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The Ugly Duckling

By: Iris Johansen
Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
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With more than eight million copies of her books in print, Iris Johansen has captured top spots on national best-seller lists and attracted a wide audience of fans. Renowned for her superb storytelling, Johansen adds a dark twist to the well-known fable in The Ugly Duckling.

Nell Calder is the docile, plain wife of a powerful financier. She is content to live in the shadows of his elegant international life. Suddenly one night, at a lavish party, a hit man targets her husband. Nell’s face and body are deeply marred by the same violent hand. But from the ensuing surgery and rehabilitation, Nell emerges beautiful, strong, and bent on revenge. To develop the skills she needs to face her attacker, Nell must conquer her fear and face almost impossible odds.

Layered with suspense, drama, and passion, this fast-paced story plunges you into Nell's dangerous mission. Narrator Barbara Rosenblat provides the perfect pace for a gripping, sophisticated tale.

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I liked the story. I just had a hard time with the narrator's loud intake of air before almost every sentence. It is definitely a personal issue with me and it didn't really take away from the story too much.

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My fave Iris Johansen

I read this a while back…and just finished Audible. I couldn’t remember any of the plot points so it was like a new book to me. Sweet. So good.

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Fun read as always!

I've been an Iris Johansen fan since I was probably too young to be reading her books lol. I read this book years ago and listening to it was just as fun as the first time.

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REVENGE---WHAT IT IT, GOOD FOR?

WE KNOW THE SONG, BUT LIVING OR PAYING WITH THIS AS A CURRENCY IS A FRIVOLOUS PURSUIT. YOU MUST UNLEARN BEFORE ONE'S LIFE IS ORE IT IS "THE CROSS" THAT LIVES AND LETS YOU FLY "TO REACH OUT AND TOUCH THE FACE OF GOD.". ARE YOU ABLE TO CONTEND? IT IS NOT ONE FOR THE TIMID.OF HEAR TED.

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Great book

Enjoyed the book and it’s many characters with intrigue and twists of plot and different locations

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Favorite Book

This has always been my favorite book and the narrator was great at making it come alive!

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Absolutely love Iris Johansen

Ugly Duckling was the first book of Iris Johansson novels that i had ever read from this author now i am stuck on her books. I've been a huge fan of her books for over 15 years.

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Love Barbara R!

Good story, a bit predictable at times, but the narrator was splendid! Will definitely check out what else she has narrated.

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loved the book...

I read this story years ago, somehow lost the book so when I found it on here and in audible you can imagine how excited I was.

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Too Many Deep Inhales

The narrator took so many deep inhales that made me feel she was bored with story. She did a great job with different characters.

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