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When He Was Wicked
- By: Julia Quinn
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,815
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,175
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,148
For Michael Stirling, London's most infamous rake, after a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for Michael, however, Francesca's surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere 36 hours longer.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Get ready to cry....Spoilers below:
- By Ashley M on 01-03-21
- When He Was Wicked
- By: Julia Quinn
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
disappointing! Nothing happens.
Reviewed: 11-15-22
the only reason I listened through the end was Rosalyn Landor's superb narration. As for the book... what happened to Julia Quinn? was this actually penned by some cheap ghostwriter?
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Agatha Raisin and the Terrible Tourist
- By: M. C. Beaton
- Narrated by: Penelope Keith
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,438
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,239
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,224
Agatha Raisin, retired PR supremo, has been spurned at the alter by the man of her dreams - her attractive neighbor James Lacey. So temporarily deserting the sleepy Cotswold village of Carsely, she pursues her fleeing fiancé to north Cyprus where, instead of enjoying a romantic honeymoon, they witness the killing of an obnoxious tourist in a disco. Can the duo forget their differences and resume their strangely successful sleuthing partnership?
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3 out of 5 stars
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. . . Off on a Rabbit Trail . . . to Cyprus
- By Debbie on 10-18-16
- Agatha Raisin and the Terrible Tourist
- By: M. C. Beaton
- Narrated by: Penelope Keith
Entertaining
Reviewed: 08-25-22
Entertaining plot and characters, but an average mystery. I also enjoyed the setting in Cyprus, it made me consider a vacation there!
Penelope Keith is a great narrator. However, I would like to ask not only her but ALL NARRATORS to keep in mind that many listeners wear earphones, so please, PLEASE, DO NOT YELL or SCREAM when the book says that a character did that!
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The Queen's Accomplice
- A Maggie Hope Mystery
- By: Susan Elia MacNeal
- Narrated by: Susan Duerden
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 596
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 538
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 531
England, 1942. The Nazis' relentless Blitz may have paused, but London's nightly blackouts continue. Now, under the cover of darkness, a madman is brutally killing and mutilating young women in eerie and exact re-creations of Jack the Ripper's crimes. What's more, he's targeting women who are reporting for duty to be Winston Churchill's spies and saboteurs abroad. The officers at MI5 quickly realize they need the help of Special Agent Maggie Hope to find the killer dubbed "the Blackout Beast". A trap is set.
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3 out of 5 stars
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I really dislike the narrator
- By Maine Knitter on 10-07-16
- The Queen's Accomplice
- A Maggie Hope Mystery
- By: Susan Elia MacNeal
- Narrated by: Susan Duerden
superb narration, silly plot
Reviewed: 11-13-21
I had enjoyed the previous books of this series, but was disappointed at this one. Absurd plot, long and pointless descriptions of nightmares. I won't buy the next one.
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Someone to Cherish
- Wescott, Book 8
- By: Mary Balogh
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 466
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 429
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 427
When Harry Westcott lost the title earl of Riverdale after the discovery of his father's bigamy, he shipped off to fight in the Napoleonic Wars, where he was near-fatally wounded. After a harrowing recovery, the once cheery, lighthearted boy has become a reclusive, somber man. Though Harry insists he enjoys the solitude, he does wonder sometimes if he is lonely. Lydia Tavernor, recently widowed, dreams of taking a lover. Her marriage to Reverend Isaiah Tavernor was one of service and obedience, and she has secretly enjoyed her freedom since his death.
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2 out of 5 stars
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A let down.
- By Lena Stuart on 07-08-21
- Someone to Cherish
- Wescott, Book 8
- By: Mary Balogh
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
nothing happens
Reviewed: 07-26-21
I listened through the end primarily because of Ms. Landor's flawless narration. The story was extremely disappointing. hardly any plot! chapters after chapter of repetitive dialog. I used to enjoy Mary balogh's books, but lately it seems that she just fills up pages with fluffy dialogs. This is my last book from this author.
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The Venice Sketchbook
- By: Rhys Bowen
- Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik
- Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,052
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,735
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,716
Caroline Grant is struggling to accept the end of her marriage when she receives an unexpected bequest. Her beloved great-aunt Lettie leaves her a sketchbook, three keys, and a final whisper...Venice. Caroline’s quest: to scatter Juliet “Lettie” Browning’s ashes in the city she loved and to unlock the mysteries stored away for more than 60 years.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Poor character and storyline development
- By Sasha on 05-19-21
- The Venice Sketchbook
- By: Rhys Bowen
- Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik
Interesting plot and very good narrator
Reviewed: 06-17-21
Very interesting parallel stories gradually merging together. Good descriptions of Venice is different decades. Enjoyable book and very well narrated.
