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This Rough Ocean
- De: Ann Swinfen
- Narrado por: Philip Battley
- Duración: 23 h y 57 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 90
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 78
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 76
It is December, 1648, and England faces one of the greatest crises in its history. Bands of renegade soldiers and broken men roam the countryside, looting, burning, and raping. In Parliament, former allies are torn apart after six years of bloody conflict. John Swynfen, a rising young MP and one of the leaders of the moderate party, is working for peace, but only if safeguards can be established to protect Parliament and control the powers of the king. Ranged against him and his friends are Oliver Cromwell and his son-in-law Henry Ireton, intent on seizing power by the sword.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Epic Love Story. Beautifully written & narrated.
- De Cate F. en 01-27-18
- This Rough Ocean
- De: Ann Swinfen
- Narrado por: Philip Battley
This Rough Ocean by Ann Swinfen
Revisado: 02-22-23
I loved this book, narrator, and story. Ann Swinfen is a beautiful writer.
Reminded me of Swinfen's Medieval Oxford Mysteries series.
Read everything she has written.
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The Lion's Game
- De: Nelson DeMille
- Narrado por: Scott Brick
- Duración: 24 h y 45 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 7,615
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,648
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4,646
To survive in a game with no rules at all, John Corey must invent a strategy that includes no luck at all. He and the Anti-Terrorist Task Force must stop "The Lion," an alleged Libyan terrorist with the instincts of a wild animal, the bloodlust of a carnivore, and the boldness and speed of a cat of prey.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent and engaging
- De CoCo en 12-26-02
- The Lion's Game
- De: Nelson DeMille
- Narrado por: Scott Brick
The Lion's Game is A+++
Revisado: 02-10-23
A must read. Best book I've read in years. Main Character is superb. John shines. Loved every second of audiobook.
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The Map Thief
- The Gripping Story of an Esteemed Rare-Map Dealer Who Made Millions Stealing Priceless Maps
- De: Michael Blanding
- Narrado por: Sean Runnette
- Duración: 8 h y 35 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 709
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 623
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 628
Maps have long exerted a special fascination on viewers - both as beautiful works of art and as practical tools to navigate the world. But to those who collect them, the map trade can be a cutthroat business, inhabited by quirky and sometimes disreputable characters in search of a finite number of extremely rare objects.
Once considered a respectable antiquarian map dealer, E. Forbes Smiley spent years doubling as a map thief - until he was finally arrested slipping maps out of books in the Yale University library.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Study of the Strangeness of People
- De Carole T. en 12-10-14
- The Map Thief
- The Gripping Story of an Esteemed Rare-Map Dealer Who Made Millions Stealing Priceless Maps
- De: Michael Blanding
- Narrado por: Sean Runnette
The Map Thief is an Amazing Story
Revisado: 11-27-22
I was surprised by the story of map thief Forbes Smiley and his years of stealing historic maps from famous libraries. Unbelievable how easy it was for him given the lax security and poor tracking of such priceless cultural treasures at such famous libraries as Havard, Yale, London, etc.
Author did an excellent job.
Definitely worth reading.
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Act of Oblivion
- A Novel
- De: Robert Harris
- Narrado por: Tim McInnerny
- Duración: 15 h y 41 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 655
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 560
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 556
1660 England. General Edward Whalley and his son-in law Colonel William Goffe board a ship bound for the New World. They are on the run, wanted for the murder of King Charles I—a brazen execution that marked the culmination of the English Civil War, in which parliamentarians successfully battled royalists for control.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I've loved Robert Harris' Books; but...
- De Lucy en 10-16-22
- Act of Oblivion
- A Novel
- De: Robert Harris
- Narrado por: Tim McInnerny
Act of Oblivion - Amazing Novel
Revisado: 09-20-22
Loved this historical novel. The relentless hunt for two men on the run. Their struggle to survive the endless journey. The families they left behind and long for.
Act of Oblivion is a well done page turner.
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The Pigeon Tunnel
- Stories from My Life
- De: John le Carré
- Narrado por: John le Carré
- Duración: 11 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 740
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 669
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 665
From his years serving in British Intelligence during the Cold War, to a career as a writer that took him from war-torn Cambodia to Beirut on the cusp of the 1982 Israeli invasion to Russia before and after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, le Carré has always written from the heart of modern times. In this, his first memoir, le Carré is as funny as he is incisive, reading into the events he witnesses the same moral ambiguity with which he imbues his novels.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Global Literary Treasure
- De Darwin8u en 09-16-16
- The Pigeon Tunnel
- Stories from My Life
- De: John le Carré
- Narrado por: John le Carré
Fascinating Life of British Spy and Author
Revisado: 03-09-22
A must read. What an interesting life of a British spy turned successful author. He led a full, admirable life. John le Carre had the life of ten men crammed into one. Never a dull moment. Highly recommend.
