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O Jerusalem
- A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes
- De: Laurie R. King
- Narrado por: Jenny Sterlin
- Duración: 13 h y 12 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,945
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,585
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,582
It is 1918. Coming out of retirement, an aging Sherlock Holmes travels to Palestine with his 19-year-old partner, Mary Russell. There, disguised as ragged Bedouins, they embark on a dangerous mission. If they fail, the holy city goes up in flames.
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4 out of 5 stars
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if you like Russell as theologian
- De connie en 08-24-09
- O Jerusalem
- A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes
- De: Laurie R. King
- Narrado por: Jenny Sterlin
Why Did I Wait So Long To Read This!
Revisado: 11-01-18
Want to know more about the Middle East and feel like you are there with the British negotiations and a better understanding of Lawrence of Arabia 's cause? This King book goes into my top ten list! There is something for everyone to enjoy in this novel, Highly entertaining, the ending somewhat predictable which doesn't matter with the new escapades Sherlock blindsides Russell into engaging. It is worthy of multiple listens!!
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Hunting Unicorns
- De: Bella Pollen
- Narrado por: Christopher Cazenove, Gabrielle de Cuir
- Duración: 9 h y 58 m
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General3 out of 5 stars 19
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 8
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Historia3 out of 5 stars 8
Rory, the youngest son, runs a business that rents out the grand mansions for weddings and tours to help the owners pay upkeep on their dilapidated estates. Enter Maggie, an American TV journalist sent to London to do an expose on the aristocracy. She hires Rory to get her access to the most private families. The two immediately clash, bickering until a romance springs up where it seemed least likely.
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3 out of 5 stars
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I wish it had all been as good as the best parts
- De Jody en 09-18-08
- Hunting Unicorns
- De: Bella Pollen
- Narrado por: Christopher Cazenove, Gabrielle de Cuir
A Real Gem!
Revisado: 09-10-18
This book is finding that diamond in the rough! Contemporary, well written, entertaining, humorous and worth a reread!
Pollen has written 5 other books, unfortunately not available on Audible. I recommend as an enjoyable experience.
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The Children's Book
- De: A. S. Byatt
- Narrado por: Rosalyn Landor
- Duración: 30 h y 17 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 239
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 171
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 172
Taking us from the cliff-lined shores of England to Paris, Munich, and the trenches of the Somme, The Children's Book is a deeply affecting story of a singular family, played out against the great, rippling tides of the day. It is a masterly literary achievement by one of our most essential writers.
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2 out of 5 stars
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A wandering story that goes on forever.
- De Sara en 09-18-13
- The Children's Book
- De: A. S. Byatt
- Narrado por: Rosalyn Landor
Excellent !!!
Revisado: 09-10-18
A . S. Byatt 's books tend to be a bit complicated, but isn't life? One of Audible's reviewers hit the nail on the head.....This was set in Victorian England ...not a contemporary read. If you are a fan of lengthy narratives with much detail of thoughts, feelings, mores of the times, art, history, relationships, family dynamics, and an understanding and/or empathy for change, you will enjoy this book immensely.
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Four Fires
- De: Bryce Courtenay
- Narrado por: Humphrey Bower
- Duración: 29 h y 8 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,097
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,657
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,647
The four fires in this story are passion, religion, warfare, and fire itself. While there are many more fires that drive the human spirit, love being perhaps the brightest flame of all, it is these four that have moulded us most as Australian people. The four fires give us our sense of place and, for better or for worse, shape our national character.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hit in the solar plexus
- De Robert en 01-07-11
- Four Fires
- De: Bryce Courtenay
- Narrado por: Humphrey Bower
Most Favorite of Courtenay's!
Revisado: 09-10-18
I was impressed with The Power of One years ago and have since read most of his books. Humphrey Bowers make you fell as if you were right there in each book. Four Fires is my favorite with Brother Fish running a close second. His characters seem so real, the stories are historical ,educational and in some, quite humorous.
Through Bryce, I learned to appreciate the sport of boxing and why some are drawn to it; admire and thank all men who have been to war especially those who experienced prisoner of war camps. Bryce is a positive spirited writer about humanity!
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Secondhand Souls
- A Novel
- De: Christopher Moore
- Narrado por: Fisher Stevens
- Duración: 10 h y 34 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 5,909
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 5,387
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 5,385
Something really strange is happening in the City by the Bay. People are dying, but their souls are not being collected. Someone - or something - is stealing them. No one knows where they are going or why, but it has something to do with that big orange bridge. Death merchant Charlie Asher is just as flummoxed as everyone else.
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3 out of 5 stars
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a snarky slapstick sequel to A Dirty Job
- De withherownwings en 09-24-15
- Secondhand Souls
- A Novel
- De: Christopher Moore
- Narrado por: Fisher Stevens
A MUST Listen to Sequel!
Revisado: 08-20-18
Wasn't as bowled over as Dirty Job but that changed as I listened to it a second and third time. There is so much more to Moore's novels than the silly goofy things he comes up with his characters and themes. His use of mythology and philosophy is brilliant. All I kept thinking with this series is,"how does he create such feelings and credibility from words!"
Fisher Stevens' timing in his narration is unparalleled!
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A Dirty Job
- De: Christopher Moore
- Narrado por: Fisher Stevens
- Duración: 11 h y 50 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 12,830
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 9,385
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 9,385
People start dropping dead around Charlie, giant ravens perch on his building, and it seems that everywhere he goes, a dark presence whispers to him from under the streets. Strange names start appearing on his nightstand notepad, and before he knows it, those people end up dead, too. Yup, it seems that Charlie Asher has been recruited for a new job, an unpleasant but utterly necessary one: Death.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Listen!
