. Now, you're not going to tear up or get too terribly attached to any of the characters, but if you're looking a fun romp through time and battle (with a more than a few romps in the bed mixed in) Flashman is simply capital. Flash man at his best! I had read this particular Flashman book years ago and was pleasantly surprised to enjoy it again so much in audio form. The descriptions of life, locations and battles were as usual, top notch.

Hanging Woman Creek Audiobook by Louis L'Amour

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louis L'Amour) — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 08:48:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hanging Woman Creek Subtitle: A Novel Author: Louis L'Amour Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 113 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Barnabus Pike is no gunfighter and not much of a street fighter. Eddie Holt is a black boxer in a white man's world. They've both taken their share of hard knocks. Now they're looking to survive a brutal winter in a remote Montana line shack, collect their pay, and settle down for good. Then they cross paths with a hardworking Irish immigrant and his beautiful, spirited sister, who've been burned off their land. It's a fight Pike and Holt don't want, don't need, and don't dare turn their backs on - especially when one of the perpetrators might be one of Pike's old friends. Hunted like animals across the frozen countryside, Pike and Holt will risk everything - including their reputations, their dreams - and their lives. Members Reviews: Hanging Woman Creek Great story. Have yet to read or listen to a Louis L Amour book I didn't like. Make you feel like you are there in the story. Great story! Many surprises and twists and turns. Well worth the listen and such a rich story. Love Louis! Jason Culp is perfect for Louis Lamour novels. Very entertaining. Makes work commute almost fun!

Sloop of War Audiobook by Alexander Kent

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alexander Kent) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:25:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sloop of War Author: Alexander Kent Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 155 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: As the French enter the American War of Independence, young Richard Bolitho is given command of the fast, well-armed sloop Sparrow. He has a chance to prove his ability, but danger threatens - as real and deadly as the enemy itself. Critic Reviews: One of our foremost writers of naval fiction. (Sunday Times, London) Members Reviews: British Ship off the US coast 1778 This my third Kent book and I understand this is the 5th book in the series. So far Audible is not carrying all of them. This book provided a different look of the revolution as it is from the British view point. The British are running a blockade off the US coast. Our hero Richard Bolitho is sent off to rescue some British Soldiers and is also successful is destroying a privateer that was plaguing the area. Toward the end of the book he is promoted to Captain and is trying to rescue General Cornwallis but fails to do so. Some nice sea battles in the story as well as intrigue. If you like sea stories of this era you will enjoy this story. Excellent sea-faring yarn The narration by Jayston adds a very realistic tone to this novel. His ability to mimic different characters is amazing. (except, possibly, the ladies) I certainly will be looking for more Kent novels narrated by this gentleman. An excellent read. At odds with myself During the book you end up rooting for the English even though I'm a American. Revolutionary war English point of view Would you listen to Sloop of War again? Why? Spoiler alert, ... the Americans won the Revolutionary War. This book was written from the perspective of the losing side, but I did not realize how much of a Torre I was until I found myself rooting for the English Captain Bolothio. What other book might you compare Sloop of War to and why? Any of the Master's and Commander's books by O'Brien. It is the same amazing historical fiction settings with different personalities. Good writing with excellent reading Having read the whole series of the Bolitho saga I was eager to hear them read. This book does let one down. As the characters are developed by the author, they are enhanced by the the excellent reading by Michael Jayston. Though not authentic in all respects, it doe give a good idea of life aboard a wooden warship and superb seamanship. The story rattles along at a good pace and though the book is part of a 29 book series, it does read as a standalone story. Well recommended.

Wench Audiobook by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dolen Perkins-Valdez) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:07:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wench Subtitle: A Novel Author: Dolen Perkins-Valdez Narrator: Quincy Tyler Bernstine Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 425 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: An ambitious and startling debut novel that follows the lives of four women at a resort popular among slaveholders who bring their enslaved mistresses. wench \'wench\ n. from Middle English "wenchel," 1 a: a girl, maid, young woman; a female child. Tawawa House in many respects is like any other American resort before the Civil War. Situated in Ohio, this idyllic retreat is particularly nice in the summer when the Southern humidity is too much to bear. The main building, with its luxurious finishes, is loftier than the white cottages that flank it, but then again, the smaller structures are better positioned to catch any breeze that may come off the pond. And they provide more privacy, which best suits the needs of the Southern white men who vacation there every summer with their black, enslaved mistresses. It's their open secret. Lizzie, Reenie, and Sweet are regulars at Tawawa House. They have become friends over the years as they reunite and share developments in their own lives and on their respective plantations. They don't bother too much with questions of freedom, though the resort is situated in free territory, but when truth-telling Mawu comes to the resort and starts talking of running away, things change. To run is to leave behind everything these women value most - friends and families - still down South, and for some it also means escaping from the emotional and psychological bonds that bind them to their masters. When a fire on the resort sets off a string of tragedies, the women of Tawawa House soon learn that triumph and dehumanization are inseparable and that love exists even in the most inhuman, brutal of circumstances, all while they are bearing witness to the end of an era. An engaging and wholly original novel, Wench explores, with an unflinching eye, the moral complexities of slavery. Members Reviews: Fascinating and disturbing, an amazing debut... I really enjoyed the audio Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez from Audible.com. Quincy Tyler Bernstine did such an amazing job narrating this and capturing and expressing the varying emotions of the characters. Quincy was really able to effectively present each character in a way that was relatable and gave me, as a reader, a real feel for that time period. I thought Wench was an amazing debut novel. It tells the story of Tawana House, an American resort located in Ohio just before the Civil War. Tawana House was frequented by quite a few southern plantation owners who brought their slave mistresses with them which caused quite a bit of gossip for the northerners. Wench mainly focuses on the story of 4 particular women who are brought to Tawana House by their owners. Lizzie, Reenie, and Sweet, who have visited several times, are introduced to Mawu, whose unpredictable behavior and blunt honesty help the others to face some truths and begin to feel things they have never allowed themselves to feel. Most of all, hope. One of the things that fascinated me the most was that Tawawa House actually existed. I guess that shouldnt be so surprising, but I can see how learning about this place could inspire someone as talented as this author to tell its story. And I felt that Dolen Perkins-Valdez told it brilliantly.

The White Queen Audiobook by Philippa Gregory

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Philippa Gregory) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:37:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The White Queen Subtitle: A Novel Author: Philippa Gregory Narrator: Bianca Amato Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 08-18-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 273 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: The White Queen tells the story of a woman of extraordinary beauty and ambition who, catching the eye of the newly crowned boy king, marries him in secret and ascends to royalty. While Elizabeth rises to the demands of her exalted position and fights for the success of her family, her two sons become central figures in a mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the missing princes in the Tower of London whose fate is still unknown. From her uniquely qualified perspective, Philippa Gregory explores this most famous unsolved mystery of English history, informed by impeccable research and framed by her inimitable storytelling skills. With The White Queen, Philippa Gregory brings the artistry and intellect of a master writer and storyteller to a new era in history and begins what is sure to be another best-selling classic series from this beloved author. Members Reviews: Be fair. This is a historical novel written primarily for a female audience by the woman who brought us The Other Boleyn Girl. It is not non-fiction. Of course it tends towards the romantic. It isn't fair to expect too much more from it. Elizabeth Woodville as a whole wasn't Elizabeth I or Anne Boleyn...or even Mary, Queen of Scots. Those women, even impulsive Mary, were women who DID things in history. Elizabeth Woodville had a great deal done TO her. You can't compare her story to theirs. As such I thought this was a fairly good introduction to the story of the War of the Roses. Not great, but interesting. I was always interested in the princes in the tower. I hope Gregory takes the story through to the Tudor era. It would be interesting for a few books to focus on the time prior to Henry VIII. Enjoyable I found this listen to be an enjoyable introduction to the history of the war of the roses. I couldn't resist looking up the history and family tree online after finishing the book. Fiction with Bonuses The White Queen reminds me of a fairy-tail because of the alleged magic use. I read The Red Queen first so I found it quite fascinating when the stories and scenes intersected. In response to the book's historical usefulness, I agree with Catherine's "Be Fair" comment. I do not speak for all Americans but, for many, keeping track of Britain's history consisted mostly of studying for school tests in the distant past. To draw a parallel, when the television series The Tudors debuted, the critics repeated how the history was "bastardized" and "Americanized." Maybe this is true; however, I found the subject fascinating enough to look up the history (and stumble across a review all but equating "bastardized" and "Americanized"). I am still intrigued by Britain's history. I am not expert enough to read the books wished for by other commentators that are full of historical facts, as I do understand all of Gregory's references; however, I am interested and am exploring. I appreciate learning about Britain's history while listening to an intriguing work of fiction. short romance novel The reader did a great job, but the novel itself amounted to a short romance. I expected more character development, more history, and a more complex set of characters. Well done and quite enjoyable Would you listen to The White Queen again? Why? Actually, I have. The story is captivating and the reading is well done.

Havana Audiobook by Stephen Hunter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Hunter) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:18:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Havana Subtitle: A Swagger Family Novel Author: Stephen Hunter Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 178 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Of course, where there's paradise, trouble can't be far behind. Trouble, in this case, makes its entrance in the terrifically charismatic and silver-tongued form of a young revolutionary named Fidel Castro. The Caribbean is fast becoming a strategic Cold War hub, and Soviet intelligence has taken Castro under its wing. The CIA's response is to send the one man capable of eliminating Castro: the legendary gunfighter and ex-Marine hero Earl Swagger, who proved his lethal talent in the national bestsellers Hot Springs and Pale Horse Coming. In Cuba, Earl finds himself up to his neck in treacherous ambiguity where the old rules about honor and duty don't apply, and where Earl's target seems to have more guts and good luck than anyone else in Cuba. Members Reviews: OK Story; Weak Narration This is my third Stephen Hunter novel. Although it is the weakest of the three, it is till a good story and kept my attention. However, the narration detracted substantially form the enjoyment of this book. The narrator frequently "over acts" in a way that is inconsistent with the characters. He also badly mispronounced at least 5 or 6 words. Isn't there an editor who listens to the narration so such mistakes can be avoided? Pay a little more and get someone with talent like Scott B. or George G. Very disappointed it's a shame that a great trilogy about earl swagger was ruin with a horrible narrator. I don't understand why they changed, the first two were great. Another wonderfully crafted work of Stephen Hunter. While this is another in a long list of great Stephen Hunter novels, something lets it down. I'm not one to often use worlds like "THE best" or "THE worst" - but the let down was THE worst narrator I believe I've ever heard in an Audible book. Maybe it's my ear, perhaps it's the narrators voice. But the two never found a way to meet without causing distraction. I love Hunter's work, however I hope I never encounter that irritating voice again. At least now I'll be able to recognize the name and see it coming. (shudder) very good loved it....now off to the kid's story....can't wait to see where that leads us to... Narrator- I have listened to many books - this is the WORST narration I have ever listened to. It was all I could do to finish. The tone of the narrator's voice was HORRIBLE! It was annoying - it was all I could to finish the story!!! This guy needs to find another profession!!!

The Towers of Silence Audiobook by Paul Scott

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Scott) — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:07:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Towers of Silence Subtitle: The Raj Quartet, Book 3 Author: Paul Scott Narrator: Richard Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 05-11-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: India, 1943. In a regimental hill station, the ladies of Pankot struggle to preserve the genteel facade of British society amid the debris of a vanishing empire and World War II. This volume follows the fates of the Laytons and a retired missionary teacher, all of whom can foresee the end of the Raj - and both welcome and lament its passing. Critic Reviews: "Remarkable....Never has the theme - relations between Europeans and non-Europeans - been treated as brilliantly." (The New Yorker) Members Reviews: great insights and very well read. part 3 of 4. loved it the mini the miniseries was very true to it but this book has such depth and great Reflections on what colonialism means. Comment on narration Any additional comments? One reviewer noted that the formality of the narrator, whose voice and approach seems to embody British Imperialism, distracted from the audiobook. I disagree. Richard Brown improves over time and worth listening to in all the three remaining Raj Quartet novels. His formal tone actually makes sense in light of the themes of the book, and his ability to do various characters voices grows significantly. Don't let his formal tone deter you. These books are superior and brilliant, and very well worth your time.

The Winds of Autumn Audiobook by Janette Oke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Janette Oke) — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 15:34:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Winds of Autumn Subtitle: Seasons of the Heart, Book 2 Author: Janette Oke Narrator: Johnny Heller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: On the brink of manhood, Josh lives with his Aunt Lou and spends all his time studying or fishing. When a new teacher arrives at his school, Josh prospers under his tutelage. Meanwhile, the teacher's beautiful daughter begins to stir new feelings in Josh. Listeners will cherish this tale of life and new love. Members Reviews: Very heavy with god Nice ry b Nice story but extremely loaded with preaching, which gets more intense as the book progresses, creationism vs evolution. I guess OK for the time it was written. great for young readers My 11-year-old daughter loved this book it has strong Christian morals. Its told from a boys view back in the olden days.

Watergate Audiobook by Thomas Mallon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas Mallon) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:56:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Watergate Subtitle: A Novel Author: Thomas Mallon Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 172 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: From one of our most esteemed historical novelists comes a remarkable retelling of the Watergate scandal, as seen through a kaleidoscope of its colorful perpetrators and investigators. For all the monumental documentation that Watergate generated - uncountable volumes of committee records, court transcripts, and memoirs - it falls at last to a novelist to perform the work of inference (and invention) that allows us to solve some of the scandals greatest mysteries - who did erase those eighteen-and-a-half minutes of tape? - and to see this gaudy American catastrophe in its human entirety. In Watergate, Thomas Mallon conveys the drama and high comedy of the Nixon presidency through the urgent perspectives of seven characters we only thought we knew before now. Praised by Christopher Hitchens for his splendid evocation of Washington, Mallon achieves with Watergate a scope and historical intimacy which surpasses even that attained in his previous novels and turns a third-rate burglary into tumultuous, first-rate entertainment. Thomas Mallon is the author of the novels Henry and Clara, Dewey Defeats Truman, and Fellow Travelers, among others. He has been literary editor of Gentlemans Quarterly and is a frequent contributor to the New Yorker and the Atlantic, as well as other publications. Critic Reviews: Mallon, astute and nimble, continues his scintillating, morally inquisitive journey through crises great and absurd in American politics by taking on Watergate Mallon himself is deliciously witty. But it is his political fluency and unstinting empathy that transform the Watergate debacle into a universal tragicomedy of ludicrous errors and malignant crimes, epic hubris and sorrow. (Booklist) If ever a historical event was worthy of a comic novel, its Watergate, and Mallon, with several outstanding historical novels to his credit, has the skills to write it. What a cast of characters we meet! Mallon writes with such swagger that it all seems new again. A sure winner, for its subject and Mallons proven track record as a historical novelist, and because its good. (Library Journal) Revisiting the history of the 70s with our favorite cast of characters While billed as a novel,this book reads more like a documentary of a fascinating yet unlamented time. (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: A great listen An intriguing tour-de-force. Mallon retraces the path of the Watergate conspiracy, but at a somewhat oblique angle. Most of the characters are based on (or at least named after!) real people, many of them major players in the burglary or the coverup. The novel is written from multiple points of view; the most extensive POV characters are all safely dead and beyond the reach of their lawyers, but I'm not sure they would care - Mallon applies an even-handed and deeply compassionate brush to everyone. Even Nixon comes off as a human being, and Pat Nixon is given an especially sympathetic treatment. The obliqueness of the narrative becomes more obvious as it progresses. Time and again, we see the lead-up to important milestones in the coverup, or the aftermath, but we don't see the actual events themselves. The only direct contact we have with the Senate Watergate hearings is when Alice Roosevelt Longworth - Teddy's daughter and one of the major POV characters - attends a morning of John Dean's testimony.

Russian Winter Audiobook by Daphne Kalotay

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Daphne Kalotay) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:43:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Russian Winter Subtitle: A Novel Author: Daphne Kalotay Narrator: Kathleen Gati Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: In Russian Winter, the beautiful debut novel by critically acclaimed writer Daphne Kalotay, a famed ballerinas jewelry auction in Boston reveals long-held secrets of love and family, friendship and rivalry, harkening back to Stalinist Russia. Called tender, passionate, and moving by Jenna Blum, the New York Times best-selling author of Those Who Save Us, Russian Winter is a perfect choice for fans of the novels of Debra Dean (The Madonnas of Leningrad), Ann Patchett (Bel Canto), and Ian McEwan (Atonement). Critic Reviews: A complex story that, in the end, boils down to the simplest of elements: love, fear, disappointment and loss. An auspicious first novel, elegantly written and without a false note. (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Good Listen I really enjoyed this story. I bought it because I am fascinated with Russian society, and this story gave me an interesting glimpse into a more prestigious lifestyle in Moscow. It may be a little slow at first, but by the end I thought it was a nicely woven story showing how your decisions in life affect not only your life but so many others. I love stories that weave a thread so that in the end you are thinking, "Ah, that's what that storyline was all about." This one did this well. The narration was also very well done. Excellent This is one of those gems you find, not on a bestseller list, but completely by accident! Solid story, great narration and historical accuracy wound up nice and tight, just like a good ballerina! Read this review; Sophisticated and wonderful! I don't understand the bad reviews. This book has everything, the sophistication and action of "White Nights" defecting Russian dancers, the horror of Stalin's purges in the '50s, the excitement of a jewelry auction, a mystery and expatriot academe all thrown into a tight heartbreaking love story on many levels. Don't miss it. The narrator was wonderful, Russian, Finish, American, French, and a little East Indian, really great listen. Truly great! Atmospheric Fully engaging. Pulls you into the lives of the characters on all the various levels. I was informed and entertained. Booooooooooring When I was in high school, I distinctly remember studying the novel (Huck Finn!) and learning that it takes three things to make a novel - plot, conflict and character. The last one must somehow be transformed by the first two. Well, this author - and her publisher, her very willing accomplice here - must have been absent that day. They had to include the words "A Novel" in the title so you would not confuse it with a grocery list. I gave up on this book 8 hours in - 8 HOURS - because in that entire time we still had no PLOT. We had a situation - famous ballerina gives up jewels for a mysterious reason - and 8 hours in that's still ALL WE HAD. I think only readers who are just mad for stories (and I use that word loosely here) about ballerinas or Soviet Russia should get this book. I found it to be a major snoozefest. The only reason I gave it 2 stars was the narrator's performance, which was very good.

Grass Crown Audiobook by Colleen McCullough

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Colleen McCullough) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:42:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Grass Crown Author: Colleen McCullough Narrator: F. Murray Abraham Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: The magnificent glory of Republican Rome is threatened when a struggle for power erupts among the men who shaped its hard-won peace. At its center are two extraordinary leaders: Gaius Marius, the general who saved Rome from Barbarian invasions, desperately trying to extend his reign for a prophesied and unprecedented seventh term as Consul; and Lucius Cornelius Sulla, once Marius' most trusted right-hand man, now a dangerous rival hungry for his own taste of political success. As the two men battle for position, they are surrounded by a new generation of statesman, soldiers and lovers, from Senate intriguers and their ambitious wives to the child of destiny, Gaius Julius Caesar. An absorbing tale of a Republic fighting for its survival in a world of treachery, barbarism and never-ending war, The Grass Crown is a remarkable entry in Colleen McCullough's brilliant and unprecedented series on the rise and fall of the world's greatest civilization. Members Reviews: Warning Terrible Abridgement I ordered this without realizing it was an abridgment. At least two thirds of the book must be missing. Audible you should be ashamed to even offer such a cheap hack job. Don't bother with the Abridged version Would you try another book from Colleen McCullough and/or F. Murray Abraham? Yes, I've read the unabridged book and it was really, really good. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? The abridged version was hard for me to follow even though I've read the book. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Not really. Any additional comments? This was such a disappointing treatment of such a fine work. Please, please, please produce the unabridged versions of this series. Just Plain BAD!!!! This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? No one. Has Grass Crown turned you off from other books in this genre? No Would you be willing to try another one of F. Murray Abrahams performances? anything not involving Latin names. Poor man hasn't a clue. Any additional comments? What a chop job! It is so abridged that it makes no sence, and the constant miss pronounced words and names made me CRAZY!!!! Longer version please. I hate that the 800+ page book was diminished to a few short hours. Davina Porters reading was better. great lost, her recent death... irreplaceable. loved it immensely. A unique way to tell such complex story ( involving real personas that helped forge what we, as Europeans an westerners, are today, 2000 years later). Bravo for your books and life well lived. A modern eclectic genius.

Blonde Audiobook by Joyce Carol Oates

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joyce Carol Oates) — Thu, 30 Sep 2004 13:34:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blonde Author: Joyce Carol Oates Narrator: Jayne Atkinson Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-04 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 184 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: In her most ambitious work to date, Joyce Carol Oates, one of America's most distinguished writers, reimagines the inner, poetic, and spiritual life of Norma Jeane Baker, the child, the woman, the fated celebrity, and tells the story in Norma Jeane's own voice: startling, rich, and shattering. Drawing on biographical and historical sources, Joyce Carol Oates evokes the distinct consciousness of the woman and the unsparing reflection of the myth, writing as she has never written before, ecstatic, completely absorbed, inhabited as if by the spirit of her extraordinary subject. Rich with psychological insight and disturbing irony, this mesmerizing narrative illumines Norma Jeane's lonely childhood, wrenching adolescence, and the creation of Marilyn Monroe. With fresh insights into the heart of a celebrity culture hypnotized by its own myths, Blonde is a sweeping novel about the elusive magic of a woman, the lasting legacy of a star, and the heartbreak behind the creation of the most evocative icon of the 20th century. Critic Reviews: "Atkinson narrates Oates's fictional biography of Marilyn Monroe in an intense, slightly husky voice that immediately grabs and holds the listener's attention." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Why not "unabridged" What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I hate when publishers only support a summary of the book or an "abridged" version. It's offensive to people with reading disorders who will not receive the full benefit of the book. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? NO UNABRIDGED VERSION? What would have made Blonde better? If I could have listened to the entire darned thing, instead of quitting 1/10 of the way through to read the REAL book. The narration was fantastic, and this is an incredible work of literature. WHY it had to be ruined...I have no idea. What did you like best about this story? I loved everything about it...too bad I was missing a HUGE part of the point. Which scene was your favorite? The one that I read afterwards when I had to RE READ THE BOOK to get the whole story. Possibly the one with Norma in the car, since THAT WAS COMPLETELY LEFT OUT AND CHANGED THE MEANING OF EVERYTHING. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? I absolutely adore this book. It's just too bad that it has been decided for us that we aren't intelligent or patient or deep enough to listen to the entire thing. JCO, WHAT ARE YOU THINKING???? Any additional comments? I am so disappointed. I'd love a refund since I had to stop listening and buy the book anyway, once I realized all that I was missing out on. Seriously need to redo the audio!!! The narrations jumps all over the fucking place, skips some chapters and hundreds of paragraphs!? This seriously annoying and horrible, the book is great though the audible narration is a hot fucking mess omg!!! This bombshell keeps making her way into my heart! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Absolutely! the author of this book and narrator really brought you close to Marilyn. It was a pleasure to listen to. I couldn't put it down. What did you like best about this story? The intimacy you got to share with marilyn from her fist moments to her last. If you could rename Blonde, what would you call it? i Wouldn't i think this title was perfectly chosen.

Beneath a Marble Sky Audiobook by John Shors

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Shors) — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 07:33:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beneath a Marble Sky Author: John Shors Narrator: Mozhan Marno Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: In 1632, the Emperor of Hindustan, Shah Jahan, overwhelmed with grief over the death of his beloved wife, Mumatz Mahal, commissioned the building of a grand mausoleum to symbolize the greatness of their love. The story surrounding the construction of the Taj Mahal occurs, however, against a scrim of fratricidal war, murderous rebellion, unimaginable wealth, and, not least of all, religious fundamentalism ruthlessly opposing tolerance and coexistence between the disparate peoples in the empire. At that time, Hindustan comprised all of modern Pakistan and Kashmir, most of eastern Afghanistan, and two-thirds of the Indian subcontinent (roughly north of Bombay to the Himalayas). Beneath a Marble Sky, narrated by Princess Jahanara, eldest daughter of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, recounts their story, and her own as well, a parallel tale of forbidden love enduring censure and extreme deprivations. Beneath a Marble Sky brims with action and intrigue befitting an epic era when, alongside continuous war, architecture and its attendant arts reached a pinnacle of perfection. In a splendid debut, John Shors has crafted an immensely listenable and well-researched historical novel of surprisingly contemporary relevance. Members Reviews: Fantastic Would you listen to Beneath a Marble Sky again? Why? Yes, with the compelling story and the fantastic narration by Mozhan Marno Who was your favorite character and why? Jahanara and her struggle through life Which scene was your favorite? When Jahanara meets the love of her life while building the TajMahal If you could rename Beneath a Marble Sky, what would you call it? Perfect Title would not change a thing Okay book, not as great as I hoped The author did a great job with female voices but her male voice was a bit off for me. A bit heavy on violence and sex for my liking but the possible history of the taj mahal was what I wanted. It did peak my curiosity to look further into the history of modern wonder of the world. Sweeping, though cliché historical tale. The story was not a "page-turner" and by that I mean I was able to turn it off at any time and wasn't compelled to listen any chance I got. this narrator used strange acting voices that didn't seem appropriate to the time, tone, story or character. Pauses /edits were obvious and not well timed. The audio had skips and repeated sentences. Loved it! Will Listen Again I learned about this book several years ago from a friend who loved it and had been wanting to "read" it but it was only released as an audio book 2 years ago and apparently I had stopped checking for it until recently. As soon as I saw it, I purchased it and started listening to it almost immediately. It is a lovely story that keeps you very much engaged. There are so many great relationships - mother/daughter, father/daughter, true love, siblings, best friends. And the language is beautiful too. I wish I had a hard copy of this book just so I could copy down some of the great lines from it. ("I think the glow of motherhood made her beauty brighten." "Somehow even as he died, it was he who soothed me.") I will most definitely listen to it again. Just writing the review makes me excited to do so and I only finished it a week ago! Not "historical" fiction This book is so aggressively inaccurate it is only annoying. With few exceptions, the only parts of the book that are factually correct are the names.

Wars of the Roses: Trinity Audiobook by Conn Iggulden

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Conn Iggulden) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 05:45:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wars of the Roses: Trinity Author: Conn Iggulden Narrator: Roy McMillan Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-14 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Wars of the Roses: Trinity, the second instalment in Conn Iggulden's thrilling Wars of the Roses trilogy. 1454: King Henry VI has remained all but exiled in Windsor Castle, struck down by his illness for over a year, his eyes vacant, his mind a blank. His fiercely loyal wife and Queen, Margaret of Anjou, safeguards her husband's interests, hoping that her son Edward will one day know the love of his father. Richard Duke of York, Protector of the Realm, extends his influence throughout the kingdom with each month that Henry slumbers. The Earls of Salisbury and Warwick make up a formidable trinity with Richard, and together they seek to break the support of those who would raise their colours in the name of Henry and his Queen. But when the King unexpectedly recovers his senses and returns to London to reclaim his throne, the balance of power is once again thrown into turmoil. The clash of the Houses of Lancaster and York will surely mean a war to tear England apart . . . Members Reviews: Queen Margaret and Richard, Duke of York Perhaps if you are an historical purist, this book is not for you. But if you are looking for a rattling good read, well told and filled with larger than life characters from one of England's most colourful periods of the past,, of ambition, betrayal, hate and bloody battles, then I highly recommend Trinity and the others in this series. Great book but dodgy recording The story is brilliant but is let down by a bad recording. Sentences and sometimes entire passages are repeated. At one point the recording goes silent for several seconds only to resume, sentences later, as if nothing had happened. Fabulous! If you could sum up Wars of the Roses: Trinity in three words, what would they be? Plots! Intrigue! Action! What was one of the most memorable moments of Wars of the Roses: Trinity? Some of the shocking way people are treated spring to mind, torture, be-headings, betrayal. Its fascinating. What does Roy McMillan bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? Great characterization. He reads beautifully and I felt I could get to know the characters so much better. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I frequently stayed sitting in my car outside the office waiting for the chapter to end so I could go into work! Great fun Exactle what you want a bit of historical fiction to be. Informative, lifelike characters and flavourful An excellent way to recount history This was absolutely first-rate and I eagerly await the next book in the series! A brilliant story and an engaging narration. A must for any history buff or expert alike

Summary of Lilac Girls: by Martha Hall Kelly | Includes Analysis Audiobook by Instaread

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Instaread) — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 19:04:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of Lilac Girls: by Martha Hall Kelly | Includes Analysis Author: Instaread Narrator: Kristi Burns Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-16 Publisher: Instaread Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Summary of Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly | Includes Analysis Preview: Lilac Girls, Martha Hall Kelly's debut, is a World War II-era novel based on real people and events. The novel tells the intertwined stories of three women: Caroline Ferriday, a New York socialite and philanthropist; Kasia Kuzmerick, a Polish prisoner at the Ravensbrück concentration camp for women; and Herta Oberheuser, a Nazi doctor at Ravensbrück. In 1939, 37-year-old Caroline volunteers at the busy French consulate in New York City. Scrambling to book a speaker for a gala, Caroline approaches Paul Rodierre, a handsome French actor who's in New York to perform on Broadway. Paul agrees, and afterward, Caroline and Paul begin a close and sexually charged friendship. Unfortunately for Caroline, Paul has a wife, Rena, in France. In spring 1940, after Hitler invades Denmark and Norway, Paul goes back to Paris. He worries about Rena, who is half Jewish. By June, France has surrendered to Germany. Not long after, Caroline's boss.... Please note: This is summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. Inside this Instaread summary of Lilac Girls: Members Reviews: Experience the WWII in new eyes "Lilac Girls," Martha Hall Kelly's debut, is a World War II-era novel based on real people and events. The novel tells the intertwined stories of three women: Caroline Ferriday, a New York socialite and philanthropist; Kasia Kuzmerick, a Polish prison at the Ravensbruck concentration camp for women; and Herta Oberheuser, a Nazi doctor at Ravensbruck. This Instaread review was a quick and easy read, making it a fun break to my commute. Being involved in a book club, I am always wanting to explore new novels and their themes. Sadly, my life is much too busy to let me read every book I want to. Honestly, this review was perfect for me: it summarized the plot, explored the characters and their relationships, and also dissected the symbolism and themes. Like a good English Teacher, this Instaread summary of "Lilac Girls" makes learning from fiction easy. I was given a copy of this book to review. Five Stars Excellent summary. One of the best. Great story line I liked the story line of this Insta read. It is based in WW2 and follows a family and couples going through many struggles of the war. The instaread author lays out a detailed summary, descriptions of the characters, their relationships, themes of the book and the book authors style. Many of the characters are based on real life people. I recommend this book to someone interested in wars and or female roles and push for equality. I only recommend purchasing if you can read the entire Insta read at once. I find it difficult to maintain the story line, character names and the like when I split it up between multiple trading sessions. This read was gifted to me. All in all, I rate a 4 for great story line, Insta read was put together well, but it's hard to follow without reading it all at once! Good resource. Ordered this book to use to refresh my memory for a book club. Founded it to be a very good resource. Five Stars Vvery good summary of an excellent novel.

The English German Girl Audiobook by Jake Wallis Simons

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jake Wallis Simons) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:53:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The English German Girl Author: Jake Wallis Simons Narrator: Julie Teal Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-11 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 533 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: In 1930s Berlin, choked by the tightening of Hitler's fist, the Klein family are gradually losing everything that is precious to them. Their 15-year-old daughter, Rosa, slips out of Germany on a Kindertransport train to begin a new life in England. Charged with the task of securing a safe passage for her family, she vows that she will not rest until they are safe. But as war breaks out and she loses contact with her parents, Rosa finds herself wondering if there are some vows that can't be kept.... A sweeping tale of love and loss, with the poignant story of the Kindertransport at its heart, this is an exceptional accomplishment from one of Britain's bravest and most vibrant young writers. Members Reviews: must read Would you consider the audio edition of The English German Girl to be better than the print version? I haven't read the book, but I feel like I have. Teal puts in all the voices and you get lost in the story and imagining the scenes. What other book might you compare The English German Girl to and why? This book is so well written it can be compared to the classics Any additional comments? I love the way the story weaves together and German words are sprinkled throughout. I got lost in this book and was thrilled it was long, but wished it were longer. A sad but rewarding tale This is a story of those percecuted by the Nazis and the strength and will of them to survive. A historically accurate story of one Jewish German family's strong bond and strength amidst the increasing cruelty of the regime and the hope and strength of a young girl who is sent to England alone. The narration is superb and the writing detailed. The reader soon feels the peril and hope to survive. It is a personal view of the times. It is not a story of the camps. I would not hesitate to rank it as a wartime story similar to The Diary of Anne Frank. Not just another WWII/Nazi story Not that there's anything wrong with that. A love story of a very unusual kind, intriguing to the last page. Atmospheric, captivating, wonderful! The English German Girl was a book I picked up on a whim, and I am glad I did! The book begins in 1933 Berlin, with flashes forward in time, quietly showing the difficulty of living as a Jew in Germany, the trip on the Kindertransport, and life in England for Rosa. I won't spoil it, but I did think the last chapter could have been cut out of the book entirely - the coincidence was strictly unnecessary, and made it seem like the author just needed a few extra pages. This is why I could only give the story 4 stars. Beyond that, the author and narrator were pitch-perfect, and I would recommend this book to anyone! Loved it This book kept me VERY ENGAGED! It took you on several journeys and really made you understand what some had to endure during WWII. The lack of trust as well as the faithful friendship of those they were close to prior to Nazi rule. I lived this book very much.

The Curiosity Keeper Audiobook by Sarah Ladd

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sarah Ladd) — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 12:55:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Curiosity Keeper Author: Sarah Ladd Narrator: Jude Mason Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-15 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 198 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Born into two different classes, James and Camille shouldn't even know each other. But when the pursuit of a missing ruby brings them together, much more than a mere acquaintance is ignited. The daughter of a curiosity shop owner, Camille would never be considered a lady. Nor does she want to be. With a fiery personality, she dreams of adventures far beyond the walls of her family's modest business. But when her father thrusts a mysterious box into her hands and disappears, her whole world - dreams and all - shifts. James is an apothecary tending to the health needs of the town of Bentworth. His father, a well-known explorer and collector, is quite wealthy from the spoils of his adventures until one risky gamble and a stolen gem leave him on the edge of ruin. Seeking his father's approval, James picks up the hunt for the stolen ruby, leading him to the door of Camille's curiosity shop. With both of their lives in danger as the ruby remains at large, James squires Camille away to the Bentworth School, believing that would be the last place her pursuers would look for her. They both find their hearts and dreams heading in a new direction, but before they are free to embrace their future, they must solve the mystery looming around them. The more they uncover, however, the harder it becomes to know whom to trust. And they begin to realize that recovering the ruby may require a great sacrifice: their newfound love and maybe even their lives. Members Reviews: Many Faceted Historical Romance A lovely story with fully developed characters, some danger, a mystery, and a very sweet romance. Great book I enjoyed the mystery and the wholesomeness of this book. Nice sweet read. Another great book by Sarah Ladd. Swept Along I enjoyed the story line with a curiosity shop as the backdrop. I longed for more Spiritual meditations or conversations between the characters and God, the struggle of Faith in the midst of difficult circumstances. I liked the reader's ability to make the story real. However, I had difficulty keeping pace with her. I felt she read too fast, smoothly, but too quickly throughout the piece. Enjoyable! Would you consider the audio edition of The Curiosity Keeper to be better than the print version? I haven't read the print version, I only listened to the audio version. What did you like best about this story? The narrator did a great job with the voices and I liked the thread of mystery that was in the story. Which character as performed by Jude Mason was your favorite? Camille If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Danger and romance follow Camille Iverness in this mysterious regency tale. Any additional comments? I enjoyed this story. A bit slow... Any additional comments? I thought this book was a bit too slow and predictable. It was a nice, easy, slow listen. The reader was fine.

I Am David Audiobook by Anne Holm

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anne Holm) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:09:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Am David Author: Anne Holm Narrator: Struan Rodger Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 200 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: David escapes from the concentration camp where he has spent his entire life and flees across Europe. He is utterly alone who can he trust? What will await him? And all the while, how can he be sure that they wont catch up with him...David learns that his polite manner, his haunted eyes and his thin features are strange to other people. He must learn to fend for himself in this strange new world. This is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas meets Jonathan Safran Foer for children. An incredible story of survival against all odds and self discovery. Members Reviews: Character of a Child This is quite simply one of the most beautiful, heart rendering stories I have ever heard. Breaking down every barrier, looking deep into the human spirit, revealing the good in a boy who had every reason to be bitter, to be broken beyond repair, this historical tale brings the reader from the child's escape from a concentration camp through his journey through Europe. The genuine, forthright way that David deals with his environment, the people he meets, those who would harm him or help him is touching, amazing, thought provoking. That a child who had escaped from a lifetime in a concentration camp could have such compassion and reasoning of right and wrong, that he would choose to believe in "the God of the green pastures" . . . the God of the David in the Bible . . . well, it goes to show that words, even few words spoken to children with ears to hear are sometimes retained. Though the book is historical fiction, it is true to the times, and well could have happened. God bless those who lost family members in the concentration camps . . . God bless those who survived . . . and God help us all who let it happen. David stole my heart What did you love best about I Am David? The way the writer describes the surroundings What did you like best about this story? Every little detail, especially the way David pray Which scene was your favorite? Every time he calls out to the God of the Green Pasture, it is sooooo sincere If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? When you surging for something bigger than yourself, do as David: God of the green pastures..... it is me... David Any additional comments? Read this book 3 times, listen to this book twice already, only downloaded it in this week I Am David I had no expectations when I bought this book. It's succeeded in blowing me away. What an amazing story. And the narration is fantastic. Well worth a listen I've loved this book since I had to read it in year 8 at school. The story is intriguing and the main character, David, grows and develops as the story unfolds. It was well read and flowed smoothly. I'd definitely recommend this one! Wonderful My sixth grade teacher read this to us once and for some reason I still remember it, at least bits and pieces, till now almost two decades later. I decided to hear it again and I'm glad I did. The narration was excellent. The story is exquisite, with so many important themes and I think some gospel overtures as well. Very well worth it!