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A Court of Thorns and Roses
- De: Sarah J. Maas
- Narrado por: Jennifer Ikeda
- Duración: 16 h y 7 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 73,357
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 67,063
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 67,003
When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Bad ending and Immaturity
- De The Story Adict en 09-13-17
- A Court of Thorns and Roses
- De: Sarah J. Maas
- Narrado por: Jennifer Ikeda
Surprisingly Good Book
Revisado: 01-24-22
I enjoyed the story, characters, setting, and ending. First book I've read from this author. Well done.
I'm on to her next fantasy novel.
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Great Harry
- The Extravagant Life of Henry VIII
- De: Carolly Erickson
- Narrado por: Nelson Runger
- Duración: 19 h y 7 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 84
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 80
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 79
In lively, absorbing prose that rivals the finest literary fiction, prize-winning historian Carolly Erickson recreates the life of the notorious Tudor king, Henry VIII. In his youth as a charming national hero, his reign as a monstrous king, and his final days as a tottering old man, Erickson draws a thoroughly convincing portrait of one of English history’s most notorious characters.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Superb Bio! Erickson at her best.
- De BVerité en 07-24-13
- Great Harry
- The Extravagant Life of Henry VIII
- De: Carolly Erickson
- Narrado por: Nelson Runger
Great Harry is fascinating book on King Henry VIII
Revisado: 09-05-21
I loved this book. It's well written with fascinating insight into the daily life of King Henry VIII and his Court. A page turner that will keep your interest throughout. Narrator was excellent, perfect for this audiobook. Definitely a keeper for your library.
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Henry VIII and the Men Who Made Him
- The Secret History Behind the Tudor Throne
- De: Tracy Borman
- Narrado por: Julie Teal
- Duración: 17 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 145
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 133
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 133
Henry VIII is best known in history for his tempestuous marriages and the fates of his six wives. However, as acclaimed historian Tracy Borman makes clear in her illuminating new chronicle of Henry’s life, his reign and reputation were hugely influenced by the men who surrounded and interacted with him as companions and confidants, servants and ministers, and occasionally as rivals - many of whom have been underplayed in previous biographies.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Exceptional.
- De bigdjunta en 08-02-19
- Henry VIII and the Men Who Made Him
- The Secret History Behind the Tudor Throne
- De: Tracy Borman
- Narrado por: Julie Teal
Enjoyed this audiobook! King Henry VIII.
Revisado: 07-22-21
Fascinating Medieval history about the men in King Henry VII's court. So many were executed regardless of years of faithful service. Interesting read.
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The Last Kingdom
- De: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble
- Duración: 13 h y 28 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 10,153
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 9,176
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 9,124
The story is seen through the eyes of Uhtred, a dispossessed nobleman, who is captured as a child by the Danes and then raised by them so that, by the time the Northmen begin their assault on Wessex, Alfred's kingdom and the last territory in English hands, Uhtred almost thinks of himself as a Dane.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great series of books
- De Joshua en 10-02-15
- The Last Kingdom
- De: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble
Best Historical Book Series and Netflix series.
Revisado: 06-13-21
Best historical fiction series set in the Medieval Age. I love the main character and the story of Uhtred. Once I started the series I read all the books. All are great reads, page turners.
Bernard Cornwell is a brilliant writer. The Last Kingdom book series is a masterpiece.
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Project Hail Mary
- De: Andy Weir
- Narrado por: Ray Porter
- Duración: 16 h y 10 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 194,157
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 177,600
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 177,048
Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the Earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Bazinga
- De Davidgonzalezsr en 05-04-21
- Project Hail Mary
- De: Andy Weir
- Narrado por: Ray Porter
Project Hail Mary is Another Winner by Andy Weir
Revisado: 05-08-21
If you liked The Martian, by Andy Weir, which was adapted into a wonderful film starring Matt Damon, then you will love his new novel, Project Hail Mary.
An amazing story and delightful ride. I couldn't put it down or read it fast enough.
I loved the science Weir explains in layman's terms throughout the book. The characters are unique and fascinating, and the story will blow your mind.
Weir is a creative genius, a fantastic storyteller.
Buy it. Read it. Enjoy!
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