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  • A Splendid Ruin

  • A Novel
  • By: Megan Chance
  • Narrated by: Carly Robins
  • Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (519 ratings)

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A Splendid Ruin

By: Megan Chance
Narrated by: Carly Robins
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Publisher's summary

“This is a spellbinding page-turner of a book.” (Kristin Hannah, New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale.)

A mesmerizing novel of dark family secrets and a young woman’s rise and revenge set against the backdrop of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake.

The eve of destruction. After her mother’s death, penniless May Kimble lives a lonely life until an aunt she didn’t know existed summons her to San Francisco. There she’s welcomed into the wealthy Sullivan family and their social circle.

Initially overwhelmed by the opulence of her new life, May soon senses that dark mysteries lurk in the shadows of the Sullivan mansion. Her glamorous cousin often disappears in the night. Her aunt wanders about in a laudanum fog. And a maid keeps hinting that May is in danger. Trapped by betrayal, madness, and murder, May stands to lose everything, including her freedom, at the hands of those she trusts most.

Then, on an early April morning, San Francisco comes tumbling down. Out of the smoldering ruins, May embarks on a harrowing road to reclaim what is hers. This tragic twist of fate, along with the help of an intrepid and charismatic journalist, puts vengeance within May’s reach. But will she take it?

©2021 Megan Chance (P)2020 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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Even better the second time

This is the second time I have listened to the story. I loved it even more. The narrators voice perfect in the story is lovely.

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an excellent story

Very well written, poignant and engaging with interesting historical aspects bringing the past to life.
I recommend it unreservedly.

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Slow start but great story

Took awhile to get moving but overall great. Enjoyed the story. Aaa bbb ccc ddd

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Wonderfully unexpected!

Love the story and many unexpected twists. Kept me on my toes till the very last sentence.

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Great story

Great story! Narration is a bit annoying, but story can overcome the inconsistent narration.

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Revenge is Sweet!

Love the Architecture!! Old San Francisco before the 1906 earthquake and subsequent fire. Look up Old Nob Hill & Van Ness Houses for the beautiful imagery to read along with.

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Excellent

Great plot a lot of twist and turns. Characters were brought to life with great narration. You could visualize the surroundings.

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Loved this book

I normally don’t use audiobooks, but I fell in love with May and was horrified by what her family did. I have family in San Francisco. Chinese family. It was hard and interesting, at the same time, to read about the quake of 1906. And it’s sad that the Chinese were given so little respect.

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unsure at first

the first time I tried to listen to the book it did not keep my interest. So I gave the book another try and rather enjoyed it and the outcome.

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distracting narrator

story was ok, but voices of narrator were distracting. a little robotic with exception of voice for main character.

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