All Things New Audiobook by Lynn Austin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lynn Austin) — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:23:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Things New Author: Lynn Austin Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 417 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Fans of inspirational fiction eagerly devour historical novels from Christy Award winner Lynn Austin. In All Things New, the acclaimed author weaves a tale set in the aftermath of the Civil War. Josephine Weatherly and her mother, Eugenia, return to their Virginia plantation, but their once-grand home has lost its lustre. Jos father and brother are dead, and the war has left her remaining brother broken and embittered. Bonding with Lizzie, one of the few remaining servants, Jo struggles to rebuild her life - and her faith in God. Members Reviews: Another gem Where does All Things New rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I've been a huge Lynn Austin fan. The authenticity, solid research, and strong foundation in faith make her novels standouts among my other listens. I really appreciated her thoughtful portrayal of the post-Civil War experiences and the struggle of the genteel southerners to accept and move-on. What did you like best about this story? Ms. Austin's characters are always extremely well developed. The characters who carry the message of faith are realistic and have struggled with the same issues as the characters attempting to make it through life without that solid faith. I love her strong female characters. They are always strong and challenged in believable ways. Which scene was your favorite? I think Josephine's bravery and willingness to find a way to get a message to the government agent was a very compelling scene. If you could take any character from All Things New out to dinner, who would it be and why? I would really like to meet Lizzie and Eli to hear firsthand of their struggles and challenges. Any additional comments? I did my best to read Lynn Austin's books in historical order. They provide an excellent opportunity to experience the events that shaped our lives today. I'm a fan I find that Lynn Austin consistently writes books that I enjoy reading/listening to. The stories are thoughful as well as historically significant and it's interesting to hear history told from different points of view. I have yet to be disappointed by any of Lynn Austin's books and am looking forward to the next one as I have gone through her entire collection. Another excellent Lynn Austin book! Would you listen to All Things New again? Why? Yes. It takes you to where they were living, and offers so much insight into the times and the war. It's entertaining, but also enlightening. Any additional comments? Every Lynn Austin book I've ever read ended up on my "favorites" list. Excellent...But.... Very well done story with excellent research, but it brought back some painful reminders of the 1950's when some horrific things were still going on. The author made a very good effort toward explaining the thinking of the time that incited people to lash out against their fellow human being. Lynn Austin has done a great deal to encourage readers to embrace diversity through the Lord. I would love to hear her speak sometime. All Things New This was a moving, though-provoking story about two families from the south that took place just after the civil war. Despite our perceived differences, we are all created equal by God. Both former slaves and plantation owners struggle to recover and move forward after a devastating war. There were also themes of grace and mercy throughout the story. All Things New was inspirational, entertaining and uplifting.

The Last Kingdom Audiobook by Bernard Cornwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bernard Cornwell) — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 10:56:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Kingdom Subtitle: The Saxon Chronicles, Book 1 Author: Bernard Cornwell Narrator: Jamie Glover Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-05 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 752 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: From Bernard Cornwell, the New York Times best-selling author whom the Washington Post calls "perhaps the greatest writer of historical adventure novels today", comes a saga of blood, rage, fidelity, and betrayal. In the ninth and 10th centuries, King Alfred and his heirs fought to secure the survival of the last outpost of Anglo-Saxon culture by battling the ferocious Vikings, whose invading warriors had already captured and occupied three of England's four kingdoms. In AD 866, Uhtred, a boy of 10 and the son of a nobleman, is captured in the same battle that leaves his father dead. His captor is the Earl Ragnar, a Danish chieftain, who raises the boy as his own, teaching him the Viking ways of war. As a young man expected to partake in raids and bloody massacres of the English, he grapples with divided loyalties, torn between Ragnar, the warrior he loves like a father, and Alfred, whose piety and introspection leave him cold. It takes a terrible slaughter and the unexpected joys of marriage for Uhtred to discover his true allegiance, and to rise to his greatest challenge. Critic Reviews: "A solid adventure by a crackling good storyteller." (Publishers Weekly) "Cornwell deserves praise for his mesmerizing narrative finesse and his authentic historical detailing....[An] irresistible epic adventure." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Great Historical Fiction! Cornwell writes exceedingly well. His historical novels are, usually, excellent and compelling with well-drawn heroes and dastardly villains. Cornwell's narrative style is often gripping and heavily laced with known historical nuances. Simply put, Cornwell combines imaginative storytelling with historical detail that "sells" the story in such a way that it often proves difficult to separate actual fact from fancy, which can be great fun. Never a disappointment, Cornwell deftly creates a backstory which often facilitates an intensely immersive listening experience. In addition, Cornwell's "Grail" series featuring 3 parts which includes (in order) "The Archer's Tale" "Vagabond" and "Heretic" are triumphant examples of historical narrative with superb adventure storytelling and sympathetic characters engaged in great struggles of class, character and conscience. Sometimes "dry" on-paper, Cornwell is a magnificent "listen!" really enjoyed I read a couple of Bernard Cornwell books many years ago, and as I remember I thought they were alright. I listened to the A.Conan Doyle "The White Company" last month and I really liked it, so I wanted to find another book like it and this is want I came up with. I liked this book almost as much and have already downloaded the next in the series, the pale horseman. It really moves and is action packed. It is very discriptive of the battle scenes. I also like the main character Uhtred, very no-nonsence, tough, smart and a little bit lucky. I usually only listen to unabridged versions but there is no option on the first two books in this series. That is probably why the story goes so quickly, I can't help but think that I'm really missing a lot of the story Not Worth a Credit for Abridged Version I enjoyed Jamie Glover's narration and adore Bernard Cornwell's writing. But it's a travesty that abridged versions of these glorious novels are allowed to be created.

Indignation Audiobook by Philip Roth

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Philip Roth) — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 23:53:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Indignation Author: Philip Roth Narrator: Ray Chase Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: In 1951, the second year of the Korean War, a studious, law-abiding, and intense youngster from Newark, New Jersey, Marcus Messner, begins his sophomore year on the pastoral, conservative campus of Ohio's Winesburg College. And why is he there and not at a local college in Newark where he originally enrolled? Because his father, the sturdy, hardworking neighborhood butcher, seems to have gone mad - mad with fear and apprehension of the dangers of adult life, the dangers of the world, the dangers he sees on every corner for his beloved boy. Far from Newark, Marcus has to find his way amid the customs and constrictions of another American world. Indignation, Philip Roth's 29th book, is a startling departure from the haunted narratives of old age and experience in Roth's recent books and a powerful exploration of a remarkable moment in American history. Members Reviews: Tight, beautiful and also strange and sad. Of a terrible, the incomprehensible way one's most banal, incidental, even comical choices archive the most disproportionate result. Philip Roth, Indignation There was a period when I hated Roth's small books. I loved his big, strong, hefty books. I thought DeLillo and Roth's novella periods were horrible indulgences; vanity projects meant to expel some small idea, some festering detail yet unexplored in their earlier masterpieces. A prose zit popping. I still think they are a bit indulgent and not as good as Roth and DeLillo's great works, but I guess as I get a bit older, I become less indignant of things that matter little, really. Anyway, this novella moved up my list because several Roth books have recently been made into movies and this looked like one my wife and I would go to together. So, I brought home my small, beautiful, yet unread, autographed copy of Roth's 'Indignation'. My wife read it first, and finished it. That was a good sign. She has a very low toleration for crap and where I MUST finish something, she has no problem abandoning a novel if it doesn't measure up to her minute-by-minute standards (this creates a bit of uncertainty in our marriage and keeps me on my toes). She felt it was a bit darker than she typically likes. Once, early in our marriage, my wife summarized my literary taste as "older white men with sexual issues". Obviously, reading Roth is bound to solidify that stereotype. When I started reading the novel, I was tickled to find a bunch of not-so-subtle allusions to Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio. Anderson's book of related short stories seems to have been an inspiration, or at least a harbinger of, of this later Roth novella. While I don't love this book as much as Anderson's book, I still enjoyed it (as much as one can enjoy a book about death, loneliness, isolation, rigidity, and indignation). It was tight, beautiful, and also strange and sad. IT was a Philip Roth novella. The movie: see IT! Do NOT listen to this... Would you try another book from Philip Roth and/or Ray Chase? Nope. I have been off Mr. Roth since Portnoy's Complaint, and this book reminds me of why I have neither read nor listened to anything of his for decades. He was remarkably immature when he wrote about masturbating into his family's dinner some forty years ago. In all this time, he has not grown up and out of his adolescent preoccupations.

Baudolino Audiobook by Umberto Eco

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Umberto Eco) — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:01:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Baudolino Author: Umberto Eco Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: As Constantinople is being pillaged and burned in April 1204, a young man, Baudolino, manages to save a historian and a high court official from certain death at the hands of crusading warriors. Born a simple peasant, Baudolino has two gifts: his ability to learn languages and to lie. A young man, he is adopted by a foreign commander who sends him to university in Paris. After he allies with a group of fearless and adventurous fellow students, they go in search of a vast kingdom to the East - a kingdom of strange creatures, eunuchs, unicorns and, of course, lovely maidens. Fusing historical events with myths and fables, this is a lighthearted, splendid tale. Members Reviews: Great reader and and interesting story Umberto Eco books are always convoluted and tricky and this book is no exception. I enjoyed the story but the reading was first rate. This probably the best reading I have heard out of the 10+ books I have listened to. He enlivened a story that dragged a little at times. I'm sorry it's over. A long life companion What made the experience of listening to Baudolino the most enjoyable? I come back over and over again to this book because in it, Eco achieves to address serious and difficult matters as politics, power, religion, ambition or deceit in such a human and clever way, that it makes you think about them without hatred or fear or weariness. There are no black and white characters. You can sympathise with almost all of them because they are simply human, mistaken, misguided, or fanatics, but simply human. It makes you think, but it makes you laughs. It shows you beauty, goodness, friendship, compassion, survival, and a lot of what we have being and still are as human beings. It reminds us that we have Heaven and Hell all inside each one of us. George Guidalls narration makes the most of it. You can spend hours listening this audiobook without noticing the ticking of the clock. Fantastic story with a great narrator. A fascinating story made all the better by the philosophy, history, and theology woven throughout. Fantastic Reading of a great sprawling tale The reading is really first rate. The story itself is one of my favorites, hilarious in many ways, and the reading makes it a pleasure to listen to For Umberto Eco fans, very good but not great I'm a fan of Umberto Eco novels. I definitely enjoyed this one, too. But I do find that the quality of his novels is mixed - there are some that are superb, some that are merely good, but don't live up to the expectations, and there are those that fall somewhere in between. Baudolino falls somewhere in between. I would say that it is the middle third that kind of drags down the total enjoyment of the book. Eco combines historical background and historical characters with fantasy and historically popular fantasy. So we find the sack of Constantinople in 1204, Frederick I and other historical events or characters, legends like those of Prester John, and fantastical conversions of historical characters like Hypatia, all woven together into a story of adventure, love, mystery, and fantasy. The leading characters are wonderfully developed, the human relationships and the problems with relationships and friendships are presented as the complexities that they are. There are moving portions, and the last chapters are a wonderful closing to this story.

Colours Aloft Audiobook by Alexander Kent

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alexander Kent) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:55:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Colours Aloft Author: Alexander Kent Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Bolitho finds himself the new master of the Argonaute, a French flagship taken in battle. With the Peace of Amiens in ruins, he must leave the safety of Falmouth. What lies ahead is the grim reality of war at close quarters - where Bolitho will be called upon to anticipate the overall intention of the French fleet. But the battle has also become a personal vendetta between himself and the French admiral who formerly sailed the Argonaute. Members Reviews: Another top flight tale from Mr Kent! I don't know why I even bother to post reviews of Mr Kent's Books about Richard Bolitho! I invariably rave about them & the first class narration of Michael Jayston! All I can say is, if you are interested in the sea warfare of this era, then you will be enthralled by this series. Another great naval story What made the experience of listening to Colours Aloft the most enjoyable? The characters in the story who What was one of the most memorable moments of Colours Aloft? Several some funny and some emotional Have you listened to any of Michael Jaystons other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, and as always he did a great job on all of the characters, he is a true professional If you could take any character from Colours Aloft out to dinner, who would it be and why? Richard B of course or maybe Admiral Hood Any additional comments? Look forward to reading may more of this series Very disappointing Would you try another book from Alexander Kent and/or Michael Jayston? I'm afraid not. I've enjoyed his Bolitho series but this one is quite boring, with long asides about Bolitho's nostalgia for his wife and his feelings for his officers and men, which is fine as a human being but isn't this supposed to be an adventure about fighting Napoleon on the high seas? What could Alexander Kent have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? He could have focussed more on naval action. Did Michael Jayston do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? Yes, he is a good narrator. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment. Any additional comments? I couldn't finish listening to the whole book

Thors Hammer (Herrscher des Nordens 1) Hörbuch von Ulf Schiewe

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ulf Schiewe) — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 11:57:22 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> Titel: Thors Hammer (Herrscher des Nordens 1) Autor:: Ulf Schiewe Erzähler: Reinhard Kuhnert Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 13 hrs and 34 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-01-17 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Kategorien: Fiction, Historical Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Die Saga des Wikingerkönigs Harald Hardrada - seine Abenteuer und Kämpfe, seine Frauen und sein unbezwingbarer Ehrgeiz. AD 1027: Harald ist zwölf Jahre alt und jüngster Sohn aus edlem Hause. Er will Krieger werden und seinem Halbruder Olaf nacheifern, der Kriegsherr und König von Norwegen ist. Doch ein Aufstand der Jarls treibt Olaf aus dem Land. Harald bereitet sich auf den Tag vor, da sein Bruder mit einem Heer zurückkehrt. Drei Jahre später ist es so weit. Blutjung zieht Harald in den Krieg. Es kommt zur entscheidenden Schlacht von Stiklestad. Olaf stirbt und Harald muss schwer verwundet fliehen. An seiner Seite die junge Sklavin Aila. Ihr gemeinsamer Weg führt nach Russland. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2017 Droemersche Verlagsanstalt (P)2017 Audible GmbH

The High Graders Audiobook by Louis L'Amour

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louis L'Amour) — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:47:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The High Graders Author: Louis L'Amour Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 158 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: The story was that Eli Patterson had died in a gunfight, but Mike Shevlin knew it couldn't be true: The man who'd been like a father to him had been a Quaker. But when Shevlin rides back to Rafter Crossing to uncover the truth, he finds that the quiet ranching community has become a booming mining town. Newfound wealth has not made Rafter a peaceful place, however, and the smell of fear and greed is thick in the air. As Mike Shevlin tries to unravel the mystery of Patterson's death, he is led deeper and deeper into a conspiracy that controls not only the fate of Rafter Crossing but the heart of a beautiful but tormented young woman - and Shevlin's own destiny. Members Reviews: Great western with alot of twist If you could sum up The High Graders in three words, what would they be? Action Mystery suspence Who was your favorite character and why? Mike and many others that help build the story line to make interesting reading Have you listened to any of Jason Culps other performances before? How does this one compare? This is my first for Mr Culp and I look forward to his other books Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, the story kept you interested and you wanted to know what came next Any additional comments? Enjoyed the book will read more western stories in the future Loui does it again l generally use audio books to help , wrong answer on this one, AWESOME BOOK LL my favorite, however...... A bit long winded. Had to rewind quite a few times to grasp context. Otherwise, another great book! cursing

all of the cursing unnecessary. I really enjoyed the story but the cursing was very unnecessary, it would help him better without it amazing truly a joy to listen to. doesn't get much better than Louis glamour I have never read a book of his I didn't enjoy

The Berlin Stories Audiobook by Christopher Isherwood

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher Isherwood) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 00:38:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Berlin Stories Author: Christopher Isherwood Narrator: Michael York Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Christopher Isherwood's dramatized memoirs are prophetic images of a country preparing itself to embrace Hitler and the Third Reich. The Berlin Stories includes two works published together: The Last of Mr. Norris and Goodbye to Berlin. These modern classics reveal in poignant detail the tragedy of mid-20th-century Germany. ©1990 Christopher Isherwood; (P)2005 Phoenix Audio Members Reviews: Marvelous performance of Isherwood's stories Would you consider the audio edition of The Berlin Stories to be better than the print version? I haven't read the print version. I can say that it was wonderful to hear the German words and placenames pronounced by Mr. York. He clearly has experience with the language and that lends a great deal to the immediacy of the stories. What other book might you compare The Berlin Stories to and why? The Audible version of Defying Hitler by Sebastian Hafner. Both authors were writing their personal experiences living in 1930s pre-war Berlin. Comparing the lightness of Isherwood's stories to the intensity and passion of Hafner's memoir shows how much difference it makes when you are just visiting a country instead of a citizen watching your homeland be comsumed by insanity. Any additional comments? I've been a fan of the musical Cabaret for decades--it's wonderful to hear the stories that show was based on. Berlin just before the Nazi's move in The Swastika is a little lie as these four or is it five stories are set about 1930s just before or as the Nazi's come to power. The undercurrent is there as is homosexuality and anti-semetic. The Weimar Republic is coming to an end and the Nazi's are still a joke but things are a changing. Well written and Michael York has such a beautiful speaking voice he is a pleasure to listen to, however as I think all these stories are different and are not connected the main characters sound like one and their personalities are almost equal. Still a nice listen to whilst driving the back lanes of Sydney. Nothing happens... The appeal of reading a diary is discovering something juicy or interesting. This diary has neither, because everything interesting seems to happen in the background. The Nazi's take over, but it hardly affects the narrator. He forges relationships that seem to go nowhere. I kept waiting for something significant to happen (you would think with a title like Berlin Diaries something would), but alas, nothing much did. Michael York does a superb job but ultimately this was disappointing. Propaganda Reads like sjw propaganda. Characters are transparent and one dimensional. After school special plot lines. Probably required reading now. One well written memorable line: "Berlin in winter is a frozen skeleton. My bones ache in it's streets." That was good. Read The Razors Edge and On the Road and The Electric Koolaid Acid Test. And get the vice of anti-establishment-ism. goodbye to berlin Any additional comments? well read audiobook- incase anyone else wants to know 'Goodbye to Berlin' starts around 1hr 24minutes

So Much Owed Audiobook by Jean Grainger

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jean Grainger) — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 03:60:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: So Much Owed Author: Jean Grainger Narrator: Michael Healy Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: When Dr. Richard Buckley returns home to his wife and beloved hometown of Dunderrig, his mind is wearied by the ravages of The Great War. Disillusioned by the horror and pointlessness of battle, his civilian transition strains more than just his state of mind, as his marriage crumbles beneath the weight of duty. Out of the rubble of this doomed relationship, twins James and Juliet arrive - born into an uncertain and hostile new world. Against the backdrop of this idyllic town, this story takes you to the furthest reaches of Nazi occupied Europe. James and Juliet come of age in a world on the brink of chaos, where the remnants of rebellion at home have snowballed into the horrors of yet another world war. Historically rich and moving, the tale of two children from the Irish countryside caught in the throes of wartime Europe is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and its willingness to endure. Experience this critical time in history like never before in So Much Owed. Members Reviews: A great audio book to sink into! I have a confession. I had already read this book on a kindle. But like some books that you cant get enough of, its always nice to view (or listen) to them from another medium as you know youre not going to be disappointed! Ive done the same with all of the Stieg Larsson books, as well as Birdsong and Charlotte Gray by Sebastian Faulks, Tana French, Cormac McCarthy and even Frederick Forsyth. Most audio books can be enjoyed while you get on with the humdrum tasks of life. Only a rare few like So Much Owed can be enjoyed simply by sitting down and closing your eyes. Looking forward now to seeing this in the cinema!

Spies of the Balkans Audiobook by Alan Furst

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alan Furst) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:41:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spies of the Balkans Author: Alan Furst Narrator: Daniel Gerroll Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 546 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Greece, 1940. Not sunny vacation Greece: northern Greece, Macedonian Greece, Balkan Greece, the city of Salonika. In that ancient port, with its wharves and warehouses, dark lanes and Turkish mansions, brothels and tavernas, a tense political drama is being played out. On the northern border, the Greek army has blocked Mussolini's invasion, pushing his divisions back to Albania, the first defeat suffered by the Nazis, who have conquered most of Europe. But Adolf Hitler cannot tolerate such freedom; the invasion is coming; its only a matter of time, and the people of Salonika can only watch and wait. At the center of this drama is Costa Zannis, a senior police official, head of an office that handles special political cases. As war approaches, the spies begin to circle, from the Turkish legation to the German secret service. There's a British travel writer, a Bulgarian undertaker, and more. Costa Zannis must deal with them all. And he is soon in the game, securing an escape route from Berlin to Salonika, and then to a tenuous safety in Turkey, a route protected by German lawyers, Balkan detectives, and Hungarian gangsters. And hunted by the Gestapo. Meanwhile, as war threatens, the erotic life of the city grows passionate. For Zannis, that means a British expatriate who owns the local ballet academy, a woman from the dark side of Salonika society, and the wife of a local shipping magnate. Declared an incomparable expert at his game by The New York Times, Alan Furst outdoes even his own finest novels in this thrilling new book. With extraordinary authenticity, a superb cast of characters, and heart-stopping tension as it moves from Salonika to Paris to Berlin and back, Spies of the Balkans is a stunning novel about a man who risks everything to right - in many small ways - the world's evil. Members Reviews: historical insights, not much suspense/tension I'm familiar with The Polish Officer and Dark Star and I was incredibly disappointed with this book. Admittedly, I am interested in spy/espionage/thrillers with tension and suspense driving the characters. This book seemed mired in historical details piled upon details, most of which led nowhere, dramatically speaking, but more a statement by the author about his take on events past. A comparison, though perhaps not a perfect one, would be a very knowledgable history teacher telling a story set in the past in another locale, only to abandon storytelling frequently and elaborate on historical events at that time and place. Perfunctory bits about the protagonist recalling women brushing up against him, musing about their name, sketching a past event with them, never had me engaged in relationships with them, therefore no sense of loss when things didn't work out, when they were left behind and lost. Long sections attempting by the author to get into the heart of darkness of a man at odds with his environs and associates, felt like verbal angst from the author, not from character actions and resulting reactions. There were so many characters that in depth exploration was usually a stated opinion of the first person speaker, not displayed by characters Events were introduced in a way that built predictability of their outcome, drained suspense from one section to the next. It was an effort to stay with this reading until the end, though the reader's character interpretations were captivating in tone at times.

Under a Painted Sky Audiobook by Stacey Lee

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stacey Lee) — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:17:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Under a Painted Sky Author: Stacey Lee Narrator: Emily Woo Zeller Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Missouri, 1849: Samantha dreams of moving back to New York to be a professional musician - not an easy thing if you're a girl and harder still if you're Chinese. But a tragic accident dashes any hopes of fulfilling her dream and instead leaves her fearing for her life. With the help of a runaway slave named Annamae, Samantha flees town for the unknown frontier. But life on the Oregon Trail is unsafe for two girls, so they disguise themselves as Sammy and Andy, two boys headed for the California gold rush. Sammy and Andy forge a powerful bond as each searches for a link to her past and struggles to avoid any unwanted attention. But when they cross paths with a band of cowboys, the lighthearted troupe turn out to be unexpected allies. With the law closing in on them and new setbacks coming each day, the girls figure out they can't hide for long. Critic Reviews: "Emotionally resonant and not without humor, this impressive debut about survival and connection, resourcefulness and perseverance will keep readers on the very edges of their seats." ( Kirkus starred review) Members Reviews: The most interesting Love and adventure, wisdom and laughs, suspense, great book very interesting couldn't stop reading it. AMAZING This was a really good book, I finished it in 3 days!! I read the book along with the audio book SO GOOD SO GOOD Oh my gosh I'm crying Would you consider the audio edition of Under a Painted Sky to be better than the print version? The print version was excellent. The audio book adds a wonderful dimension b/c the narrator does the accents so well. Loved it. What did you like best about this story? The friendships, the slow burn romance, the tension to the very end. Which character as performed by Emily Woo Zeller was your favorite? Samantha, the main character. She also did an amazing job with the Scottish brothers. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? YES Any additional comments? I cried so many times during this story; it was so good from start to finish. Awesome job. Now I'll go listen to it again.

The Shepherd Audiobook by Frederick Forsyth

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Frederick Forsyth) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:56:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Shepherd Author: Frederick Forsyth Narrator: James Konicek Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 99 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: It is Christmas Eve, 1957. Flying home, on leave from Germany, he is alone in the cockpit of the Vampire. Sixty-six minutes of flying time, with the descent and landing - destination Lakenheath. No problem, all routine procedures.Then, out over the North Sea, the fog begins to close in. Radio contact ceases and the compass goes haywire. Suddenly, out of the mist, appears a WorldWar II bomber. It is flying just below the Vampire, as if trying to make contact. Members Reviews: Very very well done! Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Just about! Any additional comments? I first heard the story by accident on CBC, driving in the FL panhandle on X-mas Eve. Read by the author it lasted around 1/2 hour (45 min?) and I thought that's all there was. Have to admit I never read the book. But i loved the story and found that short version of it on X-mas stories CD and I've listened to it count less times since. So I approached this rendition with a lot of apprehension. Now I love it as much as the first rendition I've heard! I love the additional material that missing from the short version. Narrator does an excellent and convincing job as well. Listed to it twice in the 24 hrs since purchase. I have to disclose that I'm extremely biased toward stories dealing with flying. Being a pilot myself I tend to associate into the story a lot, and imagination gets easily set off :-) Classic Story, Great Reading A classic Christmas ghost story, by the estimable Frederick Forsyth, shivery but touching, quietly and atmospherically read. Wonderful, i loved it! Outstanding! One of his best! He really knows how to tell a great story. Love It! His characters & suspense followed by a great ending never fail to enthrall the reader! Brings to mind the sweeter side of Twilight Zone Would you consider the audio edition of The Shepherd to be better than the print version? I can't compare this to the written version but its a great listen for any fan of non-traditional Christmas stories and Audio Books. Who was your favorite character and why? There really isn't any long development of the other characters...just the Narrator. But that character was well defined with human frailty and fears, augmented by an aviator's cockiness. Based upon the short but thorough development of Johnny Kavanaugh's personality and character, I would chose him...his strength of character and his nature leave the listener satisfied but unsurprised by his gallant actions. Which scene was your favorite? The final scene wherein the "Truth" about the Shepherd's identity is revealed and understood by the Narrator. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Happy Christmas, Johnny Kavanaugh! Any additional comments? A wonderful, sweet story for Listeners who want to hear more than the normal Christmas Carol, Miracle on 34th St, or It's a Wonderful Life. There isn't too much surprise, but it leaves you with a nice feeling, as it ends with a short by compelling summary of the character of John Kavanaugh, leaving the listener nodding in agreement that this story is in character for that fabled pilot. I liked it and will listen every Christmas. Great airplane adventure Love the old mysteries Great story and superb performance. A real airman's delight. Good Christmas tale.

The Palace of Illusions Audiobook by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:55:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Palace of Illusions Author: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Narrator: Sneha Mathan Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 02-27-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 262 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: The novel traces the princess Panchaali's life, beginning with her birth in fire and following her spirited balancing act as a woman with five husbands who have been cheated out of their father's kingdom. Panchaali is swept into their quest to reclaim their birthright, remaining at their side through years of exile and a terrible civil war involving all the important kings of India. Meanwhile, we never lose sight of her strategic duels with her mother-in-law, her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna, or her secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands' most dangerous enemy. Members Reviews: timeless story I didn't realize until I was part of the way through this listen that it was anything more than a work of fiction. Imagine my surprise when I started seeing the names of characters from Palace of Illusions in the actual book I was reading. Upon doing a little internet searching, I discovered that Palace of Illusions is actually a re-telling of the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, told from the point of view of Draupadi, the main female character. You will not always like or sympathize with Draupadi--she is a pampered, self-centered, vindictive woman who doesn't appreciate what she has until it is gone. Her story is compelling, however, and the reader does a wonderful job, using subtle changes in her voice and accent to characterize the many different people in the story. This one is definitely worth your time. A note of caution, however--the author's previous books on audible, from The Brotherhood of the Conch, are aimed at upper elementary or middle school aged children. The Palace of Illusions is probably not appropriate for children of that age. Great Listen I have read Mahabharata from several authors and every time I listen to the story some new thought always occur. I am very picky about authors who re-write what Vyasa has written. I downloaded this book due to my wife's insist and I am not at all disappointed. The great epic has been told from Panchali's view point and the reader has done an excellent job. I will recommend this book for anybody who are interested in religious mythologies and Mahabaratha itself is a very thought provoking story and this book will introduce you to that. Great Listen I have read Mahabharata from several authors and every time I listen to the story some new thought always occur. I am very picky about authors who re-write what Vyasa has written. I downloaded this book due to my wife's insist and I am not at all disappointed. The great epic has been told from Panchali's view point and the reader has done an excellent job. I will recommend this book for anybody who are interested in religious mythologies and Mahabaratha itself is a very thought provoking story and this book will introduce you to that. A good listen I got this largely because audible doesn't have any recordings of the Mahabahrata. ( I am never sure if I have the H in the right spot, please forgive.) Last time I looked audible was not lacking in "classics" how is it possible they fail on this? Seems rather a crime to me really. 2 days after I went searching for a recording of the Maha and this came up in the search, I saw this story recommended on a fantasy read list on the Tor website. So I came back for it Its a good story, plenty of intrigue, plenty of magic. First person narrative ALWAYS puts me off.

A King's Ransom Audiobook by Sharon Kay Penman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sharon Kay Penman) — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 18:53:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A King's Ransom Author: Sharon Kay Penman Narrator: Emily Gray Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 181 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: This long-anticipated sequel to the national best sellerLionheart is a vivid and heart-wrenching story of the last event-filled years in the life of Richard, Coeur de Lion. Taken captive by the Holy Roman Emperor while en route home - in violation of the papal decree protecting all crusaders - he was to spend fifteen months imprisoned, much of it in the notorious fortress at Trefils, from which few men ever left alive, while Eleanor of Aquitaine moved heaven and earth to raise the exorbitant ransom. For the five years remaining to him, betrayals, intrigues, wars, and illness were ever present. So were his infidelities, perhaps a pattern set by his fathers faithlessness to Eleanor. But the courage, compassion, and intelligence of this warrior king became the stuff of legend, and A Kings Ransom brings the man and his world fully and powerfully alive. Members Reviews: unfortunate narration Would you consider the audio edition of A King's Ransom to be better than the print version? NO. Penman's writing is so crisp, so clear, so colorful. This is the first audio of hers I've listened to and I was disappointed. King Richard sounded like Thurston Howell III on painkillers and Richard's queen Berengaria's voice was so simpering and insipid I wanted to scream every time she had dialogue. Who was your favorite character and why? Joanna of course. Would you be willing to try another one of Emily Grays performances? No thank you. Who was the most memorable character of A King's Ransom and why? Eleanor of course. What an amazing woman she was!!! Educational This author does lots of research then presents the facts in novel form. This means there is distortion do to adding personality. So you will learn a lot of history in an enjoyable way, but there is some bias on who is the hero and who the bad guy. Ditto with previous reviewer Listening to Emily Gray was painful , the Female voices sounded like little girls or such a deep voice it could have been a mans voice . Even with changes in characters her voice was so monotoned. Seemed she was just reading words and then sentences without much emphasis . Great story . Absolutely AMAZING!!!! What made the experience of listening to A King's Ransom the most enjoyable? The relationship King Richard and his mother had, so touching! Who was your favorite character and why? King Richard, because he was such a warrior and Protector of England. Which character as performed by Emily Gray was your favorite? Queen Eleanor Who was the most memorable character of A King's Ransom and why? Joanna, she was so kind to everyone. Any additional comments? I was disappointed that Bengaria was not spoke off in the end. a fantastic book, the best of King Richard The world that surrounded him and his family at the time of his reign. Great

Kings of Broken Things Audiobook by Theodore Wheeler

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Theodore Wheeler) — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 03:12:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kings of Broken Things Author: Theodore Wheeler Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: With characters depicted in precise detail and wide panorama - a kept-woman's parlor, a contentious interracial baseball game on the Fourth of July, and the tragic true events of the Omaha Race Riot of 1919 - Kings of Broken Things reveals the folly of human nature in an era of astonishing ambition. During the waning days of World War I, three lost souls find themselves adrift in Omaha, Nebraska, at a time of unprecedented nationalism, xenophobia, and political corruption. Adolescent European refugee Karel Miihlstein's life is transformed after neighborhood boys discover his prodigious natural talent for baseball. Jake Strauss, a young man with a violent past and desperate for a second chance, is drawn into a criminal underworld. Evie Chambers, a kept woman, is trying to make ends meet and looking every which way to escape her cheerless existence. As wounded soldiers return from the front and black migrant workers move north in search of economic opportunity, the immigrant wards of Omaha become a tinderbox of racial resentment stoked by unscrupulous politicians. Punctuated by an unspeakable act of mob violence, the fates of Karel, Jake, and Evie will become inexorably entangled with the schemes of a ruthless political boss whose will to power knows no bounds. Written in the tradition of Don DeLillo and Colum McCann, with a great debt to Ralph Ellison, Theodore Wheeler's debut novel Kings of Broken Things is a panoramic view of a city on the brink of implosion during the course of this summer of strife. Members Reviews: Utterly Fascinating! I admit at first I wasn't sure what to think about this novel, wasn't sure if I would like it and whether or not I would finish it. I'm SO GLAD I didn't give up on it because it gets better and better with each new vignette, and held me fast right up through the epilogue. For my family, friends and others who have lived in Omaha for any length of time - or still do, I highly recommend this story of historical fiction. It doesn't paint a pretty picture of the city during this period of time, but many of us are aware that Omaha was at one time a city that had its dark side, and some of that is revealed in this novel. And for those of us who have lived there, it is fascinating to recognise names of streets, buildings and places that are familiar today that existed in the time setting of this story. Bottom line: I highly recommend this book. Great Book! What an unexpectedly interesting book. This isn't what I usually choose to read but I wanted to try something different this month. This was a great choice for my Kindle First Pick for July. Although the book is a work of fiction, in the Author's Note Wheeler writes ".... the scenes depicted are a fictional approximation of what life was like in Omaha during the last years of World War 1 and how the Omaha Race Root of 1919 was experienced." I must confess I didn't even know that Omaha had race riots. This is an amazing accomplishment for the first time novelist, Theodore Wheeler. I was transported to a time and place that was unknown to me. The characters are extremely well written. There wasn't a false word that made me think this isn't real. This is a time of immigration, political corruption, open prostitution and the doughboys coming home from the war to find their jobs are no longer available.

Train Dreams Audiobook by Denis Johnson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Denis Johnson) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:00:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Train Dreams Subtitle: A Novella Author: Denis Johnson Narrator: Will Patton Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-11 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 127 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Denis Johnsons Train Dreams is an epic in miniature, one of his most evocative and poignant fictions. Robert Grainer is a day laborer in the American West at the start of the 20th centuryan ordinary man in extraordinary times. Buffeted by the loss of his family, Grainer struggles to make sense of this strange new world. As his story unfolds, we witness both his shocking personal defeats and the radical changes that transform America in his lifetime. Suffused with the history and landscapes of the American Westits otherworldly flora and fauna, its rugged loggers and bridge buildersthe new novella by the National Book Award-winning author of Tree of Smoke captures the disappearance of a distinctly American way of life. Critic Reviews: [A] severely lovely tale . . . The visionary, miraculous element in Johnsons deceptively tough realism makes beautiful appearances in this bookThe hard, declarative sentences keep their powder dry for pages at a time, and then suddenly flare into lyricism; the natural world of the American West is examined, logged, and frequently transfigured. (James Wood, The New Yorker) An ode to the vanished West that captures the splendor of the Rockies as much as the small human mysteries that pass through them, this svelte stand-alone has the virtue of being a gem in itself, and, for the uninitiated, a perfect introduction to Johnson. ( Publishers Weekly) National Book Award-winner Johnson, ever the literary shape-shifter, looks back to Americas expansionist fever dream in a haunting frontier ballad about a loner named Robert Granier . . . Johnson draws on history and tall tales to adroitly infuse one contemplative mans solitary life with the boundless mysteries of nature and the havoc of humankinds breakneck technological insurgency, creating a concentrated, reverberating tale of ravishing solemnity and molten lyricism. (Donna Seaman, Booklist) Members Reviews: A compact epic Lyricism that's reminiscent of James Lee Burke and Faulkner, and is therefore right in narrator Will Patton's wheelhouse. A novella of the opening and closing of the American West that can be enjoyed without "worldly interests intervening...[to] modify, annul or counteract...the impressions of the book," to quote Anthony Doerr (quoting Poe) in the New York Times. 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction finalist The novella begins and ends with cries to others, in between Robert Granier is usually alone in the Pacific Northwest. Why four and not five? A few word choices took me out of Robert Grainer's introspection, during shifts between descriptions of the valley and Graniers thoughts, and the narrative leaps were jarring at times. Will Patton does an excellent job. His voice is weary, optimistic, intelligent, detached. But this is a laconic open man, and while the characterizations are distinctive, Pattons voice is better suited for Saigon (Tree of Smoke), New Orleans (James Lee Burke) or Manhattan (Cosmopolis). (Train Dreams was a finalist for the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. For the first time since the 1970s, there was no award for Fiction.) A complaint: the cover is a desaturated Thomas Hart Benton-like scene, a race between horse and Iron Horse across the dull lumpy prairie. It is misleading. The train dreams are not those of man against machine; this is not John Henry. I interpreted the title as a command: train your dreams. Too violent Hate speech was hard to listen to. Even in a historical context.

Khan: Empire of Silver Audiobook by Conn Iggulden

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Conn Iggulden) — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:29:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Khan: Empire of Silver Subtitle: A Novel of the Khan Empire Author: Conn Iggulden Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 376 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: A #1 New York Times best-selling author, Conn Iggulden has garnered both critical and popular acclaim for his compelling novels about Genghis Khan. Igguldens riveting Empire of Silverthe fourth in his Khan dynasty serieshighlights the incredible story of Ogedai, son of Genghis Khan. Members Reviews: We Have Had Too Many Years Of Peace HE HATED THE LABYRINTH OF POLITICS THAT HAD ROSE UP SINCE GENGHIS' DEATH. This is the fourth book and I suppose it could be stand alone, but it would much better if you started at Birth of An Empire. The first five chapters of this was really difficult for me, as they threw so many names at me so fast. All the names are of course foreign, and it took me a while to sort out who was who. (and I read the first three books) This book also has a lot more politics in it and less action. The book is kind of spotty until Part 3 and chapter 26. Then the action really heats up and like the previous books it is really good. Don't miss the last nine chapters. FOR A PEOPLE TO BE AT PEACE THEY HAVE TO HAVE A FOOT AGAINST THEIR NECKS. With Genghis dead, the new Khan builds a city. Genghis had tried to tell them that sitting in one place would make them soft and he was right. Still it amazes me how a certain race of people can kill other people and enjoy it. These Mongols were really no better then animals. Which makes for great reading. Of the five books of Conn's that I have read this is my least favorite and the first I did not give five stars too. Still it was a good book and I am glad I got it. I am looking forward to the next one. I also hope Conn does not finish the Chinese history with the next book, as we should be entering the Romance of The Three Kingdoms era. Which should be an exciting time filled with great generals, lots of warring and back stabbing. A book on Cao Cao would be great. MY WORD IS IRON Richard Ferrone is the voice. He makes this series come alive. He is the characters. Great Next Chapter Although this is the fourth book in the series of Genghis Khan this book could actually stand alone because this is the next generation afte Ghengis has died. On the other hand if you did hear this book as the first book then you'd most likely want to go through the first three books to get the full rich story of the rise of the Khan empire. The author starts with the actual history, but then creates a fiction to fill in the blanks. As you listen to the books you get a feeling that you understand the way certain warriors thought. You develope an understanding of how the society functioned, and how certain individuals either excelled or were basically expendable. It's a harsh life with hard decisions on a daily basis, but that was what made them so damn tough. I really like all four books and I'm pretty sure the story will continue with another book in a year or so... No letdown to the great Conquerer series I really can't rate each book of this series seperately because really all six books make up a single story, and the story is great. All stories ebb and flow and some of the books are a little better than the others, but all in all the six books make up one five star story. Think about it. A bunch of nomadic goat herders decide to conquer the world and nearly succeed.

