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A Vicious Machination
- Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries, Book 12
- By: Lynn Messina
- Narrated by: Jill Smith
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 43
As eager as Beatrice, Duchess of Kesgrave, is to meet her husband’s newly discovered illegitimate half sister, she does not want it to happen like this: in the keeper's house at Newgate. Yes, that Newgate, the abject prison filled with squalor and misery to which Verity Lark has been consigned for murder. Found standing over the slain corpse of an old tormentor with a still-warm pistol in her hand, she is obviously guilty. It is an open-and-shut case with little for an unduly curious duchess to investigate. Except it all seems a little too simple and straightforward.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Vicious Machination
- By Jay Rose on 03-09-25
- A Vicious Machination
- Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries, Book 12
- By: Lynn Messina
- Narrated by: Jill Smith
A Vicious Machination
Reviewed: 03-09-25
Another good addition to the series. This one has a bit more tension as the accused is a character we care a lot about. (Assuming you’ve been keeping up with the Verity Lark spin-off series. If not, what are you doing?) Not as much main character development as I might have liked, but the plot was engaging enough to keep me interested.
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A Lark's Conceit
- Verity Lark Mysteries, Book 3
- By: Lynn Messina
- Narrated by: Jill Smith
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 34
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 32
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Story5 out of 5 stars 32
Bedeviled by Colson Hardwicke’s treatment—summarily dumping her via tersely worded message!—Verity Lark is lying awake in her bed seething over his behavior when she hears a floorboard creak. Immediately alert to the presence of a late-night intruder, she deftly thwarts the attack. Taking her would-be kidnapper captive is easy. Figuring out what he wants with her—well, that part is tricky and she wonders if it could have something to do with one of her many alter egos.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Lark's Conceit
- By Jay Rose on 12-01-24
- A Lark's Conceit
- Verity Lark Mysteries, Book 3
- By: Lynn Messina
- Narrated by: Jill Smith
A Lark's Conceit
Reviewed: 12-01-24
Another very enjoyable adventure in this series. I continue to be frustrated by Hardwicke’s - Verity’s too, but mostly Hardwicke’s - (mis)handling of their relationship. (Healthy communication, people!) The interactions between Verity and her friends really stood out to me in this book. A lot of it is funny, but you can also see how deeply they care about each other. As always there is an interesting mystery with good investigation and a satisfying conclusion.
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Japanese Mythology Collection 2
- Myths and Legends of Japan, Ancient Tales and Folklore of Japan and Kwaidan
- By: Lafcadio Hearn, F. Hadland Davis, Richard Gordon Smith
- Narrated by: James Francis Markert
- Length: 24 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5
Together, these three volumes form an essential collection for anyone fascinated by mythology, folklore, and the cultural heritage of Japan. Each story in this anthology is not just a tale. It's a window into the ancient soul of Japan, its people, and its enduring legacy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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- By ELIPEGO on 04-16-24
- Japanese Mythology Collection 2
- Myths and Legends of Japan, Ancient Tales and Folklore of Japan and Kwaidan
- By: Lafcadio Hearn, F. Hadland Davis, Richard Gordon Smith
- Narrated by: James Francis Markert
Japanese Mythology Collection 2
Reviewed: 03-10-24
Another good collection of interesting stories from Japanese mythology. This audiobook consists of three volumes plus an introduction providing historical context. The narration is smooth and pleasant, making listening an enjoyable experience.
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A Murderous Tryst
- Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries, Book 11
- By: Lynn Messina
- Narrated by: Jill Smith
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 92
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 84
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 84
Beatrice, Duchess of Kesgrave, emerges from a wretched night’s sleep to discover him embracing the most beautiful woman she has ever seen. His former mistress! It is shocking, yes, but not so very alarming, for Penelope Taylor is actually there to see Bea. Her dearest friend has been brutally slain, and as Millicent Lloyd happened to be sleeping in the courtesan’s bed at the time, Mrs. Taylor is the only suspect. The magistrate is impatient to cart her off to Newgate and refuses to acknowledge the truth that is glaringly obvious to her: She was the intended victim.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Im obsessed and you cannot stop me
- By Bethany Holmes on 01-22-24
- A Murderous Tryst
- Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries, Book 11
- By: Lynn Messina
- Narrated by: Jill Smith
A Murderous Tryst
Reviewed: 03-10-24
Another solid entry in the series. The mystery is engaging and there was some good character development that I found to be satisfying. There was also a rather lengthy conversation relating Kesgrave’s interactions with Verity in ‘A Lark’s Flight’ which I found to be exceedingly entertaining.
