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Husbands & Lovers
- A Novel
- By: Beatriz Williams
- Narrated by: Helen Laser, Caroline Hewitt
- Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 958
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 924
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 924
New England, 2022. Three years ago, single mother Mallory Dunne received the telephone call every parent dreads—her ten-year-old son, Sam, had been airlifted from summer camp with acute poisoning from a toxic death cap mushroom, leaving him fighting for his life. Now, searching for the donor kidney that will give her son a chance for a normal life, Mallory’s forced to confront two harrowing secrets from her past: her mother’s adoption from an infamous Irish orphanage in 1952, and her own all-consuming summer romance fourteen years earlier with her childhood best friend, Monk Adams.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Twisty
- By Brian lambert on 07-04-24
- Husbands & Lovers
- A Novel
- By: Beatriz Williams
- Narrated by: Helen Laser, Caroline Hewitt
Almost jealous of those that haven’t read this yet!!
Reviewed: 02-14-25
A new favorite! I don’t often dread the ending of a book but I didn’t want this one to end. I will admit I was almost scared off at the very beginning, afraid of something tragic with the child. Since this is my favorite author ever though, I didn’t give up and am now very grateful! Narration is awesome too, I don’t usually appreciate how much they add to the story but these were remarkable. Big time recommend!
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Shadows of Swanford Abbey
- By: Julie Klassen
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Jasicki
- Length: 13 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 469
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 430
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 430
When Miss Rebecca Lane returns to her home village after a few years away, her brother begs for a favor: Go to nearby Swanford Abbey and deliver his manuscript to an author staying there who could help him get published. Feeling responsible for her brother's desperate state, she reluctantly agrees.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Mostly conventional Gothic romance
- By Amazon Customer on 04-24-22
- Shadows of Swanford Abbey
- By: Julie Klassen
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Jasicki
Quickly becoming one of my favorite authors
Reviewed: 11-21-23
Another great book from Julie Klassan! I have read almost every one of her books now and have never met one I didn’t thoroughly enjoy. I truly appreciate the huge effort of a well researched story and Klassan never disappoints. Definitely recommend if you like historical fiction!!
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A Castaway in Cornwall
- By: Julie Klassen
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Jasicki
- Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 473
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 445
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 444
Set adrift on the tides of fate by the deaths of her parents and left wanting answers, Laura Callaway now lives with her uncle and his disapproving wife in North Cornwall. While wreckers search for valuables along the windswept Cornwall coast - known for its many shipwrecks but few survivors - Laura searches for clues to the lives lost so she can write letters to next of kin and return keepsakes to rightful owners. When a man is washed ashore after a wreck, Laura acts quickly to protect him from a local smuggler determined to destroy him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Feel the sea breeze as you read
- By Kindle Customer on 04-27-21
- A Castaway in Cornwall
- By: Julie Klassen
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Jasicki
Wonderful!
Reviewed: 05-24-23
This was my first by Julia Klassan, I went on to listen/read three more books in a row by her. The whole thing is wildly enjoyable and fun to read. The author somehow manages a ‘slow burn’ romance whilst maintaining an entirely G-rated book. There is a religious undertone to her stories but have no fear, it’s written in tastefully and relatable …not unexpectedly shoved down your throat like some others.. Absolutely worth the read!!!
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The Frozen Lake
- A Vintage Mystery
- By: Elizabeth Edmondson
- Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie
- Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,564
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,419
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,414
Fabulous family saga of secrets held through two generations, set against the atmospheric background of the Lake District at Christmas. The year 1936 is drawing to a close. Winter grips Wetmoreland and causes a rare phenonmenon: The lakes freeze. For two local families, the Richardsons and the Grindleys, this will bring unexpected upheaval, as the frozen lake entices long-estranged siblings and children to return home for the holiday season.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyable story, superb narration
- By Michaela on 04-12-16
- The Frozen Lake
- A Vintage Mystery
- By: Elizabeth Edmondson
- Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie
Reads similar to an Austen!
Reviewed: 01-17-23
Excellent book, highly recommend! The beginning starts a bit slow and seemingly convoluted, however, every single piece comes together for the ending. Very glad to have stumbled upon this gem!
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Persuasion
- By: Jane Austen
- Narrated by: Greta Scacchi
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,339
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,585
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,551
Persuasion, Jane Austen's last novel, is a tale of love and marriage told with irony and insight. Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth have met and seperated years before. Their reunion, after the passage or irrecoverable years of their youth, forces a recognition of the false values that drove them apart.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfect
- By Jennifer on 06-18-10
- Persuasion
- By: Jane Austen
- Narrated by: Greta Scacchi
Of course excellent
Reviewed: 11-11-22
One of my favorite Jane Austens. I have been devouring all Audible’s Jane Austen.. every original book, spin-off, rendition, and adaptation available. Thank you for this Audible. Very highly recommend!
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Pride and Prejudice
- By: Jane Austen
- Narrated by: Rosamund Pike
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 42,418
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 38,179
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Story5 out of 5 stars 38,010
One of Jane Austen’s most beloved works, Pride and Prejudice, is vividly brought to life by Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike ( Gone Girl). In her bright and energetic performance of this British classic, she expertly captures Austen’s signature wit and tone. Her attention to detail, her literary background, and her performance in the 2005 feature film version of the novel provide the perfect foundation from which to convey the story of Elizabeth Bennet, her four sisters, and the inimitable Mr. Darcy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A perfect narration of a perfect book
- By Akela on 12-09-15
- Pride and Prejudice
- By: Jane Austen
- Narrated by: Rosamund Pike
Truly perfection!!