English Creek Audiobook by Ivan Doig

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ivan Doig) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:53:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: English Creek Subtitle: The Montana Trilogy, Book 1 Author: Ivan Doig Narrator: Scott Sowers Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 344 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Part of Ivan Doigs acclaimed Montana trilogy, English Creek revolves around Jick McCaskill, a 14-year-old growing up in 1930s Montana. This incandescent coming-of-age tale dramatizes the climatic events of one summer that inevitably mark Jicks awakening from childhood to adulthood. Through his eyes we see those nearest and dearest to him at a turning point - "where all four of our lives made their bend" - and discover along with him his own connection to the land, to history, and to the deep-fathomed mysteries of one's kin and one's self. Critic Reviews: "Sheer magic...simply a national treasure." (USA Today) Members Reviews: Read this as book two and Dancing as book one I read "Dancing at the Rascal Fair" as a stand alone book, not realizing it was part of a trilogy. "Dancing" is a 5 star read and a gem of a book. It is also the true beginning of the trilogy. After reading "Dancing," I wanted more about the family and what happened to them. I read "Prairie Nocturne" which followed a side character and didn't satisfy the itch. This is what I should have read. Although, I have no clue why Doig chose to make it the first book of the trilogy, it is actually the second book chronologically and makes a lot more sense to read second. Having read "Dancing," I picked up on subtleties and relationships that I wouldn't have caught at all if I had read this first. "English Creek" starts slowly and the plot lazes along, just a 3.5 star read for me, but it was the salve for my itch of wanting more after "Dancing." Glad I found it. Great Story Characters one can care about. Realist, down-to-earth story. All three books in the trilogy are well written. Graphic descriptions of Montana without bogging the story. 14 year old protagonist--not enough conflict I loved listening to Doig's "Dancing at the Rascal Fair." This story was not as interesting because the protagonist, Jick, is mainly an observer of other characters' lives and not much happens in his own. There is just one main conflict and to me it wasn't strong enough to sustain through the story. What was interesting was the references to "Rascal Fair" because Jick's grandfather is Angus McCaskill, the protagonist of "Rascal Fair." It was still an entertaining listen, but not nearly as rich as "Rascal Fair." Fantastic remembrance of the east slope As with Doig's other stories, this is a relatable, humorous coming of age story set in Montana, mostly in late 1930s Love!!! A great history lesson through the eyes of a 14 year old boy. A competent, confident boy, coming of age. Wonderful sense of place, can feel the air and see the land. Only disappointment? What happened to Angus and Adair from the first book!

Redeeming Vows Audiobook by Catherine Bybee

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Catherine Bybee) — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 09:47:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Redeeming Vows Author: Catherine Bybee Narrator: David Monteath Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 149 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: For her own safety, modern day, single mom, Lizzy McAllister is forced to bow to the medieval men who surround her when she's thrust back in time to the 16th century against her will. When Lizzy finds herself trapped in time with Fin, the one man she finds both irresistible and maddening, she agrees to combine forces with him to rid Scotland of the evil witch, Grainna. Finlay MacCoinnich's attraction to Lizzy sizzles the very air they breathe. Tearing down the solid walls the woman has built around her won't be easy, but he's willing to do anything to keep her by his side. When a spell cast by their deadliest foe throws them forward in time, will they manage to find their way back in time to save their family from peril? And will Lizzy willingly stay in his time, or abandon him altogether? Members Reviews: Great Highlander Series - Liz and Finn Finally! This is book 3 in a series. Audible isn't showing the series properly and book 4 came out first and confused many buyers which is a shame as I'm sure that affected the love of these stories to unexpectedly plop late into the series, so the books come in this order. #1 Binding Vows #2 Silent Vows #3 Redeeming Vows #4 Highland Shifter #5 Highland Protector (not out in Audiobook yet) This is a GREAT series, funny, serious, lots of twists and turns, and parts will make you cry. Love the books. AND the narration by David Monteath is PERFECT and frankly that alone is worth the listen. It's great to hear a Scottish man read for the male characters for a change as it really adds to those characters in an addictive sexy way. He's now one of my favorite "readers" (and I've heard many). The books blend time travel, history, battles, humor, suspense, magick and romance (and some sex) in just the right blend. Each book picks up pretty much where the previous book leaves off and you'll want to go through the next all as soon as each one. It's more a tale of all these great characters, so it's a great family tale not just a romance based on "where can we insert plenty of sex scenes". While some argue there's enough explanation in each to have them stand alone, since characters' histories and actions span multiple books, do yourself a favor and read them in order!! Love these books, hope this series continues on and on.... Has everything Romance, paranormal, everything that brings entertainment is in this series. Totally envelops and makes me feel part of the story. A definite accomplishment by a great author.! Cannot wait for the rest of the stories great story really love the way the Modern Woman was portrayed. story continued very nicely from the last book enjoyed it so much have all 3 books in my collection Story was done well... I liked the story line I like the characters and it's always good to have a story come to a satisfying end as this one did. It wrapped up well wasn't rushed wasn't dropped off leaving you wondering. That's hard to find these days. Although the story will continue you are not left feeling ripped off by not getting a complete story line. You can go on to the next book or not it doesn't effect how you relate to the story line you just finished.

Night of Flames Audiobook by Douglas W. Jacobson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Douglas W. Jacobson) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:43:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Night of Flames Subtitle: A Novel of World War II Author: Douglas W. Jacobson Narrator: Ian Fisher Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: McBooks Press, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: On September 1, 1939, the Germans invaded Poland, setting off a rising storm of violence and destruction. This was the start of World War Two. For Anna and Jan Kopernik, the loss is unimaginable. Anna's father is deported to a death camp, and Anna must flee to Belgium where she joins the Resistance. Meanwhile, Jan escapes with the battered remnants of the Polish army to Britain. When British intelligence asks him to return to Poland on an underground mission to contact the Resistance, Jan seizes the chance to search for his missing wife. Members Reviews: A Very Good WWII Book It was a good surprise to read such a great book by a first time author. At first I had a difficult time with the characters; just not enough depth to care about them very much. However I am very glad I stayed with it because it turned into a wonderful story. I enjoyed all of the side stories also. Some of the characters were short lived & I would have liked to know more about them but all in all it was a very good book. I have read a lot of WWII novels & non-fiction & this one is up there with some of the best. Mr. Jacobson should write more, maybe something in depth about the Belgium resistance. I have seen only one book that dealt with that subject & there should be more since it was a big part of WWII. Good book Very interesting book that you will enjoy reading! If you like action packed books, this good book you will enjoy! Nice book for WWII lovers - recommended. Prompt delivery. The book is in wonderful condition. Very satisfied with the purchase. Great book I really enjoyed this historical novel giving in sight and increased awareness to military and common ordinary people who raise themselves up in extraordinary braveness uniting to fight opposition. Great historical fiction. I was very impressed with this author's knowledge and description of Poland and her people. He is not Polish, yet was able to write authentically. I am Polish and found his descriptions to very accurate. Though the story is fictionalized history - it is very true to the nature of what was happening in reality. The novel follows a separated couple during WWII - this plot occurred thousands of times over, including my own parents.

To Defy a King Audiobook by Elizabeth Chadwick

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elizabeth Chadwick) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:42:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: To Defy a King Author: Elizabeth Chadwick Narrator: Patience Tomlinson Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-11 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 123 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: The privileged daughter of one of the most powerful men in England, Mahelt Marshals life changes dramatically when her father is suspected of treachery by King John. Her brothers become hostages, and Mahelt is married to Hugh Bigod, heir to the earldom of Norfolk. Adapting to her new life is hard, but Mahelt comes to love Hugh deeply; however, defying her father-in-law brings disgrace and heartbreak. When King John sets out to subdue the Bigods, Mahelt faces a heart-breaking battle, fearing neither she, nor her marriage, is likely to survive the outcome. Members Reviews: Excellent + This is by far the best of the William Marshal series. The way Elizabeth Chadwick tells the story of Mahelt Marshal enables her to become real, to simply step off the pages and begin telling you her life, her loves and her challenges. I rarely give a book 5 stars, but this one got it unhesitatingly. At the conclusion of the story I simply smiled and thought, what a wonderful book. Yes, Ms. Chadwick has become one of my favorite authors. Excellent Story. Well told. This is a good story and was well told. It kept my attention and did not violate the known facts of the life of William Marshall. Fabulous story, annoying narration Would you consider the audio edition of To Defy a King to be better than the print version? No, because the narration, I felt, detracted from the story. How could the performance have been better? It was the irritating voices the narrator felt she had to put to the characters...Mahelt was all high and little girly and Hugh and the other men, a gruff "woman pretending to be a man" voice. Very distracting! Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The powerful relationship between Hugh and Mahelt really carried the story. Loved learning about Marshall's daughter. Any additional comments? I loved learning about William Marshal's daughter and more about his grown children. It was interesting to see how things progressed in the world outside of his realm. I think Maheldt did her parents proud. Chadwick not one of Chadwick s better novels. Historical, but not a fast-paced piece of writing.

The Wicked City Audiobook by Beatriz Williams

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Beatriz Williams) — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 10:22:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wicked City Subtitle: A Novel Author: Beatriz Williams Narrator: Julie McKay, Dara Rosenberg Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Beatriz Williams re-creates the New York City of A Certain Age in this deliciously spicy adventure that mixes past and present and centers on a Jazz Age love triangle involving a rugged Prohibition agent, a saucy redheaded flapper, and a debonair Princetonian from a wealthy family. When she discovers her husband cheating, Ella Hawthorne impulsively moves out of their SoHo loft and into a small apartment in an old Greenwich Village building. Her surprisingly attractive new neighbor, Hector, warns her to stay out of the basement at night. Tenants have reported strange noises after midnight - laughter, clinking glasses, jazz piano - even though the space has been empty for decades. Back in the Roaring '20s, the place hid a speakeasy. In 1924, Geneva "Gin" Kelly, a smart-mouthed flapper from the hills of Western Maryland, is a regular at this Village hideaway known as the Christopher Club. Caught up in a raid, Gin becomes entangled with Prohibition enforcement agent Oliver Anson, who persuades her to help him catch her stepfather, Duke Kelly, one of Appalachia's most notorious bootleggers. Headstrong and independent, Gin is no weak-kneed fool. So how can she be falling in love with the taciturn, straight-arrow revenue agent when she's got Princeton boy Billy Marshall, the dashing son of society doyenne Theresa Marshall, begging to make an honest woman of her? While anything goes in the Roaring '20s, Gin's adventures will shake proper Manhattan society to its foundations, exposing secrets that shock even this free-spirited redhead - secrets that will echo from Park Avenue to the hollers of her Southern hometown. As Ella discovers more about the basement speakeasy, she becomes inspired by the spirit of her exuberant predecessor and decides to live with abandon in the wicked city, too. Members Reviews: This is worth reading Happily surprised by quality of this book. It is one of the best of its genre that I have read recently. Narration is excellent. Story is very good but the writing has to live up to the quality of the story. This one does! Great..but Any additional comments? I felt that after such a long book the end seem too end to fast...like a funnel. Left me wanting more questions answered. Sequel? Enjoyable read This was an interesting book. I wish there were more to the end of the story. No Ending This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? Someone who does not mind leaving all of the ends loose with no recognizable climax or resolution might enjoy this book just for the audio performance. Has The Wicked City turned you off from other books in this genre? No Have you listened to any of Julie McKay and Dara Rosenberg s other performances before? How does this one compare? No If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Wicked City? The narration and production was excellent. I would not have cut any scenes from the presentation. Any additional comments? This book was excellent. That is, until the ending. There was no ending and no resolution to any of the important factors in the book. It builds you up to a suspense and mystery with a touch of the supernatural. Unfortunately, just when you thought that the mystery would be revealed and you would know what happened to the lead character from the past,, you are presented with the epilogue.

Troubled Waters Audiobook by Dewey Lambdin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dewey Lambdin) — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 03:29:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Troubled Waters Subtitle: Alan Lewrie Series, Book 14 Author: Dewey Lambdin Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: It is the spring of 1800. Captain Alan Lewrie, fresh from victory in the South Atlantic, is back in England and fitting out his new frigate, the HMS Savage. But true to fashion, Lewrie can't stay ashore too long without trouble arising. A Jamaican court has tried him in absentia and sentenced him to hang for the theft of a dozen black slaves. The vengeful slave owner has made his way to London to seek Lewrie's end...with or without the majesty of the law! To complicate matters further, Lewrie must also deal with allegations that he is a faithless rakehell, as his wife has been informed through anonymous letters. Despite shoreside legal matters, Lewrie takes the Savage on king's business to Southwest France, to plug the threat of enemy warships, privateers, and neutrals smuggling goods in and out of Bordeaux. It could be dull and plodding dreariness, but a bored Captain Alan Lewrie, safe in his post (for the moment), can be a dangerous fellow to his country's foes...if only to relieve the tedium! Members Reviews: Great book for my most favorite Nautical series What did you love best about Troubled Waters? Extremely well written and entertaining throughout. I listened to the entire book in just 2 days and just couldn't stop! I really liked how Mr. Lambdin gave great insight into 18th/19th century justice and at the same time kept it light and fun. The action is great. What other book might you compare Troubled Waters to and why? In some ways it reminds me of the early Ramage series by Dudley Pope. I loved the Ramage series but actually think that Mr. Lambdin's books are better written and more realistic. What about John Lees performance did you like? Listening to John Lee is like being able to watch a movie in your mind. His annunciation is simply wonderful and is performance is flawless and extremely consistent! Probably one of the best narrators out there. If you could take any character from Troubled Waters out to dinner, who would it be and why? Zachariah Twigg, of course. He is just about the most mysterious and one of the most interesting characters of the whole series. I would like to know details of his life we would be willing to tell. Any additional comments? The series is fantastic and I just wish Lewrie had little more good luck outside of his shipboard activities. For all he has done and accomplished he should be Lord Alan Lewrie at this point. It would also be nice to see him get more high ranking admirals behind him. It's too bad we have to wait a few books for him to be knighted and given his baronetcy. Excellent! Fantastic book! I can't wait to get the next book in the series! highly recommended. An on going adventure! Eagerly looking forward to the follow up escaped of our flamboyant, fun loving Royal Navy Hero.

Illuminations Audiobook by Mary Sharratt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Sharratt) — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:39:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Illuminations Subtitle: A Novel of Hildegard von Bingen Author: Mary Sharratt Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 11-26-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Finalist, Inspirational/Faith-Based Fiction, 2014 Skillfully interweaving historical fact with psychological insight and vivid imagination, Sharratt's redemptive novel, Illuminations, brings to life one of the most extraordinary women of the Middle Ages: Hildegard von Bingen, Benedictine abbess, visionary, and polymath. Offered to the Church at the age of eight, Hildegard was entombed in a small room where she was expected to live out her days in silent submission as the handmaiden of a renowned but disturbed young nun, Jutta von Sponheim. Instead, Hildegard rejected Jutta's masochistic piety and found comfort and grace in studying books, growing herbs, and rejoicing in her own secret visions of the divine. When Jutta died some thirty years later, Hildegard broke out of her prison with the heavenly calling to speak and write about her visions and to liberate her sisters and herself from the soul-destroying anchorage. Riveting and utterly unforgettable, Illuminations is a deeply moving portrayal of a woman willing to risk everything for what she believed. Critic Reviews: "[A] gripping story." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Couldn't stop listening If you could sum up Illuminations in three words, what would they be? The author brings to light the life of a fascinating and amazing historical character. Worth listening to. A must-read for anyone who loves her music What made the experience of listening to Illuminations the most enjoyable? After the strength of the story, itself, it was Tavia Gilbert's surprising ability to sing Hildegard's music that made this memorable as an audiobook. What about Tavia Gilberts performance did you like? See above. Any additional comments? The lovely nature of good historical fiction, of which this is an example, is the ability to humanize the people who made history. Strong woman; weak novel I give this an extra star for its subject. The author manages to present some aspects of 12th century worldview but frequently slips into contemporary YA banter. What seems most anachronistic is Hildegards self-awareness. Except for pivotal events, the details of Hildegards life necessarily need to come from imagination; however, the author seems to choose the more traumatic aspects that resonate today on which to hang the tale. She also seems to have chosen to make some of the supporting characters more villainous than history suggests. Just as the wimples of medieval nuns could not be as neat and snowy white as the one pictured on the "cover", so this novel is a modern projection, and a selective one. The author does capture some of Hildegards spirit, and religion serving patriarchy is still worth writing about, especially so soon after Hildegards elevation to Doctor of the RC Church while its modern day excommunication of supporters of women continues. I suppose if you regularly read historical fiction with a medieval setting, this could be a gem Writing this period must be challenging. This novel is not Umberto Eco or even Ellis Peters, however. I can consume mediocre stuff set in other centuries, but maybe because Im not a fan of this period in fiction, the story just made me wince frequently and select fast narration. Absolutely illuminating! Transported back in time to a place where women were subordinate to men and without a voice. St.

The Light Years Audiobook by Elizabeth Jane Howard

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elizabeth Jane Howard) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:28:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Light Years Subtitle: Cazalet Chronicle, Volume 1 Author: Elizabeth Jane Howard Narrator: Jill Balcon Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 122 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: The tangled lives of three generations evoke a vanished world in this, the first volume of the Cazalet Chronicle. Home Place, Sussex, 1937. The English family at home.... For two unforgettable summers, they gathered together, safe from the advancing storm clouds of war. In the heart of the Sussex countryside, these were still sunlit days of childish games, lavish family meals, and picnics on the beach. Three generations of the Cazalet family played out their lives - with their relatives, their children and their servants - and the fascinating triangle of their affairs.... Members Reviews: The Age of Innocence This is the first book of the Cazalet Chronicles, a family saga about the Cazalet family clan living very comfortably thanks to a family businessthis prompting me to think of them henceforward as another set of Forsytes (see The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy), another family clan living comfortably from the fruit of their trade. It starts in the late 1930s while Europe is on the brink of WWII. Most of the actions takes place during two consecutive summer family vacations, when the whole clan are gathered at their Sussex family home. There are three generations of Cazalets, with spouses and their families plus the servants and various employees to keep track of, and while I usually have quite a bit of trouble remembering who is who when there are more than a handful of characters, this was more or less easily done here, as each of the characters is very well drawn and has a unique individual story. The children are busy at their games and worries; about going back to school and attendant bullying for the boys, while the girls are dreaming up their future career options given the minimal education they are offered; acting, being a nun, nursing are a few possibilities. Their elderly impoverished teacher with a face like a toad and a heart of gold was a personal favourite. Their fathers, three Cazalet siblings, are all veterans from WWI. The eldest is badly affected by his war wounds and suffers from debilitating headaches (how I empathized with him!), the second is an inveterate womanizer who descends into downright disgusting lechery, while the third and youngest (and comparatively poor) brother has married a very young girl who seems to offer nothing but her beauty, after tragically losing his first wife, and badly failing to establish his painting career. Their unmarried sister meanwhile is charged with caring for her elderly father who is slowly losing his eyesight but not ready to relinquish his post of command, while she is also involved in a chaste love affair more or less sanctioned by the family. These are innocent times, when the menace of oncoming war seems more like a fictional possibility than a real threat, though by the second summer, in 1938, when the German annexation of Czechoslovakia seems inevitable and before the signing of the Munich agreement, preparations for an assault are underway at the Cazalet compound just in case Chamberlains meeting with Hitler doesnt go so well and London must be evacuated. All in all, a very satisfying piece of historical fiction seen through a modern writers eye, so that things which would have been left unsaid by a contemporary writer are here fully revealed.

The Tumbling Turner Sisters Audiobook by Juliette Fay

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Juliette Fay) — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 23:43:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tumbling Turner Sisters Author: Juliette Fay Narrator: Katie Schorr, Eileen Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Set against the turbulent backdrop of American vaudeville, four sisters embark on an unexpected adventure - and a last-ditch effort to save their family. In 1919 the Turner sisters and their parents are barely scraping by. Their father is a low-paid boot stitcher in Johnson City, New York, and the family is always one paycheck away from eviction. When their father's hand is crushed and he can no longer work, their irrepressible mother decides that the vaudeville stage is their best - and only - chance for survival. Traveling by train from town to town, teenagers Gert, Winnie, and Kit and recent widow Nell soon find a new kind of freedom in the company of performers who are as diverse as their acts. There is a seamier side to the business, however, and the young women face dangers and turns of fate they never could have anticipated. Heartwarming and surprising, The Tumbling Turner Sisters is ultimately a story of awakening - to unexpected possibilities, to love and heartbreak, and to the dawn of a new American era. Members Reviews: Really interesting read with great characters... ...and description of the era and especially the vaudeville circuit, which I knew little about. Interesting storyline and I was even more impressed because one of the narrators (Gert) was kind of unlikeable (usually when there's an unlikable main character, I don't enjoy the book) yet I was still interested and still rooting for her. Fay wrote enough nuance into Gert that even though she was often unpleasant, I understood why and could sympathize. Winnie (the other main sister) was likeable and interesting. Nell (oldest sister) was well developed as seen through Winnie's and Gert's eyes. Kit, the youngest sister was completely underdeveloped (sadly). The mother (the one you love to hate) was well done. Would have liked a little more of the father, though. I was never bored and always interested in what would happen next. Bad things happen, horrible things happen but the book is not depressing--it takes some writing chops to pull that off. Loved the epigraphs at the beginning of each chapter. Also two very good audio performers! There's No Business Like Show Business A delightful and entertaining story of life on the vaudeville circuit. The characters are engaging, and the story, while nostalgic, is not sugar coated. I enjoyed this tremendously ! Great story about family. I recommend this book to women and men, young and old. It will make you smile, cry, laugh, cheer, and more. I really love this book! Would you consider the audio edition of The Tumbling Turner Sisters to be better than the print version? Yes - the two readers do an excellent job. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Tumbling Turner Sisters? When Dainty Lucy sang "Oh Papa". I cried as I listened to the lyrics being read and imagined the little girl singing them.

Far Away Home Audiobook by Susan Denning

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Denning) — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:21:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Far Away Home Author: Susan Denning Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 08-18-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: In post-Civil War New York City, sixteen-year-old Aislynn Denehy cannot find a job, she has no place to live and no family to help her. Some might think this is a problem; Aislynn believes it is an opportunity. No formulaic romance, this well-researched love story depicts life as it truly was for the thousands of women who went west reaching for a new life. Aislynn's journey begins in a New York City tenement and leads her across the frontier to a Utah mining camp where she must cope with the three very different men in her life: smart, solicitous Tim; good-natured, good-guy Johnny; and the intense but intriguing Liam Moran. Life in the roughshod camp brings small joys and devastating losses. Susan Denning's engaging debut novel races through authentic experiences involving historical events until it erupts in an unexpected ending. ©2006 Susan Denning (P)2015 Tantor Members Reviews: Terrible ending! I really enjoyed this book, but the ending was just terrible. I hate a book that leaves to many unanswered questions Disappointing Good story and characters but it ended abruptly with no resolution. Some of the minor plot points were a bit predictable. Ending terrible This book ends way before it should and leaves you wondering what became of each of the members of the story. Is it a first in a damn sequel? I hate books with sequels oh my. It is lame in its inaccuracies as well. I do not recommend it

An Extraordinary Union Audiobook by Alyssa Cole

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alyssa Cole) — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 06:48:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Extraordinary Union Author: Alyssa Cole Narrator: Karen Chilton Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 03-28-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 83 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: As the Civil War rages between the states, a courageous pair of spies plunge fearlessly into a maelstrom of ignorance, deceit, and danger, combining their unique skills to alter the course of history and break the chains of the past. Elle Burns is a former slave with a passion for justice and an eidetic memory. Trading in her life of freedom in Massachusetts, she returns to the indignity of slavery in the South - to spy for the Union Army. Malcolm McCall is a detective for Pinkerton's Secret Service. Subterfuge is his calling, but he's facing his deadliest mission yet - risking his life to infiltrate a Rebel enclave in Virginia. Two undercover agents who share a common cause - and an undeniable attraction - Malcolm and Elle join forces when they discover a plot that could turn the tide of the war in the Confederacy's favor. Caught in a tightening web of wartime intrigue, and fighting a fiery and forbidden love, Malcolm and Elle must make their boldest move to preserve the Union at any cost - even if it means losing each other. Members Reviews: Intense and heart wrenching Took a chance on this and glad I did. Well done. The tension had me clenching my teeth. Bravo! Not just a good story...A Great Story I stayed up all night listening to it. Absolutely fantastic story! The romance is intoxicating and the story itself will have you hanging on until the last word is read! 4 Platypires This was another Harper Miller recommendation. She's quite good at those, btw. I highly suggest you stalk her Facebook page for the books she mentions. I was disappointed to find out that none of my libraries had this one, so I ended up getting it on audible. I've been iffy on historical fiction as of late. It just seemed too many of them I was seeing were really more... fantasied versions of the reality. And that frustrated me more than anything. When I read historical I like accuracy. This includes the negatives that come with that time period. Unlike my usual reads, which I really enjoy something I devour it quickly, I took this one slowly. And I loved it. There's a whole lot of stuff going on in here, and I wanted to make sure I was able to comprehend and acknowledge it all so I'd get the whole picture of everything going on. I hadn't read Alyssa Cole before this, so I wasn't aware of how much sexy times she writes. It'd been a while since I'd read a book with sex in it to be honest, so I was absolutely thrown off at first. In my head I'm all, "Wait a moment, what's going on ... oh! Yes. This. I know what this is." Because I am 100% this ridiculous. I'd have to say that I was quite impressed with this book. I will be reading more from this author and I cannot wait for the next book in the series. An enjoyable tale all around After a shaky start I fell right in love with this book. As a historian I get pretty picky about historical fiction, despite a couple small issues I found myself giddy with excitement to hear that the characters were literally jumping on board with a real historical figure. Only real disappointment is that the second book in the series is not on Audible yet. Excellent! I thought Malcolm and Elle's story was amazing. Sense I'm an avid fan of Beverly Jenkins I'm always looking for something to read or listen to in the meantime. I'm so glad that I ran across this book. I can't wait for Ewan story in November.

A Haven on Orchard Lane Audiobook by Lawana Blackwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lawana Blackwell) — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:37:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Haven on Orchard Lane Author: Lawana Blackwell Narrator: Beverley A. Crick Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: In difficult circumstances Charlotte Ward, once a famed stage actress, tries to restart her career - only to experience disaster. Against her better judgment, her estranged daughter, Rosalind, comes to her mother's rescue and moves her to a quiet English coastal village. Charlotte is grateful to get to know Rosalind after years apart. As one who has regrets about her own romantic past, it's a joy for Charlotte to see love blossom for her daughter. For Rosalind, however, it's time away from teaching - and now she must care for the mother who wasn't there for her. And what could be more complicated than romance? Together mother and daughter discover that healing is best accomplished when they focus less on themselves and more on the needs of others. Members Reviews: A Surprising Delight! I've gotta admit it: I just like bathing in chick lit every now and again. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it can be pretty shallow, so I keep my expectations low. How delighted I was then with "A Haven on Orchard Lane". It's not a shallow read, but is filled with lovely writing, very likable characters, and situations where you root for the heroes. There are scenarios where you want to kick people, scenarios where you think Rosalind just might be making a devastating mistake. And Charlotte, who starts out a bit vain even if downtrodden, works towards turning an act of kindness into a life-changing decision for two precious but abused boys. 11+ hours of a sweet listen that I don't regret at all. Glad to a new Lawana Blackwell book! Would you consider the audio edition of A Haven on Orchard Lane to be better than the print version? I love the various voices, which bring the characters to life and Beverley Crick is an excellent reader. What does Beverley A. Crick bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Her excellent reading helped me to envision the characters, the house and garden, the situations. Any additional comments? I hope Lawanna Blackwell gifts us with another book soon!

The Champagne Queen Audiobook by Petra Durst-Benning, Edwin Miles - translator

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Petra Durst-Benning) — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 22:12:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Champagne Queen Subtitle: The Century Trilogy, Book 2 Author: Petra Durst-Benning, Edwin Miles - translator Narrator: Teri Clark Linden Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 71 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: When Isabelle took a chance and eloped with Leon Feininger, her true love, she hadn't stopped to consider what would happen next. Winter on his family's isolated vineyard proves tougher than she expected, and Isabelle finds herself daydreaming, envisioning the wines she and Leon will make when they have their own land. An unexpected inheritance opens a door for the newlyweds - Leon's uncle has left them a vineyard, and in champagne country no less! But all is not as it seems. The decrepit estate has very little staff to help, and Isabelle cannot focus her husband's efforts on the farm. She soon decides to seize the opportunity to run the vineyard herself. Like her friends Clara and Josephine, she can learn anything she needs to face a new challenge. And with their help, she will even take on the fierce local competition, with generations of wine-making history tying them to the land she's just learning to toil. Can Isabelle's passion and perseverance bring Feininger champagne to the world? Will life with Leon become the happily ever after she's always dreamed of? Members Reviews: patience It took me awhile to get into this book, but once I did I really enjoyed it. Champagne Region Excellent read. I'm French and I've been to Reims and surrounding area. Brought back some excellent memories. Thank you! A pleasure I enjoyed listening to the story with appropriate accents - lost myself in the storytelling

In Gallant Company Audiobook by Alexander Kent

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alexander Kent) — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:06:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Gallant Company Author: Alexander Kent Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: New York, 1777. As the American Revolution rages on the mainland, the British Navy prepares for action at sea. Against a growing fleet of American and French privateers, the Navy must maintain its blockade of Washington's vital military supplies. Caught up in the turmoil, junior officer Richard Bolitho finds himself having to make momentous decisions in the heat of battle, decisions that will affect the lives of many men, and perhaps the outcome of history. (P)2014 Audible, Inc Members Reviews: Great story Loved it. Michael Jayston is great narrator. The book kept you wanting to not stop. Another great swashbuckler Another enjoyable Richard Bolitho story written by Alexander Kent. I always enjoy these tales of seagoing heroism. excellent book. Alexander kent makes you feel like your in the battle. I recommend to anyone who wants a good read. I've read all off them and listening to them is better yet. A different side of the Ameican Revoltion Would you listen to In Gallant Company again? Why? It was interesting and I enjoyed the story line, We all know the outcome but alot of brave men on both sides What other book might you compare In Gallant Company to and why? It has a small slice of history of the Royal Navy, not sure which one to compare it to. What does Michael Jayston bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Mr Jayston is one of my favorite readers and he brings to life the different characters with a very professional style, Enjoy his style and look forward to listening to many more If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Birth of a nation and gallant men who fought and died Any additional comments? I will read all of Mr Kents books I enjoy them for the action and personal emotions he builds into his many charactors What a waste of book listening time This book was to be about the British navy side of the Revolutionary war. however there is no mention of the continental navy. What a waste of my book listing time.

Though Waters Roar Audiobook by Lynn Austin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lynn Austin) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:29:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Though Waters Roar Author: Lynn Austin Narrator: Alyssa Bresnahan Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 244 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Five-time Christy Award winner Lynn Austin spins an enthralling, multi-generational tale spanning from 1848 to 1920. While 20-year-old Harriet is behind bars, she reviews the history of her great-grandmothers fight against slavery, her grandmothers crusade against demon rum, and her mothers struggle for womens suffrage. Now she longs for the courage to leave her own legacy. Critic Reviews: "This is an entertaining and engaging faith-based tale sure to hit best-seller lists and the awards circuit. (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Though Waters Roar This was a touching story to me. I enjoyed each part. The story tells the story of 4 generations of women who made a difference for what they wanted to see change in their era. Great listen. As always, I have enjoyed this book by Lynn Austin. Loved it Finally a day off - what a blessing it was to sit quietly listening to this amazing story- I loved it - now in my favorites list Great reader, well written historical novel t Because this booked flipped through time a lot, listening to it was challenging at first. The talented reader helped in this regard. The story was riveting, a well spun historical novel. I enjoyed spending several days, including a road trip, with these characters. Will keep you on the edger of your seat! This book was extremely well written and narrated in a typical Lynn Austin style. It kept me on the edge of my chair eagerly awaiting more! You won't be disappointed!! I was go a way with something special after listening to her books, feeling like I personally know each character and disappointed for it to end. Which book shall I order next? Lynn's stories are more than entertaining, they are also educational and spiritually uplifting! Lynn Austin strikes again! I am a huge Lynn Austin fan and found this audio book to be just as good as reading it myself. I downloaded the book before a long solo car trip and couldn't help wanting to take another car trip to finish the book. The Narrator did a great job and I felt as though her pitch and delivery depicted the era in time as well. I would highly recommend this book and loved that I could clean the house and listen at the same time!

The Vault of Poseidon Audiobook by Rob Jones

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rob Jones) — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 05:52:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vault of Poseidon Subtitle: Joe Hawke Series, Book 1 Author: Rob Jones Narrator: Shaun Grindell Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: What is the oldest, darkest secret in the world? The discovery of an ancient Greek text that could be the final piece of a mysterious puzzle older than time itself leads to a hunt for the truth as Joe Hawke fights to stop dark forces intent on changing the course of history forever. Former Commando and SBS Special Forces operative Joe Hawke finds himself drawn into the most lethal archaeological treasure hunt in history in this high-stakes action adventure. Hawke races across nations to save the world from an ancient force so deadly its location was hidden forever by the Gods themselves - until now. Packed with fast-paced action and with a dash of humor on the side, this thrilling high-octane race from London to New York to Athens reaches its deadly climax in the caves of Kefalonia, where Hawke must stop an insane enemy from seizing the most powerful force in history and destroying human civilization. The future of mankind is on a knife-edge... Members Reviews: I have completely enjoyed this book it is a great adventure novel filled ... I have completely enjoyed this book it is a great adventure novel filled with humor and people that I want to spend more time with. Really glad I gave this a chance. Its similar to Andy Mcdermott and David Wood. If you like a fun, violent action novel you will like this. Strong Opening Book for a New Series I chose Vault Of Poseidon because I love archaeology, mythology, mystery, action, intrigue, and strong characters. This book did not disappoint! Rob Jones carries an exciting story with little pause...and as soon as there is a lull, it quickly proves a "psych!" Off we readers go from the USA and all through Europe. Buy this title and you won't be disappointed. It's not for those seeking highbrow esoterica; this is the best brain candy around!! The only reason I gave it four stars is due to some of the dialogue; it was a little confusing at times and I found some very forced or overused. Still, overall, hive fives and fist bumps!! Way to go Rob Jones! Action packed stories This was a good read, but not great. There's a lot of action, kind of like an action movie; but that's not really my style. The story's premise was interesting but even more fanciful than I like - & i love fantasies. However, there is good character development & the villains are truly villainous. If that's your style, than these 3 books in the series are for you. Great fun and action Just discovered Rob Jones and this first of the Joe Hawke series. The story moves along fast with enough twists to keep you in its grip. The characters are likeable with the lead, Joe very Bruce Willis-ish. Can't wait to read the rest of the series. Action Fast action with a great plot. You never get a moment to catch your breath. Almost impossible to put the book down until you finish it. And then you will want more!

The Daring Ladies of Lowell Audiobook by Kate Alcott

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kate Alcott) — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 09:31:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Daring Ladies of Lowell Subtitle: A Novel Author: Kate Alcott Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: From the New York Times best-selling author of The Dressmaker comes a moving historical novel about a bold young woman drawn to the looms of Lowell, Massachusetts - and to the one man with whom she has no business falling in love. Eager to escape life on her familys farm, Alice Barrow moves to Lowell in 1832 and throws herself into the hard work demanded of "the mill girls." In spite of the long hours, she discovers a vibrant new life and a true friend - a saucy, strong-willed girl name Lovey Cornell. But conditions at the factory become increasingly dangerous, and Alice finds the courage to represent the workers and their grievances. Although mill owner, Hiram Fiske, pays no heed, Alice attracts the attention of his eldest son, the handsome and reserved Samuel Fiske. Their mutual attraction is intense, tempting Alice to dream of a different future for herself. This dream is shattered when Lovey is found strangled to death. A sensational trial follows, bringing all the unrest thats brewing to the surface. Alice finds herself torn between her commitment to the girls in the mill and her blossoming relationship with Samuel. Based on the actual murder of a mill girl and the subsequent trial in 1833, The Daring Ladies of Lowell brilliantly captures a transitional moment in Americas history while also exploring the complex nature of love, loyalty, and the enduring power of friendship. Members Reviews: Just barely historical fiction. Any additional comments? A Cinderella story that was hard to imagine ever remotely happening in real life. Characters weren't consistent and the premise hard to believe. Disappointing for historical fiction but slightly ok as a human interest/romance story. overall a good read! I enjoyed this book a lot. A good story of determination, courage, friendship, romance and trust; trust oneself as well as others. I also like that it was clean with no fowl language and no sexual scenes. Good writing! Great Story I really underestimated this book. it was a very good story that keeps the listeners interest but also tells of the history of girls who worked in the textile mills in the middle 1800's. I had to research the history of this time of industry in the country. Amazing details of this time for women. I recommend it. Excellent narration, Cassandra Campbell is the best. Very intersting Story. Very well read. What did you love best about The Daring Ladies of Lowell? I enjoyed the way the girls supported each other in the story. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Daring Ladies of Lowell? The night of the strike. What does Cassandra Campbell bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I love to listen to her voice. She is one of my favorite narrators. If you could rename The Daring Ladies of Lowell, what would you call it? I am not sure, maybe "The Girls of Lowell Mill".