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Norse Mythology: The Prose Edda and The Poetic Edda Complete and Unabridged Collection
- Also including Even More Myths of the Norsemen and Told by the Northmen (Stories from the Eddas and Sagas)
- By: Henry Adams Bellows, Arthur Gilchrist Brodeur, H.A Guerber, and others
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 29 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10
"Myths of the Norsemen" by H.A. Guerber is an extensive retelling of the legends and myths of the Norse pantheon. Published in the early 20th century, Guerber's work is one of the most comprehensive and accessible English renditions of the stories of the Norse gods, goddesses, heroes, and the world they inhabit.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Features lots of animal stories
- By S A Smith on 01-11-24
- Norse Mythology: The Prose Edda and The Poetic Edda Complete and Unabridged Collection
- Also including Even More Myths of the Norsemen and Told by the Northmen (Stories from the Eddas and Sagas)
- By: Henry Adams Bellows, Arthur Gilchrist Brodeur, H.A Guerber, E.M Wilmot-Buxton
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
Norse Mythology
Reviewed: 12-20-23
For the most part, I really enjoyed this mythology collection. It was well presented and, because this collection includes four separate books, there are quite often multiple versions of the same story. I find it fascinating to be able to see multiple takes on the same tale.
My favorite aspect of this collection is that, in the book containing the Poetic Edda, there are extensive notes accompanying each poem containing things like historic context, notes on meter and composition, and discussion of origin theories.
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Mythology: Ancient Myths Collection Vol.1
- Over 100 hours of Legends: Celtic, Japanese, Bulfinch, Native American, Slavic, Filipino, Sumerian, Mesopotamian ... Turkish Fairy Tales & History (Annotated)
- By: Joseph Jacobs, Iwaya Sazanami, Basil Hall Chamberlain, and others
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 113 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 8
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Performance3 out of 5 stars 8
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 8
Delve into the mystical worlds of Celtic enchantment, the heroic sagas of Bulfinch's lore, the enigmatic tales of Slavic spirits, the celestial dances of Japanese deities, the profound fables of Turkish origins, the creation epics of Sumerian and Mesopotamian civilizations, the rich tapestry of Native American heritage, and the captivating chronicles from the Filipino archipelago.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The most awesome compilation
- By Margaret on 12-06-23
- Mythology: Ancient Myths Collection Vol.1
- Over 100 hours of Legends: Celtic, Japanese, Bulfinch, Native American, Slavic, Filipino, Sumerian, Mesopotamian ... Turkish Fairy Tales & History (Annotated)
- By: Joseph Jacobs, Iwaya Sazanami, Basil Hall Chamberlain, Thomas Bulfinch, Lewis Spence, Alexander Chodzko, A.H. Wratislaw, Clara Kern Bayliss, Mabel Cook Cole, John Maurice Miller
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
Mythology: Ancient Myths Collection Vol.1
Reviewed: 11-25-23
Each of the books included in this collection is good on its own, so having them together is a straight improvement. In addition to the collected stories, each book includes a historical introduction that helps provide context and deeper understanding of the contents. The narration is clear and pleasant, making this a very solid audiobook production.
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A Lark's Flight
- Verity Lark Mysteries, Book 2
- By: Lynn Messina
- Narrated by: Jill Smith
- Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 45
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 40
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Story5 out of 5 stars 40
Verity Lark—England's most tenacious gossip, the London Daily Gazette's most dogged reporter—relishes a challenge, which is why she refuses Colson Hardwicke's offer of menial employment. If the infuriating scoundrel really needs the sister of a radical reformer to be distracted with girlish chitchat, he can bloody well erupt into giggles!
