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Jane Austen’s clever dialogue

Revisado: 04-04-25

Juliet Stevenson’s wonderful narration of the incomparable Jane Austen is a perfect combination. Listening to her bring each character to life, I forget there’s only one person narrating.

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A fascinating story about an incredible woman

Revisado: 02-15-25

The book held my interest all the way through. It’s unimaginable what some in the French resistance went through, and Virginia Hall was at the forefront. In addition to fighting the enemy, she had to endure her talents being underrated by both the British and Americans. Nevertheless, she served as long as she could. She was the definition of an unsung hero.

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Great stories by Agatha Christie read by the incomparable Hugh Fraser

Revisado: 10-19-24

Agatha Christie’s plots and characters engaged my interest immediately. Hugh Fraser is such a talented narrator that I forget he’s doing all the voices. It really sounds like each character is being read by a different person. He’s the best!

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Some new information and a view of the royal marriage from someone who saw it in private moments

Revisado: 09-19-24

Detailed lineages which I didn’t always follow; probably would have been better in print. However, the book was full of what felt like insider information which I found interesting. The author is respectful of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth, both of whom he genuinely admired.  The author’s narration is very easy and pleasant to listen to.  The book held my interest from beginning to end. 

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The author’s perspective seems sympathetic

Revisado: 07-18-24

It seemed to me the author wanted to justify Madoff even at the end. It sounded as if the author had been charmed, even after detailing Madoff’s actions that hurt so many.

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Very interesting hypothesis

Revisado: 03-26-24

History of both the man Rudolf Diesel and his invention, information largely unknown today. Also a plausible suggestion of what happened to Diesel.

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Covered the relationship from the start to the king’s death

Revisado: 01-12-24

The author’s descriptions paint vivid pictures so that it’s possible to imagine you can almost see the scene. Nevertheless, the details sometimes were too much to hold my attention. Overall, I enjoyed the book.

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Enjoyable for Wodehouse fans

Revisado: 10-11-23

By the end of the book, I felt I had a sense of Wodehouse’s personality, not merely the facts of his life. The book ends abruptly with his death which felt unsatisfactory as I was curious about his wife’s life afterwards. Maybe I just didn’t want the story to end. I think this book will be most satisfactory to those who have read a good deal of P. G. Wodehouse’s writings and are familiar with English authors. A lot of time was spent on the war time, broadcasts and the aftermath, but that seems appropriate because that episode colored his life forever after. The results of this book will be to whet your appetite for reading and rereading his books.

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A British perspective

Revisado: 08-17-21

The narration is wonderful which, in my opinion, is almost as important as the story. I’m now a confirmed Eleanor Bron fan and will seek out other books narrated by her. The author is sympathetic to Queen Elizabeth but not sycophantic. He admits errors in judgment and missteps; however, it’s his opinion that she has devoted her life to her understanding of her duty and this biography celebrates her for it. It held my attention all the way through. Highly recommended.

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The best Lady Hardcastle mystery yet

Revisado: 11-26-19

A thoroughly enjoyable story—great fun, as all these mysteries are, and this one keeps you guessing till the end. As well written as the books are, it is Elizabeth Knowelden’s brilliant narration that makes me wish I could give it six stars. She is amazing.

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