Adam's Empire Audiobook by Evan Green

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Evan Green) — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 22:24:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Adam's Empire Author: Evan Green Narrator: Richard Aspel Format: Unabridged Length: 34 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-15 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: He thought he had everything until tragedy struck... Adam Ross, orphaned at nine, cherished a dream - that one day he would have land of his own. The opal fields of Coober Pedy offered his first glimpse of riches - and Nellie, a dusky beauty, provided his first taste of love... From the western plains of New South Wales to the balmy waters of Sydney Harbour, from the grinding heat of a West Australian cattle station to the eerie desert shores of Lake Eyre, Adam was driven by his ambition. At his side stood Heather, a woman whose blonde beauty masked a calculating heart of ice. And when tragedy struck, it seemed that Adam would never realise his dream... Members Reviews: A little too long winded Unfortunately for me the book was about 30% too long. I found a lot of the scenes went on for too long. I am a fan of detail but found it quite tedious in this book. I also found some of the plot and characters a little hard to believe. Spoiler alert, you never do find out about Adam's empire, it's more like Adam's Saga. Sadly it didn't quite work for me. Great listen! I loved this book! In fact I hated to have it end! The book is so well written, and the narrator is so good that I felt like I slipped into that world! I strongly recommend this book and narrator! Excellent in every way I enjoyed this book so much. It reminded me of the late Bryce Cortenay's writings. A really good story that kept me engaged from very first word until the last. Awesome story! Have you ever read or listened to a book you couldn't put down? This was one of those experiences for me. This is the first time I have heard a story by Evan Green. I will be looking for others. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. A lovely story Would you listen to Adam's Empire again? Why? Yes in a while What did you like best about this story? It was easy to follow Which character as performed by Richard Aspel was your favourite? Didn't have a favorite Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Cry, which is embarassing as I listen while at work Any additional comments? Just one of the books you couldn,t put down!

The Pale Horseman Audiobook by Bernard Cornwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bernard Cornwell) — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 19:07:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pale Horseman Subtitle: The Saxon Chronicles, Book 2 Author: Bernard Cornwell Narrator: Jamie Glover Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 452 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Uhtred is a Saxon, cheated of his inheritance and adrift in a world of fire, sword, and treachery. He has to make a choice: whether to fight for the Vikings, who raised him, or for King Alfred the Great of Wessex, who dislikes him. In the late ninth century, Wessex is the last English kingdom. The rest have fallen to the Danish Vikings, a story told in The Last Kingdom, the New York Times best-selling novel in which Uhtred's tale began. Now the Vikings want to finish England. They assemble the Great Army, whose one ambition is to conquer Wessex. A dispossessed young nobleman married to a woman who hails from Wessex, Uhtred has little love for either, though for King Alfred he has none at all. Yet fate, as Uhtred learns, has its own imperatives, and when the Vikings attack out of a wintry darkness to shatter the last English kingdom, Uhtred finds himself at Alfred's side. Bernard Cornwell's The Pale Horseman, like The Last Kingdom, is rooted in the real history of Anglo-Saxon England. It tells the astonishing and true story of how Alfred, forced to become a fugitive in a few square miles of swampland, fights his enemies against overwhelming odds. The king is a pious Christian while Uhtred is a pagan. Alfred is a sickly scholar while Uhtred is an arrogant warrior. Yet the two forge an uneasy alliance that will lead them out of the marshes to the stark hilltop where the last remaining Saxon army will fight for the very existence of England. Critic Reviews: "Filled with bawdy humor, bloodlust, treachery, and valor, this stirring tale will leave readers eager for the next volume in this Alfred the Great series." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Guilty Pleasure As a 62-year-old woman, I suspect I am not the ideal audience for these books. However, I really enjoy them, with some caveats. They are solidly researched, with fascinating insights into a historical period that gets little popular attention -- 9th century Britain, when Britain was just starting to coalesce into the nations we know today. The cultural crosscurrents and conflicting loyalties that result are played out in the person of the hero, a guy who is a little bit Conan the Barbarian and a little bit wily Odysseus, drawn with red-blooded vigor and not a little humor. Some of the characters, and some of the plot turns, are comic book retreads, but many are quite deftly conceived, especially Alfred the Great, and Alfred's relationship to the hero. There is plenty of subtly-delivered information on daily life during this time (which I like very much) and vast oceans of blood and gore (which I don't, but I can accept that many do). The reader of this volume is not my favorite -- every male character in the book is given a separate and distinct Scandinavian/British accent, which I'm not sure makes sense when no character, technically, is speaking any language modern listeners would recognize. I am also puzzled why some books in this series are abridged and others are not. Especially since the abridged versions still seem to retain the vast oceans of blood and gore, rather than the details of daily life. as good as the first I liked this book as well as the first. Same great story, same great character and same writing.

The Secret Healer Audiobook by Ellin Carsta, Terry Laster - translator

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ellin Carsta) — Sun, 01 May 2016 01:38:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret Healer Author: Ellin Carsta, Terry Laster - translator Narrator: Angela Dawe Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 364 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the fourteenth century, opportunities for women are limited to the home. But spirited young Madlen finds her calling as assistant to the city's trusted midwife, Clara. Working alongside Clara, Madlen develops a surprisingly soothing technique and quickly becomes a talented healer. After Clara's tragic death, Madlen alone rushes to assist the birth of a local nobleman's child. But rather than the joy of birth, Madlen walks into an accusation of murder and witchcraft because of her extraordinary gifts. Forced to flee her own town, she establishes a new identity in the home of her aunt. Yet even though it endangers her life, she cannot resist the urge to help the sick patients who seek out her miraculous treatment. When she meets handsome Johannes - an investigator hired by the Church to bring her to justice for sacrilegious acts - she becomes drawn to the very man that could destroy her. Will Madlen's gifts bring about her downfall? Or can love and reason prevail in a time of fearful superstition? Members Reviews: First book I read where lies were the norm Especially so for a book that spoke of the Bible, faith and God. I think there where lies on every page. Disappointed. total disappointment The narrator, story, all of it just seems overly desperate and dramatic. I found myself rolling my eyes over and over. Ridiculous story line. Definitely not recommending this to anyone. This is dreadful DNF - I adore Angela Dawe but will never read this author again until she takes the time to do historical research and write in the vernacular of the time she is writing about. This is NOT historical - it is written as if it happened in 2017 - ridiculous Interestingly page turner. the struggling life of a female who loves to help others. With the unfortunate time she was born in she was deemed to be a witch. Her willingness to heal others shows her strength and determination, to overcome any adverse effect brought upon herself to help others. she is a hero to many and the love shown for her is great. The outstanding courage of women I felt like I was right there , to the point of being sick to my stomach in some of the chapters. History has repeatedly shown us that fear and ignorance of those things that people don't understand, have always cost innocent women pain and their lives.

Ramage's Prize Audiobook by Dudley Pope

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dudley Pope) — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 04:35:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ramage's Prize Subtitle: The Lord Ramage Novels, Book 5 Author: Dudley Pope Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: The West Indian bases are desperate: Post vesselsa vital communications link between England and the West Indies in the war against Franceare mysteriously disappearing and no packets have arrived with orders in months. Were the privateers out in full force again? Had Napoleon's navy a secret new weapon? Lieutenant Lord Nicholas Ramage sets out from Jamaica to discover what treachery is threatening to throw the British navy into chaos. Members Reviews: Quick and entertaining read Quick and entertaining read. Not as detailed as O'Brien's Aubrey/Maturin series. A different sea story I love stories of the royal navy in the sailing days. The author always has an extra twist beyond the normal stuff. It is great Pope's Strength Having read all of Hornblower and all of Bolitho, I can say they got a bit formulaic. Pope is refreshing. Specifically, he uses the story to explain the workings of not just ships, but of society of the time, of commerce from the inside, of various trades. It's like taking a tour of those times with a great guide AND a great story. Each novel has taken on a different aspect of life and times. Am now reading Ramage #6 and intend to buy them all. And for those wondering--yes, he does explore ships and seamanship with an insider's eye. He notes all manner of things about this that are not found in Hornblower or Bolitho series. You won't get bored. Ramage faces the unexpected. Dudley Pope takes an unusual twist and turn from the usual predicaments of the war with the French. He deals with massive fraud and treachery within the Postal Packet service. Along with the mystery of just what is going on, there is a mutiny during which he is faced with tough decisions to save his beloved which was taken as a hostage by the mutineers. A very refreshing mix of the expected and the unexpected. A refreshing surprise. JC Yuill The best of the Ramage tales so far... I really liked the details of the workings of the 18th century British government and society. As always, I was struck by the vibrant descriptions of the coastlines from the sea. A great read.

Rebel Queen Audiobook by Michelle Moran

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michelle Moran) — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 07:22:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rebel Queen Subtitle: A Novel Author: Michelle Moran Narrator: Sneha Mathan Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 368 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: From the internationally best-selling author of Nefertitiand Cleopatra's Daughter comes the breathtaking story of Queen Lakshmi - India's Joan of Arc - who against all odds defied the mighty British invasion to defend her beloved kingdom. When the British Empire sets its sights on India in the mid-nineteenth century, it expects a quick and easy conquest. India is fractured and divided into kingdoms, each independent and wary of one another, seemingly no match for the might of the English. But when they arrive in the Kingdom of Jhansi, the British army is met with a surprising challenge. Instead of surrendering, Queen Lakshmi raises two armies - one male and one female - and rides into battle, determined to protect her country and her people. Although her soldiers may not appear at first to be formidable against superior British weaponry and training, Lakshmi refuses to back down from the empire that is determined to take away the land she loves. Told from the unexpected perspective of Sita - Queen Lakshmi's most favored companion and most trusted soldier in the all-female army - Rebel Queen shines a light on a time and place rarely explored in historical fiction. In the tradition of her best-selling novel, Nefertiti,and through her strong, independent heroines fighting to make their ways in a male-dominated world, Michelle Moran brings nineteenth-century India to rich, vibrant life. Members Reviews: Very entertaining I enjoyed this audio book very much. Learned a lot about the history of India's culture in the 1800's and the struggle with British rule. The story lagged at times, just enough for me to give 4 stars. The reader is amazing and her voice is a highlight. Her accent is beautiful and she doesn't over exaggerate the character voices--a real pet peeve of mine with audio books. Overall a wonderful book for my daily commute. Rebel Queen loved this book. Michelle Moran definitely did her homework on this one. amazingly done Lakshmi Bai and Sita Bhonsle -- what a great story! Always admired Jhansi Ki Rani, and now got to know the story of the greatest Indian woman in history through one of her loyal guards - Sita Bhonsle. Thanks Michelle for writing such an excellent story of Sita and through her the story of Rani Lakshmi Bai. The first and painful resistance to the despicable invasion of India by the British, will now be forever etched in my mind. The narration by Sneha Mathan made the characters and the story come alive. Her different voices and accents for key characters in the story played out like a movie on the screen of my mind. Thanks Sita, Michelle, and Sneha! Rebel Queen Where does Rebel Queen rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Will be on my Favorite Books of 2015 list. Who was your favorite character and why? I had two favorites: the Rani and Sita. Both strong characters. Have you listened to any of Sneha Mathans other performances before? How does this one compare? No but wouldn't hesitate to listen to more. She made the story come alive. Pronunciation of names and places helped me Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? It really helped me with the pronunciation of the names and places. Any additional comments? I loved the book! It is the first time I read anything dealing with the history of India. I want to read more historical Indian novels.

The Nightingale Audiobook by Kristin Hannah

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kristin Hannah) — Thu, 07 May 2015 15:37:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nightingale Author: Kristin Hannah Narrator: Polly Stone Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-15 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Two sisters. One must be brave. One should be afraid. Bravery, courage, fear, and love in a time of war. Despite their differences sisters Viann and Isabelle have always been close. Younger, bolder Isabelle lives in Paris while Viann is content with life in the French countryside with her husband, Antoine, and their daughter. But when the Second World War strikes, Antoine is sent off to fight, and Viann finds herself isolated, so Isabelle is sent by their father to help her. As the war progresses, the sisters' relationship and strength are tested. With life changing in unbelievably horrific ways, Viann and Isabelle will find themselves facing frightening situations and responding in ways they never thought possible as bravery and resistance take different forms in each of their actions. Vivid and exquisite in its illumination of a time and place that was filled with atrocities but also humanity and strength, Kristin Hannah's novel will provoke thought and discussion that will have readers talking long after they finish listening. Members Reviews: Beautiful What did you like best about this story? The book ended with me in tears as almost all great books do. My last notes are monosyllables: brilliant, sad, love, forgiveness, courage, courage, courage Any additional comments? While the novel is written in the third person, the intermittent glimpse to the future (1995) is narrated by one of the sisters (it is not clear for the majority of the book which sister this is) in the first person. This glimpse forward with its unmistakable hindsight adds an element of mystery to the story which I loved I am drawn to WWII books, in particular, those set in occupied France. I dont know why they are almost always sad and I tend to question what I would have done in the same situation I know I courage would have failed me and that doesnt lead to happy thoughts. But it is why I found myself drawn to Vianne whose courage didnt come easy.@crushingcinders Loved it! What a fantastic story, engaging characters beautiful performance and an enlightening read. If you enjoy historical fiction told with compassion balanced with raw truth then this is for you. A story and performance that will stay with you! I've recently read/listened to a lot of historical fiction set around WWII. The Nightingale stands out for me not only for the way the author is effortlessly able to transport you back to that time in a heartbeat, but she encapsulates the nuances of relationships, hardships, horrors, beauty and strength of the time. The storyline, characters and performance will stay with me for a lifetime. Thank you Kristin Hannah and Polly Stone for your gifts. A 'must read' book This beautifully told story was hard to put down and will stay with me for a very long time. It has left me in wonderment of the human spirit, especially that of a mother.

Mine Is the Night Audiobook by Liz Curtis Higgs

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Liz Curtis Higgs) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:14:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mine Is the Night Subtitle: A Novel Author: Liz Curtis Higgs Narrator: Liz Curtis Higgs Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 110 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Stepping from a battered coach on a rainy April eve, newly widowed Elisabeth Kerr must begin again, without husband or title, property or fortune. She is unafraid of work and gifted with a needle, but how will she stitch together the tattered remnants of her life? And who will mend her heart, torn asunder by betrayal and deception? Elisabeth has not come to Selkirk alone. Her mother-in-law, Marjory Kerr, is a woman undone, having buried her husband, her sons, and any promise of grandchildren. Dependent upon a distant cousin with meager resources, Marjory dreads the future almost as much as she regrets the past. Yet joy still comes knocking, and kindness is found in unexpected places. Then a worthy hero steps forward, rekindling a spark of hope. Will he risk his reputation to defend two women labeled as traitors to the Crown? Or will a wealthy beauty, untainted by scandal, capture his affections? The heartrending journey of the Kerr women comes to a glorious finish in Mine Is the Night. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Exceptional AND Narrated by the Author! I did not listen to the first book in this series but I didnt have any difficulty following the story thread in this stand-alone book. The narrator was first rate and seemed to TRULY know the story and the authors intent because it was none other than LIZ CURTIS HIGGS HERSELF!!! I sent her a Facebook message afterwards because I could not believe it really was her. But as a long time radio personality that was probably easy for her. And her passion for the story comes through in the narration. To me this is the best way to get her stories, if possible because it is SO RARE to have an author do that to narrate. And this Naomi-Ruth inspired story (Lady Elisabeth Kerr and Dowager Lady Marjory Kerr) does a fantastic job of examining the relationship between mother (in this case mother-in-law) and daughter. It is obvious that Liz understands the give and take between adult child and parent. I was awestruck and I practiced as a psychologist for twenty-five years, so that comment does not come lightly. The love story was wonderful and because it was based on Boaz, I was glad to know I was not going to have some literary device where the great hero is yanked from the pages and the heroine is left with someone else. So while there was a lot of tension I could also relax into the read/listen a little. The romance between mother-in-law (Marjory) and another character (won't spoil it for the reader!) was amazingly well done. I loved how we had a mature couple with genuine affection and respect and they develop these passionate feelings for each other and (well, read the book to find out what happens!) I get tired of the twenty-somethings having all the fun! Great example of how God can give us another chance even if the first part of our life was not so stellar. Lizs description of Scotland and the people were so vivid, it was as though I was there. It is set in the mid-18th century after the Jacobite rebellion. Liz has 950 books on Scotland!!! Astounding! All that research pays off for the reader. I highly recommend Mine Is the Night and plan to listen to my version again and again.

Habits of the House Audiobook by Fay Weldon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fay Weldon) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:39:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Habits of the House Author: Fay Weldon Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-13 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 275 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: From the award-winning novelist and writer of Upstairs, Downstairs, the launch of a brilliant new trilogy about what life was really like for masters and servants before the world of Downton Abbey. As the Season of 1899 comes to an end, the world is poised on the brink of profound, irrevocable change. The Earl of Dilberne is facing serious financial concerns. The ripple effects spread to everyone in the household: Lord Robert, who has gambled unwisely on the stock market and seeks a place in the Cabinet; his unmarried children, Arthur, who keeps a courtesan, and Rosina, who keeps a parrot in her bedroom; Lord Roberts wife, Isobel, who orders the affairs of the household in Belgrave Square; and Grace, the ladys maid who orders the life of her mistress. Lord Robert can see no financial relief to an already mortgaged estate, and, though the Season is over, his thoughts turn to securing a suitable wife (and dowry) for his son. The arrival on the London scene of Minnie, a beautiful Chicago heiress with a reputation to mend, seems the answer to all their prayers. As the writer of the pilot episode of the original Upstairs, Downstairs - Fay Weldon brings a deserved reputation for magnificent storytelling. With wit and sympathy - and no small measure of mischief - Habits of the House plots the interplay of restraint and desire, manners and morals, reason and instinct. Members Reviews: A Downtonlike story read by my favorite narrator? Is there anything you would change about this book? I found it a light, fun tale. Just what I needed! Would you be willing to try another book from Fay Weldon? Why or why not? I plan to check in to her other offers. What about Katherine Kellgrens performance did you like? I was saddened to read a poor review by someone else which prompted me to write one myself! I LOVE Katherine Kellgren and since falling in love with her Bloody Jack characters have searched her out and will continue listening and enjoying her narration! Keep up your excellent work Katherine, I enjoy you SOOOOO! Do you think Habits of the House needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? Sure. Hilarious! If you could sum up Habits of the House in three words, what would they be? hilarious rendering of life below and above stairs in a Victorian society household. What other book might you compare Habits of the House to and why? Same time, different social strata in many books by Anne Perry. What about Katherine Kellgrens performance did you like? Her voices were priceless. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? This book made me laugh out loud. Aimless, silly and unlistenable It is not the fault of the narrator, but entirely that of the author that "Habits" is rubbishy drivel. It is pieces of shapeless verbal frippery like this book that makes me wonder anew at the dreck that gets published. I bought this Fay Weldon on an Audible $4.95 sale, mistaking the author for one recommended by a friend. "Habits of the House", not worth a plastic penny. Excellent start, poor finish What did you like best about Habits of the House? What did you like least? Good dialogue, good attention to detail of the period. The characters were well described. I liked the twists and turns. My biggest complaint is the abrupt finish. It seems as if the author had reached her word count, and just wanted to be done.

Battle Flag: Second Manassas, 1862 Audiobook by Bernard Cornwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bernard Cornwell) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:06:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Battle Flag: Second Manassas, 1862 Subtitle: The Starbuck Chronicles: Volume Three Author: Bernard Cornwell Narrator: Ed Sala Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Bernard Cornwells superb Civil War dramas have been compared with Michael Shaaras The Killer Angels. Basing Battle Flag on the Campaign of Second Manassas in August, 1862, Cornwell takes the listener from whispered negotiations to the roar of cannon fire. A Northerner fighting for the South, Nate Starbuck has distinguished himself as captain of his Confederate regiment. But his battles go beyond the rifle smoke. The enmity between Starbuck and his commander, the unscrupulous General Faulconer, is never far from the surface. And when Nate encounters his stern father, who is fervently supporting Northern troops, Nate must calculate his own price for victory. Their flags are powerful symbols of the loyalty and ideology at work as Confederate and Union regiments clash at Manassas. But history, as Cornwell shows, is also shaped by more personal motives. Ed Salas performance captures all the drama of the Civil Waron the battlefields and in mens hearts. Members Reviews: Great read Would you listen to Battle Flag: Second Manassas, 1862 again? Why? I would absolutely listen to it again, I really enjoyed it. Great story, good history info and great characters. What did you like best about this story? I like having the characters lives wrapped around true historical happenings. What about Ed Salas performance did you like? I really enjoy listening to Ed Sala's voice. Very easy to listen to. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? There are parts of the story where you experience both sadness and laughter. Excellent! Absolutely love this series. This was my second time to listen to it. Characters were fantastic, the narrator was perfect and the mix of history and fiction was very well done. Great series This series MUST be completed!! This series must be completed! please mr.Corwell? oh god, just lay me down ! ! Beware The one star has nothing to do with the book that I previously enjoyed very much, just that it is another version of an unabridged Cornwell book previously published at Audible - NOT a new book in the series. Oops, I downloaded it again, and lost a credit. Changing mid stream Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? No. When I first started listening to this series the narrator was Tom Parker for the first two books. I was disappointed to find that to continue the series I would have to change narrators. It may not sound like much but some times a narrator can make a book. If this book were a film would you go see it? Yes I believe it is a great story! Any additional comments? Why has Tom Parker disappeared and why did he not finish the series?

The Kept Audiobook by James Scott

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Scott) — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 21:16:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kept Subtitle: A Novel Author: James Scott Narrator: Kate Udall Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 110 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the winter of 1897, Elspeth Howell treks across miles of snow and ice to the isolated farmstead in upstate New York where she and her husband have raised their five children. Her midwife's salary is tucked into the toes of her boots, and her pack is full of gifts for her family. But as she crests the final hill, and sees her darkened house and a smokeless chimney, immediately she knows that an unthinkable crime has destroyed the life she so carefully built. Her lone comfort is her twelve-year-old son, Caleb, who joins her in mourning the tragedy and planning its reprisal. Their long journey leads them to a rough-hewn lake town, defined by the violence both of its landscape and of its inhabitants. There Caleb is forced into a brutal adulthood, as he slowly discovers truths about his family he never suspected, and Elspeth must confront the terrible urges and unceasing temptations that have haunted her for years. Throughout it all, the love between mother and son serves as the only shield against a merciless world. A scorching portrait of guilt and lost innocence, atonement and retribution, resilience and sacrifice, pregnant obsession and primal adolescence, The Kept is told with deep compassion and startling originality, and introduces James Scott as a major new literary voice. Members Reviews: A Beautiful, Bitter Pill *possible ending spoiler* I hesitated to buy this one after reading the Amazon reviews about how dark it is. Many compared the writing to that of Cormac McCarthy, one of my favorite authors. That's why I had to try it. After listening to it, I agree that there are similarities. This book is beautifully written, the settings so realistic that you feel like you are there. The only problem is, you don't want to be there. Not at the beginning, the middle, nor the end. What makes this book different from one of McCarthy's is that there is no humor, and not even a glimmer of hope for redemption. No, I take that back. There was a glimmer, but it was ruthlessly ground out, as it should have been, in this book's unflinchingly dismal and brutal world. I was so torn between how much I admired the writing and how depressed it made me to listen to it, that I couldn't decide whether to give it five stars or one. So I gave it three. I still haven't decided if I'm glad I bought it or not. When my endorphin levels recover, I may actually recommend it. tragic story, not to be missed this is a really really stark but beautifully written novel. it's so sad...full of winter and death and really nothing hopeful to cling to. but gosh if it wasn't a great book. its the story of a mother and son out to avenge the deaths of their murdered family. at the start, their relationship is tepid at best...but this was not a novel of family ties binding together in the face of adversity. the relationship between Elspeth and Caleb was as sad and cold and stark as the wintery scenery...and it remained so through most of the book. the secrets that they both keep throughout the novel are detrimental to their relationship and their lives. and they never come to understand the other's emotional needs enough to help the other through. it's a painful story to read...because there is really no redemption.

Escape Audiobook by James Clavell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Clavell) — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:11:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Escape Subtitle: The Asian Saga, Book 7 Author: James Clavell Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: When the shah is thrown out of Iran, the nation's turmoil becomes world headlines. Caught in this shifting world of fanaticism, ambition, duplicity, heartbreak, and violent death are the foreign helicopter pilots who have been servicing the oil fields up and down the country. Their one objective is to make a bold, concerted escape to safety across the Gulf. James Clavell told the full story of the three weeks it took them to achieve this in his hugely popular best seller Whirlwind. Here he has taken out a single poignant thread from that epic narrative. The result is the moving and tender love story of Erikki, the blond Finnish pilot, and his beautiful high-born Iranian wife, Azadeh. Members Reviews: Disappointed! Do Not Waste Your Money! If yo u read Whirlwind, you read Escape. Fans of James Clavel are taken advantage of with the publication of this book. There cannot be one word in this book that is not found in Whirlwind. The only change was to reduce the story down to primarily two characters that we followed in Whirlwind. I kept hoping to get their story told with more detail, but that was not the case. If you want to read James Clavel's Asian Saga, stop with Whirlwind. Escape is a ripoff and huge disappointment!

The Promise Audiobook by Ann Weisgarber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann Weisgarber) — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 16:47:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Promise Author: Ann Weisgarber Narrator: Coleen Marlo Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 572 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: From the author of The Personal History of Rachel Dupree, shortlisted for the Orange Award for New Writers and longlisted for the Orange Prize. 1900. Young pianist Catherine Wainwright flees the fashionable town of Dayton, Ohio in the wake of a terrible scandal. Heartbroken and facing destitution, she finds herself striking up correspondence with a childhood admirer, the recently widowed Oscar Williams. In desperation she agrees to marry him, but when Catherine travels to Oscar's farm on Galveston Island, Texasa thousand miles from homeshe finds she is little prepared for the life that awaits her. The island is remote, the weather sweltering, and Oscar's little boy Andre is grieving hard for his lost mother. And though Oscar tries to please his new wife, the secrets of the past sit uncomfortably between them. Meanwhile for Nan Ogden, Oscars housekeeper, Catherines sudden arrival has come as a great shock. For not only did she promise Oscars first wife that she would be the one to take care of little Andre, but she has feelings for Oscar which she is struggling to suppress. And when the worst storm in a generation descends, the women will find themselves tested as never before. Members Reviews: Characters that draw you in I normally listen to fantasy or sci fi novels. This is story that really drew me in. Many books do not hold my attention and I don't finish them. Not this one; I really wanted to know how things worked out for the main character. The author also did a great job transporting you to this place and time. Unlike many modern novels, there is general background whisper of old-fashioned moralistic message that percolates and boils up occasionally. There is a lot of repetition some times, with the characters thinking the same thoughts over and over again, which I suppose people do in a real life. I confess getting a bit annoyed once or twice, but overall I'm glad I stuck with it. I thought this was a very memorable book that you will not regret or forget. Beautifully written and read Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This is a wonderful, historical narrative suitable for readers who enjoy character-driven stories. The disriptions of time and place, 1900 in Galveston, Texas, are beautifully and vividly written. This is a sweet, sad, but realistically told story. I appreciated that the ending was right even if it wasn't nessecarily a happy one. Any additional comments? The narration is excellent, although the reader did seem to use one voice for all of the adult male characters. She did an excellent job of voicing the (2) female narrators, Katherine and Nan. An abrupt ending for a novel with promise I thought the narration was wonderful. Incredibly gripping in a story that involved many accents and characters. As for the story. OK, I understand that the 1900 hurricane was an historical event worthy of its own book. However, I'm not sure that a character driven novel was the best way to execute such a book. SPOILER ALERT: It felt like she had just gotten the story really flowing when she killed off two very important characters and then the book just ended. It almost feels like she got frustrated with the story half-way through and just decided to use the hurricane as a dramatic ending. I kept looking at my phone because I couldn't really believe that the story had just ended. For me, it was almost too abrupt to even be poignant.

Sophie's Dilemma Audiobook by Lauraine Snelling

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lauraine Snelling) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:22:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sophie's Dilemma Subtitle: Daughters of Blessing, Book 2 Author: Lauraine Snelling Narrator: Stina Neilsen Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Award-winning historical novelist Lauraine Snelling delivers a compelling sequel to A Promise for Ellie. When 17-year-old Sophie abandons her North Dakota family in 1901, she never dreams tragedy will turn her again toward home. But she fears the loved ones she hurt will reject her - and that she'll never love again. ©2007 Lorraine Snelling; (P)2008 Recorded Books, LLC. Members Reviews: great listening!! i had a hard time NOT listening to this non stop!!! i loed this series! Captivating. I thoroughly enjoyed Sophie's Dilemma & the whole Daughter's of Blessings series. In fact, Lauraine Snelling has become one of my favorite authors.

Copperhead Audiobook by Bernard Cornwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bernard Cornwell) — Fri, 14 May 2004 13:44:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Copperhead Subtitle: Nathaniel Starbuck Chronicles Book II Author: Bernard Cornwell Narrator: Tom Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 255 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Captain Nathaniel Starbuck, born in Boston but a Confederate hero at Manassas, is again in the thick of Civil War action. Bloodied but victorious at the battles of Ball's Bluff and Seven Pines, Nate suddenly finds himself accused of being a Yankee spy. Proving his innocence and finding the real spy will require courage and endurance rarely seen even in the brutal fog of war. Failure could mean the fall of Richmond and a career-ending defeat for Robert E. Lee. Don't miss the rest of 's literary masterpieces. Members Reviews: A master story teller trips & falls What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? A more believable and complex main character, any developed black characters at all, and not so many unlikely coincidences. (See my comments below.) What do you think your next listen will be? More Cornwell but not another book in the Starbuck series. It appears the author lost interest too. After 4 volumes that only got as far as Antietam, he stopped writing more installments in the series in 1996. Maybe he just gave up on trying to make an unbelievable main character believable. What about Tom Parkers performance did you like? Tom Parker's performance was first rate, bringing a wide variety of characters to life. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Interesting historical detail & some engaging characters, other than the main one. Any additional comments? I am totally unconvinced after hearing two books in this series that the main character, Nate, given his background as the son of an abolitionist preacher and divinity student, would choose to fight for the South, especially after being brutally tortured by them. At one point, he mows down Yankees from his home town, Boston. His reasons and motives for doing so, when they are given at all, are thin and inconsistent with the rest of his character and experience. Simply saying he just had a "rebel streak," was a thoughtless kid or liked the guys he fought with doesn't cut it. Yes, there were Northern Copperheads who joined the South, but this one comes across as more of a convenient plot device than a real person. I just didn't find Nate Starbuck to be believable. Worse, he was often dull! Also, through a wide variety of pretty well drawn characters from different social classes, the author tries to show what it was actually like to live in the South (not just on the battlefield) during the Civil War. That's commendable, but the problem is that none of these characters are black. I'm not just trying to be "politically correct" here. IMO, given the subject matter of the book, the choices made by the main character and the author's conscious development of many other Southerners, that's a huge, inexplicable, omission. Slavery is periodically deplored in the abstract. Contrary to old time conventional thinking, some Yankee characters don't mind it while some Southerners have no use for it (both of which are true), but slaves themselves appear for the most part as colorful backdrops. None of their characters or thoughts are developed over time or in detail. It's like Tom & Huck with no Jim. I certainly don't believe the author condones slavery, but I thought he was superficial, uncomfortable and unconvincing in dealing with it.

Gutenberg's Apprentice Audiobook by Alix Christie

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alix Christie) — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 12:03:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gutenberg's Apprentice Author: Alix Christie Narrator: Robert Petkoff Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 87 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: An enthralling literary debut that evokes one of the most momentous events in history, the birth of printing in medieval Germany - a story of invention, intrigue, and betrayal. Youthful, ambitious Peter Schoeffer is on the verge of professional success as a scribe in Paris when his foster father, the wealthy merchant and bookseller Johann Fust, summons him home to corruption- riddled, feud-plagued Mainz to meet "a most amazing man." Johann Gutenberg, a driven and caustic inventor, has devised a revolutionary - and, to some, blasphemous - method of bookmaking: a machine he calls a printing press. Fust is financing Gutenberg's workshop, and he orders Peter to become Gutenberg's apprentice. Resentful at having to abandon a prestigious career as a scribe, Peter begins his education in the "darkest art." As his skill grows, so too does his admiration for Gutenberg and his dedication to their daring venture: printing copies of the Holy Bible. But when outside forces align against them, Peter finds himself torn between two father figures - the generous Fust and the brilliant, mercurial Gutenberg, who inspires Peter to achieve his own mastery. Caught between the genius and the merchant, the old ways and the new, Peter and the men he admires must work together to prevail against overwhelming obstacles in a battle that will change history - and irrevocably transform them all. Members Reviews: Illuminating (no pun intended) The writing and performance splendidly brings to life the people and times that surrounded the creation of Gutenberg's printing press innovations. The descriptions of the physical and artistic effort involved in the first mass printing of the bible were particularly interesting for me. Not so much details of the intricacies of the political/religious turmoil of the times, although of course those conditions influenced nearly all of the behaviors of the central characters, outside of their personalities, while also providing suspense that drives the "plot" for this book. A thank you goes to the author for providing an Afterword in which the known true facts of his story are furnished. A feeling of the 15th century So many historical novels just place modern characters in the past. This one gives you insight in a different world and a different way of thinking. I enjoyed listening to this even though the occasional mispronunciations made me wince. Does anyone pronounce "feral" as feeral? Perhaps some people do. Interesting and entertaining You feel the fear, determination, confusion, and abandon required to forge this new means of communication. A book about printing books? Yes! I love when a book sends me out on the Internet to get more information about it's characters and/or events. Gutenberg's Apprentice was that kind of book. Everyone knows Gutenberg invented the first printing press and that it was a turning point for civilization. This book delves down into the how and who to enrich this historical trivia. Think that sounds dull? Not at all. Alix Christie brought this to life, with tight pacing, fleshed out characters and wonderful prose. The apprentice in question, Peter Schoeffer, was destined to be a scribe clerk for the (Catholic) church. He's in Paris loving his life. Then his adopted father demands he return to Mainz Germany. He is told off by his father to work for Gutenberg as an apprentice, much to his dismay and disgust.

The Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla Audiobook by Lauren Willig

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lauren Willig) — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 16:24:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla Subtitle: Pink Carnation, Book 11 Author: Lauren Willig Narrator: Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 242 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the latest Pink Carnation novel from national best-selling author Lauren Willig, rumors spreading among the ton turn deadly as a young couple unites to solve a mystery. In October of 1806, the Little Season is in full swing, and Sally Fitzhugh has had enough of the endless parties and balls. With a rampant vampire craze sparked by the novel The Convent of Orsino, it seems no one can speak of anything else. But when Sally hears a rumor that the reclusive Duke of Belliston is an actual vampire, she cannot resist the challenge of proving such nonsense false. At a ball in Belliston Square, she ventures across the gardens and encounters the mysterious Duke. Lucien, Duke of Belliston, is well versed in the trouble gossip can bring. He's returned home to dispel the rumors of scandal surrounding his parents' deaths, which hint at everything from treason to dark sorcery. While he searches for the truth, he welcomes his fearsome reputation - until a woman is found dead in Richmond. Her blood drained from her throat. Lucien and Sally join forces to stop the so-called vampire from killing again. Someone managed to get away with killing the last Duke of Belliston. But they won't kill this duke - not if Sally has anything to say about it. Members Reviews: Loved it! Lauren Willig's Pink Carnation series is absolutely one of my favorite reads and I especially love them on Audible when narrated by Kate Reading (who has read all but one). While they are all enjoyable, this one took me back to the original book that started it all, The Secret History of the Pink Carnation. It was just delightful from beginning to end. If you are one of those lucky folks that haven't yet sampled the Pink series, I envy you. Do yourself a favor and dive in. Only one caution - they should be read in order since the characters are all intertwined and their progression needs to be followed logically. Great addition to the series I really liked this book. It was a lot of fun. Okay, there weren't many spies. And Eloise comes across as a 14 year old at times. (That could be Kate Reading's reading of her. That's why I gave the performance only 4 stars. At least she pronounced "Eloise" right this time.) But it's an entertaining book. Sally's story is funny and easy to read. I totally enjoyed it. I'm so glad there's one more book in the Pink Carnation series. I really like Lauren Willig's books. Not too impressed. I hate to sound so cynical, but it seems to me that Willig has made it to the end of the garden with this one. I am not very impressed with the story. It leaves much to be desired, and she seems to be killing off her 21st century heroine's character. I hope the next flower installment is a little less predictable. Really enjoyed this book! I really enjoyed this book and I love Sally and Lucien, but I missed Ms. Gwen and Jane. I know that Ms. Gwen was included in the book, but her role was minimal. I actually think that I liked Eloise's and Collin's story the best. I can't wait to see what happens with them in the next book. I really do love the Pink Carnation series. Lauren Willig is such a talented writer. She can take you back in time 200 plus years or 10 years and make you feel like you are right there with the characters.

Persephone Audiobook by Julian Stockwin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julian Stockwin) — Thu, 18 May 2017 11:32:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Persephone Subtitle: Thomas Kydd, Book 18 Author: Julian Stockwin Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-17 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Compelling naval action from the master of the sea story. November 1807. Captain Sir Thomas Kydd must sail to Lisbon to aid the Portuguese Royal Family's evacuation in the face of Napoleon's ruthless advance through Iberia. In the chaos of the threatened city, an old passion is reawakened when he meets Persephone Lockwood, a beautiful and determined admiral's daughter from his past. But the Royal Family's destination is Brazil, Perspehone's England, and it seems Kydd's chance has gone again. Only later he discovers Persephone has another suitor - and if he wants to win her hand, he must enter the highest echelons of London society. Mixing with aristocracy and royalty brings other responsibilities. The Prince of Wales asks him to take temporary command of the Royal Yacht. Sailing to Yarmouth, Kydd realises they are being stalked by French privateers. The terrible threat of a prince of the blood being captured sees Kydd call on daring seamanship of the highest order. Critic Reviews: "In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world." (Guardian) Members Reviews: Full and bye Splendid storyline, writing and narration - for mariners and romantics alike - congrats to the Stockwin team! The Eye of the Storm - We Hope! Its been a thrilling ride throughout this series, Stockwin has re-produced some of Englands finest naval history through the eyes of his lead, Sir Thomas Kydd. Hes balanced fantastic action with some of the wider aspects of social history all backed up by his wonderful knowledge and meticulous research. I dont think I was alone though in having some misgivings after the last book Inferno where the choice of the Siege of Copenhagen necessarily side-lined Kydd for most of the book. It still delivered some great action but by and large it didnt feel like a Kydd novel. Hoping for a return to form and some great adventures for Kydd now that he has his hearts desire in the Tyger this was a book I anticipated very keenly. Firstly I can say on the positive side that Christian Rodska is still as good as ever and delivers whats in front of him with his usual excellence. There are also some very well-written scenes involving some of our favourite characters. The problem for me is that having sidelined Kydd in Inferno regular fans of the series would be expecting Kydd and his ship to have spectacular adventures in this one. The balance though runs contrary to that, although action does sporadically threaten to break out it is usually quickly quashed. The story is almost entirely the rather unpredictable love story of Kydd and his old flame Persephone Lockwood. Towards the end Kydd gets embroiled in what seems to be a classic Kydd situation but this is dropped almost without ceremony making the experience a little frustrating. The love story angle seems to have strangled the other very good ideas that were vying for attention within the overall plot. So, the Kydd series is a massive favourite of mine and always will be but for my tastes at least Stockwin needs to adjust course a bit and let Kydd and Tyger have more of the adventures that the series is famous for.

