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The Lady of the Rivers
- By: Philippa Gregory
- Narrated by: Bianca Amato
- Length: 19 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,807
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,065
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,045
Jacquetta always has had the gift of second sight. As a child visiting her uncle, she met his prisoner, Joan of Arc, and saw her own power reflected in the young woman accused of witchcraft. They share the mystery of the tarot card of the wheel of fortune before Joan is taken to a horrific death. Jacquetta understands the danger for a woman who dares to dream. Jacquetta is married to the Duke of Bedford, English regent of France, and he introduces her to a mysterious world of learning and alchemy.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Philippa back on track
- By Bonnie-Ann on 11-26-11
- The Lady of the Rivers
- By: Philippa Gregory
- Narrated by: Bianca Amato
Where history and imagination meet wonderful story telling
Reviewed: 01-20-25
Interesting subject matter and very turbulent. This story was nicely written, and kept me turning page after page. Very good narration.
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The Highland Witch
- A Novel
- By: Susan Fletcher
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,629
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,404
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,402
February 13, 1692. Thirty-eight members of the MacDonald clan are killed by soldiers who had previously enjoyed the clan’s hospitality. Many more die from exposure. Forty miles south, brilliant, captivating Corrag—accused witch and orphaned herbalist—is imprisoned in the Scottish highlands for her involvement in the massacre.
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3 out of 5 stars
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beautifully written!
- By Scottishcat on 06-06-12
- The Highland Witch
- A Novel
- By: Susan Fletcher
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
Beautifully written and heartfelt character development
Reviewed: 04-17-24
Interesting way to write a book. Mostly descriptions and telling, but because the author has written it in such a lovely way- it works. The book gets even better as you reach the middle of the story and by the end, you can’t put it down. Well done!
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Don't Look Back
- Getting Unstuck and Moving Forward with Passion and Purpose
- By: Christine Caine
- Narrated by: Christine Caine
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 195
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 183
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Story5 out of 5 stars 183
There are times in life when we look back and feel desperate to make time stand still, especially when unexpected change happens and all we want is for things to go back to how they were. But we can't stop the flow of life, and we can't stop time. And looking back doesn't enable us to go back. It just makes us stuck. In a place. In a space. In a memory. In a mindset. In a habit.
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5 out of 5 stars
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WOW! Even Better and More Helpful Than I Expected!
- By Annie D. on 05-10-23
- Don't Look Back
- Getting Unstuck and Moving Forward with Passion and Purpose
- By: Christine Caine
- Narrated by: Christine Caine
Just what I needed!
Reviewed: 05-24-23
Excellent reminder (motivation) to lead a life of faith not fear, not dwelling on the past, not living a complacent life. Actively seeking God and His Holy presence. Take even the smallest step forward and serve the Lord where you can :-)
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The Diamond Eye
- A Novel
- By: Kate Quinn
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
- Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 11,321
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 10,197
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Story5 out of 5 stars 10,140
In the snowbound city of Kiev, wry and bookish history student Mila Pavlichenko organizes her life around her library job and her young son—but Hitler’s invasion of Russia sends her on a different path. Given a rifle and sent to join the fight, Mila must forge herself from studious girl to deadly sniper—a lethal hunter of Nazis known as Lady Death. When news of her three hundredth kill makes her a national heroine, Mila finds herself torn from the bloody battlefields of the eastern front and sent to America on a goodwill tour.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent narration!
- By Denise Diener on 04-15-22
- The Diamond Eye
- A Novel
- By: Kate Quinn
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Enjoyed the History
Reviewed: 05-04-23
I had never heard of Lyudmila (Mila)
Pavlichencho before. I was fascinated by her story and humbled by her courage in defending her beloved homeland. Even though many parts of the book were the author’s imagination, it made for a well written and well researched novel.
The narration was wonderful and really added to the ambiance of the storyline. I enjoyed the story from start to finish.
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Vanishing Point
- By: Mary Sharratt
- Narrated by: Terry Donnelly
- Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 20
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 20
In the tradition of Philippa Gregorys smart, transporting fiction comes this tale of dark suspense, love, and betrayal, featuring two star-crossed sisters, one lost and the other searching.Bright and inquisitive, Hannah Powers was raised by a father who treated her as if she were his son. While her beautiful and reckless sister, May, pushes the limits of propriety in their small English town, Hannah harbors her own secret: their father has given her an education forbidden to women.
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4 out of 5 stars
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What a twist...
- By Caroline D. Hayes on 07-23-15
- Vanishing Point
- By: Mary Sharratt
- Narrated by: Terry Donnelly
Feeling Sad
Reviewed: 02-13-23
The author has talent, insight, and good character development, though this story contains a lot of sadness and heart break. I was hoping for a happy ending, but alas… Perhaps, for some readers the conclusion was satisfying, but I thought it was rushed, almost as if the author had a deadline and had to wrap up the story quickly.