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The Other Miss Bridgerton
- A Bridgertons Prequel
- By: Julia Quinn
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,892
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,712
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,708
Fiercely independent and adventurous, Poppy Bridgerton will only wed a suitor whose keen intellect and interests match her own. Sadly, none of the fools from her London season qualify. While visiting a friend on the Dorset coast, Poppy is surprised to discover a smugglers’ hideaway tucked inside a cave. But her delight turns to dismay when two pirates kidnap her and take her aboard a ship, leaving her bound and gagged on the captain’s bed. Known to society as a rascal and reckless privateer, Captain Andrew Rokesby actually transports essential documents for the British government.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Delightful Period Love Story
- By J. LeFebvre on 02-08-19
- The Other Miss Bridgerton
- A Bridgertons Prequel
- By: Julia Quinn
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
Disappointing... There isn't really a plot.
Reviewed: 06-13-21
Other Julia Quinn books have been entertaining, but this one seems to have been delegated to the cheapest writer-for-hire. I would start this next sentence with a "spoiler alert" warning, but there is no plot to spoil. 90% of the book consists of the two main characters dialogues, which in turn consist only of one throwing barbs against the other. As in all romances, they end up marrying each other. Nothing else really happens, and what could have been a clever espionage plot is never developed. The only reason I listened through the end was Rosalyn Landor's perfect narration. She somehow turned Quinn's endless and repetitive dialogues into entertainment. If had been reading this book, I would have shelved it unfinished as soon as it became clear that there was no actual plot.
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A Respectable Trade
- Historical Novels
- By: Philippa Gregory
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
- Length: 17 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 507
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 457
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 457
Bristol in 1787 is booming, a city where power beckons those who dare to take risks. Josiah Cole, a small dockside trader, is prepared to gamble everything to join the big players of the city. But he needs capital and a well-connected wife. Marriage to Frances Scott is a mutually convenient solution. Trading her social contacts for Josiah's protection, Frances finds her life and fortune dependent on the respectable trade of sugar, rum, and slaves. Into her new world comes Mehuru, once a priest in the ancient African kingdom of Yoruba, now a slave in England.
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5 out of 5 stars
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TEN STARS!
- By Mary Smiroldo on 09-04-19
- A Respectable Trade
- Historical Novels
- By: Philippa Gregory
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
Interesting plot and awesome narrator
Reviewed: 05-04-21
I am a Philippa Gregory fan and always enjoy her books, even though sometimes the characters act or think in ways that seem somewhat unrealistic for someone of that particular century. Adjoa Andoh is an extremely talented narrator. I hope she gets to narrate lots of books! Absolutely perfect.
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Scandal's Bride
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
- Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,278
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,027
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,036
Stephanie Laurens authors USA Today best-selling historical romances such as A Rake's Vow and Devil's Bride. Lauren's Scandal's Bride is the hot and exciting third novel in her riveting Bar Cynster series.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Solid Story with Some Major Flaws
- By Madmomof2 on 11-16-17
- Scandal's Bride
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
hardly a plot
Reviewed: 10-15-20
silly and poorly developed plot. listen only if you enjoy graphic sex. I don't. narration made it possible to listen until the end.
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An Irresistible Alliance
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
- Length: 12 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 675
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 620
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 621
With his older brother's betrothal announced, Lord Michael Cynster is freed of all familial expectations. But the allure of his previous hedonistic pursuits has paled. Then he learns of the mission his brother and his fiancée have been assisting with and volunteers to help by hunting down a hoard of gunpowder now stashed somewhere in London.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Pare it down
- By CW on 04-19-18
- An Irresistible Alliance
- By: Stephanie Laurens
- Narrated by: Matthew Brenher
warning: mystery book without ending
Reviewed: 08-24-20
this "book" ends abruptly without solving the plot. the author left me feeling cheated. pity! I was enjoying the characters, the plot and the narration. but I'll never buy another Lauren's book before verifying it contains the entire story!
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Once Upon a Time Travel
- By: Sariah Wilson
- Narrated by: Ann Marie Gideon
- Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 636
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 587
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 587
Recent college grad Emma Damon knows the Rose Room in Hartley Hall is off limits, which is exactly why she can't wait to get inside. Once she enters the forbidden room, Emma learns more about the history of the museum than she ever intended to know. Waking up confused and shocked in 1816, all Emma wants is to return to her cozy home with flushing toilets and disposable razors. But when she's mistaken for someone else, Emma must pretend to be everything she's not.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Really loved this!!!
- By Dawn on 05-17-19
- Once Upon a Time Travel
- By: Sariah Wilson
- Narrated by: Ann Marie Gideon
can't stand this narrator
Reviewed: 07-22-20
normally I give most books a chance. but I found this narrators nasal voice intolerable. and her attempts at British accent sound like some comedian poking fun at a British accent.
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