The Chief Audiobook by Monica McCarty

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Monica McCarty) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:27:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Chief Author: Monica McCarty Narrator: Robert McNab Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 759 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author Monica McCarty transports listeners to the 14th-century Scottish highlands in this dazzling novel. Warrior Tor MacLeod is picked by Robert the Bruce to lead the fight against English rule. Despite Tors rigid disposition and devotion to his craft, his new bride is determined to warm his heart. Members Reviews: All hail the Chief! This story begins with a longwinded and boring recitation of historical facts and the setup for this story. It was hard for me to follow... l felt like I was back in school and too bored to learn anything. However... once that is done a very good story grows. It is full of strong individuals and interesting personalities. The tale becomes one to truly enjoy instead of one to prepare you for a quiz. NARRATOR: I have always enjoyed Robert McNab . He is a talented narrator with a mastery of voices, accents and emotions. CREDITWORTHY? Well.... get if You can past the dry , awful , boring beginning of this tale then yes! Heat Factor? steam... Overbearing Chief meets Romantic Lass I listened to this book later than many of the other reviewers so I had the opportunity to read the reviews before I listened. Because the reviews seemed mixed I didn't know what to expect. As anyone who reads my reviews knows.......I love historical romances, especially ones with Highlanders, so I eventually would have gotten to this one. The Chief is a well written story and is a cross between historical fiction and a harlequin romance. History is intertwined nicely within the romantic story along with action, spies and a mystery. At times this book was predictable but it didn't take away any delightful moments of the story. A few negative reviews of this book unfairly compared it to 'The Outlander' and I don't understand why. 'The Chief' is not paranormal and not 33 hours long. It is an entertaining romantic historical romance set in Scotland and that's where the comparison ends. Overall, it was quite nice to escape to Scotland to visit an overbearing, stubborn, handsome highland chief and his curious, beautiful dreamer of a lass. Hope to visit them again in book 2. 4 and a Half Stars!!! Loved it! Where does The Chief rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It was very good I will definitely be coming back to listen to this one again! On the keeper shelf! Who was your favorite character and why? I really loved both Tor and Christina and all the guard! Which scene was your favorite? Several you need to get this one and find out for yourself! Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes if I could have I would have wasn't able to put it down! Any additional comments? This is the first in Monica McCartys fabulous Highland Guard Series of novels. Though I have had the first of these books on my TBR shelf for several years I have just now gotten to start on them a few weeks ago and since then I havent been able to stop! (Im now on book 6 and planning on getting 7 as soon as Im done with this one!) Yes they are that good and I will venture to say without a doubt that if you like a good, sexy, and exciting Scottish romance you will too! The first book The Chief is the story of Tor MacLeod (for those of you that have read Monicas Macleod series Tor is indeed an ancestor of them. So all be it loosely this book at the very least is connected to her several of her previous books).

Casca: The Panzer Soldier: Casca Series #4 Audiobook by Barry Sadler

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Barry Sadler) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:01:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Casca: The Panzer Soldier: Casca Series #4 Author: Barry Sadler Narrator: Gene Engene Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-08 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: It was easy for Casca to go along with some of the basic premise behind the Nazi war machine. These men were soldiers, hard fighting men born of the same militaristic outlook that had sustained him since that fateful day at Calvary. Inevitably, the high sounding ideals of the Third Reich revealed hidden horrors. In the background is always The Brotherhood. Discovering this hidden organization, and as the war begins going badly for the Nazis, Casca loses faith in the Fuhrer and other leaders. Finally, Casca has no choice but to visit the bunker in Berlin, a visit perhaps more important to the world than any other act he has ever committed. Members Reviews: Great series! Narrative simply the best, storyline amazing and fulfilling! What a walk through history, from start to finish a must read or listen too.. casca panzer sodier i love this audio.. the story was spell-bounding.. the narrator was flexible and convincing, he brought the human substance to all his characters. the human drama and tragedy that was the Russian front.. that few of us know.

Titans Audiobook by Leila Meacham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Leila Meacham) — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 03:37:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Titans Author: Leila Meacham Narrator: Casey Holloway, Brian Hatch Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 116 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: A sweeping new drama from the beloved, best-selling author of Roses. Texas in the early 1900s, its inhabitants still traveling by horseback and barely familiar with the telephone, was on the cusp of an oil boom that, unbeknownst to its residents, would spark a period of dramatic changes and economic growth. In the midst of this transformative time in Southern history, two unforgettable characters emerge and find their fates irrevocably intertwined: Samantha Gordon, the privileged heiress to the sprawling Las Tres Lomas cattle ranch near Fort Worth, and Nathan Holloway, a sweet-natured and charming farm boy from far north Texas. As changes sweep the rustic countryside, Samantha and Nathan's connection drives this narrative compulsively forward as they love, lose, and betray. In this grand yet intimate audiobook, Meacham once again delivers a heartfelt, big-canvas story full of surprising twists and deep emotional resonance. Critic Reviews: "Roses heralded as new Gone with the Wind." (USA Today) "Reads like a high-end Thorn Birds." (The Daily Beast) "As large, romantic, and American a tale as Texas itself." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Great story, especially if you are from Texas and love the land. As I said, a very easy and delightful listen as far as the story goes. However, narrators, like good actors, should do their researched. Countless mispronunciations. No one in Texas calls Bexar County Bex-are". It's "bear." I thought I would die when they called Herefords "heer-fords". It's Hur-furds, repeatedly! Dang. If you want to write about our state, learn how Texans say things. Was there no editor on the audio production? Casey and Brian are clearly,"not from these parts." Great Book! My sister and I recently discovered Author. We have read all off her books and thoroughly enjoyed each of them. Titans was excellent, the story was great, just when you thought you knew she was going she switched it up and thickened the plot. the performance was also great, the readers held my attenton from start to finish. GET THIS BOOK! you won't regret it. This book kept me wanting to hear more! Would you listen to Titans again? Why? No. I don't care to listening, reading, or watching a second time. Once is enough. What about Casey Holloway and Brian Hatch s performance did you like? They were very good. I enjoyed the fact that there were two different people reading. It helped keep me on task of what was happening. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Yes. When Trevor found out Nathan and Samantha were his children. The excitement he showed when he was ready to introduce them to his mother; also when Nathan told his grandmother that her other son committed suicide and Trevor was keeping the secret for her benefit. Eric Novel of Texas During Turn of 20th Century I enjoyed this tale of north central Texas during the late 1800's into the dawn of the 20th century, cattle ranches and oil on the horizon. The story is woven around two twins separated at birth. Neither knows of the existence of the other, but slowly their lives begin to intertwine. Rich characters during interesting times. The narrators missed a few pronunciations, but generally did a good job. Having two narrators helped during this long novel with two sets of characters. Excellent book but..,, This was a very good book. Well worth the credit.

How to Be Both Audiobook by Ali Smith

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ali Smith) — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 11:60:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Be Both Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ali Smith Narrator: John Banks Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: How to Be Both is the dazzling new novel by Ali Smith. It is long-listed for the Man Booker Prize 2014. Passionate, compassionate, vitally inventive, and scrupulously playful, Ali Smith's novels are like nothing else. How to Be Both is a novel all about arts versatility. Borrowing from paintings fresco technique to make an original literary double-take, it's a fast-moving, genre-bending conversation between forms, times, truths, and fictions. Theres a Renaissance artist of the 1460s. Theres the child of a child of the 1960s. Two tales of love and injustice twist into a singular yarn where time gets timeless, structural gets playful, knowing gets mysterious, fictional gets real - and all lifes givens get given a second chance. Members Reviews: Impressive Loved the interesting way stories are told. Impressive work of art and writing. I want to see the real paintings. Incompetent Foreign Pronunciation Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? I never finish listening to, much less recommend, books in which the narrator has not taken the time to learn to pronounce foreign words correctly. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of John Banks? Banks is a good reader/actor, but Like so many narrators, he didn't study the pronunciation of foreign words, in this case Italian. It really detracts from the listening experience to hear names of places and major characters mispronounced. What would it take for the producer to require that a narrator work with an accent and pronunciation coach for a day? Was How to Be Both worth the listening time? See comments above. Any additional comments? Please don't give prompts for reviews as if we were in grade school. unresolved ending Choose your own adventure ending. This is Sad with really no resolution. A big disappointment.

Property of a Noblewoman Audiobook by Danielle Steel

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Danielle Steel) — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 23:13:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Property of a Noblewoman Author: Danielle Steel Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: In Danielle Steel's thrilling novel, a woman's legacy - shaped by tragedy, fortitude, and undying devotion - transforms lives and hearts long after she is gone, and fulfills at last her most precious bequest. Faded photographs of a glamorous couple in postwar Europe. Old letters hinting of tragic loss. And a breathtaking array of magnificent jewelry, spectacular stones in exquisite settings. These are the contents of a safe-deposit box long abandoned in a New York City bank. If no heir can be identified, the jewelry will be auctioned. But who was the woman who left such a fortune and no will? Two people, drawn together by chance, begin to unravel the mystery. Jane Willoughby is a law clerk at the surrogate's court and Phillip Lawton a fine arts expert for Christie's auction house. They are simply doing their jobs when they come to the bank to inspect the contents of the box. But for both Jane and Phillip the search turns personal - and their efforts to reconstruct an enigmatic life will lead from New York to London and Paris, to Rome and Naples, and a series of stunning revelations. Eighteen-year-old Marguerite Pearson left America with a broken heart in the shadow of World War II. She found a new life in Europe but forever mourned what she left behind. As the truth about Marguerite's extraordinary history - her forbidden love affair and her family's treachery - is slowly revealed, more people are drawn into the puzzle that Jane and Phillip have pieced together, and one among them will inherit the most unexpected gift of all. Members Reviews: Like only Steele Can... Listening to a Dannielle Steel book is like listen to your favorite piece of classical music...the words always eloquently follow from chapter to chapter with grace and poise. It always amazes me how She can turn the lives of those whom live in comfort into simplicity that we all can appreciate and enjoy! Very Disappointing Perhaps Ms. Steel should concentrate on the quality of her books and not the quantity she is able to put out. Don't waste your money. Lost intetest I have read so many of her books that they no longer hold my attention. Requires no thinking when reading her books. light it was a nice story. I like a more in depth gripping story line, but for a light brainless read...it was nice. more of a short story What did you like best about Property of a Noblewoman? What did you like least? nice little story If youve listened to books by Danielle Steel before, how does this one compare? no I have not What does Dan John Miller bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? nothing in particular Could you see Property of a Noblewoman being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? no Any additional comments? read more like a high school written short story, ok to pass the time

The Jane Austen Project Audiobook by Kathleen A. Flynn

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kathleen A. Flynn) — Tue, 02 May 2017 15:17:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jane Austen Project Subtitle: A Novel Author: Kathleen A. Flynn Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 123 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Perfect for fans of Jane Austen, this engrossing debut novel offers an unusual twist on the legacy of one of the world's most celebrated and beloved authors: Two researchers from the future are sent back in time to meet Jane and recover a suspected unpublished novel. London, 1815: Two travelers - Rachel Katzman and Liam Finucane - arrive in a field in rural England, disheveled and weighed down with hidden money. Turned away at a nearby inn, they are forced to travel by coach all night to London. They are not what they seem but rather colleagues who have come back in time from a technologically advanced future, posing as wealthy West Indies planters - a doctor and his spinster sister. While Rachel and Liam aren't the first team from the future to "go back", their mission is by far the most audacious: meet, befriend, and steal from Jane Austen herself. Carefully selected and rigorously trained by The Royal Institute for Special Topics in Physics, disaster-relief doctor Rachel and actor-turned-scholar Liam have little in common besides the extraordinary circumstances they find themselves in. Circumstances that call for Rachel to stifle her independent nature and let Liam take the lead as they infiltrate Austen's circle via her favorite brother, Henry. But diagnosing Jane's fatal illness and obtaining an unpublished novel hinted at in her letters pose enough of a challenge without the continuous convolutions of living a lie. While her friendship with Jane deepens and her relationship with Liam grows complicated, Rachel fights to reconcile the woman she is with the proper lady 19th-century society expects her to be. As their portal to the future prepares to close, Rachel and Liam struggle with their directive to leave history intact and exactly as they found it...however heartbreaking that may prove. Members Reviews: Fun But Lacking Character Depth What made the experience of listening to The Jane Austen Project the most enjoyable? The author clearly did significant research into the period, and did a good job of weaving historical factoids into the story. That gave it a certain richness in places that was quite enjoyable. What about Saskia Maarlevelds performance did you like? She did well giving personality to some characters that were otherwise a bit flat. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I chose this book for an extended car trip (6 hours each way). I wasn't enthralled by the story, but content enough that I was satisfied for the drive. It did it's job, but I don't know if I'll listen to it again. Any additional comments? Flynn's writing is solid, but the book never really pushes that far above mediocre. For me, the big thing holding the book back from excellent was lack of character development. The writer was never really able to make me care very much about her creations, and some of their decisions were simply baffling. SPOILER: For example, the main character's decision to have a sexual relationship with a man posing as her brother, despite the fact discovery would ruin everything she's supposed to care about most. It was not only extremely dumb, but also seemingly out of character for someone whose biggest character trait thus far was their devotion to saving Jane and not screwing up her job/the time continuum. There were other things like that which made the characters and their decision making seems shallow.

The Artificial Silk Girl Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Maria Tatar (introduction)) — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:33:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Artificial Silk Girl Author: Maria Tatar (introduction), Irmgard Keun, Katharina von Ankum (translator) Narrator: Erin Mallon Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 03-28-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Before Sex and the City there was Bridget Jones. And before Bridget Jones was The Artificial Silk Girl. In 1931, a young woman writer living in Germany was inspired by Anita Loos's Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to describe pre-war Berlin and the age of cinematic glamour through the eyes of a woman. The resulting novel, The Artificial Silk Girl, became an acclaimed bestseller and a masterwork of German literature, in the tradition of Christopher Isherwood's Berlin Stories and Bertolt Brecht's Three Penny Opera. Like Isherwood and Brecht, Keun revealed the dark underside of Berlin's "golden twenties" with empathy and honesty. Unfortunately, a Nazi censorship board banned Keun's work in 1933 and destroyed all existing copies of The Artificial Silk Girl. Only one English translation was published, in Great Britain, before the book disappeared in the chaos of the ensuing war. Today, more than seven decades later, the story of this quintessential "material girl" remains as relevant as ever, as an accessible new translation brings this lost classic to light once more. Other Press is pleased to announce the republication of The Artificial Silk Girl, elegantly translated by noted Germanist Kathie von Ankum, and with a new introduction by Harvard professor Maria Tatar. Members Reviews: Very interesting (good writing) I feel as though I have been in the driving seat of a woman's mind during the early 1930s of pre-Nazi Germany. Not just any kind of woman, though. The protagonist, Doris, with a lack of education, is a material girl who hopes to achieve a higher status in society by garnering the attentions of successful men and sleeping her way to the top. Three of them in fact, with varying degrees of success and conclusions. It is both funny and sad. Because it is a social critique, this novel's publication was banned by the Nazis. Mostly because of its honesty and openness regarding the subject of the book; The novel is a rich portrait of a working girl sleeping her way to the top and failing. It is relevant even today. The narrative reveals her inner thoughts and attitude towards men. A frightening prospect for the men in that era. The protagonist's thought process is flighty jumping from idea to idea and until you become accustomed to that pattern you may struggle to get into the flow of the story. The writing is really quite modern, even today. The way it has been constructed and written makes it timeless. I feel that we are fortunate that a version somehow still exists today. The story of how the book has survived the Nazi period is a tale in itself. The novel has three distinct sections that are quite symbolic and takes place mostly in Berlin, in the first person. Section 1 takes place at the tail end of summer. Section 2 takes place during late autumn. Section 3 journeys from winter into spring; finishing with hope, or so I like to think. Hope is a good way to finish such a tale. Sergiu Pobereznic (Amazon author)

Robin - Die Rückkehr (Das Lächeln der Fortuna 3) Hörbuch von Rebecca Gablé

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rebecca Gablé) — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:26:58 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> Titel: Robin - Die Rückkehr (Das Lächeln der Fortuna 3) Autor:: Rebecca Gablé Erzähler: Detlef Bierstedt, Roman Roth, Wolfgang Wagner, Ulrike Kapfer, Julia Lowack, Moritz Grove Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 15 hrs and 22 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 04-28-17 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Kategorien: Fiction, Historical Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Robins Weg ist von großen Veränderungen gezeichnet. Mit seiner Ernennung zum Earl of Burton hat Robin zunächst schwer zu kämpfen. Nicht nur muss er ein Gefolge zusammensuchen, sondern sich auch der Verantwortung des neuen Lehens stellen. Die Freundschaft mit Henry of Lancaster wächst weiter und Robins Schicksal ist nun unumwindbar mit dem englischen Königshaus verbunden. Jedoch setzt ihn seine privilegierte Position auch immer wieder der Missgunst seiner Neider aus. Darüber hinaus bleibt er nicht von persönlichen Schicksalsschlägen verschont. An der politischen Front zeichnet sich währenddessen ein Bauernaufstand ab. Ausgelöst durch die Runterwirtschaftung des Landes zur Finanzierung des Krieges. Die Stimmung im Land spitzt sich immer weiter zu. Robin ist gezwungen seinen Stand zu verteidigen und muss sich dabei auch noch einem altvertrauten Feind stellen Dies ist der letzte Teil des Hörspiels um Robin von Waringham. Zu diesem Titel erhalten Sie eine PDF-Datei, die nach dem Kauf automatisch Ihrer Bibliothek hinzugefügt wird. >> Diese Hörspiel-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©1997 Rebecca Gablé (P)2017 Audible GmbH

The Shadow of the Lynx Audiobook by Victoria Holt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Victoria Holt) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:21:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Shadow of the Lynx Author: Victoria Holt Narrator: Virginia Leishman Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author Victoria Holt is universally popular for her breathtaking works of romance and fiction. Filled with strong-willed characters and set in exotic historical eras, each of her books spins an unforgettable tale. The Shadow of the Lynx follows beautiful young Nora Tamasin as she leaves her home in Victorian England. Recently orphaned, she sails toward the untamed lands of gold-rush Australia. Her journey will take her to the Lynx: the man her father designated as her guardian before he died. Rich, powerful, and commanding, the Lynx is a man who can safeguard her finances, but cannot control her heart. More than 56 million of Victoria Holts books have been sold worldwide. She also writes under the pen names of Jean Plaidy and Philippa Carr. Through the lyrical voice of narrator Virginia Leishman, The Shadow of the Lynx richly captures all the nuances of a familys tempestuous passion and thirst for power. Members Reviews: Not my favorite VH novel but very well performed Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes - very well performed. Would you be willing to try another book from Victoria Holt? Why or why not? Definately a fan of Ms. Holt. This book doesn't quite follow her usual formula but enjoyable nonetheless. What about Virginia Leishmans performance did you like? Perfect accent and reading speed - is still intelligible at faster speeds. Wow. Am so glad Audible has finally placed her Beginning was different than I envisioned. Since I can usually figure out a book within two to three chapters, this one had me good. It is her very METHOD OF STORY TELLING that intrigues me. She would have made Alfred Hitchcock a great wife. So grateful to find her here on Audible. As famous lines go, "Please Sir, I want some more!" Definitely worth your money and attention I have to admit that I wasn't sure who the culprit(s) were in this story or where it was going. It was a very good mystery and an interesting story. I enjoyed it. Wonderful writer What did you love best about The Shadow of the Lynx? I love Victoria Holt books and have read all that has been printed. I wished that more were on audio because I have truly enjoyed listening to them again. She is also know as Phillippa A Carr. I have not checked for any audio under this name as yet. I am unable to read comfortably so getting to listen has been a wonderful experience for me for I missed reading so very much. As far as what I loved best, I love all of her story lines equally. Any additional comments? Love historical romance books The Shadow Of the Lynx No one writes like Victoria Holt . I LOVE every story she has ever written . The Shadow of the Lynx is no exception . I highly recommend . I am hoping audible will get more of ner books .

Black Hills Audiobook by Dan Simmons

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dan Simmons) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:21:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Hills Subtitle: A Novel Author: Dan Simmons Narrator: Erik Davies, Michael McConnohie Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-10 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 175 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Paha Sapa, a young Sioux warrior, first encounters General George Armstrong Custer as Custer lies dying on the battlefield at Little Bighorn. He believes - as do the holy men of his tribe - that the legendary general's ghost entered him at that moment and will remain with him until Sapa convinces him to leave. In Black Hills, Dan Simmons weaves the stories of Paha Sapa and Custer together seamlessly, depicting a violent and tumultuous time in the history of Native Americans and the United States Army. Haunted by the voice of the general his people called "Long Hair", Paha Sapa lives a long life, driven by a dramatic vision he experiences in the Black Hills that are his tribe's homeland. As an explosives worker on the massive Mount Rushmore project, he may finally be rid of his ghosts - on the very day FDR comes to South Dakota to dedicate the Jefferson face. Critic Reviews: "Hugo-winner Simmons, the author of such acclaimed space operas as Hyperion and Olympos as well as Drood, an intriguing riff on Dickens's unfinished last novel, displays the impressive breath of his imagination in this historical novel with a supernatural slant....In his ability to create complex characters and pair them with suspenseful situations, Simmons stands almost unmatched among his contemporaries." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Perfect example of audio over print This book was amazing and definitely better as audio than text because of the native language throughout the story. I used the "Look Inside" feature at Amazon to see how these Native American words are written out in the hopes of reproducing them here. After seeing them however, I can see I don't have the ability to type them in with the character accents and symbols required to show examples here. If I had read this as a physical book, I doubt I would have made it through because the frustration at not being able to read the widely used native language would have been too off-putting. That would have been an injustice to the book and a shame on me because this is a great story with fantastic narration. An amazing journey This was a truly wonderful story about the Lakota indians of the Black Hills. It's told in flash-forwards and flash-backs of an 11 year old indian boy named Paha Sapa. It left me with a sadness for the losses of the "natural free human beings" who lived near the Black Hills, known by them as "the Six Grandfathers". It is one of the best books that I've read in a while. Very Good but Very Long This is a fascinating book, one especially suited for audio delivery. The author uses a great deal of Lakota words that would be difficult to read, but the narrator(s) do a wonderful job of consistantly and clearly pronouncing the terms, which are then clearly explained in an unobtrusive manner. The book gave me a new insight into the world of Custer and the Indian Wars, as well as the early 20th century and the construction of the Mt. Rushmore monument. I thoroughly enjoyed it until it was nearing the end, or what I perceived would have been the end. Once the climax of the story had completed, and the issue at hand had been resolved, I expected it to soon end, and I felt a little disappointed, as I often do when I am in a good book/story. But the author did not stop. The story began to almost ramble and drone on into what seemed like hours of extraneous babble.

Midshipman Bolitho Audiobook by Alexander Kent

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alexander Kent) — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 18:42:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Midshipman Bolitho Author: Alexander Kent Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Richard Bolitho - Midshipman October 1772, Portsmouth. Sixteen-year-old Richard Bolitho waits to join the Gorgon, ordered to sail to the west coast of Africa and to destroy those who challenge the King's Navy. For Bolitho, and for many of the crew, it is a severe and testing initiation into the game of seamanship. Midshipman Bolitho and the Avenger December 1773, Falmouth. The young Bolitho looks forward to a family Christmas in Cornwall while the Gorgon is refitted. But Cornwall is the treacherous stamping ground of smugglers and wreckers. After the murder of a revenue officer, Bolitho is swept aboard his brother's cutter, Avenger, on a dangerous mission of hide-and-seek. Critic Reviews: "One of our foremost writers of naval fiction...authentic, inspiring, well-characterised and, finally, moving." (Sunday Times) Members Reviews: This is *not* the book advertised. They publishers information says all three of the novellas of Bolitho's early career as a Midshipman are included. They are *not*. Band of Brothers is not in this audiobook. And two chapters of Bolitho and the Avenger repeat so. Otherwise the narration is excellent and what is there is quite enjoyable. But we will never get to hear the details of the events leading up to Bolitho's appointment to Lieutenant. Midshipman Bolitho This is a good story. There was only one problem, somewhere around chapter 12 the narration began to repeat and reread about 4 chapters. The writer did his research. He was very specific about the workings of a ship of the times. However, I found the names of the characters made it difficult to follow the story and thus interfered with the flow. There were new characters introduced later but there was not enough time spent on them and who they were for me to get invested in there purpose. All in all it was a nice short story. Great story Loved it. Great narrative. Keeps you wanting to listen to the whole thing at once good beginning i have read the entire botiho series and listend to it all as well. the way Michael jayston reads the books he brings it alive and makes you feel like your on the poop deck with Richard bolitho. missing band of brothers I enjoyed the first two books but with dismay found that book 3 of the omnibus is missing. have returned this now because this was an incomplete recording Audible ensure you provide the complete offering correctly next time

The Dressmaker Audiobook by Rosalie Ham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rosalie Ham) — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 23:59:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dressmaker Subtitle: A Novel Author: Rosalie Ham Narrator: Rachel Griffiths Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-15 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 193 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: A darkly satirical novel of love, revenge, and 1950s haute couture - soon to be a major motion picture starring Kate Winslet and Liam Hemsworth. After 20 years spent mastering the art of dressmaking at couture houses in Paris, Tilly Dunnage returns to the small Australian town she was banished from as a child. She plans only to check on her ailing mother and leave. But Tilly decides to stay, and though she is still an outcast, her lush, exquisite dresses prove irresistible to the prim women of Dungatar. Through her fashion business, her friendship with Sergeant Farrat - the town's only policeman, who harbors an unusual passion for fabrics - and a budding romance with Teddy, the local football star whose family is almost as reviled as hers, she finds a measure of grudging acceptance. But as her dresses begin to arouse competition and envy in town, causing old resentments to surface, it becomes clear that Tilly's mind is set on a darker design: exacting revenge on those who wronged her, in the most spectacular fashion. Members Reviews: Difficult to follow as a audiobook While this is a well-told story, it is about more than just the dressmaker, it is about the town she comes home to. Because of the audio format, I found it difficult to keep the large cast of characters in town straight. The performance was clear, and the pace of reading excellent, but there was no differentiation in voice for each of the characters, which would have helped the listener keep them all straight. While I would definitely recommend this novel, I would not necessarily recommend the audio format. Very Enjoyable The Narrator was very good. I Loved the references to fabric and sewing. The very descriptive writing gave a clear visual picture Great narration I just love the narrator. Great voice and accent. The book is so unique and memorable. If you've seen the movie already this is much different but the movie keeps mostly in line with this. I saw the movie and wanted more. This was what I was hoping for. Loved it ! I've listen to the book about three times! Loved it! It's a bit tricky to keep up with the characters as there are so many of them, but it worth it! Unexpected Overall I enjoyed. The narration at time felt slow. Unexpected enjoyment. Needed to keep listening and persist. I am glad I kept listening. Daisy

Daniel's Story Audiobook by Carol Matas

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carol Matas) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:03:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daniel's Story Subtitle: Published in conjunction with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Author: Carol Matas Narrator: Daniel Carpenter-Gold Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Daniel barely remembers leading a normal life before the Nazis came to power in 1933. He can still picture once being happy and safe, but memories of those days are fading as he and his family face the dangers threatening Jews in Hitler's Germany in the late 1930's. No longer able to practice their religion, vote, own property, or even work, Daniel's family is forced from their home in Frankfurt and sent on a long and dangerous journey, first to the Lodz ghetto in Poland, and then to Auschwitz - the Nazi death camp. Though many around him lose hope in the face of such terror, Daniel, supported by his courageous family, struggles for survival. He finds hope, life and even love in the midst of despair. Although Daniel is a fictitious character, his story was inspired by the real experiences of many of the more than one million children who died in the Holocaust. Daniel's Story was published in conjunction with an exhibit called "Daniel's Story: Remember the Children" at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Great family listening for grades 4-8 and up. Members Reviews: One boys true account of the holocaust Daniel can barely remember leading a normal life-until the Nazis came to power when he was 6.No longer allowed to go to normal public schools,or even be employed,Daniel and his family are forced out of their home in Germany and into the Polish ghetto and then begin the dangerous journey to the Nazi death camps.when two anti-Semitic boys beat up his best friend Daniel flips out.I've read many books about the holocaust,both real and fictional,but this book stands out as the best I've read-it's sad,moving,and honest.only two of Daniel's family survives the war but I'm not going to tell you which ones you'll have to read the book to find out. Five Stars great Great Holocaust story for middle schoolers Daniel's Story is a wonderfully told story about the Holocaust. It is great for middle schoolers to gain an understanding of the life and times. Five Stars fine book ans terrific service and attention to order matters - no hassle - triple A Audio Quality not so great I'm not sure if I just got a bad copy, but I am not impressed with the quality of the the audio. Throughout the first part of the book the audio would skip over small chunks of text at the end of a paragraph. And now it's skipping quite a bit. I am disappointed with the quality of the audio.

The Hellion and the Highlander Audiobook by Lynsay Sands

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lynsay Sands) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:51:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hellion and the Highlander Author: Lynsay Sands Narrator: Marianna Palka Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 08-17-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 617 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Only one man could set her heart ablaze.... Lady Averill Mortagne learned to control her fierce temper as a young girl. But if her father insists on parading her before one more English lord who looks askance at her flame-colored hair, she'll simply scream! Her only respite is the time she spends with Kade Stewart, the wounded Scot her brother brought home from the Crusades. Who could have imagined a Highland warrior would be the only gentleman around? Lady Averill helped save his life, and for that Kade is truly grateful. She is also almost unbearably beautiful, but he could never subject such a sweet and gentle lady to the rough life of a Stewart laird's bride... or could he? When she braves an unexpected danger by his side, Averill will prove to Kade that her heart is as fiery as her hair ...and that submitting to their scorching passion would be heaven indeed. Members Reviews: Another great one by Lynsay Sands I loved this one. It had twists and turns that you never saw coming. There was just enough romance and intrigue. If you have any of the other Highlander books you must get this one too!! Worst Narrator in history I hate to say this but I ca not comment about the book due to the Narrators voice. Ms Palka sounds like she is reading while falling asleep. She has the most flat and emotionless voice I have ever had the misfortune of hearing. Every time I try and listen to the book I either want to go to sleep or start feeling depressed that I actually purchased something that Ms. Palka narrated. I will now have to buy the book because there is no way I will ever be able to listen to this entire book in audio format as long as Ms. Palka is the narrator. Narrated not so good the story was great i wish the reader was better no personality in her voice.................... Love those Highlanders Great book. I read this one first, I didn't realize there were 2 other books before this. This reads very well as a stand alone. But I can't wait to read the first 2. My favourite of the 3 books What did you love best about The Hellion and the Highlander? I loved the repartee between Averil and Kade. Averil thinks she is unattractive, and plain. Kade thinks she is stunning, smart and funny (which she is). What other book might you compare The Hellion and the Highlander to and why? Similar to The Bride by Julie Garwood Which scene was your favorite? The best scene is, while drunk and cursing, she begins to tell Kade (and her brother) about throwing up on her would-be mother-in-law. Laugh out loud funny. Who was the most memorable character of The Hellion and the Highlander and why? Averil Any additional comments? Great Highland Novel

Red River Audiobook by P.G. Nagle

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P.G. Nagle) — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 16:47:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red River Author: P.G. Nagle Narrator: Jeremy Arthur Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Life, Death, and the River By 1863 control of the Mississippi and Red Rivers has become vital to the Confederate cause. Cotton must reach their European allies so the Confederacy can buy desperately needed war materiel. On the Red River, Union forces work furiously to free navy ships from shallow waters so they can be used to harass Confederate vessels, while down rivera vigilant Confederate force readies to engage them. Between the two armies, at the confluence of the two rivers, sits a rich prize, a vast plantation run by young, beautiful Mrs. Hawkland. At any moment Union or Confederate forces could seize her land and set fire to her home to prevent the enemy from doing so first. Confederate officer Jamie Russell comes to her plantation by chance, only to find that that she is no stranger; his dreams of their brief but passionate encounter fill his nights as war fills his days. As the river conflict rushes inexorably to a violent climax, their two fates are drawn into the maelstrom of the war that irrevocably will change them both. Members Reviews: Wrapping Up an Excellent Civil War Historical Fiction Series This is the fourth and final (it appears) book in P.G. Nagle's "Civil War in the Far West" series. The series started with "Glorietta Pass", and continued with "The Guns of Valverde", and then "Galveston". I think this book really demonstrates how Ms Nagle has grown into her writing abilities. The first book was well researched and there were several strong characters but the plot seemed to be pretty basic and even predictable. But as she progressed through this series she just got better and better. The research was still outstanding, exhaustive even, but her characters were better written. The plots take place against historical realities so that, of course, can't be changed. But how her fictional characters act and interact with others has become delightful. This last book in the series illustrates that very well, with her long-time character, confederate officer Jamie Russell, becoming truly multi-dimensional. Ms Nagle's wartime action scenes are very well done as well. I felt like I was there, not in any kind of heroic battle sense but definitely feeling the fear, the exhaustion, and the filth of battle. Jamie leads his gun battery and is in the thick of battles...you can just hear the explosions and see the men around him struggle to do their duty. The Red River itself, a tributary to the Mississippi River, takes on a life of its own, especially as the Union boats try to free their ships from shallow waters in order to secure the entire Mississippi, a crutial strategy for the war. All in all, this wraps up a very good historical fiction series. I just love it when a novelist takes great pains to get the history right. Ms Nagle doesn't scrimp on that for sure. I was happy to see it progress but I wish there were one more novel to finish out the war. This one does take us up to where the end is in sight though, so perhaps another would be anti-climactic. Wish this wasn't the last of the series! Super follow up to Galveston!...the "behind the scenes" history. ...added so much....wish there was another after this...I will miss the characters ...wish the series didn't end here. Great Read! This is the fourth book in PG Nagel's series; she's one of my favorite authors! I would recommend any of her books Great Series The 4th in P.G.

An Officer and a Spy Audiobook by Robert Harris

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Harris) — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 04:10:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Officer and a Spy Author: Robert Harris Narrator: David Rintoul Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-13 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 133 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: They lied to protect their country. He told the truth to save it. A gripping historical thriller from the bestselling author of Fatherland. January 1895. On a freezing morning in the heart of Paris, an army officer, Georges Picquart, witnesses a convicted spy, Captain Alfred Dreyfus, being publicly humiliated in front of twenty thousand spectators baying Death to the Jew! The officer is rewarded with promotion: Picquart is made the French armys youngest colonel and put in command of the Statistical Section - the shadowy intelligence unit that tracked down Dreyfus. The spy, meanwhile, is given a punishment of medieval cruelty: Dreyfus is shipped off to a lifetime of solitary confinement on Devils Island - unable to speak to anyone, not even his guards, his case seems closed forever. But gradually Picquart comes to believe there is something rotten at the heart of the Statistical Section. When he discovers another German spy operating on French soil, his superiors are oddly reluctant to pursue it. Despite official warnings, Picquart persists, and soon the officer and the spy are in the same predicament... Narrated by Picquart, An Officer and a Spy is a compelling recreation of a scandal that became the most famous miscarriage of justice in history. Compelling, too, are the echoes for our modern world: an intelligence agency gone rogue, justice corrupted in the name of national security, a newspaper witch hunt of a persecuted minority, and the age-old instinct of those in power to cover-up their crimes. Members Reviews: Excellent Read I enjoyed this book immensely. It appeared to be well researched and meticulously written. It was very credible and placed me in the period well. The theme of whistle blowing and the trauma that ensues for the whistleblower was consistent with my understanding of what happens. The storyline is excellent and at times, I could not stop listening. All in all, I highly recommend this audiobook. The Best Book I have ever Listen too Robert Harris is a fantastic writer and I can't wait to listen to 'The Ghost'. I read his 'Fatherland' years ago but wasn't too impressed, however this book is a must. Spies, military, government, 1895, France, Germany, intrigue it has the lot. This story would be unbelievable if it wasn't based on a true story. David Rintoul is fantastic narrating this noveltised version of events from the intelligence officer who discovers the truth and then falls foul of the hierarchy cover up. Damn good story this. Bought the printed copy for my mother to read. Exciting Historical Fiction This is an excellent book, providing a strong insight into the politics of this time. It would be interesting enough if it were a work of pure fiction, but the historical base and accuracy make this both a thoroughly interesting listen and a story with an important lesson to learn. Highly likely that you'll go and research the facts of this case, if you haven't done so already. The performance is excellent as the narrator has an attractive reading voice and a real knack for accents. Very highly recommended! History in colourful Would you listen to An Officer and a Spy again? Why? Possibly, in many years time. Knowing the story would lessen the experience. . A larger part of this books quality is the story line rather than the characters. Im not suggesting the characters do not have character, they do.

