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Fifth Gospel - A Novel (Rosicrucian Quintet)
- De: Adriana Koulias
- Narrado por: James Gillies
- Duración: 13 h y 23 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 14
It is 1244 and the Castle of Montsegur is under siege. Trapped in the small fortress perched high in the Pyrenees, Cathars and their supporters fight to avoid death on the pyre at the hands of the Catholic Church. Amidst the carnage and mayhem of war, a woman mysteriously appears to Cathar Perfect, Bertrand Marty; a woman with a tale to tell. Two worlds collide, Judea and France, as she unfolds a story of shattering proportions, revealing secrets, both dangerous and devastating, which have been hidden for centuries in the annals of a Fifth gospel.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What a journey!
- De Elrond en 07-03-17
- Fifth Gospel - A Novel (Rosicrucian Quintet)
- De: Adriana Koulias
- Narrado por: James Gillies
What a journey!
Revisado: 07-03-17
This novel is set to be a classic and this narration really does it justice.
I have to admit I have never listened to anything like it and I don't expect I will do so again. It will live with me forever. It is a book to kindle a fire in the heart, but it also makes you think.
The narration is so sensitive and seamless you forget you are listening and you begin to live it! Inspiring, uplifting - an awakening!
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Temple of the Grail
- Rosicrucian Quartet, Book 1
- De: Adriana Koulias
- Narrado por: Matthew Lloyd Davies
- Duración: 14 h y 16 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 48
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 48
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 48
Situated high in the Pyrenees the monastery of St. Lazarus is a forbidding place. Behind its ramparts and battlements it hides a secret so dangerous its keepers will kill to protect it. At the end of a bitter winter, a delegation headed by the ambitious Inquisitor Rainiero Sacconi arrives to investigate the monks of St. Lazarus.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Wondrous Story!
- De rita de cassia en 07-02-16
- Temple of the Grail
- Rosicrucian Quartet, Book 1
- De: Adriana Koulias
- Narrado por: Matthew Lloyd Davies
A Great Whodunnit!
Revisado: 07-01-16
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, because this book is so well written and so beautifully narrated.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Temple of the Grail?
I loved all of it, but if I must choose some moments I would say that the conversations between Christian and Andre are priceless. The mystery at the heart of the book was completely unexpected and satisfying.
Which scene was your favorite?
My favourite scene comes at the end with Christian and Andre, it was very moving.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Sherlock Holmes meets Thomas Aquinas in this smouldering tale of religious fervour, greed and murder!
Any additional comments?
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a compelling intelligent murder mystery, history buffs and those who love good writing and excellent narration. Matthew Lloyd Davies brilliantly captures Adriana Koulias' prose. This book is a must!
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The Seal
- Rosicrucian Quartet, Book 2
- De: Adriana Koulias
- Narrado por: James Gillies
- Duración: 12 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 24
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 22
It is the year 1307 and the ancient Order of the Knights of Christ and the Temple of Solomon is in grave danger. The King of France and Pope Clement V are plotting its destruction and scheming to appropriate the Order's most sacred and dangerous secret. This is taken away by Etienne de Congost, a battle-weary but incorruptible man who flees through a world in ruin, dodging plots and papal spies in a life-and-death struggle. Will he keep the secret from the evil hands of king and pope?
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4 out of 5 stars
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A great Templar history dramatized, with wisdom.
- De Real Director en 07-16-16
- The Seal
- Rosicrucian Quartet, Book 2
- De: Adriana Koulias
- Narrado por: James Gillies
A Great Work of Historical Fiction
Revisado: 07-01-16
Would you consider the audio edition of The Seal to be better than the print version?
I think both are important. There is a lot in The Seal and the ebook is perfect for going over things again.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Etienne de Congest and Jacques de Molay. I also thought Phillip the Fair was remarkable
What about James Gillies’s performance did you like?
He is a consummate narrator. His characterisations are superb and they are perfect for this novel given its beautiful language.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I couldn't stop listening to it.
Any additional comments?
I Highly recommend this book both for a story which is so beautifully told and for an impeccable narration. I will listen to the first book now, though I believe there is no problem there as the books are not sequential.
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The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet
- De: David Mitchell
- Narrado por: Jonathan Aris, Paula Wilcox
- Duración: 18 h y 53 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 78
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 60
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 61
Imagine a nation banishing the outside world for two centuries, forbidding its subjects to leave its shores on pain of death, and harbouring a deep mistrust of European ideas.
Set in Japan in 1799, a young Dutch clerk, Jacob de Zoet, is about to embark on a strange adventure of duplicity, love, and murder - and all the while the axis of global power is turning.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Oh no!
- De Wallen en 04-20-11
- The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet
- De: David Mitchell
- Narrado por: Jonathan Aris, Paula Wilcox
Stunning
Revisado: 03-26-15
Masterfully written, beautiful, adventurous, intelligent! I highly recommend it for those who love intelligent historic fiction. This was a pleasure to listen to.
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