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The Mastersinger from Minsk
- An Inspector Herman Preiss Mystery
- By: Morley Torgov
- Narrated by: Jason Culp
- Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 13
It is late March 1868. In Munich, composer Richard Wagner is completing his new opera Die Meistersinger von Nuremberg. It has been a difficult few years for him, and much depends upon the success of this new work. Following the tense auditions, an anonymous note warns Wagner that the premiere will be the date of his ruination.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Wagner novel, finally!
- By Sarah E. on 04-20-20
- The Mastersinger from Minsk
- An Inspector Herman Preiss Mystery
- By: Morley Torgov
- Narrated by: Jason Culp
A Wagner novel, finally!
Reviewed: 04-20-20
I found this gem of a novel as I was ravaging the internet for any fictional source about Richard Wagner - as in he as a character in a story. There are surprisingly only a couple novels which I have found which include Richard as such, including another larger but rare novel about Wagner and his first wife Minna called “Seasons with the Meistersinger”. There are of course at least 100 or more nonfiction and primary sources on Wagner aplenty. I truly appreciated this mystery, enjoyed its audiobook narrator (who delivered each character and voice very convincingly), and liked the twist ending as well. The author’s main character is sympathetic, and his characterization of Wagner himself was accurate. It’s not too long for a murder mystery (granted I prefer historical fiction, not detective books), so therefore if you want something to read related to Wagner, easy to follow, yet intriguing in its own sense, I give this book a thumbs up for Wagnerians! :)
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Roma Amor
- A Novel of Caligula's Rome
- By: Sherry Christie
- Narrated by: Alex Wingfield
- Length: 19 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5
It's AD 37. In this story of secrecy and betrayal, Caligula Caesar has just become Rome's new master. Senator Titus Carinna, who helped him succeed to the throne, knows the inexperienced young ruler needs a companion he can trust. It's a shame the Senator's older son - Caligula's closest friend - committed suicide after being charged with treason. But that still leaves Marcus, his second son. Headstrong and hot-tempered, Marcus would rather prove his courage by leading legions against Rome's enemies.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Incredible details
- By Ellen Petrino on 07-20-23
- Roma Amor
- A Novel of Caligula's Rome
- By: Sherry Christie
- Narrated by: Alex Wingfield
Superb! Written and read like a feature film!
Reviewed: 04-03-20
I had been looking for a good novel which featured Caligula as a main character, and pleasantly I ended up with getting not only that, but a full featured adventure of epic Roman power! This novel is so intricately well written as well as well told - narrated by a gem of vocal talent Alex Wingfield, who brought Marcus Carinna (alongside the entire cast of characters from Carinna’s first-person point of view) to vivid life. He used a terrifically unique accent/voice for each character, and his range is unmatched! I am very eager now to await “Amber Road,” sequel to this saga which comes out soon/this year. You will not be disappointed by this book, or the delivery of its narrator; transported back into the world of Caligula’s Rome, alive in all its wonder and humanity. Enjoy!
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