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The Once and Future King
- By: T. H. White
- Narrated by: Neville Jason
- Length: 33 hrs
- Unabridged
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The complete "box set" of T. H. White's epic fantasy novel of the Arthurian legend. The novel is made up of five parts: "The Sword in the Stone", "The Witch in the Wood", "The Ill-Made Knight", "The Candle in the Wind", and "The Book of Merlyn".
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My favorite book this year.
- By Robert on 12-13-12
- The Once and Future King
- By: T. H. White
- Narrated by: Neville Jason
Enjoyable
Reviewed: 01-02-22
Beautiful production- the reader was a wonderful complement to the already wonderful story. Definitely recommend.
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The Talisman
- By: Sir Walter Scott
- Narrated by: Robert Whitfield
- Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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The Crusaders, led by Richard I of England, are encamped in the Holy Land, and torn by the dissensions and jealousies of the leaders, including, besides Coeur de Lion himself, Philip of France, the duke of Austria, the Marquis of Montferrat, and the Grand Master of the Templars. The army's impotence is accentuated by the illness of Richard.
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Surprisingly enjoyable adventure!
- By GoryDetails on 10-19-05
- The Talisman
- By: Sir Walter Scott
- Narrated by: Robert Whitfield
Excellent.
Reviewed: 07-03-21
Loved the story as well as the reader. This is the second book by Scott that I have read (the first being Ivanhoe). The ending was expected, but happened in a surprising way.
I listened to Scaramouche read by Whitfield and enjoyed the reading so much that I immediately searched for another classic read by him.
Highly recommend.
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Scaramouche
- By: Rafael Sabatini
- Narrated by: Robert Whitfield
- Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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With swordfights and romance, adventure and treachery set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, this is the book that made Sabatini famous. Andre-Louis Moreau has good prospects as a young lawyer, but an unfair duel with the ruthlessly cruel Count de La Tour d'Azyr leaves Andre-Louis' best friend dead and Andre-Louis himself a fugitive from the King's justice. While incognito, he becomes both a wildly popular actor and a firebrand of the Revolution.
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Mesmerizing
- By Tariq Anis on 03-21-07
- Scaramouche
- By: Rafael Sabatini
- Narrated by: Robert Whitfield
Excellent.
Reviewed: 06-14-21
This is a thrilling tale that will keep you in suspense and surprise you at every turn. I enjoyed it so much, I finished it in just a few days. The reader is very good and creates a unique voice for each character.
The book reminded me of A Tale of Two Cities by Dickens and The Count of Monte Christo by Dumas.
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Enchanted Glass
- By: Diana Wynne Jones
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
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The mysterious Stalkers show up at almost the same instant 12-year-old Aiden Cain’s grandmother dies. Following his grandmother’s instructions, Aiden decides to seek out a powerful sorcerer at Melstone House. Yet when he arrives, he discovers the man died a year earlier. Melstone House now belongs to the sorcerer’s adult grandson Andrew, who agrees to help Aiden with the Stalker problem.
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Magic and Ordinary Life
- By Gentle Reader Jill on 01-24-11
- Enchanted Glass
- By: Diana Wynne Jones
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
So-so.
Reviewed: 03-11-21
I have read/listened to many — probably most of Jones’ books, and this story was definitely not one of her best.
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Hamlet: The Arkangel Shakespeare
- By: William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Simon Russell Beale, Imogen Stubbs, Jane Lapotaire, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins
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Distressed by his father's death and his mother's over-hasty remarriage, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, is faced by a specter from beyond the grave bearing a grim message of murder and revenge. The young prince is driven to the edge of madness by his struggle to understand the situation he finds himself in and to do his duty. Many others, including Hamlet's beloved, the innocent Ophelia, are swept up in his tragedy.
