M. R. James
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The Silver Bone
- A Novel (Samson Kolechko Investigates, Book 1)
- De: Andrey Kurkov
- Narrado por: Josh Bloomberg
- Duración: 8 h y 50 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 23
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 20
Kyiv, 1919. World War I has ended in Western Europe, but to the East, six factions continue to vie for control of Ukraine. Amidst the political turmoil, young Samson Kolechko is forced to place his engineering career on hold. But in the city of Kyiv everything remains up for grabs and new opportunity lurks just around the corner . . .
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5 out of 5 stars
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Moving and all too pertinent
- De A Reader en 03-31-25
- The Silver Bone
- A Novel (Samson Kolechko Investigates, Book 1)
- De: Andrey Kurkov
- Narrado por: Josh Bloomberg
Interesting history with an engaging main character
Revisado: 06-24-24
Very sympathetic lead character set in a fascinating historical era in Kiev. Immersive background and compelling story. The reader was outstanding.
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Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
- De: Jesse Q. Sutanto
- Narrado por: Eunice Wong
- Duración: 10 h y 41 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,719
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 2,464
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,463
Vera Wong is a lonely little old lady—ah, lady of a certain age—who lives above her forgotten tea shop in the middle of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Despite living alone, Vera is not needy, oh no. She likes nothing more than sipping on a good cup of Wulong and doing some healthy detective work on the Internet about what her Gen-Z son is up to. Then one morning, Vera trudges downstairs to find a curious thing—a dead man in the middle of her tea shop.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So far,surprisingly charming-OUTSTANDING narration
- De Christine T en 03-20-23
- Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
- De: Jesse Q. Sutanto
- Narrado por: Eunice Wong
Warm and funny mystery
Revisado: 04-29-24
Loved Vera and her determination and “hipness”. The other characters were engaging and fun. Satisfying mystery
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A Gentleman's Murder
- De: Christopher Huang
- Narrado por: Raphael Corkhill
- Duración: 11 h y 52 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 895
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 745
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 740
The year is 1924. Only a few years removed from the trenches of Flanders, Lieutenant Eric Peterkin has just been granted membership in the most prestigious soldiers-only club in London: the Britannia. But when a gentleman's wager ends with a member stabbed to death, the victim's last words echo in the lieutenant's head: that he would "Soon right a great wrong from the past". Eric is certain one of his fellow members is the murderer. But who?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Ignore the indiscriminate ire. It’s great!
- De Denise Dalrymple en 05-15-20
- A Gentleman's Murder
- De: Christopher Huang
- Narrado por: Raphael Corkhill
Narrator and plot fabulous!
Revisado: 01-18-23
Great characters in well researched post-WWI London. The plot was intricate (in a good way). The narrator is superlative!
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The Magicians
- De: J. B. Priestley
- Narrado por: Richard Auty
- Duración: 7 h y 46 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 2
Sir Charles Ravenstreet, in his mid-50s, is unmarried, childless, and lives only for his work in the fast-paced world of business. When he is forced out of his job to make room for someone younger, Sir Charles finds himself at a loose end and facing the dismal prospect of an empty future.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So happy to have found a Priestley story!
- De M. R. James en 01-18-23
- The Magicians
- De: J. B. Priestley
- Narrado por: Richard Auty
So happy to have found a Priestley story!
Revisado: 01-18-23
I have read all JB Priestley novels at least once. So I was so excited to see a new audible edition of The Magicians! JB Priestley’s novels are filled with vibrant characters and imaginative plots. He often plays with non-linear time in both his plays and novels. The Magicians is one of his best.
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Death and the Conjuror
- De: Tom Mead
- Narrado por: Jake Ruddle
- Duración: 6 h y 40 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 77
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 61
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Historia3.5 out of 5 stars 62
In 1930s London, celebrity psychiatrist Anselm Rees is discovered dead in his locked study, and there seems to be no way that a killer could have escaped unseen. There are no clues, no witnesses, and no evidence of the murder weapon. Stumped by the confounding scene, the Scotland Yard detective on the case calls on retired stage magician-turned-part-time sleuth Joseph Spector. For who better to make sense of the impossible than one who traffics in illusions?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved the story and the narrator!
- De M. R. James en 07-17-22
- Death and the Conjuror
- De: Tom Mead
- Narrado por: Jake Ruddle
Loved the story and the narrator!
Revisado: 07-17-22
Very enjoyable locked room mystery. The characters were eclectic with depth. Loved the voice of the narrator. It was absolutely marvellous!