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What the Wind Knows
- By: Amy Harmon
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld, Will Damron
- Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,761
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11,484
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,428
Anne Gallagher grew up enchanted by her grandfather’s stories of Ireland. Heartbroken at his death, she travels to his childhood home to spread his ashes. There, overcome with memories of the man she adored and consumed by a history she never knew, she is pulled into another time. The Ireland of 1921, teetering on the edge of war, is a dangerous place in which to awaken. But there Anne finds herself, hurt, disoriented, and under the care of Dr. Thomas Smith, guardian to a young boy who is oddly familiar.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Captivating Historical Romance!
- By Melanie on 03-04-19
- What the Wind Knows
- By: Amy Harmon
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld, Will Damron
A time travel story done well
Reviewed: 11-07-22
It took a few chapters before I really got into this story, (so, don’t give up) but once I did, I enjoyed it. I especially appreciated the historical recounting of life in the 1920’s and I learned much about the turbulent politics of Ireland. The characters were well developed and most were very likable. This is the fourth book I’ve read by Ms. Harmon and it won’t be the last! She is an amazing and creative author:-)
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The Host
- A Novel
- By: Stephenie Meyer
- Narrated by: Kate Reading
- Length: 23 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,376
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9,330
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,377
Earth has been invaded by a species that takes over the minds of human hosts while leaving their bodies intact. But Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great story in a genre only touched upon before
- By Keith on 06-20-08
- The Host
- A Novel
- By: Stephenie Meyer
- Narrated by: Kate Reading
Liked it even more than Meyer’s vampire series
Reviewed: 07-22-21
Unique perspective from an alien’s point of view and the host body she lives in. Two dialogues playing off of each other in a genius way. Meyer’s characters are complex yet vulnerable and you’ll fall in love with them all.
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A Divided Loyalty
- A Novel
- By: Charles Todd
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,190
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,901
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,892
Chief Inspector Brian Leslie, a respected colleague of Ian Rutledge’s, is sent to Avebury, a village set inside a great prehistoric stone circle not far from Stonehenge. A young woman has been murdered next to a mysterious, hooded, figure-like stone, but no one recognizes her - or admits to it. And how did she get there? Despite a thorough investigation, it appears that her killer has simply vanished.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This Might Be the Best One Yet!!
- By Janie on 02-06-20
- A Divided Loyalty
- A Novel
- By: Charles Todd
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
Well Written
Reviewed: 10-13-20
Enjoyable read with twists and turns. The characters were relatable and likable. Charles Todd is a fine painter of words and a methodical story teller. The characters in this tale of murder were well formed and evoke the reader’s emotions. Yes, I highly recommend this novel.
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The Sugar Queen
- By: Sarah Addison Allen
- Narrated by: Karen White
- Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 869
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 689
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 690
Twenty-seven-year-old Josey Cirrini is sure of three things: winter in her North Carolina hometown is her favorite season, she's a sorry excuse for a Southern belle, and sweets are best eaten in the privacy of her hidden closet. For while Josey has settled into an uneventful life in her mother's house, her one consolation is the stockpile of sugary treats and paperback romances she escapes to each night.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Must Read
- By Stephanie Berget on 11-25-09
- The Sugar Queen
- By: Sarah Addison Allen
- Narrated by: Karen White
Delightful!
Reviewed: 09-12-20
Well developed characters and an interesting storyline that kept me reading!
Filled with Love, heartache, mystery, finding oneself, and a touch of magic!
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Recipe for a Perfect Wife
- A Novel
- By: Karma Brown
- Narrated by: Jorjeana Marie, Mozhan Marnò
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 512
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 459
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Story4 out of 5 stars 461
In this captivating dual narrative novel, a modern-day woman finds inspiration in hidden notes left by her home’s previous owner, a quintessential 1950s housewife. As she discovers remarkable parallels between this woman’s life and her own, it causes her to question the foundation of her own relationship with her husband - and what it means to be a wife fighting for her place in a patriarchal society.
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2 out of 5 stars
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ALL MEN ARE HORRIBLE, BAD, NASTY PEOPLE.
- By Amazon Customer on 01-13-20
- Recipe for a Perfect Wife
- A Novel
- By: Karma Brown
- Narrated by: Jorjeana Marie, Mozhan Marnò
The premise sounded interesting ...
Reviewed: 07-29-20
The author has writing talent, and deserves recognition for that. Unfortunately, the two female protagonist were not like-able characters. It was difficult to keep reading since nearly all male characters were portrayed as evil, selfish, misogynistic, and dull. The narrators did a good job.
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