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Excellent Presentation
- By L. Jay on 11-22-16
Fantastic
Reviewed: 07-05-20
I would recommend this recording to anyone who has trouble reading Shakespeare. The full cast makes it much easier to understand and very interesting. I did have to follow along on paper from time to time because some of the actors voices sound similar, but overall it was very much worth purchasing.
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Lorna Doone [Naxos]
- By: R. D. Blackmore
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 25 hrs and 51 mins
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The Doones are a clan of murdering thieves, and among their victims is John Ridd's father. The strong, noble Ridd determines to avenge his father's death; but his plans are complicated when he falls in love with one of the hated family - the beautiful Lorna. Lorna is promised against her will to another; and that other will not let her go lightly. Set amid the political turmoils of the late 17th century, Lorna Doone brings West Country history and legends alive with wonderfully imaginative fiction.
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I fell in love with this book
- By Linda on 11-20-12
- Lorna Doone [Naxos]
- By: R. D. Blackmore
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
Great
Reviewed: 12-18-19
This book is long but definitely worth reading, if you are into dramas. The BBC tv series is wonderful even if you haven’t read the book. And finally the reader of Lorna Doone is fantastic. Highly recommended.
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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
- A Year of Food Life
- By: Barbara Kingsolver, Camille Kingsolver, Steven L. Hopp
- Narrated by: Barbara Kingsolver, Camille Kingsolver, Steven L. Hopp
- Length: 14 hrs and 35 mins
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When Barbara Kingsolver and her family move from suburban Arizona to rural Appalachia, they take on a new challenge: to spend a year on a locally-produced diet, paying close attention to the provenance of all they consume. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle follows the family through the first year of their experiment.
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mixed feelings
- By pterion on 11-15-07
- Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
- A Year of Food Life
- By: Barbara Kingsolver, Camille Kingsolver, Steven L. Hopp
- Narrated by: Barbara Kingsolver, Camille Kingsolver, Steven L. Hopp
Fantastic
Reviewed: 08-22-19
I really really enjoyed this book. I just finished it for the second time. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in gardening.
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House of Many Ways
- By: Diana Wynne Jones
- Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
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A girl named Charmain must inhabit her ailing great-uncle's time-traveling home full of magical belongings. As Charmain begins a journey of amazing discoveries, she comes to the attention of the powerful sorceress Sophie and an elusive wizard named Howl.
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Great Companion Book
- By Kelly on 03-17-11
- House of Many Ways
- By: Diana Wynne Jones
- Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
Great!
Reviewed: 08-19-19
This book is almost as good as the first two: howls moving castle and castle in the air. I really enjoyed it.
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Castle in the Air
- By: Diana Wynne Jones
- Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
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In this sparkling tale, young merchant Abdullah purchases a magic carpet - and soon finds that the enchanted rug is none too agreeable. But despite the carpet's cranky demeanor, Abdullah must rely on its help to rescue a princess from a wicked djinn.
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What Eddie thinks about this book (Eddie is 11)
- By Ann on 07-24-11
- Castle in the Air
- By: Diana Wynne Jones
- Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
Really good
Reviewed: 08-17-19
I really enjoyed this book. I just finished howls moving castle for about the tenth time and decided it was time to read the second book, which was wonderful.
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Howl's Moving Castle
- By: Diana Wynne Jones
- Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
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A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book and ALA Notable and Best of the Year in Young Adult Fiction, Howl's Moving Castle is by acclaimed fantasy writer Diane Wynne Jones and was transformed into an Academy Award nominated animated motion picture by Hayao Miyazaki. On a rare venture out from her step-mother's hat shop, Sophie attracts the attention of a witch, who casts a terrible spell transforming the young girl into an old crone.
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Howl's Moving Castle is Amazing!
- By Elisa on 10-23-09
- Howl's Moving Castle
- By: Diana Wynne Jones
- Narrated by: Jenny Sterlin
Love it!
Reviewed: 08-16-19
Love it, love it, love it! The movie is great, but it can’t compare to the book.
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