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In the Presence of Evil: A French Medieval Mystery
- Christine de Pizan Mystery Series, Book 1
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
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Publisher's summary
Introducing scribe sleuth Christine de Pizan in the first of an intriguing new historical mystery series set in 14th-century France
Paris, 1393. Recent widow Christine de Pizan became a scribe to support her family, but when she is called to the palace to work, she dreads going. There, everyone fears the king's attacks of unreason and they believe the charlatans who claim they can cure him with vile potions. But when a mysterious book of magic leaves a trail of real murdered bodies in its wake, Christine has more than black magic to worry about.
Then one of the king's favorites, Hugues de Precy, is found murdered and his wife Alix de Clairy is blamed. Can Christine prove Alix's innocence and save her from being burned at the stake?
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In her mesmerizing fourth work of fiction, Sue Monk Kidd takes an audacious approach to history and brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to imagine the story of a young woman named Ana. Raised in a wealthy family with ties to the ruler of Galilee, she is rebellious and ambitious, with a brilliant mind and a daring spirit. She engages in furtive scholarly pursuits and writes narratives about neglected and silenced women. Ana is expected to marry an older widower, a prospect that horrifies her. An encounter with 18-year-old Jesus changes everything.
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Made me cringe
- By Joan on 05-08-20
By: Sue Monk Kidd
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Veil of Lies
- A Crispin Guest Medieval Mystery, Book 1
- By: Jeri Westerson
- Narrated by: Noah James Butler
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
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Accused of treason and stripped of his knighthood, Crispin Guest has survived on the gritty streets of London by reinventing himself as The Tracker, an investigator for hire who can locate lost objects and uncover secrets. When the merchant Nicholas Walcote hires Guest to investigate his young wife Philippa for adultery, he discovers an underground world of danger and dirty dealings. Philippa is indeed hiding something—but she's not the only one. Walcote himself is rumored to possess a holy relic so powerful that some would even kill for it.
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Character insight and I am satisfied with my short answers and don’t want to count out 15 words!
- By frances anne bramhall on 05-06-24
By: Jeri Westerson
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Rebel Daughter
- By: Lori Banov Kaufmann
- Narrated by: Ellen Archer
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
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A young woman survives the unthinkable in this stunning and emotionally satisfying tale of family, love, and resilience, set against the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE.
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Fantastic historical fiction!
- By Lisa C. Schneider on 02-28-21
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All the Murmuring Bones
- By: A.G. Slatter
- Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
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Orphaned as a young child, Mirin O'Malley has been brought up by her grandparents on their isolated, rambling estate Hob's Hallow. Long ago her family prospered due to a deal struck with the mer, the terrifying creatures who live in the depths of the sea: safety for their merchant ships in return for a child of each generation. But for many years the family have been unable to keep their side of the bargain and their fortunes have suffered as a result. When Mirin's grandfather dies, her grandmother puts in train a plan to restore their glory - but at the price of Mirin's freedom.
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Drags on and on.
- By Amanda Turner on 04-10-21
By: A.G. Slatter
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Bloodstone
- By: Paul Doherty
- Narrated by: Terry Wale
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December, 1380. When the corpse of Sir Robert Kilverby is discovered in a locked room, Brother Athelstan accompanies the King’s coronor to investigate. For the late Sir Robert had in his possession a sacred bloodstone which he was planning to donate to the Abbey of St Fulcher-on-Thames.
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Pointless
- By Fiammetta Rey on 10-01-21
By: Paul Doherty
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Gimpel the Fool and Other Stories
- By: Isaac Bashevis Singer
- Narrated by: Theodore Bikel
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
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These 4 stories are infused with the wit and imagination, the humor and wisdom, that characterizes all of Isaac Bashevis Singer's work. Theodore Bikel reads these wise and funny tales in classic Yiddish storyteller cadence, injecting special warmth and resonance. The tales include "Gimpel the Fool," "Esther Kreindel the Second," "The Spinoza of Market Street," and "The Black Wedding."
