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Great storytelling of a singular historical moment in US history

Reviewed: 01-20-20

This is my second reading of this enjoyable and important telling of Boston (where I live) and Revolutionary history. This production brings this tale to life

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I’ve visited the Alamo during the reading of this book because I became so interested.

Reviewed: 05-28-19

I love historical fiction and this was a true winner in every respect. I also adored George Guidell and he was, as always, magnificent in his performance. It could be argued that reality is stretched by the use of various narrators who magically appear in the thick of the most important historical events surrounding the Battles for Texas independence as portrayed here, but setting that aside, it is always enjoyable to have a front row seat at such goings-on. Character development was excellent, perhaps especially of the fictional characters who formed the nucleus of the story. I highly recommend this book.

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Slow burner suddenly grabs you

Reviewed: 02-08-19

This book focuses on a woman who basically drifted along until falling into a marriage that at first seems glorious and featured a prince, but quickly turns into a nightmare. It comes down to who is in control with plenty of twists along the way to its remarkable conclusion. I also enjoyed the author discussion presented it at the end of the Audible book.

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Detailed and fascinating Brooklyn Navy Yard pre-and during World War II

Reviewed: 01-14-18

The author is done a magical job of weaving very accurate facts and descriptions of the run up to World War II after prohibition in life for women at the Brooklyn Navy Yard during the war. The protagonist, Anna, it’s fully fleshed out and it fascinating character very realistic issues, thoughts, and relationships.

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I absolutely love this book. Grover Gardner is a most astonishing reader.

Reviewed: 11-04-17

Historical fiction is my favorite genre and this work surpasses most every other book of this type that I’ve ever read. The author and the reader were a perfect combination, with the plot and storyline perfectly synchronized from start to finish. I got teary in the final scenes which I think was appropriate based on my commitment developed over the course of the novel.

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Fabulous book, an intriguing history

Reviewed: 10-26-17

My wife enjoyed the book and I wanted to hear Guidall’s voice which I love, but the book carried me away in every regard. The passion and emotions of the people involved were pretrade in a very genuine manner, With suspense derived largely by the middle passage of time. It was interesting in the author’s explanation that much of the details, including the basic plot, were derived from actual historical circumstances. I would suggest readers that they actually start with the author exclamation to increase their appreciation of the job well done.

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Totally engaging text and audio production

Reviewed: 07-27-17

I have been continually reading audio books for 25 years now, and I can unequivocally state that this is one of the finest books and audio productions I've ever enjoyed. Each character is quite distinct, and the story roars along like the trains that are featured at the center of the tale. Anyone who needs a good mystery with some thrilling action scenes will certainly enjoy this book.

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