Grant Comes East Audiobook by Newt Gingrich, William R. Forstchen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Newt Gingrich) — Wed, 04 Aug 2004 14:31:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Grant Comes East Author: Newt Gingrich, William R. Forstchen Narrator: Boyd Gaines Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-04 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 207 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Once again, Newt Gingrich and William Forstchen have created a brilliant story of how the Civil War could have unfolded. In Grant Comes East, they use their years of research and expertise to take their legions of fans on another remarkable journey. Critic Reviews: "An exciting alternative history of the Civil War....Vivid, detailed, and insightful. This is one of the best novels of the Civil War to appear in recent years." (Publishers Weekly) "Notably original." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Great Story!!! I really liked this book. Although fiction, it weaves an interesting tale that rings of actual history. The narrator adds a lot to this book with interesting inflection and accents. I can't wait for the next one. part two is as good as 1 This 2nd episond is as good as the first. The Third is even better. I could not give a higher reccomendation. I was rivited. The time slipped by. When it ended I was craving more. Three cheers for the authors and three cheers for the narration. Good Folllow-up to Gettysburg I enjoyed this bood as much or more that part 1 (Gettysburg). Again, very well written facinating and easy to follow. Be warned that this is a part two of (I assume) three. I was not aware of this and am disappointed that I will have to wait for (again, I assume ...I do not know) the next chapter to see how this version of the Civil War ends. Magnificent read and fascinating what-if. Every character, North & South has a unique voice. Characters seem very real and the differences between the sides and individuals are revealing. Great twist on what could have been I very much enjoyed this book. I am a fanatical Civil War enthusiast so wasn't sure if I would like a different view on what could have happened. I do appreciate the explanation Gringrich gave of "Active History". Good book and very well narrated.

The Last Jump Audiobook by John E. Nevola

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John E. Nevola) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:13:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Jump Subtitle: A Novel of World War II Author: John E. Nevola Narrator: Mike Ortego Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-13 Publisher: John E. Nevola Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 124 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: The Last Jump is a war story, a mystery, a love tale, and a tribute to the people who won World War II. Fact and fiction intermix seamlessly to unravel a secret passionately guarded by four aging soldiers. The reader is transported back in time to an imperfect America, with all is incredible virtues and vexing shortcomings struggling with racial and gender issues while fighting for its very survival. It was time when Americans stood shoulder to shoulder to free the world from tyranny. It celebrates the spirit and courage of ordinary citizens pitted against the militaristic regimes of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. It was a time when the sons of presidents and senators served, fought, suffered and died alongside average Americans and famous celebrities. J.P. Kilroy, a middle-aged divorced journalist, regrets ignoring his mother's deathbed request. Even her last letter, which told of the existence of a mysterious family secret, did not motivate him to reconcile with the father who left them 30 years ago. When he receives an invitation from the White House to attend a Medal of Honor awards ceremony for African-Americans, he also discovers his estranged father recently passed away. Was the secret now lost forever? Kilroy also discovers that four aging veterans, the only links to the past, not only know the secret but swore an oath never to reveal it. They are the free-spirited Sky Johnson, a rough and tumble paratrooper, Frank West, the studious company commander, Harley Tidrick, Omaha Beach veteran and cousin of his father's best wartime buddy, and Lincoln Abraham, the only living black honoree at the ceremony. With the aid of Cynthia Powers, an alluring Army press liaison, Kilroy accepts the challenge to cajole the veterans into revealing the mystery. Their conversations take him back in time to a country in grave danger but a country as united as never before or since. But the old warriors stubbornly resist until the last one passes on and Kilroy's hopes are dashed. But one reaches from beyond the grave to identify the only other person who has the answer and Kilroy races death to reach her. And a shocking conclusion awaits him, if only he can get there in time! Members Reviews: Incredible!!! Best story I have read in such a very long time. By far one of the best to convey the feelings and emotions of a soldier. Such vivid words of the actual events from WW II even if these characters were fictional. Every person who now enjoys the benefits of the freedom that these men and women fought for must read this book. You will be changed forever and your head will raise a little higher to know they did it for each and every one of us that came after them!!! Good Story, Too Preachy The story is well written and interesting, even if a bit far-fetched. As with many good works of historical fiction, the book puts the reader into the middle of historical events and helps to make that time period come alive. My primary complaint with the book is the several instances in which one character or another gives a long-winded lecture in defense of right-wing ideology. Ken Follett tends to do the same thing in his novels set in the 20th century, though Follett's harangues are from a decidedly left-leaning perspective.

The March Audiobook by E.L. Doctorow

biacuaduc@gmail.com (E.L. Doctorow) — Thu, 15 Sep 2005 02:32:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The March Subtitle: A Novel Author: E.L. Doctorow Narrator: Joe Morton Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 692 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: The author of Ragtime, City of God, and The Book of Daniel has given us a magisterial work with an enormous cast of unforgettable characters: white and black, men, women, and children, unionists and rebels, generals and privates, freed slaves and slave owners. At the center is General Sherman himself; a beautiful freed slave girl named Pearl; a Union regimental surgeon, Colonel Sartorius; Emily Thompson, the dispossessed daughter of a Southern judge; and Arly and Will, two misfit soldiers. Almost hypnotic in its narrative drive, The March stunningly renders the countless lives swept up in the violence of a country at war with itself. The great march in E.L. Doctorow's hands becomes something more, a floating world, a nomadic consciousness, and an unforgettable reading experience with awesome relevance to our own times. Critic Reviews: "In this powerful novel, Doctorow gets deep inside the pillage, cruelty and destruction, as well as the care and burgeoning love that sprung up in their wake....On reaching the novel's last pages, the reader feels wonder that this nation was ever able to heal after so brutal, and personal, a conflict." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Uncivil War Authors and historians uniformly treat war as either an individual's experience or some combination of military strategies and conquests. Almost never does an author show that war is not either or, but both. Doctorow walks the tightrope in this gripping story of battles, conquests, race, class and individuals....especially individuals, representing every stripe and type all swallowed by Sherman's multi-bodied beast and its inexorable march to the sea. In covering Sherman's campaign, the author makes it emblematic of the whole Civil War. The casual cruelty is more than any planned offensive. The lives broken and reformed a kind of mirror of a ravaged and remade Union. There's not a single slow passage in the whole narrative and the urge to listen to it from beginning to end in a single sitting nearly irresistable. More than any tale in memory, this is the most compelling reconstruction of what Civil War really meant. This is a must have! Great Book and Great Reader This is a most enjoyable book, one of the best I have heard. There are many different voices ranging from the accents of southern, both those born free and the enslaved. There is also the ride range of voices found among the northerners. The reader does an excellent job. The character development is wonderful and even though you know how the American Civil War ends, The March keeps you interested in its characters. You want to know what happens to Pearl, the newly freed young slave girl, Miss Emily, the judges daughter who looses everything when Sherman comes to town, particular soldiers, troop followers and a host of others affected by General Shermans march. You spend some time with Sherman and his officers, and the privates on foot. You meet an army surgeon born in Germany and a British reporter. You encounter the brutality of war and still find some humor. The unexpected happens. It is a good solid listen and one I look forward to hearing again. The Best This is the best book I have heard or "read" since joining Audible. I think that the writing and the reading were excellent. For civil war history buffs, this is a must. I have tried others by this author and not been able to finish.

Cherries Audiobook by John Podlaski

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Podlaski) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:02:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cherries Subtitle: A Vietnam War Novel Author: John Podlaski Narrator: Michael Sutherland Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-12 Publisher: John Podlaski Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: When a soldier leaves for war, those left behind often wonder what their loved ones are experiencing. Letters home are always cheerful and vague - no sense in worrying the family. Then upon returning home, these young soldiers do not want to talk about their experiences. Family and friends allege they are now distant, changed, and not the same person they remember from several months earlier. What causes this? Although the backdrop for this novel is the Vietnam War, "cherries" exist in every war. They are the young "newbie" soldiers, who are trained for war. However, most are not ready to absorb the harsh physical, mental, and emotional stress of war. Once they come under fire and witness death firsthand, a life-changing transition begins. This eye-opening account offers listeners an in-depth look into the everyday struggles of these young infantry soldiers. You'll feel their fear, awe, drama, and sorrow, witness the bravery and sometimes laugh at their humor. No two war experiences are the same, but after finishing Cherries - A Vietnam War Novel, readers will have a much better understanding as to why these changes occur and why our military heroes are different upon their return home. Veterans will relate! Members Reviews: Vets of the Nam will understand... Not real crazy about the musical fanfare starting each chapter l, nor the Oriental music ending them. it took away from the story line and was distracting. Other than that, the story was excellent. It conveyed the deep anguish over the loss or wounding of soldiers by their "brothers" quite accurately. Awesome production value! Great novel, written by a vet who was there. If you liked Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes, you will love this book. Are there any "kids" like that today? What made the experience of listening to Cherries the most enjoyable? The factual background Who was your favorite character and why? Of course John, but also each of his friends Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, after I got into it. Any additional comments? Thanks for the excellent narration. The story is immature and very unrealistic. What would have made Cherries better? You would have to rewrite it Has Cherries turned you off from other books in this genre? No Would you be willing to try another one of Michael Sutherlands performances? No What character would you cut from Cherries? They all lack depth and emotion. Any additional comments? This book was like a comic book from the 60s. The dialog was not realistic and it's obvious the author did not serve in a rifle company in any conflict zone. Well done.... Written without a single curse word. A basic journal of a grunts Vietnam story. A good story through departure from the 25th Infantry Division to reassignment with the 101st. At this point the story becomes exceptionally good....a great read. I served with the Royal Thai Army Black Panther Infantry Division at Bearcat, east of Saigon. Seeing the American war for an infantry soldier showed me who was doing the serious work.

Rules for Virgins Audiobook by Amy Tan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Amy Tan) — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 23:15:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rules for Virgins Subtitle: Wherein Magic Gourd Advises Young Violet on How to Become a Popular Courtesan While Avoiding Cheapskates, False Love, and Suicide Author: Amy Tan Narrator: Nancy Wu Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-09-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: In her startlingly sensual story Rules for Virgins, beloved best-selling author Amy Tan (The Joy Luck Club, The Bonesetters Daughter) takes us deep into the illicit world of 1912 Shanghai, where beautiful courtesans mercilessly compete for the patronage of wealthy gentlemen. For the women, the contest is deadly serious, a perilous game of economic survival that, if played well, can set them up for life as mistresses of the rich and prominent. There is no room for error, however: Erotic power is hard to achieve and harder to maintain, especially in the loftiest social circles. Enter veteran seducer, Magic Gourd, formerly one of Shanghais Top Ten Beauties and now the advisor and attendant of Violet, an aspiring but inexperienced courtesan. Violet may have the youth and the allure, but Magic Gourd has the cunning and the knowledge without which the younger woman is sure to fail. These ancient tricks of the trade arent written down, though; to pass them on to her student, Magic Gourd must reach back into her own professional past, bringing her lessons alive with stories and anecdotes from a career spent charming and manipulating men who should have known better but rarely did. The world of sexual intrigue that Tan reveals in Rules for Virgins actually existed once, and she spares no detail in recreating it. But this story is more than intriguing (and sometimes shocking) historical literary fiction. Besides inviting us inside a life that few writers but Tan could conjure up, the intimate confessions of Magic Gourd add up to a kind of military manual for the War of the Sexes female combatants. The wisdom conveyed is ancient, specific, and timeless, exposing the workings of vanity and folly, calculation and desire that define the mysterious human heart. Members Reviews: Loved it - oh so briefly! I've got to agree with other reviewers that this story was too short. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but it was just an appetizer. Now that my appetite has been whetted, I want more! Dear Amy Tan, are you listening? I'm feeling kind of teased, but maybe that was the point, it's part of the courtesan's repertoire? Short as it is, I do recommend this tasty morsel. Where was my Magic Gourd? If you could sum up Rules for Virgins in three words, what would they be? Captivating, interesting and informative. What did you like best about this story? I felt as if I was Violet listening to a wise mentor, envisioning myself as a courtesan. Any additional comments? This book is short about 2 hrs, my biggest problem was it was hard to work and listen to since it was very detailed. I wish it was longer! It was so beautifully writen that I was constantly rewinding to hear certain passages over an over. I wish it was so much longer then it is. I love the tools and tricks of a courtesan that Amy Tan wrote about. she never disappoints me. Not what I expected This actually put me to sleep. It's the teacher talking to the newbie and it just goes on and on, never bringing the character to life. This would be more engaging had Tan told the story from the young woman's viewpoint. How did she feel about the prospect of sexual servitude to the highest bidder? It's so appalling, I'd really like to know.

A Sailor of Austria Audiobook by John Biggins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Biggins) — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 23:07:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Sailor of Austria Subtitle: The Otto Prohaska Novels, Book 1 Author: John Biggins Narrator: Nigel Patterson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 07-04-17 Publisher: McBooks Press, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: In which, without really intending to, Otto Prohaska becomes official war hero no. 27 of the Habsburg empire. "A retro techno-adventure story that falls somewhere between Tom Clancy and Patrick O'Brian... top notch military fiction with a literary flair." (Publishers Weekly) In the spring of 1915, a young Austro-Czech naval lieutenant Ottokar Prohaska finds himself posted to the minuscule Imperial and Royal Austro-Hungarian Submarine Service in the Adriatic port of Pola. In some trepidation at first, because he has no experience whatever of submarines, his fears are soon set at rest when he discovers that nobody else has either: least of all his superiors. There follow three and a half years of desperate World War One adventures fighting for the House of Habsburg aboard primitive, ill-equipped vessels, contending not just with exploding lavatories and the transport of Libyan racing camels but with a crew drawn from a dozen different nationalities-and a decaying imperial bureaucracy which often seems to be even more of an enemy than the British, the French, the Italians and the sea itself. After surmounting all this to become - accidentally - Austria Hungary's leading U-boat commander and a holder of its highest military decoration, the closing months of 1918 see him and his crew returning aboard a damaged boat from the shores of Palestine, only to find that the homeland they have fought for so doggedly over the previous four years is now in the final stages of collapse, and that they themselves are effectively stateless persons; sailors without a navy returning to a country which no longer has a coastline. "Fresh, vivid, and without peer in the current market." (Booklist) "Stark realism and finely crafted humor.... Biggins's use of narration, his thorough knowledge of the Adriatic, and good technical detail make this... compelling reading." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: CNO Reading List -- GREAT Choice Quite different than what I had expected but well worth the investment of time. Naval history from a period and place rarely covered. A few choice leadership lessons along the way. Senior sailors should listen to this book. I am glad I didn't try to read it just based on the huge number of foreign terms. Well narrated/good story This is an entertaining book and the British narrator enhances the telling with the accent - giving it a European sound. Fun and informative A very enjoyable book with a bit of fun history that we very rarely exposed too. Ripping good tale - with a production caveat Who knew? More about the WWI Austrian/Hungarian military and navy than (I surmise) most non-scholars ever suspected. Protagonist enormously engaging: Prohaska is presented as a reasonable, compassionate man of his time coping as best as possible amidst the horrors of nascent submarine warfare waged by an imminently moribund empire and its relentlessly partisan, hide-bound bureaucrats. Caveat? I suspect the parts for download are labelled incorrectly: listen to Part 2 first. I didn't, but enjoyed the story immensely, regardless. Also, another marvelous read by voice actor Nigel Patterson: his smooth delivery of characters' paragraph-length names and titles was a hoot in itself.

Toby's Room Audiobook by Pat Barker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Pat Barker) — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:26:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Toby's Room Author: Pat Barker Narrator: Nicola Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Toby's Room opens in the July of 1917, three years after the events of Life Class. Elinor Brooke is still painting, but her brother Toby is shipping out to the front as a Medical Officer, a fact that she cannot bring herself to accept. Toby finds himself on the same Channel crossing as Kit Neville, a close friend - and aspiring suitor - of Elinor's from before the war. Intent on cementing his reputation as an artist, Kit never intended to serve overseas. Conscripted nonetheless, he becomes a stretcher-bearer assigned to assist Toby. It's exhausting, dangerous work, and Kit resents Toby's frequent decisions to risk their own lives in attempting to save the wounded. Confronted daily by their mortality, both men find solace in sexual exploits, but Toby pushes the envelope further by seeking out men, risking a great deal in the process. When Kit sees Toby having sex with another soldier in the ruins of Ypres, he tells the chaplain. Two days later, Toby goes missing (presumed dead) during a bombardment as he runs to the aid of a soldier. News of her missing brother destroys the indifference Elinor has cultivated for so long. She tracks down Kit, who is by now wounded and back in London, but she doesn't believe his version of events. That Kit is cracking up doesn't help; he is soon transferred to a convalescent home where he goes spectacularly mad. Elinor instead turns to her German friend Catherine for comfort, even as Catherine struggles to cope with her own burdens, not least her nationality. Pat Barker is one of Britain's very finest novelists, and in Toby's Room she once again demonstrates her ability to eloquently convey simple, moving truths. A multi-layered exploration of identity, Toby's Room develops the already empathetic and engaging characters of Life Class, exploring at all levels - and across all divides - what it means to be human. Members Reviews: Sadly, Rather Underwhelming As a fan of Barker's brilliant Regeneration series, I had high hopes for Toby's Room, but I confess to being somewhat underwhelmed. Art student Elinor Brooke, familiar to readers of Life Class, returns at the heart of the story. World War I is peering over the horizon but has not yet crossed the English shores, and Elinor's greatest concerns are her art classes at the Slade, her parents' dissolving marriage, and her close relationship with her older brother Toby. But something disturbing happens, causing a rupture that brother and sister can never quite repair. Still, Elinor persists with her classes and Toby finished his medical degree. And then the war takes over. Fast forward a few years. Toby has signed up as a medic and is serving in France, and Elinor is getting a bit bored with the Slade, uncertain of what she will do when her studies are completed. News comes that Toby has gone missing in action and is presumed dead. Shortly after, a package with his belongings arrives, and Elinor finds a brief note among them, addressed to her. In it, Toby mysteriously reveals that he won't be coming back. Convinced that he must still be alive, Elinor sets out to solve the mystery. She enlists the help of Paul Tarrant, a fellow Slade student and former lover who has just returned from the war with a severe leg injury, and the two of them focus on another former student, Kit Neville, who served with Toby as a stretcher bearer. Kit is among the patients of Dr.

Hell's Half-Acre Audiobook by Nicholas Nicastro

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nicholas Nicastro) — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 23:13:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hell's Half-Acre Subtitle: A Novel Author: Nicholas Nicastro Narrator: Aven Shore Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Nicholas Nicastro Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Welcome to the bloody end of bleeding Kansas.... Based on true events, this unforgettable novel tells the story of the Bloody Benders, a family of grifters and thieves running an isolated feed store on the Kansas plains, boarding travelers along the Great Osage Trail. Beautiful Kate Bender was mysterious and well-versed in the dark arts; Ma and Pa were quiet and foreboding, speaking in guttural tones; and young John Bender was thought to be insane. On land soaked with the blood of conflict, the Benders made their home. And one by one, prairie travelers began to disappear.... Rooted in history, this is a vivid tale of the Benders's origins and how they became some of the most horrific figures in early post-Civil War America. Members Reviews: Skillfully told story filled with chills & thrills Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I highly recommend Hell's Half-Acre. It's a fascinating, entertaining, well told tale. What did you like best about this story? It's a perfect blend and balance of historical fiction that kept me interested and entertained from beginning to end. What about Aven Shores performance did you like? Her performance kept me riveted and on the edge of my seat. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Yes, I did have an extreme reaction to this book. Any additional comments? I highly recommend this book to anyone fascinated by historical fiction, thrillers, and serial killers.

Stonehenge Audiobook by Bernard Cornwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bernard Cornwell) — Thu, 10 Feb 2005 00:22:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stonehenge Subtitle: 2000 B.C. Author: Bernard Cornwell Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 162 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Three brothers, deadly rivals, are uneasily united in their quest to create a temple to their gods. There is Lengar, the eldest, a ruthless warrior intent on replacing his father as chief of the tribe of Ratharryn; Camaban, his bastard brother, a sorcerer whose religious fervor inspires the plan for Stonehenge; and Saban, the youngest, through whose expertise the temple will finally be completed. Divided by blood but united, precariously, by a shared vision, the brothers begin erecting their mighty ring of granite, aligning towering stones to the movement of the heavenly bodies, and raising arches to appease and unite their gods. Caught between the zealousness of his ambitious brothers, Saban becomes the true leader of his people, a peacemaker who will live to see the temple built in the name of salvation and regeneration. Critic Reviews: "A sweeping, dramatic epic...a story of human greed and passion backlit by the construction of [Stonehenge]." (Bookpage) "Cornwell's portrayal of life and death in ancient Britain is graphic, gritty, and riveting. However, his detailed descriptions of how Stonehenge was constructed utilizing primitive engineering are the real strength of this book." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: most boring book I have listened to! I have never written a review. Of the hundred plus books I have listened to from audible this was the most boring and unlistenable I have come across. I have never not gotten to the end of book but couldn't do it with this one. Be warned!!!!!!! Very dodgy narration He spoilt this book and he spoilt War & Peace - why do you give classic or historical books to someone who is so devoid of any ability to transform the words into anything resembling reality for the the characters or background scenes? His manner of speaking was completely wrong for this book; he should be left to read books by the likes of Oscar Wilde, which would be much more in keeping with his tone and manner of delivery. Grating Plot: Predictable and simplistic (*----) Narrator: Irritating, singsong delivery (*----) Disappointing and difficult to get through. Plodding It all moves at a level you'd expect for prehistorical people. Fight, build, fight some more, survival, build again, all without a lot of complexity. The characters are single minded and there are no great surprises. Beware: Annoying Narrator! If you're interested in this book, I would highly recommend buying the paperback and not the audiobook. The narrator is incredibly irritating, and has been constant negative reinforcement against listening. The book is a decent read - not great, but decent - but the horrible reader has almost made me stop reading the book several times.

The Lance Thrower Audiobook by Jack Whyte

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Whyte) — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 00:58:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lance Thrower Subtitle: Camulod Chronicles, Book 8 Author: Jack Whyte Narrator: Kevin Pariseau Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-20-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 120 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Jack Whyte has written a lyrical epic, retelling the myths behind the boy who would become the Man Who Would Be King - Arthur Pendragon. He has shown us, as Diana Gabaldon said, "the bone beneath the flesh of legend". In his last book in this series, we witnessed the young king pull the sword from the stone and begin his journey to greatness. Now we reach the tale itself - how the most shining court in history was made. Clothar is a young man of promise. He has been sent from the wreckage of Gaul to one of the few schools remaining, where logic and rhetoric are taught along with battle techniques that will allow him to survive in the cruel new world where the veneer of civilization is held together by barbarism. He is sent by his mentor on a journey to aid another young man: Arthur Pendragon. He is a man who wants to replace barbarism with law, and keep those who work only for destruction at bay. He is seen as the last great hope for all that is good. Clothar is drawn to this man, and together they build a dream too perfect to last - and, with a special woman, they share a love that will nearly destroy them all.... The name of Clothar may be unknown to modern listeners, for tales change in the telling through centuries. But any listener will surely know this heroic young man as well as they know the man who became his king. Hundreds of years later, chronicles call Clothar the Lance Thrower by a much more common name: That of Lancelot. Members Reviews: Another good book be Jack Whyte. Although the writing and performance was just as good as all the previous books in the series i felt that with two consecutive books not centred around Merlin or Arthur was to much. I also found that a full book for this character was not needed. Lancelot threw lances and lived in France When I first read these books a decade ago, I thought they were at the top of their game. They're still great for many reasons, but one thing I missed the first time around is the shear amount of exposition. Much of it is necessary, but most not necessarily so. It would be easy to argue that the primary narrative and story of the books are told in exposition. So if this author's previous works weren't enjoyed by you or you thought other works had too much exposition (like, say Pillars of the Earth) you might be wary. But, what the author does to make up for the amount of exposition is posit an entertainingly plausible story of how King Arthur stepped out of the world left by the fall of Rome. And I still enjoyed that story the second time around. Legends of Authurian Britain in a masterful story If you could sum up The Lance Thrower in three words, what would they be? Lancelot's Legend Lives What was one of the most memorable moments of The Lance Thrower? The rescue of Clothar by Ursus Which scene was your favorite? The scene in Germanus' sitting room, as he bestows upon Clothar the handmade armor that had been his in the time he was a Roman legate. The scene ends with Germanus calling Clothar, "My son". If you could rename The Lance Thrower, what would you call it? Lancelot the Franc Any additional comments? Jack Whyte is a great story teller. He has fashioned the bits and pieces of Arthurian legends, fired them together with the story of early Britains' history from the days after Rome abandoned Brittania, and hammered them into a story worthy of reality.

The Cavendon Luck Audiobook by Barbara Taylor Bradford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Barbara Taylor Bradford) — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 14:11:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cavendon Luck Subtitle: A Novel Author: Barbara Taylor Bradford Narrator: Anna Bentinck Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: From the number-one New York Times best-selling author comes a captivating epic saga of courage and honor, following the aristocratic Inghams and the loyal Swann family who have served them for centuries. It is 1938 in England, and Miles and Cecily Ingham have lead the family in bringing the Cavendon estate back from the brink of disaster. But now, with the arrival of World War II, Cavendon Hall will face its biggest challenge yet. It is a challenge that will push the Inghams and Swanns to protect each other and the villagers, and reveal their true capacity for survival and rebirth. Told with Bradford's deft, evocative prose and featuring a beloved cast of characters, The Cavendon Luck is a story of intrigue, romance, sorrow, and joy that listeners won't soon forget. Members Reviews: Weakest in the series BY FAR! I was never so eager to finish a book! Sadly in this case, its not because it was good but rather because it was awful. I have said in the past that I consider Barbara Taylor Bradfords books to be mostly fluff and thats not a bad thing! Fluff most definitely has its place when you are in the right mood. But fluff or not, the most important thing is that: IT MUST BE INTERESTING!! This book was NOT. Imagine bits of fruit cocktail suspended in Jell-O. Thats how I saw the story: little grains of potential frozen in place, mired in muck. Why did I keep listening until the end? Stubbornness I suppose. Furthermore, the narrators tone in Book 3 got on my last nerve. Was she like this in the first 2 instalment? How could I have not noticed? It was like a granny reading a bedtime story to her little darlings too sweet, always a little chuckle, borderline patronizing! UGH. Thank God thats over. Excellent series! This is a wonderful series and I hope that there will be one or more additional books about the people of Cavendon. This is on par with the Emma Hart series. The Cavendon Luck Loved the book. I have listened to the entire series so far. The narrator is great. I highly recommend it! The Best! As always. Barbara Taylor Bradford has done it once again for my reading pleasure. I have read every single book she has written, some even multiple times. This newer series with the Cavendons is truly a wonderfully written book. I want it to go on and on. My favorite author has the touch to take you to the time and era of her characters, you live right there with them as they go through the trials and triumphs of their lives. Thank you Mrs Taylor Bradford.

Boone's Lick Audiobook by Larry McMurtry

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Larry McMurtry) — Mon, 06 Nov 2000 22:58:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Boone's Lick Author: Larry McMurtry Narrator: Will Patton Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-00 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 281 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: The family sets out across the plains in search of him, encountering grizzly bears, stormy weather, and hostile Indians as they go. With them are Shay's siblings G.T., Neva, and Baby Marcy, Shay's uncle Seth, his Granpa Crackenthorpe, and Mary Margaret's beautiful half-sister Rose. During their journey they pick up a bare-footed priest named Father Villy, and a Snake Indian named Charlie Seven Days, and persuade them to come along. Boone's Lick is high adventure, a perfect Western tale and a moving love story - it is vintage McMurtry, combining his brilliant character portraits, his unerring sense of the West and his unrivalled eye for the telling detail. Critic Reviews: "A zany performance of a zany story." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: No Lonesome Dove Nevertheless, this is a fine offering. Read by my favorite audiobook reader, Will Patton, and written by one of my favorite authors, Larry McMurtry, this novel was a good time! simply amazing a simple story that follows a family across the west. hilarious and exciting. fill danger and comedy. Enjoyable and Absorbing Larry McMurtry is one of my favorite authors, and this book doesn't disappoint. The characters were endearing and the story absorbing and in a true McMurtry way, sometimes shocking. I highly recommend it. Okay, but not great Lonesome Dove this book is not. It is okay, pretty good, but not great. The story was good enough that it shocked me to find myself already at the end of the book, but it was such an abrupt ending... seemed there should have been more to the story. Excellent While Lonesome Dove is my all time greatest audiobook, I thoroughly enjoyed Boone's Lick. Mcmurtry describes the old West as it truly was.

Ines del Alma Mia [Ines of My Soul] Audio Libro por Isabel Allende

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Isabel Allende) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:31:25 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> Título: Ines del Alma Mia [Ines of My Soul] Autor: Isabel Allende Narrador: Isabel Varas Formato: Abridged Duración: 3 hrs and 54 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 01-09-08 Editor: FonoLibro Inc. (Audiolibros - Audio Libros) Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 143 votos Categorías: Fiction, Historical Resumen del editor: Uno de los sueños de Valdivia es triunfar donde españoles han fracasado, llevando a cabo la conquista de Chile. Juntos los amantes fundan la cuidad de Santiago de Chile y lideran una guerra sangrienta contra los indígenas chilenos, en una lucha que cambiara sus vidas para siempre. Basada en una investigación meticulosa, y contada con la pasión y el extraordinario talento narrativo de Isabel Allende, Inés del Alma Mía es una obra de impresionante magnitud. Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: El libro no está completo Would you try another book from Isabel Allende and/or Isabel Varas? He leído mucho a Isabel Allende y la seguiré leyendo, pero el audiolibro no viene completo. Quitan las partes descriptivas de las historia original y pierde la escencia de Allende. La narradora, Isabel Varas es buena y agradable y la volvería a comprar. What about Isabel Varass performance did you like? Excelente, es entretenida y captura la atención. Was Ines del Alma Mia [Ines of My Soul] worth the listening time? Sí Any additional comments? Quisiera que los audiolibros vinieran completos o en su defecto, que digan si está completo o no en su descripción. Definitely great! If you ever want to immerse yourself in our spanish history, you've got to listen to this great book. excelente novela! muy poderosa. la narradora hizo un gran trabajo. La historia fue muy hermosa y triste a la vez, como todos los libros de isabel allende La historia de una vida Is there anything you would change about this book? No creo que uno pueda escribir la historia de una vida, con los sentimientos, en los ultimos dias de una persona. Uno cambia con los años, los cuales le hacen perder memoria de momentos y lo que se sintio en el momento, estos sentimientos se desvanecen. Si se lleva una diario es posible. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? La historia es agradable, lo que no es es muy definida. Isabel Allende es una escritoria increible, este no es uno de sus mejores. What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? La vos es agradable. Did Ines del Alma Mia [Ines of My Soul] inspire you to do anything? No, No me hubiera gustado vivir en esos tiempos y ver la destrucion de los indios por los conquistadores. Not my favorite Allende novel, and it was poorly produced The woman narrating the novel had a very pleasant voice, though at times it was a little precious, but I couldn't tell if it was the writing or her interpretation. The production values of the audiobook were horrible. The producers included a soundtrack that was distracting at best and totally inappropriate at its worst, and there was too much of it . Whoever chose the music clearly hadn't read the book, and I am giving that person the benefit of the doubt, because if they had read the book and still chose the tunes they chose, that person needs to find another career. This novel takes place in the 16th century in Spain, Peru and Chile. Intro and outro music for chapters and sections was mostly "America, The Beautiful." Battle scenes were underscored with "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" Toward the end of the novel they saturated the underscoring with "Flight of the Valkyries" from Wagner's Ring Cycle.

The Rich are Different Audiobook by Susan Howatch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Howatch) — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:26:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rich are Different Author: Susan Howatch Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 146 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: When Paul Van Zale, a handsome patrician and powerful Wall Street banker, meets Dinah in London, he commits the imprudence of falling in love with her. When Dinah follows him to his world, she is caught up in the complex currents of Paul's life. Among the new acquaintances she makes is Paul's wife, with whom, much to Dinah's shock and dismay, Paul manages an almost perfect marriage. Their lives are intertwined with such mastery that listeners will be captivated with The Rich Are Different from the very first word to the astonishing climax. Critic Reviews: "Susan Howatch has surpassed herself. This is a mighty book." (Orlando Tribune) "Nadia May captures the essence of the six first-person narratives [in] the story, to the point of making recognizable each character's voice as related by the others." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: excelent Good book and excellent narration. After just few hours I felt that there couldn't be a more appropriate reader for this book. She is not using only accents to delimiter the characters but different tonalities as well. I didn't have any confusion whatsoever during the dialogs. I wrote this review in order to help dispelling the subjectivity introduced by some preceding reviews. Enjoy! Surprising!!! At first I thought this would be a long long love affair. However, the story enfolded very good. Intrigues, deceit, murder and romance, its all in the story. So after a long and slow start (which I did not mind at all), there was a thrilling mid section and then there was a surprisingly end. Every few years one of the main figures is telling the story (more or less). I have enjoyed it!!! Excellent! I prefer historical novels over fiction but this book made me a fan of Susan Howatch. I don't agree with the other reviewers about the narrator - I often buy books simply because Nadia May IS the narrator. There's no way she could give different voices to the dozens of male and female characters who come in and out of this story. The book is engaging and entertaining, holding the reader's attention throughout. Although I didn't care much for the cold-blooded golddigging 1920s "just my baby daddy" Diana Slade and even less for her weak-willed, p-whipped lovers, the author did a great job with character and plot development. I don't know about the title since these people were neither that "rich" (like the Vanderbilt or Astor rich) or so very "different" (they acted a bit ghetto/trailer trashy with the alcohol abuse, indiscriminate sex, lack of personal morals or respect for others). But this is a book you won't want to put down. I'm hooked and moving on my next Howatch novel! Good Value for Credit I gave this one 5 because of the length and ability to keep me entertained for many hours. Nadia May is not my favorite narrator but she wasn't bad on this one. The story seemed familiar to me and then it dawned on me that she was telling the tale of Julius Ceasar, Cleopaetra, and Mark Anthony.

No Regrets: A Novel of Love and Lies in World War II England Audiobook by Mary Christian Payne

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Christian Payne) — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 08:31:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Regrets: A Novel of Love and Lies in World War II England Subtitle: The Thornton Trilogy, Book 1 Author: Mary Christian Payne Narrator: Melissa Chatwood Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-16 Publisher: TCK Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Sloan Thornton is the heir to Highcroft Hall, the family seat of the Earl of Wessex, in the quaint village of Thornton-on-Sea, on the southeast coast of England. He has always dreamed of finding his soul-mate. However, in a moment of weakness, just before he leaves to fight in World War II as an RAF pilot, he proposes to his childhood sweetheart, Anne Whitfield. There is no question how deep his devotion is to her, and how naturally they bring out the best in each other. But, one fateful afternoon, Sloan encounters Elise, in a rural farmhouse on a French country road. It is May, 1940, and the Dunkirk Beaches are being evacuated. Sloan is wounded when his plane is shot down by the Luftwaffe. After he meets Elise, he can never forget her. He carries her memory with him throughout the war. In the meantime, Elise suffers terrifying misfortune. When they meet again for the first time in over five years, the spark is still there. But, there is still Anne, who refuses to be left heartbroken and rejected. Sloan begins to question whether the life he's living is the one he's meant to live. Elise wonders the same thing. No Regrets is a powerful story about one woman at the crossroads of true love and real life. Members Reviews: Good book ruined by frightful audio editing Seriously, audible. Have someone listen to this and fix it!!!!! Theres no excuse for audio production editing this shoddy. No Regrets: Book 1 Is there anything you would change about this book? Yes, take the word "daft" out of it!!! What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) NO BIGGIE!!! Have you listened to any of Melissa Chatwoods other performances before? How does this one compare? No, she was okay. What would have made this romance irresistible? If the author would have made it more believable. Any additional comments? BORED, HALFWAY THROUGH. I NOW HATE THE WORD "DAFT!"

The Road to Vengeance Audiobook by Judson Roberts

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Judson Roberts) — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 11:57:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Road to Vengeance Subtitle: The Strongbow Saga, Volume 3 Author: Judson Roberts Narrator: Jeff Hays Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-14 Publisher: Northman Books Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: In this third installment of the Strongbow Saga series, the Danish attack on Western Frankia continues. But as the invading Danes push deeper into the heartland of the Frankish kingdom, the mighty Frankish army, which far outnumbers them, gathers. The Strongbow Saga is an epic tale of one man's unstoppable quest for justice and vengeance that carries him across the 9th century world of the Vikings. In The Road to Vengeance, Halfdan continues to gain experience, and win renown as a warrior. But he will have to survive many dangers, from the Franks as well as from those within the Danish army who seek his death, in order to fulfill his vow of vengeance. Members Reviews: AMAZING!!!!!!! Such an amazing book. Definitely my favorite book series and favorite author. About to buy The Long Hunt!!! Heroism, Revenge, and Atypical Romance! I am enjoying the heck out of this series. This is the third book, and introduces a love element that is entirely sweet and fascinating, since they're from such different backgrounds. Instead of the typical romance between a noble and a commoner, this is between a remorseless warrior and pious nun. And the overarching heroic revenge tale takes a stride forward. Historic fiction isn't always my bag of tea, since it can be dry and heavy-handed, but this series has great character development and well-integrated research. If you want to read about vikings, make this high on your 'to read' pile. That escalated I really enjoyed this book in the series. The main character really blossoms and becomes the hero, gets rich and gets the girl. What more can you ask for Have to admit it's getting better. This third book is getting more interesting. The historical background adds more colorful to this story. I will go on to see how the"revenge is finalized".

Jonah - Der Aufstieg (Der König der purpurnen Stadt 2) Hörbuch von Rebecca Gablé

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rebecca Gablé) — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 11:47:25 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> Titel: Jonah - Der Aufstieg (Der König der purpurnen Stadt 2) Autor:: Rebecca Gablé Erzähler: Detlef Bierstedt, Timmo Niesner, Dorette Hugo, Ulrike Stürzbecher, Till Hagen Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 10 hrs and 15 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-05-15 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 4 Stimmen Kategorien: Fiction, Historical Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: London, um 1337. Jonah Durham ist zu einem der einflussreichsten Kaufmänner Englands aufgestiegen. Er ist Schiffseigner, Hoflieferant und Ritter der Königin. Außerdem ist er verliebt - und das ausgerechnet in Giselle, die Tochter seines größten Widersachers. Während König Edward drauf und dran ist, das Land durch einen Krieg gegen Frankreich in den Ruin zu treiben, schlägt Jonah seinem Konkurrenten William de la Pole einen Handel vor: Die Hand seiner Tochter gegen eine Geschäftsidee, um die finanziellen Probleme des Königs zu lösen. Doch dieser Handel erweist sich als folgenschwer. Und damit nicht genug: den finanziellen Bankrott vor Augen, verlangt auch noch König Edward nach ihm. Jonah soll an seiner Seite in den Krieg ziehen... Mit "Jonah - Der Aufstieg" präsentiert Audible Entertainment den zweiten Teil der ungekürzten Hörspiel-Trilogie des Bestsellers "Der König der purpurnen Stadt". Die große Tuchhändler-Saga von Rebecca Gablé wurde als aufwändiges Hörspiel in 3 Teilen produziert und von Oliver Rohrbecks Lauscherlounge eindrucksvoll in Szene gesetzt. Wie schon bei "Jonah - Die Lehrjahre" ist auch im zweiten Teil die erste Riege der deutschen Sprecherszene vertreten: Neben Erzähler Detlef Bierstedt sind das u. a. Timmo Niesner (Jonah), Dorette Hugo (Giselle), Nicolas Artajo (Crispin), Marie-Isabel Walke (Annot), Ulrike Stürzbecher (Philippa), Norman Matt (Edward) und Stefan Kaminski (Waringham). Außerdem Oliver Siebeck, Vera Teltz, Uve Teschner, Elena Wilms, Reinhard Kuhnert, Greta Galisch, Erich Räuker, Robert Frank, Michael Iwannek und viele andere. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörspiel-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2002 Agentur Michael Meller (P)2015 Audible GmbH Mitglieder Bewertungen: Gute Stimmen, gute Geschichte Ich interessiere mich eigentlich nicht für historische Geschichten. Ich hatte mir Jonah the Apprentice gekauft und fand die Story gut. Ich wollte nicht nicht bis Februar auf die Fortsetzung warten und habe mir mir die deutsche Version des Hörspiels runtergeladen. Es ist sehr spannend, perfekt wenn man spazieren geht. Habe mir den 3 Teil auch runtergeladen.

