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The Ugly Duckling

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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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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.

REVENGE---WHAT IT IT, GOOD FOR?

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

Great book

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

Favorite Book

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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.

Absolutely love Iris Johansen

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

Love Barbara R!

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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.

loved the book...

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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.

My fave Iris Johansen

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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.

Fun read as always!

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I’ve read this book multiple times but this was the first time I listened to it. It’s a great story with some major twists in it. I enjoy it every time. I really enjoyed listening to it as well. Great narration. I really like this authors books.

Fantasy story

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