Reviewed: 10-26-22
This is my first Jane Austen novel and it is absolutely worth the hype received over the last 200 years!! This was premium historical fiction and will be the basis for all my future reviews of the genre. I just can’t believe I waited so long to be introduced. Downloading her entire collection immediately!
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The Magnolia Palace
- A Novel
- By: Fiona Davis
- Narrated by: Karissa Vacker
- Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,982
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,759
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,748
Eight months since losing her mother in the Spanish flu outbreak of 1919, 21-year-old Lillian Carter's life has completely fallen apart. For the past six years, under the moniker Angelica, Lillian was one of the most sought-after artists' models in New York City, with statues based on her figure gracing landmarks from the Plaza Hotel to the Brooklyn Bridge
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3 out of 5 stars
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This isn't my favorite but entertaining
- By Linda on 02-01-22
- The Magnolia Palace
- A Novel
- By: Fiona Davis
- Narrated by: Karissa Vacker
Just a great historical fiction novel!
Reviewed: 10-19-22
I greatly appreciate the author’s time and effort put into the research of this book. I know it’s good when I stop the story and google places or events, which I did several times throughout this gem. The last few chapters really made the pieces of the story come together for a delightfully satisfying end. I certainly recommend this, particularly for anyone who regularly reads historical fiction novels 📚
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Her Mother's Secret
- By: Natasha Lester
- Narrated by: Edwina Wren
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,673
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,533
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,532
England, 1918. Armistice Day should bring peace into Leonora's life. Rather than secretly making cosmetics in her father's chemist shop to sell to army nurses such as Joan, her adventurous Australian friend, Leo hopes to now display her wares openly. Instead, Spanish flu arrives in the village, claiming her father's life. Determined to start over, she boards a ship to New York City. On the way she meets debonair department store heir Everett Forsyth....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absolutely captivating.
- By Louise Guy on 04-17-17
- Her Mother's Secret
- By: Natasha Lester
- Narrated by: Edwina Wren
Excellent book!
Reviewed: 09-06-22
I’d highly recommend giving this audiobook a listen! The story is completely captivating, the narrator perfect, and the backdrop well researched. The author seemingly made an effort to ensure accuracy in describing the rise of cosmetics in the 20th century… which I of course looked up intermittently as inspired by the book. Overall just a great, thought provoking book that gets better and better as you go 👍
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The Gin Lovers
- The Serial
- By: Jamie Brenner
- Narrated by: Carol Monda
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 363
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 327
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 326
It's 1925, and the Victorian era, with its confining morals, is all but dead. Unfortunately for New York socialite Charlotte Delacorte, the scandalous flapper revolution is little more than a headline in the tabloids. She lives her rigid and controlling husband, William, but her Fifth Avenue townhouse is a gilded cage. But when William's rebellious younger sister, the beautiful and brash Mae, comes to live with them after the death of their mother, Charlotte finds entrée to a world beyond her wildest dreams - and a handsome and mysterious stranger.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book!!!
- By Anonymous User on 12-08-22
- The Gin Lovers
- The Serial
- By: Jamie Brenner
- Narrated by: Carol Monda
Pretty d@mn good!
Reviewed: 08-30-22
I read a lot of ‘excellent’ reviews before giving this a try, I can definitely understand the overwhelming positive response from listeners.. Surprisingly in-depth narrative, careful character development, and an fresh take on a frequently reimagined time in history.
As far as the intimate scenes I did just fast forward through many. They felt like a forced addition without adding value to the story.. Sometimes these scenes can be an opportunity to really bring the audience into the described moment and feel the character’s experiences.. but I didn’t so much
I understand this book is compromised of a collection of series, which I think flowed together seamlessly. As other reviewers noted I felt the book ended abruptly! I was definitely left wanting to know more information about how events turned out for everyone.. the ending felt as though the author just stopped writing and left the unsuspecting reader with an assumed conclusion to the plot
Overall a really good book though!! I absolutely recommend giving the Gin Lovers a chance!!
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Seatmate
- Love Lines, Book 3
- By: Cara Bastone
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi, Zachary Webber, Josh Hurley, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 23,098
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 21,408
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 21,313
I have exactly 5 hours and 10 minutes to get from Boston to New York City or the professional opportunity of a lifetime disappears. My only travel option? The second to last seat on a discount bus. Across from the bathroom. Wearing last night’s clothes (don’t ask). All worth it if I can make it in time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it!!!!
- By Jaime on 03-21-22
- Seatmate
- Love Lines, Book 3
- By: Cara Bastone
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi, Zachary Webber, Josh Hurley, Carol Monda, Corey Allen, Allyson Johnson, Eric Yves Garcia, Tanya Eby, Dina Pearlman
Sooooo good!!!
Reviewed: 08-13-22
Please try this little gem! I almost gave up listening when I realized this was not a standard format book. I am so glad I had to finish a task and unable to switch titles. Without the length of explanation surrounding the dialogue the storyline was capable of full development in five hours.. which was part of my initial hesitation!!!
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