Winter in Madrid Audiobook by C. J. Sansom

biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. J. Sansom) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:32:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winter in Madrid Author: C. J. Sansom Narrator: Gordon Gordon Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 135 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Winter in Madrid is set just after the bloody Spanish Civil War, with World War II looming over Europe. Reluctantly, Harry Brett looks for an old schoolmate who's become a person of interest for British intelligence. ©2006 C.J. Sansom (P)2006 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "The playing fields of Rookwood did little to prepare reluctant spy Harry Brett for the moral no man's land of post-Civil War Spain that awaits him in this cinematic historical thriller from British author Sansom....But those halcyon days have made him one of the few people likely to win the confidence of fellow old boy Sandy Forsyth, now a shady Madrid businessman, Franco associate and object of intense curiosity to British intelligence. Despite his reservations, Brett - whose best friend from Rookwood, Bernie Piper, disappeared in Spain a few years earlier while battling Franco with the International Brigade - accepts the assignment as his duty, and almost as swiftly regrets it. For the Madrid he finds has become a mockery of the vibrant, hopeful place he and Bernie visited during the dawn of the Republic. As in his Matthew Shardlake mystery series set in Tudor London, Sansom deftly plots his politically charged tale for maximal suspense, all the way up to its stunning conclusion. A bestseller in the U.K., this moving opus leaves the reader mourning for the Spain that might have been - and the England that maybe never was. ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: realistic characters in historical context I have read all of CJ Sansom's mysteries set in/around the reign of Henry VIII and the establishment of the Church of England. i enjoyed the historical context and mystery plot. I was a bit hesitant to purchase Winter in Madrid as I did not know what to expect in terms of treatment of the very diverse and violent political movements of the time. I found the book to be quite enjoyable because of Sansom's creation of characters who are not perfect, but are wrestling either with post-war apathy or their pre-conceived notions of the "right" political stance. the story does not have a nice, "happy ever after ending", but this too is in keeping with the times. I enjoyed learning more about Spain's history both pre and post WWII as part of the plot development, and it has prompted me to take on some non-fiction reading of Franco and England's and France's role in keeping an authoritarian, rightist regime in power at the expense of the less wealthy/connected members of the society. Morally questionable?, that's for each person to decide, but pragmatically - it almost always comes back to kick you in the teeth (Shah- Iran; Allende-Chile...the list goes on). an enjoyable, and thoughtful read. Grim is an understatement Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? I would not recommend this book to anyone who I considered a friend without giving them the contact information for the local suicide hotline. The story was extremely depressing and really didn't need to be. What was most disappointing about C. J. Sansoms story? The ending was unreasonably sad. The main character had a bittersweet life which continued to sour.

Between Two Fires Audiobook by Christopher Buehlman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher Buehlman) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:34:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Between Two Fires Author: Christopher Buehlman Narrator: Steve West Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-02-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 219 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: And Lucifer said, Let us rise against Him now in all our numbers, and pull the walls of heaven down The year is 1348. Thomas, a disgraced knight, has found a young girl alone in a dead Norman village. An orphan of the Black Death, and an almost unnerving picture of innocence, she tells Thomas that plague is only part of a larger cataclysm - that the fallen angels under Lucifer are rising in a second war on heaven, and that the world of men has fallen behind the lines of conflict. Is it delirium or is it faith? She believes she has seen the angels of God. She believes the righteous dead speak to her in dreams. And now she has convinced the faithless Thomas to shepherd her across a depraved landscape to Avignon. There, she tells Thomas, she will fulfill her mission: to confront the evil that has devastated the earth and to restore to this betrayed, murderous knight the nobility and hope of salvation he long abandoned. As Hell unleashes its wrath, and as the true nature of the girl is revealed, Thomas will find himself on a macabre battleground of angels, demons, saints, and the risen dead - and in the midst of a desperate struggle for nothing less than the soul of man. Christopher Buehlman is a writer and performer from St. Petersburg, Florida. The winner of the 2007 Bridport Prize for poetry, he is also the author of several plays and the acclaimed horror novel Those Across the River. He lives with his wife and his rescued dog, Duck. Critic Reviews: Having made a huge bloody splash withThose across the River, Buehlman returns with a book set in 1348 EuropeIts intriguing that Buehlman has leapt so far from the mid-century Southern setting of his first novel, just as intriguing that hes also an award-winning poet. Expect demand. (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Mesmerizing Knight Errant Tale Between Two Fires is a well written 14th century period piece that expertly intermingles vivid scenes of plague ravaged France with Christian mythos to provide a fantastical horror story that reads like historical fiction. I am not a great horror fan so to say I "liked" this book wouldn't be quite right, but I was completely captivated by it. Christopher Buehlman is masterful in his writing - his characters are so genuine, the settings so sharply etched, the plot so intricate and imaginative that I was engrossed throughout the book. I felt a bit dazed at the end of the book coming back to the 21st century after this total immersion experience in 1348. I have to thank Audible and Troy's review for giving me a nudge to look at this book. I'm don't normally read books in the horror genre, but I am a huge fan of good writing and this book ranks right up there with the best. And, it paints such a clear picture of this period of medieval history that it is likely to be appealing to those who like historical fiction as well as those who enjoy a good scary story. It's not a book for everyone - the book covers a dark period of history when the Black Death rampaged through Europe and many of the characters are rough, vulgar people so it is not surprising that there are graphic scenes of violence and a fair amount of cursing and crude language in the book. I did not think the violence or bad language was gratuitous, but I know I like to know before hand when a book is one I want to listen to in private.

Robert B. Parker's Blackjack Audiobook by Robert Knott, Robert B. Parker - creator

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Knott) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 20:37:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Robert B. Parker's Blackjack Author: Robert Knott, Robert B. Parker - creator Narrator: Rex Linn Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Itinerant lawmen Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch return in the gritty new installment of the New York Times best-selling series. Appaloosa, the hometown of Territorial Marshals Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch, continues to prosper, but with prosperity comes a slew of new trouble: carpetbaggers, gamblers, migrants, peddlers, drifters, thieves, and whores, all boiling in a cauldron of excess and greed. And there's a new menace in town: a wealthy, handsome easterner - and the owner of Appaloosa's new casino - Boston Bill Black. Boston Bill is flashy and bigger than life. He's a prankster and a notorious womanizer, and with eight notches on the handle of his Colt, he's rumored quick on the draw. When he finds himself wanted for a series of murders, he quickly vanishes. Cole and Hitch locate and arrest him, but Boston Bill escapes once again. Another murder sets the duo on his trail, eventually taking them back to Appaloosa - where one woman in particular may - or may not - prove to be the apple of Boston Bill's eye. Members Reviews: It's sad what they did with this series I love Robert Parker and loved the Cole & Hitch combo. But since Parker passed this series has fallen off significantly. It was a western with no gun fights. The dialogue dragged and was uninspired. Please get a new author to pick up this series and pretty please bring back the original narrator. Rex Linn is probably good but terrible with these character!! Bad This is nothing like what I've come to expect from this series. Disappointing and time to move on from the authors who have tried to carry on RBP's series. great story. too much strong language that's not necessary. story great though and this reader is exceptional with a true grit voice. Knott beats the house with this one One of the challenges of the franchise authors is that the subsequent authors aren't the real authors. Robert B. Parker inherently knew his characters, Ace Atkins, Michael Brandman, and Robert Knott don't know the characters as well as Parker. You can see it in the reviews for the last one, The Bridge. I didn't read it because of the universally bad and weak reviews. The other challenge is original narrator, Titus Welliver, had to drop in order to concentrate on his role as Harry Bosch. Rex Linn took a book to get used to. This time, it seems that Knott has earned his spurs and Linn has hit his stride. In his performance this time, Linn is more believable as Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch. He has their pacing in a more believable flow and is strong in differentiating the host of one-time and multiple appearance characters. Five stars for Linn in this role. Knott's plot incorporates a series of twists and turns that cleanly put together the pieces to make it obvious the accused killer is not -- but his clues and twists don't provide enough in the way of hints to actually try to outguess the actual culprit. The twist at the ending is one of the better outcomes in the series. At least Knott has dropped whoring by Cole's wife Allie, but (spoiler alert), he still has to have Allie at threat of death by the antagonist. That one subplot is getting a little old. Even though it has a tie to the actual perpetrator, it's not a necessary part of the plot. Overall, it's well worth the listen. Excellent story. full of surprises
This was Knotts best Appaloosa book.

The Singing Sword Audiobook by Jack Whyte

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Whyte) — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 07:17:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Singing Sword Subtitle: Camulod Chronicles, Book 2 Author: Jack Whyte Narrator: Kevin Pariseau Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 08-20-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 281 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: We know the legends: Arthur brought justice to a land that had known only cruelty and force; his father, Uther, carved a kingdom out of the chaos of the fallen Roman Empire; the sword Excalibur, drawn from stone by England's greatest king. But legends do not tell the whole tale. Legends do not tell of the despairing Roman soldiers, abandoned by their empire, faced with the choice of fleeing back to Rome, or struggling to create a last stronghold against the barbarian onslaughts from the north and east. Legends do not tell of Arthur's great-grandfather, Publius Varrus, the warrior who marked the boundaries of a reborn empire with his own shed blood; they do not tell of Publius's wife, Luceiia, British-born and Roman-raised, whose fierce beauty burned pale next to her passion for law and honor. With The Camulod Chronicles, Jack Whyte tells us what legend has forgotten: the history of blood and violence, passion and steel, out of which was forged a great sword, and a great nation. The Singing Sword continues the gripping epic begun in The Skystone: As the great night of the Dark Ages falls over Roman Britain, a lone man and woman fight to build a last stronghold of law and learning - a crude hill-fort, which one day, long after their deaths, will become a great city...known as Camelot. Members Reviews: Jack Whyte's masterpiece finally gets on Audible I have waited a long time for the Camulod Chronicles to get on Audible. I was furious that these were supposed to be released in early June, then on the day of release without any explanation , the release date was switched to August 20. I looked everywhere for a reason and there was nothing on any of Jack's or Audible's fan sites. I guess it will be a mystery forever. It also took a ridiculous amount of time to get them released on the kindle. This is one of those rare books that is served well in audio format. I actually liked the audio performance better than the reading the book. Kevin Pariseau does an admirable job with the different characters. I look forward to hearing the Eagles Brood King Arthur comes from Rome When I first read these book a decade ago, I thought they were at the top of their game. They're still great for many reasons, but one thing I missed the first time around is the shear amount of exposition. Much of it is necessary, but most not necessarily so. It would be easy to argue that the primary narrative and story of the books are told in exposition. So if this author's previous works weren't enjoyed by you or you thought other works had too much exposition (like, say Pillars of the Earth) you might be wary. But, what the author does to make up for the amount of exposition is posit an entertainingly plausible story of how King Arthur stepped out of the world left by the fall of Rome. And I still enjoyed that story the second time around. Good but too much fluff Would you listen to The Singing Sword again? Why? Yes - I like the writer and the overall story. Have you listened to any of Kevin Pariseaus other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes - he is excellent! He keeps my attention throughout the novels, even when the text drags a bit. Love his voices!! Any additional comments? This book is good, but there are a few hours that drag by and are unnecessary.

My Mother's Secret Audiobook by J. L. Witterick

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J. L. Witterick) — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 12:16:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Mother's Secret Subtitle: Based on a True Holocaust Story Author: J. L. Witterick Narrator: Elizabeth Wiley Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Franciszka and her daughter, Helena, are simple, ordinary people until 1939, when the Nazis invade their homeland. Providing shelter to Jews in Nazi-occupied Poland is a death sentence, but Franciszka and Helena do exactly that. In their tiny home in Sokal, they hide a Jewish family in a loft above their pigsty, a Jewish doctor with his wife and son in a makeshift cellar under the kitchen, and a defecting German soldier in the attic - each party completely unknown to the others. For everyone to survive, Franciszka will have to outsmart her neighbors and the German commander. Told simply and succinctly from four different perspectives, My Mother's Secret is a testament to the kindness, courage, and generosity of ordinary people who chose to be extraordinary. Critic Reviews: "A reflection of our own era, a reminder of how far wrong we can be led...an important book." (Joseph Kertes, author of Gratitude) Members Reviews: WONDERFUL!!! I am new to audible and I have been trying to find out exactly what my taste in books are and it seems to me that they are non-fiction biographies and memoirs. Well I came across this one book and I just loved it , not only the story but the narrator telling the story was wonderful I actually had return books because the narrator was so sickening to listen to so this to me was a thumbs up of the type of book in a horrible situation.... No complaints Enjoyed very much as this was my first audible experience. The book was very touching. inspiring story of courage, love, and sacrifice- w story of inspiring love, courage, sacrifice, commitment, and honor. True courage comes from sincere love

The Golden Age Audiobook by Joan London

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joan London) — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 01:03:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Golden Age Author: Joan London Narrator: Daniel Koek Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-16 Publisher: Wavesound Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Perth, 1954. Thirteen-year-old Frank, a refugee from wartime Hungary, is learning to walk again after contracting polio. At The Golden Age Children's Convalescent Home, he meets Elsa, and the two patients form a forbidden, passionate bond. The Golden Age becomes the little world that reflects the larger one, where everything occurs: love, desire, music, death and poetry. Subtle, moving and remarkably lovely, The Golden Age evokes a yearning for deep connection, from one of Australia's finest and most loved novelists. Critic Reviews: "Londons tale is an extraordinarily rich symbol of transition." (Australian Book Review) "Our finest living writer of marriage and family life...her most accomplished and keenly felt work to date." (The Australian) Members Reviews: A struggle ! I gave up with this book and never finished it, I found the presentation flat and monotonous, the lack of pitch variation in the voice and the lack of attention to punctuation made listening hard work and I found my mind wandered. it's a shame as the story may be excellent but I was simply not able to engage with the books presentation. Terrible Book for School What disappointed you about The Golden Age? It might be a great book for some, but to me, it sucks so much. I find myself falling asleep. This may fit more to people who like to read about peoples lives, not as a school book we must read... What was most disappointing about Joan Londons story? The lack of any action that created suspense in the story of at least the first half Would you be willing to try another one of Daniel Koeks performances? It was alright, a bit slow, but at 1.40x speed it was great for me, made the book a bit better too. What character would you cut from The Golden Age? I would cut the parts with the babies.

Morning Girl Audiobook by Michael Dorris

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Dorris) — Thu, 06 Jan 2005 00:21:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Morning Girl Author: Michael Dorris Narrator: Eliza, Reilly Duggan Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Beautifully painted in words by Michael Dorris, and performed with great sensitivity by sister/brother voices Eliza and Reilly Duggan, this exceptional recording will find its place in the hearts of listeners of all ages. Critic Reviews: "Soulful, affecting portrait." (Publishers Weekly) "Sibling rivalry, jealously, and love all are related with elegance and warmth, reflecting a simplicity of lifestyle and universality of experiences." (School Library Journal) Members Reviews: thoughtful and reflective I enjoyed this story myself, and then played it on our trip to school for my 2 children , a girl and boy much the same ages as the characters in the story. Each chapter is alternatively narrated by morning girl or star boy, and the appropriate child eagerly awaited 'their turn' every other morning, for their 'own' point of view. They really enjoyed it, and the author has really gotten under the skin and into the thoughts of the children. perhaps some of it sank in for my kids-both the differing perspectives, but also how life can be so 'simple' (fifteenth century islanders) and different from what we know now, yet how much is the same. I know it was thoughtprovoking for me! A story of a pure and lovely people. Enchanting and descriptive. A beautiful read for all generations to understand the plight of native people.

Only the Stones Survive Audiobook by Morgan Llywelyn

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Morgan Llywelyn) — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 05:42:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Only the Stones Survive Author: Morgan Llywelyn Narrator: Michael Healy Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: For centuries the Túatha Dé Danann lived in peace on an island where time flowed more slowly and the seasons were gentle - until that peace was shattered by the arrival of invaders. The Gaels, the Children of Milesios, came looking for easy riches and conquest, following the story of an island to the west where their every desire could be granted. They had not anticipated that it would already be home to others, and against the advice of their druids, they began to exterminate the Túatha Dé Danann. After a happy and innocent childhood, Joss was on the cusp of becoming a man when the Gaels slaughtered the kings and queens of the Túatha Dé Danann. Left without a mother and father, he must find a way to unite what is left of his people and lead them into hiding. But even broken and scattered, Joss and his people are not without strange powers. Members Reviews: Preferred audio to print I started reading the hardcover of this title and was so overwhelmed with all of the characters introduced in the first 2-3 chapters that I gave up. Fortunately, when I found it on audible I gave it another try. The story is good and complete and the narrator gives it extra flavor with his correct pronunciation of challenging words and melodious accent. I would have been delighted if a map of the island with landmarks noted from the book was available online or included in the book edition but I think I was able to piece most of it together by the author's details. Her best yet I have read every book written by this wonderfully gifted author and decided to get this one on Audible for a change. The Narrator was great and the book is Llywelyns best yet!! Blending her gift of storytelling, myth and history with wonderful plot and character development ! Wonderful story telling Enjoyed the book, its rich characters. It took me until the fourth chapter to adapt to the strange names of people and places. But then the story came alive for me. Excellent narration. Less building of characters I was so excited to hear this story of ancient Ireland but Llwelyns usual magic gift of story telling was missing in this book

The Painter's Apprentice Audiobook by Laura Morelli

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laura Morelli) — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 04:20:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Painter's Apprentice Subtitle: Venetian Artisans Author: Laura Morelli Narrator: Anna Butterworth Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-17 Publisher: Laura Morelli Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Star-crossed lovers with a costly secret. As the plague grips Venice, more than a quarantine divides them.... Venice, 1510. Maria Bartolini wants nothing more than to carry on her father's legacy as a master gilder. Instead, her father has sent her away from the only home she's ever known to train as an apprentice to Master Trevisan, a renowned painter. Maria arranges to leave the painter's workshop to return to her family workshop and to a secret lover waiting for her back home. But the encroaching Black Death foils her plans.... When the painter's servants uncover the real reason why Maria has been sent away to train with Master Trevisan, they threaten to reveal a secret that could tear down her family and the future of their trade. She is forced to buy the servants' silence, but as their greed steadily grows, Maria resorts to more desperate measures. She questions whether her heart's desire is worth risking her family, her trade, and her future, but Maria's sacrifices may amount to nothing if the plague arrives on her father's doorstep and steals away everything she's ever loved.... From the author of the award-winning The Gondola Maker comes a rich tale of Renaissance Venice, a heroine with a lust for life, and love against all odds. Buy The Painter's Apprentice today to transport yourself to the vibrant and dangerous world of 16th-century Venice.... Members Reviews: Very enjoyable! Really enjoyed this one. There are tense, touching, and memorable moments throughout. The characters are convincing and vivid. The setting came to life. Laura Morelli has that fine gift of a storyteller which I thoroughly enjoyed Laura Morelli has that fine gift of a storyteller which I thoroughly enjoyed. She brought me into Venice in the Renaissance, breathinglife into distant history. Give me art, wrapped in historical fiction, and I am hooked! I am already looking forward to her next book. Five Stars Well researched and fun reading for those who love historical fiction. Well researched and wonderfully written. The best work ever from Laura Morelli Engaging from the first page to last. Well researched and wonderfully written. The best work ever from Laura Morelli! One Star Slow and pedantic.

The Horses at the Gate Audiobook by Mary Mackey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Mackey) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:52:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Horses at the Gate Subtitle: The EarthSong Trilogy, Book 2 Author: Mary Mackey Narrator: Abby Craden Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: The sequel to Mackey's Year the Horses Came transports us to northeastern Rumania and western Ukraine some six to eight thousand years ago. Drenched in blood sacrifice and hatred, the villain Changar vows revenge against Marrah and her gentle lover Stavan - a prehistoric New Age man and rightful heir to the Hansi throne, which has been usurped by the dead chief Zuhan's evil bastard son Vlahan, a devotee of rape and destruction. In the spirit of ancient adventure novels, this fictional clash of good and evil abounds with visions, omens, and goddesses and, like its predecessor, is based on archaeologist Marija Gimbutas' goddess-centered studies of old Europe. With an ending that readies listeners for another in a series, it deserves a place on the shelves next to the works of Jean Auel. Editorial Reviews: In Horses at the Gate, the second book of the Earthsong Trilogy, Mary Mackey enchants listeners with an adventure tale set in Neolithic Europe. Based on the works of archaeologist Marija Gimbutas, Mackey's epic weaves together historical facts with fantastical elements, complete with goddesses, omens, sacrifices, and battles between good and evil. Abby Craden's heartfelt performance breathes life into this ancient land as she believably embodies the spirit of each character she plays. Together, Mackey and Craden make this audiobook powerful storytelling at its best. Critic Reviews: "[D]eserves a place on the shelves next to the works of Jean Auel." (Booklist A heart-pounding evocation whose lessons lie in the hearts of the characters." (Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul) "Literary grace and powerful storytelling." (Theodore Roszak) Members Reviews: They're is so much beautiful ceremony reminiscent of clans and tribes of long ago They're is so much beautiful ceremony reminiscent of clans and tribes of long ago. The glitch is the story loses content and becomes filled with strife, leaving me wanting more moments of happiness and understanding that the diversity of our "clans" doesn't always mean one or the other should be annihilated. This author has much more to offer in broadening her great talents. Prehistoric stories always intrigued me I have always had a deep interest in our past,if I had the chance I think I would loved to have been an archeologist but wasn't to be so I can live vicariously thru these books it seems the author did her homework, I am really enjoying them and was so happy to see a forth one.Thank you Mary Mackey Horses at the Gate Book two was a little better than book one, like the writer fianlly got into the grove of telling the story. I have read lots of different books of pre history on early tribes people and neadrathals, as well as Indians, Vikings, Pirates, Cowboys etc.. I say that this series needs a little more detail on the background. I just had a hard time of picturing where this story was taking place. There is a map at the beginning of the book but that didnt help. I feel like the writer cold have been a little more detailed in some things to help with the setting of the story, but there are plentiy of details about the killing during raids, sacrificing horses and the brutal rapes of the captured an enslaved women. Again for this,I would not recommend this book to a younger reader. The story itself is pretty good- just seems like it needs a little mor balance.

Rebel: Bull Run, 1861 Audiobook by Bernard Cornwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bernard Cornwell) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:33:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rebel: Bull Run, 1861 Subtitle: The Nathaniel Starbuck Chronicles, Book 1 Author: Bernard Cornwell Narrator: Ed Sala Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 151 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: This best-selling author is highly praised by both critics and fans for his action-packed historical novels. Casts of colorful characters spring to life in battle scenes vivid with authentic military detail. When William Faulconer rescues Nate Starbuck, his sons friend, from the clutches of a Yankee-hating mob in Virginia, he finds a grateful and willing recruit for Faulconers Legion. But Nates decision to fight against his native North is only one of the human dilemmas facing the Legion. The Legion commanders son is against the war, and his daughters fiancé is plotting for control of the family fortune. As a motley gathering of men prepares to engage the enemy at Bull Run, they have high hopes of ending the war before it starts. No one can foresee the changes in store for themselves and for their country. Nate Starbuck and his compatriots leap from the book in full battle regalia with Ed Salas narrative magic. Action scenes are all the more exciting because listeners identify with the well-drawn characters and understand the circumstances that lead them to this historical moment. Members Reviews: Great story, but weak performance. I am a huge fan of Bernard Cornwell, and actually began enjoying his novels with the Starbuck series then the Sharpe books. A few years ago I listened to this book and was hooked immediately. It seems to me some writers struggle with creating a fictional story in a historical setting and remain accurate to the period. These writers can create good characters, but not describe historical events correctly or with correct props. For example the description of weapons, when a person inaccurately describes equipment used by the soldiers it takes me out of the story. On the other hand someone may be spot on with the historical descriptions, but may be lacking in character or story development. Cornwell does not suffer from either of these problems. The fact that he has done his research and based his writings off of historical data makes this book seem like it Starbuck was really alive and this was his biography. I do have one problem with this version of the story, the reader. I have listened to the other version with the different narrator (this version can be found on Audible), and he gave the characters unique and individual voices. This narrator was not able to change his accent all that much and many of the characters sounded the same. It was just not as good as I remembered, and the only reason I bought this version was because it was on sale. I would recommend the other version and will be sure to get the rest of the series with that narrator. Rebel Starbuck Where does Rebel: Bull Run, 1861 rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This one ranks at or near the top of the audible's I have listened to. What other book might you compare Rebel: Bull Run, 1861 to and why? I highly recommend the entire series of Nathaniel Starbuck chronicles. Very interesting history interwoven with a great personal story of triumph and tragedy. The story really pulls you into the timeline of the Civil War. What about Ed Salas performance did you like? I like the inflection of his voice, he is very enjoyable to listen too.

Blood and Blade Audiobook by Matthew Harffy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matthew Harffy) — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 13:42:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood and Blade Subtitle: The Bernicia Chronicles, Book 3 Author: Matthew Harffy Narrator: Barnaby Edwards Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: 635AD. Anglo-Saxon Britain. A gripping, action-packed historical thriller and third instalment in The Bernicia Chronicles. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Oswald is now King of Northumbria. However, his plans for further alliances and conquests are quickly thrown into disarray when his wedding to a princess of Wessex is interrupted by news of a Pictish uprising. Rushing north, Oswald leaves Beobrand to escort the young queen to her new home. Their path is fraught with danger and uncertainty, Beobrand must try to unravel secrets and lies if they are to survive. Meanwhile, old enemies are closing in, seeking brutal revenge. Beobrand will give his blood and blade in service to his king, but will that be enough to avert disaster and save his kith and kin from the evil forces that surround them? Members Reviews: DISAPPOINTING Should have listened to reviews on #3 Read book 2 because book 1 was enjoyable. Book 3 because 2 was exciting. Book4???? Will wait for reviews., Blood and Blade was a major bore . Guess it was a diff writer? Main character confuses himself and reader. Ever have the wind knocked out of you? Did you JUMP UP right away and leave the field or lie there gasping for breath? Here you immediately respond with sword and shield and kill the other guy!!! Right. More than once. Plus 3 adds nothing to 1&2 Don't waste your time ,,, Battles and Badasses !! Love the battles .....Beobrand brings all the things to the book that I look for... courage, strength, love, leadership over all BA! I stumbled on the series! Thank you Mathew Harffy !!! great book !!! What made the experience of listening to Blood and Blade the most enjoyable? I read part of the book in book form and listened to part of it in audiobook form. This way I could read when I had time and could continue reading where I left off by listening in audio form. Since the audiobooks are unabridged, I would just pick up on the last chapter from either book or audio form. What did you like best about this story? I loved how the Beobrand character evolved from the youth that he started out in Book One of the series: The first 2 novels in the series were as enjoyable as this third book in the series. Which scene was your favorite? Close to the ending with the beautiful description of the snow surrounding the castle. Followed by, Beobrand's final battle with Torran Nathair in the "cloak size fighting space" surrounded by snow. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? The book absorbed my attention and could be so intense that I would not recommend driving while listening or even waiting for a bus because the bus might drive by while you become immersed in the story. Any additional comments? I look forward to Book 4 in the series due out by Summer 2017. Couldn't put it down I just love this whole series. Great author and awesome narrator. What else could you want? Transports the reader to the 7th century What did you love best about Blood and Blade? Another great story by Matthew Harffy! If you have read the first two books in the Bernicia Chronicles, you already know that this one is going to be packed with action, perfectly described battle scenes, and the sort of bantering that only takes place between men who risk their lives together.

Queen Hereafter: A Novel of Margaret of Scotland Audiobook by Susan Fraser King

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Fraser King) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:50:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen Hereafter: A Novel of Margaret of Scotland Author: Susan Fraser King Narrator: Emily Gray Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 177 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Refugee. Queen. Saint. In 11th-century Scotland, a young woman strives to fulfill her destiny despite the risks.... Shipwrecked on the Scottish coast, a young Saxon princess and her family - including the outlawed Edgar of England - ask sanctuary of the warrior-king Malcolm Canmore, who shrewdly sees the political advantage. He promises to aid Edgar and the Saxon cause in return for the hand of Edgar's sister, Margaret, in marriage. A foreign queen in a strange land, Margaret adapts to life among the barbarian Scots, bears princes, and shapes the fierce warrior Malcolm into a sophisticated ruler. Yet even as the king and queen build a passionate and tempestuous partnership, the Scots distrust her. When her husband brings Eva, a Celtic bard, to court as a hostage for the good behavior of the formidable Lady Macbeth, Margaret expects trouble. Instead, an unlikely friendship grows between the queen and her bard, though one has a wild Celtic nature and the other follows the demanding path of obligation. Torn between old and new loyalties, Eva is bound by a vow to betray the king and his Saxon queen. Soon imprisoned and charged with witchcraft and treason, Eva learns that Queen Margaret - counseled by the furious king and his powerful priests - will decide her fate and that of her kinswoman Lady Macbeth. But can the proud queen forgive such deep treachery? Impeccably researched, a dramatic pause-resister, Queen Hereafter is an unforgettable story of shifting alliances and the tension between fear and trust as a young woman finds her way in a dangerous world. Critic Reviews: "Although you might think that Saxon-era England has been done to death, Kings move north pleasantly reinvigorates a period rife with political, religious, and social tensions and turmoil." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: Tested my patience. I usually love historical novels but I'm afraid I had to force myself to slog through this one. There were characters who could have been amazingly interesting but unfortunately, the narration made the story as dull as dishwater. The way that the narrator spoke as Margaret made one think her character was more like a robot than a real person - where did she get that accent??? story is good, but the narration unbearable Just finished the seven hours of part 1 and can't go on listening. I will usually slog through narration issues because I hate wasting my credits. But in this case, I just can't. The narrator--although a decent reader--makes the voices of all the male characters sound like robots or zombies. It's so bad that I can't muster any sense of the male characters as real or interesting. It's a pity though; the story is quite good--guess I'll finish it on my kindle. Poorly performed, historical accuracy questionable How did the narrator detract from the book? Margaret's accent comes of as more Japanese than Nordic. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Worth the time in that it led me to other historical characters and places for research. Saint and Heroine? What did you love best about Queen Hereafter: A Novel of Margaret of Scotland? I loved the fact that even though Margaret at times was a little too saintly, Ms. Fraser was able to show the humanity in her.

Daughter of York Audiobook by Anne Easter Smith

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anne Easter Smith) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:04:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daughter of York Author: Anne Easter Smith Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: It is 1461. Edward, son of Richard of York, ascends to the throne, and his willful sister, Margaret, immediately becomes a pawn in European politics as Edward negotiates her marriage. The young Margaret falls deeply in love with Anthony Woodville, the married brother of Edward's queen, Elizabeth. But Edward has arranged for his sister to wed Charles, son of the Duke of Burgundy, and soon Margaret is setting sail for her new life. Her official escort: Anthony Woodville. Margaret of York eventually commanded the respect and admiration of much of Europe, but it appears to history that she had no emotional intimate. Anne Easter Smith's rare gift for storytelling and her extensive research reveal the love that burned at the center of Margaret's life, adding a new dimension to the story of one of the 15th century's most powerful women. Members Reviews: Daughter of York Excellent Book. A York Family Tree was helpful during reading as the book does stay very close to history and the characters are very believable. The narration was perfect and you leave the book caring about these people as if you really knew them. Always a good result of a well written book. Wonderful Book A fabulous historical fiction story. Following the life of a young noble girl as she becomes princess and falls in love and is betrothed and married to another. A story with depth, character development, & inner plots of love, politics, & religion. All the things you shouldn't speak about at the dinner table weave themselves into this wonderful story. York Outstanding The story line flows like a novel. Kept my interest to the end. Especially enjoyed the scene descriptions. Rosalyn Landor is an excellent narrator. Very engaging book The second book in the trilogy is well told, interesting and a good listen but doesn't captivate like the first story. I liked it well enough and am looking forward to the third in the series wonderful book loved all the historical characters and didn't want it to end,can't wait to start her next book

Newton and Polly Audiobook by Jody Hedlund

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jody Hedlund) — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 12:40:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Newton and Polly Subtitle: A Novel of Amazing Grace Author: Jody Hedlund Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 110 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found. Now remembered as the author of the world's most famous hymn, in the mid-18th century, as England and France stand on the brink of war, John Newton was a young sailor wandering aimlessly through life. His only duty was to report to his ship and avoid disgracing his father - until the night he heard Polly Catlett's enchanting voice caroling. He was immediately smitten and determined to win her affection. An intense connection quickly formed between the two, but John's reckless spirit and disregard for the Christian life were concerns for the responsible, devout Polly. When an ill-fated stop at a tavern left John imprisoned and bound, Polly had to choose to either stand by his side or walk out of his life forever. Would she forfeit her future for the man she loved? Step back through history to uncover the true love story behind a song that continues to stir the hearts and ignite the faith of millions around the globe. Members Reviews: Seriously wonderful! I couldn't stop listening! This book was so splendidly wonderful I literally could not stop listening! I love this author she is so very enthralling. She gets my mind so interested in these characters that I seriously cannot get anything done at my house! My husband is going crazy because all I want to do is listen to her book! The characters of John and Polly are so sweet and so riveting that it was hard to stop thinking about them while I had to go to work. I love that this author is so true to history. Give it a try he won't want to stop. More than you could imagine I'm not a romance reader so I was reluctant to try this book, and reluctant to keep listening when it took that path. But this book is so much more, an incredible story of love and grace, terror and heartbreak - well researched and brings to light the story of this man which I probably never would have known otherwise. A must read / listen for 2017! This is a book I would listen to again and again. So Enjoyable This story of John Newton & Polly was a step back in history for me. It showed how the providential hand of God works behind the scene in lives that He has His hand upon. It was encouraging to see how as a couple Polly & John were arranged by God to to orchestrate a song that transcends time & touches hearts to know God's amazing grace. Thank you for all your efforts to produce this amazing story for all to see what transpired to bring this beloved hymn to generations of seekers who long to know God's amazing grace. EXCEPTIONAL I found this book to be an inspiration! We really have NO CLUE how our modern life is blessed by circumstances!!! Wonderfully Written Would you listen to Newton and Polly again? Why? Absolutely wonderful story of love and overcoming the worst storms in your life What other book might you compare Newton and Polly to and why? I don't think I've read a book that would compare. What does Saskia Maarleveld bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She has such a wonderful voice and so easy to listen to. If you could rename Newton and Polly, what would you call it? nothing love the name Any additional comments? powerful story I recommend for everyone.

Lamp Black, Wolf Grey Audiobook by Paula Brackston

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paula Brackston) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:28:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lamp Black, Wolf Grey Subtitle: A Novel Author: Paula Brackston Narrator: Marisa Calin Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 168 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Artist Laura Matthews finds her new home in the Welsh mountains to be a place so charged with tales and legends that she is able to reach through the gossamer-fine veil that separates her own world from that of myth and fable. She and her husband, Dan, have given up their city life and moved to Blaencwm, an ancient longhouse high in the hills. Here, she hopes that the wild beauty will inspire her to produce her best art and will give her the baby they have longed for. But this high valley is also home to others, such as Rhys, the charismatic loner who pursues Laura with fervor. And Anwen, the wise old woman from the neighboring farm who seems to know so much but talks in riddles. And then there is Merlin. Lamp Black, Wolf Grey tells both Laura's story and Merlin's. For once he too walked these hills, with his faithful grey wolf at his heel. It was here he fell in love with Megan, nursemaid to the children of the hated local noble, Lord Geraint. Merlin was young at the start of his renowned career as a magician, but when he refused to help Lord Geraint, it was Megan who may pay the price. From New York Times best-selling author Paula Brackston, Lamp Black, Wolf Grey is an enchanting tale of love and magic featuring her signature blend of gorgeous writing, an intriguing historical backdrop, and a relatable heroine that listeners are sure to fall in love with. Members Reviews: Classic Paula Brackston This book has everything fans of Paula Brackston expect from one of her novels, including a brilliantly described natural landscape that at times becomes a character itself. Very similar to "The Silver Witch," "Lamp Black, Wolf Grey" explores themes of creativity and independence, and the heroine's artistic endeavors (in this case, painting) bring her closer to the supernatural realma great metaphor for the unconscious and creative part of the psyche. This book is a little too similar to "Silver Witch," though, and I think that book told the story better. Still, a good read, and suspenseful. Pretty good but not her best It felt like the author was leaning heavily on storytelling constructs she has already used , specifically in the silver witch book. ... Two stories interwoven between distant times with parallel heroines ... The artist running away to the wilderness to create and finding a connection to characters there ... This was my least favorite of her books, although I always enjoy her writing and storytelling ... There was a lot of telling instead of showing ... Especially the epilogue was just over the top with the narrator overly painting for us Laura's psychological profile .... That was an issue that ran throughout the book - heavy handed peering into the psyche of the characters ... There were also some leaps of logic (like how she decided that Reese must have pushed angus because of a missing blanket...) that just felt awkwardly forced Not as much magic as I would have liked, even the way Merlin lets Meghan die and and somehow his magic can't help her - seemed incongruent to his powers we heard about with him saving the horse ... Felt like maybe she rushed this book because of contractual or popular demand , and it really needed more flushing out In general I always Mediocre What would have made Lamp Black, Wolf Grey better? The whole plot line wasn't very interesting to me. It was designed for a specific person.