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5 out of 5 stars
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LOVE LOVE LOVE JILL SMITH'S AMAZING NARRATIONS. PERFECT ACCENTS. EACH CHARACTER EXPERTLY IDENTIFIABLE...
- By DW on 10-05-24
- A Lark's Flight
- Verity Lark Mysteries, Book 2
- By: Lynn Messina
- Narrated by: Jill Smith
A Lark's Flight
Reviewed: 11-16-23
This installment contained rather higher stakes than the last, which I quite enjoyed. I also appreciated the relationship development between Verity and Hardwicke, though at times I wanted to scream at them to just *talk to each other!* although I understand why they did not. (*grumble grumble* professional pride *grumble*) In any case, I greatly enjoyed this book, with my favorite parts being the interactions between Verity and Kesgrave, which I found to be both enlightening and entertaining.
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Korean Mythology Collection
- The Stories, Folklore, Fairy Tales, Folktales, and History of Korea
- By: William Elliot Griffis, Im Bang, Yi Ryuk, and others
- Narrated by: James Francis Markert
- Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 21
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 18
Whether you're a lover of mythology, a student of Korean culture, or simply in search of a mesmerizing listen, this collection offers a treasure trove of stories that have withstood the test of time. Delve into this book and let the magic of Korean mythology enchant you.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining and informative
- By S A Smith on 11-14-23
- Korean Mythology Collection
- The Stories, Folklore, Fairy Tales, Folktales, and History of Korea
- By: William Elliot Griffis, Im Bang, Yi Ryuk, Horace Newton Allen
- Narrated by: James Francis Markert
Korean Mythology
Reviewed: 11-16-23
As always, I enjoyed listening to this collection and learning a bit about a different culture. I am not as familiar with Asian folklore in general as compared with European, so this was very interesting for me. I enjoyed the narration as well as the variety of the stories included.
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Supervillain Rehabilitation Project, Part 2
- By: H. L. Burke
- Narrated by: Rena Gail
- Length: 22 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5
The Supervillain Rehabilitation Project is a character-driven, action-packed superhero series with light romantic elements, snarky humor, and a focus on family bonds.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Shouldn't be fair to make me cry this much
- By Kwinn Wyatt on 07-24-24
- Supervillain Rehabilitation Project, Part 2
- By: H. L. Burke
- Narrated by: Rena Gail
Supervillain Rehabilitation Project, Part 2
Reviewed: 10-09-23
This set contains the second half (books 3-5) of this series. I found book three to be particularly intense, but that’s at least partially due to its dealing with one of my personal hang-ups. Overall, I’ve really enjoyed this series and I think this collection presents it well. The end of the series has decent closure with enough loose ends left to spark interest in the spin-off series.
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Australian Aboriginal Mythology Collection
- The Tales, Legends, Myths and History of the Aborigines from Australia
- By: Charles William Peck, K. Langloh Parker, William Jenkyn Thomas
- Narrated by: James Francis Markert
- Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7
Dive deep into the mystical world of Aboriginal culture with Charles William Peck's landmark work, Australian Legends. As one of the earliest compilations, this book intricately narrates tales steeped in Dreamtime mythology, helping you explore the indigenous culture's understanding of the cosmos, morality, and the natural world. Peck's storytelling draws you into an ancestral past that resonates profoundly with modern listeners.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love hearing these stories narrated
- By S A Smith on 10-24-23
- Australian Aboriginal Mythology Collection
- The Tales, Legends, Myths and History of the Aborigines from Australia
- By: Charles William Peck, K. Langloh Parker, William Jenkyn Thomas
- Narrated by: James Francis Markert
Australian Aboriginal Mythology
Reviewed: 10-09-23
This audiobook consists of three separate volumes compiled by different people, focusing on stories from different regions/tribes. This is interesting because there are sometimes multiple stories explaining the same thing in different ways. For instance, there are at least two separate origin stories for the Pleiades in the first two volumes. I enjoy comparing mythologies, so I find this type of thing fascinating. As always, the narrator is solid and the book is arranged sensibly with some good historical context added.
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