- De Janie en 03-24-06
- A Dirty Job
- De: Christopher Moore
- Narrado por: Fisher Stevens
Initiation By Fire into Fantasy! Loved it!
Revisado: 08-20-18
What a book! What an author! I have read Colin Cotterill 's Dr. Siri Paiboun series and honestly didn't consider it fantasy because of many reasons.... But Dirty Job was my first really fantasy experience and goes to my top ten faves including its sequel. I have listened to both 3 times since May. Unbelievably funny and totally enjoyed Fisher Steven's narration!
Each time I read them, I enjoyed more and more than the first time. A must for Christopher Moore fans.
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Island of the Mad
- De: Laurie R. King
- Narrado por: Jenny Sterlin
- Duración: 11 h y 14 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,199
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,096
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,096
With Mrs. Hudson gone from their lives and domestic chaos building, the last thing Mary Russell and her husband, Sherlock Holmes, need is to help an old friend with her mad and missing aunt. Lady Vivian Beaconsfield has spent most of her adult life in one asylum after another, since the loss of her brother and father in the Great War. And although her mental state seemed to be improving, she’s now disappeared after an outing from Bethlem Royal Hospital...better known as Bedlam.
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1 out of 5 stars
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As vapid as the time written about
- De Amazon Customer en 07-12-18
- Island of the Mad
- De: Laurie R. King
- Narrado por: Jenny Sterlin
I relish Laurie R.King's indefatigable prose!
Revisado: 08-20-18
This is one of my favorites of the series. My age demographic probably will enjoy the Cole Porter character and description of the Lido in the time setting more than some younger listeners...who is Cole Porter!?
Regardless of the setting or story line I could listen to King's writing and Jenny Sterlin's narration endlessly. I will be listening to the entire series again and again!
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The Runaway Wife
- A Laugh Out Loud Feel Good Novel About Second Chances
- De: Dee MacDonald
- Narrado por: Diana Croft
- Duración: 8 h y 57 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 472
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 420
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 414
One evening in early August, while mashing potatoes for dinner, Connie McColl decides she’s had enough. Sixty-six-year-old wife and grandmother, Connie packs a bag, gets in her little green car and drives off on a journey from England to Scotland to rediscover lost friends and herself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Laugh out loud
- De JEYCEE en 07-12-18
- The Runaway Wife
- A Laugh Out Loud Feel Good Novel About Second Chances
- De: Dee MacDonald
- Narrado por: Diana Croft
Feel Good Tutorial for Young to Old Marrieds!
Revisado: 08-20-18
A light funny listen you won't want to pause! Soooo true to life! Some aspects of this life story line are seldom written about and are well appreciated. Every married person will identify with something in this novel; it is well written at a good pace, narration is excellent story telling. Her second novel is not in audio format. Too Bad...
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The Song Dog
- De: James McClure
- Narrado por: Steven Crossley
- Duración: 9 h y 36 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 13
The year is 1962. Young Lieutenant Tromp Kramer of the Trekkersburg Murder and Robbery Squad has been ordered up to Jafini, a small, dusty town in northern Zululand, to investigate the "hero’s death" of the town’s chief detective, Maaties Kritzinger - another Afrikaner maverick, and one with many secrets. Kramer finds himself increasingly identifying with the victim as the investigation proceeds. And then his path crosses that of Bantu Detective Sergeant Mickey Zondi, who is trying to locate a multiple killer whose summary execution will quiet the spirits of his ancestors. Despite the racial differences, the two men sense a kinship.…
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5 out of 5 stars
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Start With Song Dog in This Series!
- De Sparkle en 08-20-18
- The Song Dog
- De: James McClure
- Narrado por: Steven Crossley
Start With Song Dog in This Series!
Revisado: 08-20-18
Terrific African mystery series written in the 70's during Apartheid. It is not about Apartheid directly but the characters and situations portrayed reflect the attitudes of racism, social conventions,personal opinions and bonds of these police procedurals as a sign of the 70's...not unlike contemporary society regardless of politics and or being politically correct (PC).
The story lines are unique mysteries, the writing superb; you are there in Africa!
Song Dog explains the gaps in details of the partnership of detective and his sergeant. It was written in 1991 and McClure's last
novel due to his unexpected death at age 66.
I happen to enjoy Steven Crossley's narrations and was not disappointed.
Audible does not have McClure's complete series but what is available, will whet your appetite to read the others! I ordered used paperbacks and will listen again to the five in my library!
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Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding
- De: Rhys Bowen
- Narrado por: Jasmine Blackborow
- Duración: 9 h y 36 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 4,311
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,958
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3,939
Georgie, or Lady Georgiana Rannoch, is busy planning her upcoming nuptials to Darcy O'Mara. Unfortunately, what has started as a simple wedding has become quite a royal headache and grand affair, thanks to a guest list that includes the queen and the appointment of princesses as Georgie's bridesmaids. “If only Darcy and I had eloped!” she thinks, as she attempts to organize her wedding and find a place for her and her husband-to-be to live. Just as she despairs of ever finding a home, her godfather offers his fully staffed country estate. But something sinister is afoot....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Overall I loved it!
- De Dylan en 08-13-18
- Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding
- De: Rhys Bowen
- Narrado por: Jasmine Blackborow
Great Setup For Hilarious Honeymoon!
Revisado: 08-17-18
Very enjoyable with Georgie 's niavete improving and looking forward to more of her spontaneous adventures.
I think Jasmine Blackborow did a remarkable narration! I wish her great
success as becoming a favorite narrator! Our much missed Kate Kellgren is a hard act to follow.
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