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My Dear Hamilton
- A Novel of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton
- By: Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 23 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,656
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,778
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,740
From the New York Times best-selling authors of America's First Daughter comes the epic story of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton - a revolutionary woman who, like her new nation, struggled to define herself in the wake of war, betrayal, and tragedy. In this haunting, moving, and beautifully written book, Dray and Kamoie used thousands of letters and original sources to tell Eliza's story as it's never been told before - not just as the wronged wife at the center of a political sex scandal but also as a founding mother who shaped an American legacy in her own right.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic!
- By Ally-O on 07-10-18
- My Dear Hamilton
- A Novel of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton
- By: Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
Brilliant performance of a brilliant book!
Reviewed: 03-22-19
I'm so glad I listened to this on audio, as Cassandra Campbell's performance riveted me from the start, her careful (but not overly slow) speech highlighting the amazing nuances of this work, from its rich emotional tone to the fine details and language choices that bring the period to life. Wonderfully written. Absorbing. Moving. I immediately bought America's First Daughter (also narrated by Campbell) and can't wait to listen to it.
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Jane Austen at Home
- A Biography
- By: Lucy Worsley
- Narrated by: Ruth Redman
- Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 602
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 530
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 527
Take a trip back to Jane Austen's world and the many places she lived as historian Lucy Worsley visits Austen's childhood home, her schools, her holiday accommodations, the houses - both grand and small - of the relations upon whom she was dependent, and the home she shared with her mother and sister towards the end of her life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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As a Devoted Janeite - I loved this book!
- By Dorothy on 07-17-17
- Jane Austen at Home
- A Biography
- By: Lucy Worsley
- Narrated by: Ruth Redman
Brilliant in every way.
Reviewed: 06-11-18
I absolute adored this insightful, unique, richly researched, detailed biography of Jane Austen. The narrator is wonderful, as well, drawing me in and keeping me hooked. I did go buy the hardback, as well, to make it easy to mark up, but highly recommended.
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Prince of Pleasure
- The Prince of Wales and the Making of the Regency
- By: Saul David
- Narrated by: Sam Devereaux
- Length: 16 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Story4 out of 5 stars 45
Described by the Duke of Wellington as "the most extraordinary compound of talent, wit, buffoonery, obstinacy and good feeling that I ever saw in one character in my life", George Augustus Frederick, Prince of Wales, later George IV, was a highly controversial figure. He courted both Whigs and Tories in his attempts to establish the Regency during the "madness" of his father, George III.
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5 out of 5 stars
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George IV in all his "glory"!
- By TemperPolk on 08-25-16
- Prince of Pleasure
- The Prince of Wales and the Making of the Regency
- By: Saul David
- Narrated by: Sam Devereaux
Intriguing topic brought to life by brilliant narration.
Reviewed: 05-04-18
My interest in the Regency and the Regent stems from my own reading of novels written and/or set in the period (including the beloved Jane Austen). I thought it made sense to tackle this enormous biography so that I would have a fuller understanding of the Prince Regent and his role in the society of the Regency period. I’ve gained a much broader knowledge of the Georgian period, as well, given that the majority of George the IV’s life took place in the 18th century, not the 19th. I have to say, biographies of this nature and magnitude can make for dry reading. I’m so glad I chose the audiobook version, as the narrator’s energetic, vivacious delivery is what made the difference between me loving this book and merely liking it enough! I am fairly new to audiobook listening, usually preferring the page far over an auditory version. Not this book, though! Richly researched and detailed, it’s a wonderful read/listen for anyone with an interest in this period of English history.
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