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Incredible narration
- By Frances on 01-10-19
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The Serpent Garden
- By: Judith Merkle Riley
- Narrated by: Alison Larkin
- Length: 18 hrs and 19 mins
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Susanna Dallet is the daughter of a Flemish painter and wife to a philandering husband, living in the court of Henry VIII. When her husband is murdered, Susanna is suddenly left with a household to provide for and nothing to her name. Her days of anonymity are over when Susanna finds that guild rules preventing women from working do not apply at the king’s court, and she manages to secure a position as a miniature-portrait painter. Before long, she has not only made a name for herself, she is close to those who surround Princess Mary. But even in this lofty company, Susanna is not safe....
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DON'T FALL FOR THE PRINT VERSION AMAZON REVIEWS
- By The Louligan on 03-06-14
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The Path of Thorns
- By: A.G. Slatter
- Narrated by: Louise Williams
- Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins
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Asher Todd comes to live with the mysterious Morwood family as a governess to their children. Asher knows little about being a governess but she is skilled in botany and herbcraft, and perhaps more than that. And she has secrets of her own, dark and terrible—and Morwood is a house that eats secrets. With a monstrous revenge in mind, Asher plans to make it choke. However, she becomes fond of her charges, of the people of the Tarn, and she begins to wonder if she will be able to execute her plan—and who will suffer most if she does.
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Great unique story
- By Holly Bailey on 10-18-24
By: A.G. Slatter
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Between Two Fires
- By: Christopher Buehlman
- Narrated by: Steve West
- Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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The year is 1348. Thomas, a disgraced knight, has found a young girl alone in a dead Norman village. An orphan of the Black Death, and an almost unnerving picture of innocence, she tells Thomas that plague is only part of a larger cataclysm - that the fallen angels under Lucifer are rising in a second war on heaven, and that the world of men has fallen behind the lines of conflict. Is it delirium or is it faith? She believes she has seen the angels of God. She believes the righteous dead speak to her in dreams. And now she has convinced the faithless Thomas to shepherd her across a depraved landscape to Avignon.
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Mesmerizing Knight Errant Tale
- By Tango on 05-01-13
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The Magician of Lublin
- By: Isaac Bashevis Singer
- Narrated by: Larry Keith
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The Magician can dazzle the crowds with his sleight of hand, climb to any height, open any lock. Fearlessly, he does death-defying tricks in theaters all over Poland. At home, his sweet Jewish wife waits for him to return from the city. In the city, his adoring mistresses wait for him to return from home. He holds the key to all hearts, but his own is beset with confusion.
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Complex Masterpiece
- By Evan on 09-11-08
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- Cate F.
- 10-26-20
Satisfyingly complicated plot
Historical mysteries are more interesting for me because the sleuth must solve the crime without access to any modern forensic tools. I did wonder why Christine fell down so frequently.
The narrator has an excellent voice but his pace was so slow I turned the speed to 1.2. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
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- Ree
- 11-03-23
Stick with it
I was a little bored at the beginning, but then I often am. So I stuck with it and am pleased I did. It is a good listen. The narration is great and he brings the characters to life. I recommend.
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- Gail N.
- 11-02-20
Unusual story, wonderful atmosphere
The story is set in Paris during the reign of Charles VI of France (1380-1422). Much of the action takes place in and around the the royal residence of Hôtel Saint-Pol. I was drawn into this medieval world in which superstition, court intrigue, and a mad king were the dominant forces. The heroine, Christine, is a scribe for Queen Isabeau of Bavaria, the wife of Charles VI, an unusual occupation for a woman at that time. Her husband had been killed at the Battle of Agincourt while fighting for the king. She is intelligent, witty, and decidedly not superstitious. She takes up her occupation to support her family. When a woman she knows at the court is charged with the murder of her husband, a murder she clearly did not commit, Christine really shows her mettle. She has a strong sense of justice and does not let her understandable fears for her own safety prevent her from solving the mystery. I enjoyed the story very much. The narration is excellent and the writing so rich that you can picture yourself there at the court or walking the streets of medieval Paris. Along the way, the author presents many interesting details of life in the Paris of the time, the role of women, clothing styles, and the odd beliefs shared among the rich and poor alike. The secondary characters are well defined, likable and add a lot of interest to the story. My one petty complaint is that the story is a bit overlong and could do with some editing to hold the listener's attention.
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- barbara
- 02-22-23
Makes no sense
A confusing tale. I was often confused as to who was killed. Decoding why they were killed was never clear and lots of people were written off as crazy. Don’t bother
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