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A Bitter Truth
- A Bess Crawford Mystery
- By: Charles Todd
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 11 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 744
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 639
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 645
When battlefield nurse Bess Crawford returns from France for a well-earned Christmas leave, she finds a bruised and shivering woman huddled in the doorway of her London residence. The woman has nowhere to turn, and propelled by a firm sense of duty, Bess takes her in.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Beloved Bess
- By Jen on 10-30-11
- A Bitter Truth
- A Bess Crawford Mystery
- By: Charles Todd
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
Excellent historical fiction
Reviewed: 02-21-13
What made the experience of listening to A Bitter Truth the most enjoyable?
It was more provocative than "enjoyable". Many facts were presented that were timely. More of a women's book than for a man.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
The plot unwrapped onion peel by onion peel.
Which scene was your favorite?
The opening scene of the book grabbed one's attention.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I appreciated Simon's carefully watching for danger without hovering too closely or restricting the heroine's decisions. The strong female protagonist was well painted with small strokes and no heavy platitudes.
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Princess Elizabeth's Spy
- A Maggie Hope Mystery
- By: Susan Elia MacNeal
- Narrated by: Susan Duerden
- Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,357
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 1,215
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,201
Susan Elia MacNeal introduced the remarkable Maggie Hope in her acclaimed debut, Mr. Churchill's Secretary. Now Maggie returns to protect Britain's beloved royals against an international plot - one that could change the course of history. As World War II sweeps the continent and England steels itself against German attack, Maggie Hope, former secretary to Prime Minister Winston Churchill, completes her training to become a spy for MI-5.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Terrible Narration
- By Person on 11-22-12
- Princess Elizabeth's Spy
- A Maggie Hope Mystery
- By: Susan Elia MacNeal
- Narrated by: Susan Duerden
Enjoyable historical fiction.
Reviewed: 01-15-13
Would you consider the audio edition of Princess Elizabeth's Spy to be better than the print version?
Audio edition accomplished ambiance greater than print version.
Who was your favorite character and why?
The main character, Hope.
What about Susan Duerden’s performance did you like?
She carried the story with a fantastic voice and suitable accent.
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The First Wave
- A Billy Boyle World War II Mystery
- By: James R. Benn
- Narrated by: Marc Vietor
- Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 197
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 154
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 154
Billy's task is to help arrange the surrender of the Vichy French forces in Algeria. But dissension among the regular army, the militia, and DeGaulle's Free French allows blackmarketeers in league with the enemy to divert medical supplies to the Casbah, leading to multiple murders. Billy must find the killers while trying to rescue the girl he loves - a British spy.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Another Good Billy Boyle
- By Wolfpacker on 05-27-12
- The First Wave
- A Billy Boyle World War II Mystery
- By: James R. Benn
- Narrated by: Marc Vietor
Compelling. Recreates the disorder of landing.
Reviewed: 12-24-12
If you could sum up The First Wave in three words, what would they be?
Confusion of landing troops.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Billy Boyle, the main character of the book. His integrity and growing sense of honor.
Have you listened to any of Marc Vietor’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Great
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Evil of war
Any additional comments?
no
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