Michele G. Gaines
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The Mayfair Bookshop
- A Novel of Nancy Mitford and the Pursuit of Happiness
- By: Eliza Knight
- Narrated by: Ann Marie Gideon
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 120
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 110
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Story4 out of 5 stars 110
1938: She was one of the six sparkling Mitford sisters, known for her stinging quips, stylish dress, and bright green eyes. But Nancy Mitford’s seemingly dazzling life was really one of turmoil: with a perpetually unfaithful and broke husband, two Nazi sympathizer sisters, and her hopes of motherhood dashed forever. With war imminent, Nancy finds respite by taking a job at the Heywood Hill Bookshop in Mayfair, hoping to make ends meet, and discovers a new life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfectly Voices, Upliftingly Fun
- By Syd Young on 04-15-22
- The Mayfair Bookshop
- A Novel of Nancy Mitford and the Pursuit of Happiness
- By: Eliza Knight
- Narrated by: Ann Marie Gideon
Capturing an era through a life
Reviewed: 01-31-25
It was a compelling “read.” The story sheds light on the fascinating Mitford sisters and through a deep-dive into Nancy Mitford’s life. If you enjoy reading about Europe in the 30’s and 40’s and hanging out with interesting, strong characters, you’ll like this piece of historical fiction.
The narrator for Nancy Mitford was especially good.
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No One Goes Alone
- A Novel
- By: Erik Larson
- Narrated by: Julian Rhind-Tutt, Erik Larson
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,635
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,458
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,448
From New York Times best-selling author Erik Larson comes his first venture into fiction, an otherworldly tale of intrigue and the impossible that marshals his trademark approach to nonfiction to create something new: a ghost story thoroughly grounded in history. Pioneering psychologist William James leads an expedition to a remote isle in search of answers after a family inexplicably vanishes. Was the cause rooted in the physical world...or were there forces more paranormal and sinister at work?
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not a ghost story in my opinion.
- By Renee on 09-29-21
- No One Goes Alone
- A Novel
- By: Erik Larson
- Narrated by: Julian Rhind-Tutt, Erik Larson
A great ghost story
Reviewed: 01-25-25
I liked the descriptive writing. It was easy to picture it all. The narration was superb.
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