Before Green Gables Audiobook by Budge Wilson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Budge Wilson) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:31:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Before Green Gables Subtitle: A Novel Author: Budge Wilson Narrator: Renée Raudman Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 03-12-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Before Green Gables is the story of Anne Shirley's life before her arrival at Green Gables - a heartwarming tale of a precocious child. Her lively imagination and relentless spirit help her to overcome difficult circumstances and exemplify a young girl's ability to love, learn, and above all, dream. Published in 1908, L. M. Montgomery's coming-of-age classic Anne of Green Gables has enchanted generations of readers, both children and adults. The story of the spunky red-haired orphan from Prince Edward Island is known to millions, and copies of the eight titles in the series have never gone out of print. But when readers first meet Anne, she is only 11 and has just been sent from an orphanage to meet her new family. No one ever knew the events of Anne's life before she arrived at Green Gables. Until now. For the millions of readers who devoured the Green Gables series, Before Green Gables is an irresistible treat: the account of how one of literature's most beloved heroines became the girl who captivated the world. Editorial Reviews: Budge Wilson's prequel, which charts the first 11 years of Anne Shirley's life, completes the series by providing the details of Anne's past before she went to live with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. Wilson's writing is just rich and emotive as Montgomery's, and Renée Raudman portrays a young Anne who believably grows in words and heart. Also consistent are Raudman's excellent portrayals of the memorable minor characters. Members Reviews: very charming I found this book to be very charming. The author did an excellent job of continuing in the tone of L Montgomery. It was so much fun to meet Anne before she came to Green Gables and to get to know her and understand where she was coming from. The narrator did an incredible job. I enjoyed it so much, I bought the hard cover to add to my collection, and recommended it to all my Anne friends. Delightful This was a fun listen. If you are a fan of that Anne-girl you will enjoy getting to know her parents and those who helped set the stage for our little orphan's later years. I loved it! :-) captivating
I love Anne of Green Gables and this was just as good. It had me laughing and crying. I was imagining right along with her. I loved it. A disgrace to the "Anne of Green Gables Series" Absolutely dreadful! Anne is relegated to a caricature of who she is in LM Montgomery's beloved series. The author clearly lacks imagination as the story is both agonizingly simplistic and the characters underdeveloped and without any redeeming qualities. Anne is made ridiculous in this book and I heartily wish it had never been written. The narrator is abysmal with a voice that renders her characters one-dimensional and pathetic. She is truly the worst! Do not buy this book - stick with the real thing from Ms Montgomery. G

A Long, Long Time Ago and Essentially True Audiobook by Brigid Pasulka

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brigid Pasulka) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:10:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Long, Long Time Ago and Essentially True Author: Brigid Pasulka Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 583 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: The novel opens on the eve of World War II. In the mountain village of Half-Village, a young man nicknamed the Pigeon, under the approving eyes of the entire village, courts the beautiful Anielica Hetmanska. But the war's arrival wreaks havoc in all their lives and delays their marriage for six long years. Nearly 50 years later, their granddaughter, Beata, leaves Half-Village for Krakow, the place where her grandparents lived as newlyweds after the war and the setting of her grandmother's most magical stories. Beata yearns to find her own place in this new city, one that is very different from her imagination and the past. Her first person insight into a country on the cusp of change--and the human toll of Poland's rapid-fire embrace of capitalism--transports readers to another world. When two unexpected events occur, one undeniably tragic, and the other a kind of miracle, Beata is given a fresh glimpse at her family's and her country's, history and a vision of her own essential role in the New Poland. With the effortless, accomplished grace of a gifted storyteller, Pasulka weaves together the two strands of her story, re-imagining half a century of Polish history through the legacy of one profound love affair--that of the Pigeon and Anielica--which readers won't soon forget. Editorial Reviews: With her informed Polish accent and remarkable insight, Cassandra Campbell seems astonishingly familiar with the country and culture she represents in her narration of A Long, Long Time Ago and Essentially True. Campbell captures the subtle differences between each voice through pitch, dialect, and emotion. In a novel packed with so many Eastern European characters, Campbell acquaints the listener with each unique individual, guiding us through Brigid Pasulkas intricate narrative. Pasulka weaves two stories in alternating chapters that come together by the novels end. The first is the story of Anielica and the Pigeon, a young couple living in Half Village whose plans for a life together are thwarted by Hitlers invasion of Poland in the 1930s. The other story is of their granddaughter, Beata, whose captivating search for identity takes place in post-communism Krakow in the 1990s. As Anielica and the Pigeon struggle to survive in Old Poland, their beloved village is torn apart by the carnage of World War II. While their sacrifices are substantial, we know that they are made so that future generations could live in a more peaceful Poland (as illustrated by Beatas complementary narrative). Although Beata has little family left to raise her, she finds comfort and a sense of place in Krakow with her aunt and cousin. Her journey is one that will ultimately allow her a stronger sense of identity with her family who suffered years ago in Old Poland. A Long, Long Time Ago and Essentially True is both heartbreaking and hopeful. When an unprecedented tragedy strikes towards the end of the novel, the characters find unity and solace in their country and in one another. Pasulkas novel is comprised of fairy tale love that exists both for the characters and for Krakow. Campbell pulls us into Poland with her sharp narration, enveloping the listener in the countrys endless culture and history. Members Reviews: The Old & New Worlds Converge & Transcend Time This has to be one of my favorite books in a long time.

The Good at Heart Audiobook by Ursula Werner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ursula Werner) — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 21:02:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Good at Heart Author: Ursula Werner Narrator: Gibson Frazier Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Based on the author's discoveries about her great-grandfather, this stunning debut novel takes place over three days when World War II comes to the doorstep of an ordinary German family living in an idyllic rural village near the Swiss border. When World War II breaks out, Edith and Oskar Eberhardt move their family - their daughter, Marina; son-in-law, Franz; and granddaughters - out of Berlin and into a small house in the quiet town of Blumental, near Switzerland. A member of Hitler's cabinet, Oskar is gone most of the time, and Franz begins fighting in the war, so the women of the house are left to their quiet lives in the picturesque village. But life in Blumental isn't as idyllic as it appears. An egotistical Nazi captain terrorizes the citizens he's assigned to protect. Neighbors spy on each other. Some mysteriously disappear. Marina has a lover who also has close ties to her family and the government. Thinking none of them share her hatred of the Reich, she joins a Protestant priest smuggling Jewish refugees over the nearby Swiss border. The latest "package" is two Polish girls who've lost the rest of their family, and against her better judgment, Marina finds she must hide them in the Eberhardts' cellar. Everything is set to go smoothly until Oskar comes home with the news that the Führer will be visiting the area for a concert, and he will be making a house call on the Eberhardts. Based on the author's discoveries about her great-grandfather, this extraordinary debut, full of love, tragedy, and suspense, is a sensitive portrait of a family torn between doing their duty for their country and doing what's right for their country, and especially for those they love. Members Reviews: Fantastic Story This was a wonderfully written story and I enjoyed it immensely! Looking forward to the sequel!

The Mutual Admiration Society Audiobook by Lesley Kagen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lesley Kagen) — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:45:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mutual Admiration Society Subtitle: A Novel Author: Lesley Kagen Narrator: Dara Rosenberg Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: From the New York Times bestselling author of Whistling in the Dark comes an unforgettable novel that illuminates the sweet and brittle bonds of family, the tenderness of growing up, the heartbreak of longing for what we've lost, and the poignancy of finding love. FACT: Unbeknownst to eleven-year-old Theresa "Tessie" Finley, she's in over her head. PROOF: After hearing a scream and catching a glimpse of a mysterious man carrying a body beneath the flickering streetlights in the cemetery behind her house, Tessie adds solving a murder case to her already quite full to-do list. Tessie has elected herself president of the crime-stopping Mutual Admiration Society - as if dealing with her "sad madness" over the tragic drowning of her beloved father; showering tender loving care on her "sweet but weird" younger sister, Birdie; and staying on the good side of their hard-edged mother weren't enough. With partner in crime Charlie "Cue Ball" Garfield, Tessie and Birdie will need to dodge the gossips in their 1950s blue-collar neighborhood - particularly their evil next-door neighbor, Gert Klement, who'd like nothing better than to send the sisters to "homes." And, of course, there's the problem of steering clear of the kidnapping murderer if they have any hope of solving the mystery of all mysteries: the mystery of life. A rich and charming tour de force, The Mutual Admiration Society showcases Lesley Kagen's marvelous storytelling talents. Laced with heartwarming humor and heartbreaking grief, this novel is nothing short of magical. Members Reviews: Love Lesley Kagen Funny and heart warming. A delightful story. I am so glad this book was available on Audible. Cute and comical. it was a sweet story from the perspective of an 11 year old girl who is trying to solve "crimes" with her younger sister. funny and an easy listen. Entertaining and heart- warming I enjoyed this trip back through childhood. there were lots of witty phrases and interesting turns in the story. Poor story-telling. Cursing. Normalizes bigotry. The viewpoint of a young girl is initially interesting but soon tiresome - e.g., this character is very scatter-brained and that makes it difficult to move the storyline forward. This character says lots of PG-13 curse words - so not appropriate for younger readers. Finally, there are lots of ethnic slurs used in this story - made even more offensive because they serve no purpose and not done in a way to condemn this kind of behavior. The way the author uses bigotry seems to mainstream, normalize or even approve of this behavior - I found that very distasteful. tacky, crude, foul-mouthed, bratty kids... What about Dara Rosenbergs performance did you like? Any additional comments? I like a good mystery, and from the reviews and the summary I thought it was going to be a sweet kid-mystery story. This is anything but that. The kids are bratty and foul-mouthed and shouldn't be written as this young. They sound more like rebellious teenagers, so much so that I stopped listening and didn't even finish the story. There is language and talk of things kids should not see. The narrator makes them sound older than they are written and there is no softness or sympathy sound in her voice even when talking about losing their dad. There is only the sound of rebellion.

The Dying Grass Audiobook by William T. Vollmann

biacuaduc@gmail.com (William T. Vollmann) — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 06:38:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dying Grass Subtitle: A Novel of the Nez Perce War Author: William T. Vollmann Narrator: Henry Strozier Format: Unabridged Length: 53 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: The National Book Award winner takes listeners inside the epic fighting retreat of the Nez Perce Indians. In this new installment in his acclaimed series of novels examining the collisions between Native Americans and European colonizers, William T. Vollmann tells the story of the Nez Perce War, with flashbacks to the Civil War. Defrauded and intimidated at every turn, the Nez Perces finally went on the warpath in 1877, subjecting the US Army to its greatest defeat since Little Big Horn as they fled from Northeast Oregon across Montana to the Canadian border. Vollmann's main character is not the legendary Chief Joseph but his pursuer, General Oliver Otis Howard, the brave, shy, tormented, devoutly Christian Civil War veteran. In this novel we see him as commander, father, son, husband, friend, and killer. Teeming with many vivid characters on both sides of the conflict and written in an original style, The Dying Grass is another mesmerizing achievement from one of the most ambitious writers of our time. Members Reviews: It is all the same. Let us kill, die or ride away "The destiny of the white race in America is to eat up the red men, and in this rising tide of population that rolls toward the setting sun there is no one who is backward in taking his bite -- no one except the government that temporizes and buys peace, to avoid doing the duty that the individual is doing from choice or from necessity." -- Phillippe Régis Denis de Keredern de Trobriand (1867) Pynchon Vollmann Analogy Gravity's Rainbow:Europe Central::Mason&Dixon:The Dying Grass This might not be my favorite novel of the last several years, but it is one of the best. And I can't easily grasp a novel that I liked more. I just don't know. My brain is fried. My emotions are fried. My ability to look objectively at this book, and history, and the United States is fried. One of the best compliments I can give to the best historical fiction is that it doesn't break history, but fills in the gaps and bends it. Hillary Mantel does this very well. So too does Robert Graves, John Williams, and Patrick O'Brian. These other authors seem content to carve prose castles to tell their stories of leaders, kings, and periods. Vollmann just drops a volcano on the reader. There is just so much. I was trying to describe the feeling of reading Vollmann (I've only read three Vollmann, the other two were Europe Central and Whores for Gloria) to my wife. To me it is equivalent of reading a strange cut-up method combination of Mantel, Pynchon, and Burroughs WHILE tripping on mushrooms. But that still doesn't do it justice. There is no easy metaphor for Vollmann. There is no way to explain Vollmann without using Vollmann. What is the only way to understand Vollmann? You have to grab the biggest Vollmann you can find and jump in without fear and without looking back. He is big, vicious, kind, detailed, warm, clinical. He just doesn't stop. He is exhausting and frustrating. He is the literary equivalent of Hieronymus Bosch. He is the hardest working hypergraphic around. I can't imagine Vollmann is very profitable to Viking. There are just NOT that many people jostling in the age of Twitter (where the demands of reading and writing are limited to 140 characters) to read 1376 pages of digressive, experimental, inner/outer stream of consciousness narrative fiction.

Wise Children Audiobook by Angela Carter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Angela Carter) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:40:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wise Children Author: Angela Carter Narrator: Eileen Atkins Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-09 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Never apart for long, the two are very much peas from the same pod: Sir Melchior Hazard, surviving head of a great acting dynasty, who is imminently to celebrate his 100th birthday. Packed with gags, tears, histories, mysteries, feuds and romantic (and some not-so-romantic) unions, 'Wise Children', like the Chance girls, doesn't miss a trick, and is jam-packed with all of the entrancing magic realism and nouveau-feminism that has ensconced Angela Carter so snugly in the canon of revered cult writers. Members Reviews: Unique vaudeville world and engaging reader If you could sum up Wise Children in three words, what would they be? bizarre seedy glamorous How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? There were a lot of characters and backstory, not such an eventful plot. Which scene was your favorite? When the twin girls meet their uncle for the first time and he charms them with a magic trick. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When the twins met their real father and were not acknowledged. Any additional comments? I had a hard time keeping track of all the characters in the extended family and caring about them. The tone and setting were very unique, and made the book interesting Engrossing storytelling Any additional comments? I absolutely loved this audiobook and was quite bereft when it finished. Not only does Angela Carter tell a fascinating story, but the narration was a perfect fit to the main character. There is a wonderful sense of time and place and I found it easy to imagine the different characters from the book itself and from the way they were voiced. I highly recommend Wise Children and will be looking out for more Angela Carter audiobooks. Best audio book I've ever heard What a great loss the quirky, brilliant hugely imaginative and humane Angela Carter was. I read this years ago when it first came out - but Eileen Atkins's pitch-perfect reading made me gurgle with delight. What a National Treasure she is. Wise children Wasnt my cup of tea didnt like the characters enough to persevere with it but Im sure it would be interesting for others involved in acting and theatre Brilliant entertainment, naughty, funny and nostalgic-a real treat. The narration of the story is brilliant I really enjoyed the characters the plot and the history. Wickedly funny in places this story had me in tears of laughter and at times sadness. Overall the story is down to earth witty poignant - thoroughly recommended.

Dance of the Jakaranda Audiobook by Peter Kimani

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Kimani) — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:09:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dance of the Jakaranda Author: Peter Kimani Narrator: John Sibi-Okumu Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Kimani reimagines the rise and fall of colonialism in Africa by telling the story of the birth of Kenya's railroad. Set in the shadow of Kenya's independence from Great Britain, Dance of the Jakaranda reimagines the rise and fall of colonialism and the special circumstances that brought black, brown, and white men together to lay the railroad that heralded the birth of the nation. The novel traces the lives and loves of three men: preacher Richard Turnbull, the colonial administrator Ian McDonald, and Indian technician Babu Salim, whose lives intersect when they are implicated in the controversial birth of a child. Years later, when Babu's grandson, Rajan - who ekes out a living by singing Babu's epic tales of the railway's construction - accidentally kisses a mysterious stranger in a dark nightclub, the encounter provides the spark to illuminate the three men's shared murky past. Dance of the Jakaranda could well be a story of globalization - not just for its riveting multiracial, multicultural cast but also due to its diverse literary allusions: from Chekhovian comedy to Kafkasque caricatures, or magical realism popularized by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Yet the novel is firmly anchored in the African storytelling tradition, its language a dreamy, exalted, and earthy mix that creates new thresholds of identity, providing a fresh metaphor for race in contemporary Africa. Members Reviews: Great listen with a historic perspective. the view of history from a muhindi perspective was refreshing and unique. good job bwana Historical Novel with Strong Characters Any additional comments? Having made two trips to Kenya, I was attracted to this novel by its historical setting: the history of three generations involved, in one way or another, in the building of the railroad from Mombasa to Lake Victoria, the construction of which started in the 1890s. By the end of the novel, with Kenya independence in the early 1960s, much had happened to the children and grandchildren of these early pioneers. I found their stories fascinating and somewhat tragic. In the end, this novel is more about people than it is about events, but both are intertwined in a beautiful, sensitive, exciting, interesting and surprisingly fast-movie story. I thought the narrator was just right for this book. Magnificent performance of a fine book If you could sum up Dance of the Jakaranda in three words, what would they be? Kimani weaves a rich, intimate portrait of Kenya over more than a century, all tied to the construction of the Mombasa to Lake Victoria railroad. Beautiful Story The story is well written & the narrator does a beautiful job, even reading the Kikuyu dialect which isn't his first language. Would definitely recommend the book.

Alone in Berlin Audiobook by Hans Fallada, Michael Hofmann (translator)

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Hans Fallada) — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 04:52:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alone in Berlin Author: Hans Fallada, Michael Hofmann (translator) Narrator: John Telfer Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-10 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Berlin, 1940. The city is paralysed by fear. But one man refuses to be scared. Otto, an ordinary German living in a shabby apartment block, tries to stay out of trouble under Nazi rule. But when he discovers his only son has been killed fighting at the front he's shocked into an extraordinary act of resistance and starts to drop anonymous postcards attacking Hitler across the city. If caught, he will be executed. Soon this silent campaign comes to the attention of ambitious Gestapo inspector Escherich, and a murderous game of cat-and-mouse begins. Whoever loses, pays with their life. Every Man Dies Alone was published in the UK as Alone in Berlin. English edition copyright 2009 Melville House Publishing; Translation copyright 2009 Michael Hofmann. Members Reviews: A remarkable tale A compelling book, based on a true story, and very well read. I recommend it. What was the point? I have tried to see the deeper meaning of this book. Tried to look for the message or lesson. But there is nothing there. It's just a sad, never ending tale of hopelessness. With no feeling of understanding why these people all went through this endless trauma so very well written!! Would you listen to Alone in Berlin again? Why? yes! the characters are so interesting, complex, more real than you think at first, one gets involved in their lives... What was one of the most memorable moments of Alone in Berlin? The Krangles determenation and success in keeping their dignity to the very end!! Excellent story, masterful narration Where does Alone in Berlin rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? One of the best. What did you like best about this story? Its authenticity. What about John Telfers performance did you like? His voices. If you could take any character from Alone in Berlin out to dinner, who would it be and why? Probably the judge, Fromm. Any additional comments? A fascinating insight into the workings of Weimar Germany in all its facets of good and evil. What would I have done? Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I have already recommended this book to several friends. What other book might you compare Alone in Berlin to and why? Like Markus Zusaks The Book Thief it let's you know how germans experienced the second world war. Which is a refreshing perspective. Any additional comments? This is a chilling tale where you soon realize that everybody is keeping an eye on each other (neighbours, friends, colleagues, relatives) and the risk of being reported to the Gestapo is always there. And if the Gestapo has got a good look at you they will always find something missing, no matter who you are. So I kept thinking when I read the book: What would I have done? And the sad thing is, I think the answere might be: Nothing. The whole atmospere is so scary, I suppose most people would just lower their head, hope to sneak under the radar and wish for the whole thing to be over as soon as possible so everybody could start living.

The East Indiaman Audiobook by Ellis K. Meacham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ellis K. Meacham) — Tue, 09 May 2017 07:54:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The East Indiaman Subtitle: Percival Merewether Series, Book 1 Author: Ellis K. Meacham Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: The Naval Service of the Honorable East India Company, popularly known as the Bombay Marine, operated in romantic areas in perilous times. From the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea, from Calcutta to Canton, the Company ships were famous for their speed and daring. The "Bombay Buccaneers" who sailed them were the stuff of legend. For Percival Merewether, 1806 would be a year to remember. For in January of that year he was promoted from First Lieutenant to become the junior Captain in the Company's Service and given the command of his first ship - the Rapid. Armed with 10 nine-pounders, the Rapid was a match for any pirate ship that crossed its bows, and in it Captain Merewether was to spend as action-packed and eventful a first year as any ambitious young seafarer could have wished. Merewether had quick wits and daring to match his ambition. And with mutinies, diplomatic intrigues, and skirmishes with the French to occupy him, he soon found that he needed both qualities as never before. Members Reviews: A Rousing Tale This is a story about the British East India Company and its navy referred to as the Bombay Marine. Our protagonist is Percival Merewether, who just received his promotion to Captain and obtained his first command. His ship is the HEICS Rapid, an East India Warship, with ten, nine pounders. The ship had been a slaver prior to being acquired by the East India Company and was a fast ship. The year is 1806, the beginning of the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815). The East India Company maintained its own army and navy to protect its company interest and trade routes. I enjoy reading about sailing ships in the Napoleonic era. It is delightful to read about the East India Company for a change. It seems most stories are about the Royal British Navy. The book is well written and researched. The characters are interesting and the plot is straight forward. The story is full of action with lots of pirates and French warships. Looking forward to the next book in the series. Ellis K. Meacham (1913-1994) was an American attorney and judge, who wrote Napoleonic era nautical adventures. The book is fourteen and a half hours long. Steven Crossley does a good job narrating the book. Crossley is an actor and award-winning audiobook narrator.

Cup of Gold Audiobook by John Steinbeck, Susan F. Beegel - introduction

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Steinbeck) — Tue, 12 May 2015 20:17:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cup of Gold Subtitle: A Life of Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer, with Occasional Reference to History Author: John Steinbeck, Susan F. Beegel - introduction Narrator: Ronan Vibert Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: From the mid-1650s through the 1660s, Henry Morgan, a pirate and outlaw of legendary viciousness, ruled the Spanish Main. He ravaged the coasts of Cuba and America, striking terror wherever he went. Morgan was obsessive. He had two driving ambitions: to possess the beautiful woman called La Santa Roja and to conquer Panama, the "cup of gold". Steinbeck's first novel and sole work of historical fiction, Cup of Gold is a lush, lyrical swashbuckling pirate fantasy, and sure to add new dimensions to listeners' perceptions of this all-American writer. This edition features an introduction by Susan F. Beegel. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Ronan Vibert's bravura performance enhances the poetry and romance of Steinbeck's first book.... He imbues the dialogue with quiet, intense emotion but stays appropriate to the characters and their situations. This restrained passion adds energy and color to the text, and draws the listener in.... Vibert does this minor work in the Steinbeck canon proud, turning the book into a play performed in the intimacy of the listener's mind." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Not your usual Steinbeck novel Raw and honest like Tortilla Flats and Cannery Row, but with a distinct romantic style. An intimate psychological portrait, bordering on the surreal. Presages authors like William Vollmann and Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Good, could have been better Well told, skips over most of Morgan's pirate career in favor of fictional romance and mystical character exposition.

Warlord Audiobook by Angus Donald

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Angus Donald) — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:48:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Warlord Subtitle: The Outlaw Chronicles, Book 4 Author: Angus Donald Narrator: Mike Rogers Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 157 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Englands bravest monarch, historys deadliest outlaw, this years greatest adventure. May 1194: Richard the Lionheart is in Normandy, locked in a long and bloody war with the French. By his side are Robert Odo, Earl of Locksley - the former outlaw Robin Hood - and Sir Alan Dale, Robin's protégé, a musician and warrior of great renown. As battles rage and bodies pile up, Alan embarks on a mission to track down the man who ordered his father's death 10 years earlier. But the trail leads him to Paris, deep in the heart of enemy territory - where even Robin might not be able to rescue him. From the dank, witch-haunted depths of Sherwood to the high castles of Aquitaine, from stinking dungeons of medieval Paris to the blood-stained chivalry of the Battle of Gisors, Robin and Alan must prove their mettle as lords of war, defeat their shadowy enemy and win glory for themselves and their lionhearted king. From internationally best-selling author Angus Donald comes the most spectacular historical adventure of the year. Critic Reviews: "A glorious, gritty, violent, fast-moving recreation of an English legend" ()Sunday Times() Members Reviews: Good story tying in some details Another good story about robin hood. Nice to see someone imagining what came next for the band of merry men. Good Engaging Story If you are a fan of the series Angus does not disappoint. If you are a fan of warfighting this book does not disappoint. If you love lore this book does not disappoint. If you love the history (somewhat true) this book does not disappoint. Loved this book! Narration was even better than the previous book. I was totally enthralled with the story and didn't want it to end. I wasn't expecting THAT! I think this is by far my favourite of the Robin Hood books so far. I've binged on several historical novel series and this book epitomises what a great series book should be like. There was a great extension of the overall story arc, there were lots of little mini-adventures and it all tied up at the end. I've already bought the next book which is probably just as well as there isn't really any cliffhanger at the end of this one. Which is good, I just hope we're not seeing a desperate second phase of books with the same plot driven by the publisher rather than the writer. Let's find out! Oh - and the voice characterisation just gets better. I had a little bit of concern about Mike Rogers. In the beginning of the series, but he's really settled into the characters and it's. Impressive how he switches between them line by line. Wonderful! Another great read A well told audio story that brought some great characters (old and new) to life/death

H.M.S. Cockerel Audiobook by Dewey Lambdin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dewey Lambdin) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:54:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: H.M.S. Cockerel Author: Dewey Lambdin Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 219 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: A farmer, a bloody farmer! Knee-deep in dung and fathoms from the nearest port, Alan Lewrie, swashbuckling naval warrior turned family man, longs for battle. And when it comes, a battle royal it is! Called to the H.M.S. Cockerel, a sleek frigate captained by a malaria-stricken tyrant, First Officer Lewrie soon vaults to command, taking Cockerel from the lush pleasures of the Kingdom of Naples to a smoking cauldron called Toulon. There, an outnumbered coalition of former enemies is being drawn into a terrible land-sea battle against the revolutionary French, in a siege of blood and terror that will send shock waves around the world. He's fought and loved on land and bounding sea from America to the East Indies. Alan Lewrie is the unforgettable hero-rogue of the age of wooden-walled, spray-lashed fighting ships. Critic Reviews: "This is Lambdin's usual satisfying brew....A fast-moving yarn loaded with action, colorful characters, and marvelous period detail." (Publishers Weekly) "Great fun...Lambdin continues to plunk Alan Lewrie down in the midst of interesting times with humor and plenty of authentic detail." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Terrific series Would you listen to H.M.S. Cockerel again? Why? Yes, great performance, good yarn. What did you like best about this story? Descriptions of the old sailing days. Which scene was your favorite? Taking of the French ship. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Move over, Master and Commander. The Lewrie saga continues! What made the experience of listening to H.M.S. Cockerel the most enjoyable? The narrator's ability to present so many different characters. What was one of the most memorable moments of H.M.S. Cockerel? The escape sequence from Toulon aboard the Radical and the successful engagement with two French corvettes. Which scene was your favorite? Lewrie's encounter with Lady Emma Hamilton. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes! Any additional comments? Each of Dewey Lambdin's Alan Lewrie novels is a joy to read, and H.M.S. Cockerel is especially intriguing with the inclusion of Horatio Nelson and Lady Emma Hamilton. His command of 19th century English, naval terminology, geography and history are impressive. The Lewrie series is truly a gift to those who enjoy naval fiction, especially when the hero is such a "ram cat"! John Lee's performance as narrator was again outstanding! His amazing ability to develop distinct voices for each of the characters made this Lewrie adventures come to life. Lee is an artist of the first order! great! wonderful adventure. very explicit battle scenes. luckily i was alone as my eyes got moist during the reflection of the main battle. Great series Which character as performed by John Lee was your favorite? The french Captain. Henri? Can't recall his name, but well done Who was the most memorable character of H.M.S. Cockerel and why? Phoebe by far. Hope to hear more from her Any additional comments? A lot of French language. I don't speak french. Lost a fair amount in translation Great naval series to enjoy . Napoleonic Era naval fiction in the best tradition of the genre. Enjoying my second listen to the series as much as the first.

The Oath Breaker: A Novel of Germania and Rome Audiobook by Alaric Longward

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alaric Longward) — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 01:52:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Oath Breaker: A Novel of Germania and Rome Subtitle: Hraban Chronicles, Book 1 Author: Alaric Longward Narrator: Clay Lomakayu Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-16 Publisher: Alaric Longward Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Hraban the Marcomanni has never met his father Maroboodus, exiled in far-away Rome, but this is about to change. In the age of early Roman Empire, Augustus is creating his legacy with gladius as the legions begin the arduous work of subjecting the troublesome and divided Germani tribes. Such great, distant issues do not concern Hraban, a young man bent on becoming a spear lord, giver of rings, a warrior praised in the dark halls of his kin. He is the Raven, and son of great lords. Yet his father's return to their burning village does not only upset plans of Rome and the scheming Germani, but those of Hraban, who finds the ancient virtues of his kin are very strained with strange morals of Maroboodus, his father. Will Hraban find a way to survive the plots of his many enemies, serve his father, and keep his honor while entire nations struggle to unite against Rome and those who would betray the Germani? The Oath Breaker is the first book in a new series of historical novels set in the dark lands east of Rhenus and fabulous, ancient Rome. Members Reviews: Another Masterpiece from Alaric Longward! Alaric Longward has a way of taking history or mythology, making it his own, and create enthralling stories that always leave you wanting more. In this case, its the Marcommani during the Roman days, and Alaric creates engaging characters, and fleshes out a world that has to be read to believed. I cant recommend this book highly enough. Clay Lomakayu does an outstanding job bringing the characters to life, doing a great job keeping the narration flowing. I voluntarily recieved a free review copy of this audiobook from the Author, narrator or publisher through AudiobookBoom. Columbo meets the shield wall. So I have mixed feelings about this book. The story line is a constant back and forth of he betrayed his father, but his father wanted him to, so he really didn't betray him, but his father betrayed him because he betrayed his father. in the end the main character lives in to betray someone else so that they can then betray him. I guess the biggest issue I had with this book was the narrator. The narrator sounds like Columbo. This really took away from being able to focus and really enjoy the book. I've purchased the entire series and I'm not sure that I'm going to make it through the whole series. I'm going to give book two a chance, but if the narration doesn't improve, I will be returning these. Looking forward to more volumes I very much enjoy historical novels set in Roman times and thought I would give this a try. When I first started listening, I had a difficult time understanding the narrator and wonder if I should just put it aside. Fortunately, I did not and really enjoyed the book. I am just hoping the other volumes will be put on Audible. Good book,but.... It was a good book,w/ a good story but the guy speaking sounds stupid. And it was hard to differentiate the characters due to this one guys same voice for all characters. Other than that it was a good book and now Im going to download the 2nd book in the series Good historical fiction. Would you consider the audio edition of The Oath Breaker: A Novel of Germania and Rome to be better than the print version? The narration, in addition to the writing, brought us into the story. Easy listen. Engaging story.

The Hundred Days Audiobook by Patrick O'Brian

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrick O'Brian) — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 13:37:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hundred Days Subtitle: (Vol. Book 19) Author: Patrick O'Brian Narrator: Ric Jerrom Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Napoleon, escaped from Elba, pursues his enemies across Europe like a vengeful phoenix. If he can corner the British and Prussians before their Russian and Austrian allies arrive, his genius will lead the French armies to triumph at Waterloo. In the Balkans, preparing a thrust northwards into Central Europe to block the Russians and Austrians, a horde of Muslim mercenaries is gathering. They are inclined toward Napoleon because of his conversion to Islam during the Egyptian campaign, but they will not move without a shipment of gold ingots from Sheik Ibn Hazm which, according to British intelligence, is on its way via camel caravan to the coast of North Africa. It is this gold that Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin must at all costs intercept. The fate of Europe hinges on their desperate mission. Critic Reviews: "The Hundred Days is certain to delight O'Brian's fans, for whom happiness is an unending stream of Aubrey/Maturin books....[It] is a fine novel that stands proudly on the shelf with the others" (Los Angeles Times) Members Reviews: Thin story line Great reading performance. But the content of O'Brien's yarn is thin soup. Methinks he was coming to the end of his string with this series and we need more nourishment. Best narration ever !! A gripping yarn as always and perhaps the best of the series. Just sorry it is finished. Great storey and fabulously narrated . At last Thank Goodness they have continued the series. Have been waiting over a year for the next installment after the Wine dark sea. Slightly out of sequence but finally here. These books are perfectly narrated by Ric Jerrom, his voice portrays the 2 main protagonists perfectly and conjur up both Jack and Stephen perfectly. Enjoyable as always and will now finish my collection out .

Devil on Horseback Audiobook by Victoria Holt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Victoria Holt) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:59:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Devil on Horseback Author: Victoria Holt Narrator: Davina Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 87 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: With worldwide sales of over 56 million of her novels, Victoria Holt is one of the most popular romantic suspense novelists of all time. Anyone who enjoyed her novel, The Shadow of the Lynx, will be eager to devour another of her unforgettable tales. Enamored by the handsome and arrogant Charles-Auguste, a wealthy French aristocrat, 18-year-old Minella is drawn into a complicated world of danger, betrayal, and murder. Denying her own suspicion that he has murdered his wife, she struggles with her fascination for the seductive and mysterious count. Against the backdrop of the incipient French Revolution, Minellas life becomes a series of adventures that all lead to an exciting and unexpected climax. Davina Porters passionate narration transports readers back to a time when romance was a prerequisite to sex and family. Reminiscent of Charles Dickens Tale of Two Cities, the historic setting and the powerful heroine captivate any reader who enjoys a book that is impossible to put down. Members Reviews: Enjoyable for Unexpected Reasons What made the experience of listening to Devil on Horseback the most enjoyable? I like novels set in the period of the French Revolution. What other book might you compare Devil on Horseback to and why? Similar to What does Davina Porter bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book? Davina Porter can be a prim English schoolmistress and a dissolute French count with equal persuasiveness. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Maybe because the story is told exclusively from the point of view of the main female character, the Count is a remote figure who never came to life for me, especially since he is away through much of the book. However, that turned out to be fine, because the relationships between the various female characters was much more compelling and complicated than the love story was, and I ended up enjoying that aspect the most. Potential but Lacks Character Development. What did you like best about Devil on Horseback? What did you like least? I was initially very excited when I began listening to this book, but as the story wore on, I found it extremely redundant. Minella is almost insufferable with her agonizing thoughts of The Comte, and is constantly going against her gut instincts. She then blames others for holding her captive of the bad decisions she makes. I found myself arguing aloud and practically pulling my hair out when she would go on long-winded and repetitive ruminations. I also found her constant and vocal self-deprecation in social settings to be annoying. "I'm just a poor girl from a poor family" Well, then go home, Minella. Go. Home. The Comte was so one dimensional, I could not imagine why she felt so oddly attracted to him. He was mostly horrible, with one or two charming qualities, but not in the least redeemable. Davina Porter is the only saving grace. She is magnificent in all of the narrations I've heard, and "The Devil on Horseback" is no different. Her ability to carry several characters throughout a novel is incredible, and her use of accents and intonation are, seriously, more than any listener could ask for. I absolutely love her voice. It's comforting and beautiful.

Stars for Light Audiobook by Lynn Morris, Gilbert Morris

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lynn Morris) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:36:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stars for Light Author: Lynn Morris, Gilbert Morris Narrator: Kate Forbes Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Twenty-four-year-old Cheney Duvall believes she will be taken seriously once she finishes medical school. Months later, however, she still is without a position; no one wants to consult a woman doctor. When she hears of a shipload of hopeful brides-to-be bound for Seattle via the Panama Canal, however, her luck changes. The ship's authorities are eager to have a woman physician on board. But once Cheney meets the 100 women - and her disturbing male nurse assistant - she fears she has gotten in way over her head. Father-daughter writing team Lynn Morris and Gilbert Morris combine their talents to provide first-class entertainment with nourishment for the soul. Narrator Kate Forbes' stirring interpretation highlights Cheney's successes and setbacks as she discovers the path to complete self-fulfillment. Members Reviews: I don't like "Christian" fiction. What does Kate Forbes bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Although I didn't care for the sappiness of this book, the narrator was very good, and made it much more palatable than it would have been in written form. Any additional comments? If this had been clearly labeled as Christian Fiction I would have stayed away. I am a Christian and I really don't like the sappy and generally trite stories that this genre generates. It was recommended to me on goodreads because of other titles I had read and was not clearly labeled as a

Saving Grace Audiobook by Jennifer H. Westall

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jennifer H. Westall) — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 15:48:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/953/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Saving Grace Subtitle: Healing Ruby, Book 3 Author: Jennifer H. Westall Narrator: Matt Godfrey, Andi Arndt Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-17 Publisher: Jennifer H. Westall Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: "The last enemy to be destroyed is death." (1 Corinthians 15:26) Through years of poverty, racial tension, and legal battles, Ruby Graves has suffered the worst the Great Depression could throw at her. But an enemy she couldnt possibly imagine awaits just over the horizon. After she and her brother, Henry, escape to the tropical paradise of the Philippine Islands, Ruby volunteers as a nurse at a medical clinic in Manila. Although surrounded by beauty, Ruby cant shake her guilt over leaving Matthew behind, even if it was for his own good. And even worse, God hasnt spoken to her since the fateful day at Cold Spring. Meanwhile, Matthew Doyle arrives in the Philippines with the Corps of Engineers, determined to live the life of faith that Ruby would have wanted for him. Despite the rumors of impending war, hes drawn to the islands promise of adventure and, like many of his fellow soldiers, believes the superior forces of the United States would quickly thwart any attack from Japan. But everything changes on the morning of December 8, 1941. As the Japanese close in on American forces in the Philippines, Ruby, Matthew, and Henry are swept onto the jungle peninsula of Bataan in a desperate attempt to hold out for reinforcements. New enemies emerge, testing their strength beyond anything they could have ever thought possible. Can Ruby and Matthew find their way back to each other and survive the onslaught of the Japanese assault? Saving Grace is the highly anticipated third installment in the Healing Ruby series by Jennifer H. Westall. Members Reviews: love it I was so anxious reading this, so many things happen that I don't want to happen. I want a hallmark happy ending for Ruby. Of course that would be a short ending, seems she has so many things happen to her, her faith keeps her going, at times she feels God has left her. This series is so amazing, pushes me to become closer to God. My only complaint is I wish the book was twice as long. I didn't want to end my time is Ruby's scary world as God watches over her.