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The Secret World of Christoval Alvarez
- The Chronicles of Christoval Alvarez, Volume 1
- By: Ann Swinfen
- Narrated by: Jan Cramer
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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It is the year 1586. England is awash with traitors, plotting to assassinate the Queen and bring about a foreign invasion. The young physician Christoval Alvarez, a refugee from the horrors of the Portuguese Inquisition, is coerced into becoming a code-breaker and agent in Sir Francis Walsingham's secret service. In the race to thwart the plot, who will triumph - the ruthless conspirators or the equally ruthless State?
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Good Story, Somewhat Distracting Narration
- By Wren on 06-17-17
- The Secret World of Christoval Alvarez
- The Chronicles of Christoval Alvarez, Volume 1
- By: Ann Swinfen
- Narrated by: Jan Cramer
The Secret World of Christoval Alvarez
Reviewed: 07-25-24
Did finish was not interesting enough for me and lost interest by the end of chapter 5
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The Stonemason's Tale
- Oxford Medieval Mystery Series, Book 6
- By: Ann Swinfen
- Narrated by: Philip Battley
- Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Oxford, Spring - 1354. When the series of accidents to the building of the chapel at Queen’s College begin, they do not appear a cause for concern, but they grow more serious, and stonemasons are injured. Nicholas Elyot becomes involved after it is discovered that an intruder has reached the college by way of his garden. When Jordain Brinkylsworth’s youngest student goes missing, it seems at first that his disappearance is unconnected, yet he is one of the ‘poor boys’ supported by Queen’s. Surely this serious and studious boy cannot be responsible for the troubles?
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With heavy heart...
- By N. Brown on 09-19-18
- The Stonemason's Tale
- Oxford Medieval Mystery Series, Book 6
- By: Ann Swinfen
- Narrated by: Philip Battley
The Stonemasons Tail
Reviewed: 06-13-23
A entertaining story. I sure would love to hear of more romance between Eliot and Emma.
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The Ghost and the Stolen Tears
- Haunted Bookshop Mystery, Book 8
- By: Cleo Coyle
- Narrated by: Traci Odom
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
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Norma is a modern-day nomad. Living out of her van and teardrop trailer, she revels in self-reliance, solitude, and reading in the glorious peace of nature. Jovial, wise, and scrupulously honest, she's become an uplifting presence in the little town of Quindicott, Rhode Island, where bookseller Pen is thankful to have her part-time help. But it's Norma's other job, working as a housekeeper at the Finch Inn, that gets her into terrible trouble. Norma is accused of stealing jewels from a guest's room: the legendary Valentino Teardrops.
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NO to new narrator
- By S. Beard on 11-01-22
- The Ghost and the Stolen Tears
- Haunted Bookshop Mystery, Book 8
- By: Cleo Coyle
- Narrated by: Traci Odom
The Ghost and the stolen Tears
Reviewed: 05-07-23
It was an okay story. I wish it had a male reader for the ghost parts. That why I only have it a 3
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Rest Not in Peace
- The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon, Book 6
- By: Mel Starr
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
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Master Hugh is asked to provide a sleeping potion for Sir Henry Burley, a friend and guest of Lord Gilbert who has outstayed his welcome at Bampton Castle. The next morning after Master Hugh provides the potion, Sir Henry is found dead, eyes open, in his bed. Master Hugh, the target of the wife’s wrath, is asked by Lord Gilbert to determine the cause of death....
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redundancy takes away for the seasoned reader
- By c.j. on 06-16-21
- Rest Not in Peace
- The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon, Book 6
- By: Mel Starr
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
Rest not in Prace
Reviewed: 03-31-22
Just then mention of seeing a rat in the castle sets you up for the ending of this conical.
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The Ghost and the Haunted Portrait
- Haunted Bookshop Mystery Series, Book 7
- By: Cleo Coyle
- Narrated by: Traci Odom
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
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While gathering a collection of vintage book cover paintings for a special event in her quaint Rhode Island bookshop, Penelope discovers a spooky portrait of a beautiful woman, one who supposedly went mad, according to town gossip. Seymour, the local mailman, falls in love with the haunting image and buys the picture, refusing to part with it, even as fatal accidents befall those around it. Is the canvas cursed? Or is something more sinister at work?
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Please go back to the prior narrators!!
- By Dawn E Lambert on 05-14-21
- The Ghost and the Haunted Portrait
- Haunted Bookshop Mystery Series, Book 7
- By: Cleo Coyle
- Narrated by: Traci Odom
The Ghost and the Hunted Portrait
Reviewed: 05-16-21
This addition to a great series fell short due to the lose of the way the others were read.
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Sherlock Holmes and the King's Evil:
- And Other New Adventures of the Great Detective (Unabridged)
- By: Donald Thomas
- Narrated by: John Telfer
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
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In these five tales, Sherlock Holmes is shown at the height of his powers: he co-operates with a young Winston Churchill in the famed Siege of Sydney Street, helps defeat a plan for a German invasion outlined in the Zimmerman Telegram, establishes a link between two missing lighthouse keepers and the royal treasures of King John, contends with a supernatural curse places upon an eccentric aristocrat, and discovers a lost epic of Lord Byron.
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Don't waste your money.
- By Michael on 10-19-11
- Sherlock Holmes and the King's Evil:
- And Other New Adventures of the Great Detective (Unabridged)
- By: Donald Thomas
- Narrated by: John Telfer
Sherlock Holmes and the Kong's Evil
Reviewed: 05-12-20
Interesting adventure of Holmes and Watson. The cases and duties to the King up to and including WWI
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In This Mountain
- By: Jan Karon
- Narrated by: John McDonough
- Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins
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In the little town that's home-away-from-home to millions of readers, life hums along as usual. Dooley looks toward his career as a vet; Joe Ivey and Fancy Skinner fight a haircut price war that takes no prisoners; and Percy steps out on a limb with a risky new menu item at the Main Street Grill.
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Another beauty from Jan Karon
- By Sara on 09-18-13
- In This Mountain
- By: Jan Karon
- Narrated by: John McDonough
In this Mountain
Reviewed: 05-04-20
This chapter of the Mitford series is another beautiful writing by Man Karon. The lost are found as God movers through the lives of the folks of Mitford.
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Book 6
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
- Length: 18 hrs and 32 mins
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When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort's darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny...
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Masterful Narration Continues
- By Gina on 05-13-16
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Book 6
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Reviewed: 03-05-20
Snape, Snape, Snape. If you thought Shape was evil to the bone then you need to read this Chapter
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Book 5
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
- Length: 26 hrs and 28 mins
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Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort's savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time...
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Jim Dale is the BEST!
- By Leigh on 07-03-19
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Book 5
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phonenix
Reviewed: 02-27-20
I really wish I could express my feelings about this book. It did bring back memories of High School and finals
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Book 3
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
- Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins
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When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry's tea leaves... But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss...
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Jim Dale at his best
- By rottndachs on 01-12-16
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Book 3
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
H. P. and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Reviewed: 02-09-20
Learning who had help Harry's parents get killed he finds out there is family outside on Muddels
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