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Writing and Civilization: From Ancient Worlds to Modernity
- De: Marc Zender, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Marc Zender
- Duración: 12 h y 10 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 312
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 271
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 269
At just over 5,000 years old, writing is actually a relatively recent invention. It has become so central to the way we communicate and live, however, that it often seems as if writing has always existed. But the question remains: Who invented writing, and why?In these 24 fascinating lectures, you'll trace the remarkable saga of the invention and evolution of "visible speech," from its earliest origins to its future in the digital age.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not recommended on Audible
- De Kristin Lunsford en 08-08-16
Well structured and fascinating subject matter
Revisado: 06-30-22
The professor is a great teacher and his lessons are exciting to listen to. I really enjoyed this course!
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Smallbone Deceased
- De: Michael Gilbert
- Narrado por: David Thorpe
- Duración: 8 h y 39 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 183
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 151
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 149
Horniman, Birley and Craine is a highly respected legal firm with clients reaching to the highest in the land. When a deed box in the office is opened to reveal a corpse, the threat of scandal promises to wreak havoc on the firm's reputation - especially as the murder looks like an inside job. The partners and staff of the firm keep a watchful and suspicious eye on their colleagues, as Inspector Hazlerigg sets out to solve the mystery of who Mr Smallbone was - and why he had to die.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Pretty Much Perfect
- De John en 12-16-19
- Smallbone Deceased
- De: Michael Gilbert
- Narrado por: David Thorpe
Great plot, great characters and great reading!
Revisado: 03-02-22
Loved the English legal firm details, which reminded me of one of my favorite mystery writers by Sarah Caudwell. The narration made it very entertaining and easier to follow all the various characters
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The Silk Roads
- A New History of the World
- De: Peter Frankopan
- Narrado por: Laurence Kennedy
- Duración: 24 h y 4 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 630
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 541
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 539
It was on the Silk Roads that East and West first encountered each other through trade and conquest, leading to the spread of ideas, cultures, and religions. From the rise and fall of empires to the spread of Buddhism and the advent of Christianity and Islam, right up to the great wars of the 20th century - this book shows how the fate of the West has always been inextricably linked to the East.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Absolutely SUPERB Book for Lovers of History
- De Dipam en 06-27-21
- The Silk Roads
- A New History of the World
- De: Peter Frankopan
- Narrado por: Laurence Kennedy
Not what I expected
Revisado: 01-06-22
I was hoping for more detailed description of impact on economies and cultures and some interesting travel descriptions. Instead of which it focused way to much on global crises. It is extremely long and too verbose
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History of Science: Antiquity to 1700
- De: The Great Courses, Lawrence M. Principe
- Narrado por: Lawrence M. Principe
- Duración: 18 h y 31 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 393
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 336
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 334
For well over 2,000 years, much of our fundamental "desire to know" has focused on science. Our commitment to science and technology has been so profound that these stand as probably the most powerful influences on human culture. To truly understand our Western heritage, our contemporary society, and ourselves as individuals, we need to know what science is and how it developed. In this 36-lecture series, one of science's most acclaimed teachers takes you through science's complex evolution of thought and discovery.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Very parochial view
- De Virginiawallah en 06-25-15
Enlightening, entertaining and exciting!
Revisado: 06-28-21
Very well researched and presented a vast landscape of scientific history. I learned a lot and my curiosity about many of the ideas discussed and the scientists involved has led me to read more about these as I listened. I ordered 3 books to expand on this course, which I think is the sincerest form of flattery
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Hopjoy Was Here
- A Flaxborough Mystery, Book 3
- De: Colin Watson
- Narrado por: Simon Shepherd
- Duración: 5 h y 1 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 25
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 25
Net curtains twitch furiously, and neighbours have observations to make to Chief Inspector Purbright and Sergeant Love about the inhabitants of 14, Beatrice Avenue. Nice Gordon Periam, the mild-mannered tobacconist, and his rather less nice (in fact a bit of a bounder) lodger Brian Hopjoy had apparently shared the house amicably. But now neither man is to be found, and something very disagreeable seems to be lurking in the drains.... Then a couple of government spooks turn up, one with an eye for the ladies - the drama is acquiring overtones of a Bond movie!
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3 out of 5 stars
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Managed to be slow and boring yet complicated
- De M. R. James en 10-26-20
- Hopjoy Was Here
- A Flaxborough Mystery, Book 3
- De: Colin Watson
- Narrado por: Simon Shepherd
Managed to be slow and boring yet complicated
Revisado: 10-26-20
The plot was difficult to follow. The forensics were somewhat unintelligible at times. I kept having to rewind because I couldn’t stay engaged enough to follow the plot. It wasn’t due to the reader, who was fine.
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