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Fate has not been kind to Gemma Hardy. Orphaned, then neglected, young Gemma seemed destined for a life of hardship and loneliness. Yet her bright spirit burns strong. Fiercely intelligent, singularly determined, Gemma overcomes each challenge and setback, growing stronger and more certain of her path.
Now an independent young woman, she accepts a position as an au pair on the remote and beautiful Orkney Islands. Blackbird Hall belongs to Mr. Hugh Sinclair, a London businessman; his eight-year-old niece is Gemma’s charge. Even before their first meeting, Gemma is, like everyone on the island, intrigued by Mr. Sinclair. An unlikely couple, the two are drawn to each other, but Gemma’s biggest trial is about to begin… a journey of passion and betrayal, secrets and lies, redemption and discovery will lead her to a life she’s never dreamed of.
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Growing up in the care of her grandparents on Belhaven farm, Lizzie Craig discovers as a small child that she can see into the future. But her gift is selective—she doesn’t, for instance, see that she has an older sister who will come to join the family. As her “pictures” foretell various incidents and accidents, she begins to realize a painful truth: she may glimpse the future, but she can seldom change it. Nor can Lizzie change the feelings that come when a young man named Louis, visiting Belhaven for the harvest, begins to court her.
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- De Tullamore en 05-09-24
De: Margot Livesey
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The Winthrop Agreement
- A Novel
- De: Alice Sherman Simpson
- Narrado por: Dina Pearlman
- Duración: 11 h y 31 m
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When Rivkah Milmanovitch arrives at Ellis Island, her husband is not waiting for her as promised. Alone and pregnant, she makes her way to the Lower East Side tenement of an old friend. Lottie Aarons, whose husband went out for a newspaper and never returned, takes Rivkah in and they work side-by-side in dispiriting sweatshops. Rivkah gives birth to a daughter, Mimi, determined that her child will have a better life in America.
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- De Patricia O'Brien en 04-14-24
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The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley
- De: Sean Lusk
- Narrado por: Bert Seymour, Clare Corbett
- Duración: 10 h y 33 m
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In 1755, Abel Cloudesley, a London watchmaker and creator of remarkable mechanical automata, is mourning his wife, Alice, who died giving birth to their son, Zachary. Six years later, Abel is further devastated when a freak workshop accident takes Zachary’s eye. With his new eye made of gold and lapis by Abel’s soft-spoken apprentice Tom, Zachary, now with an astonishing gift of second sight, is sent to live with his eccentric Aunt Franny in the country. Abel buries himself in work until he is coerced by shadowy figures into designing a chess-playing automaton.
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Mercury
- A Novel
- De: Margot Livesey
- Narrado por: Derek Perkins, Nicol Zanzarella
- Duración: 9 h y 23 m
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Donald believes he knows all there is to know about seeing. An optician in suburban Boston, he rests assured that he and his wife, Viv, who works at the local stables, will live out quiet lives with their two children. Then Mercury - a gorgeous young racehorse - enters their lives, and everything changes.
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Excellent! Great narration.
- De Gabrielle Britton en 10-19-16
De: Margot Livesey
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Every Man Dies Alone
- De: Hans Fallada, Michael Hofman - translator
- Narrado por: George Guidall
- Duración: 20 h y 15 m
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Hans Fallada wrote this stunning novel in only 24 days - just after being released from a Nazi insane asylum. Based on a true story, Every Man Dies Alone tells of a German couple who try to start an uprising by distributing anti-fascist postcards during World War II. But their dream ultimately proves perilous under the tyranny that dominates every corner of Hitler’s Germany.
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a difficult masterpiece
- De h and l en 04-06-10
De: Hans Fallada, y otros
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The Heretic's Wife
- De: Brenda Rickman Vantrease
- Narrado por: Davina Porter
- Duración: 17 h y 49 m
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From best-selling author Brenda Rickman Vantrease comes The Heretic's Wife, a magnificent tale about the power of love and the perils of faith. Tudor England is a precarious place for booksellers Kate Gough and her brother John, who offer forbidden translations of the Bible. Caught between warring factions—led by English opponents of the Lutheran reformation and Henry the VIII himself—Kate embarks on a daring adventure that will lead her into a dangerous marriage and a web of intrigue that pits her against powerful enemies.
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- De Lake House Granny en 07-21-24
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Win Me Something
- De: Kyle Lucia Wu
- Narrado por: Natalie Naudus
- Duración: 6 h y 37 m
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Willa Chen has never quite fit in. Growing up as a biracial Chinese American girl in New Jersey, Willa felt both hypervisible and unseen, too Asian to fit in at her mostly White school, and too White to speak to the few Asian kids around. After her parents’ early divorce, they both remarried and started new families, and Willa grew up feeling outside of their new lives, too.
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A slow but meaningful story of race and childhood into adulthood
- De Elizabeth boggs en 02-12-23
De: Kyle Lucia Wu
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The Middlesteins
- A Novel
- De: Jami Attenberg
- Narrado por: Molly Ringwald
- Duración: 6 h y 56 m
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For more than 30 years, Edie and Richard Middlestein shared a solid family life together in the suburbs of Chicago. But now things are splintering apart, for one reason, it seems: Edie's enormous girth. She's obsessed with food - thinking about it, eating it - and if she doesn't stop, she won't have much longer to live. When Richard abandons his wife, it is up to the next generation to take control. With pitch-perfect prose, huge compassion, and sly humor, Jami Attenberg has given us an epic story of marriage, family, and obsession.
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Great story - Narration leaves A LOT to be desired
- De Lisa en 11-09-12
De: Jami Attenberg
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Telling the Bees
- De: Peggy Hesketh
- Narrado por: Norman Dietz
- Duración: 9 h y 11 m
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Albert Honig's most constant companions have always been his bees. A never-married octogenarian, he makes a modest living as a beekeeper, as his father and his father's father did before him. Deeply acquainted with the workings of the hives, Albert is less versed in the ways of people, especially his friend Claire, whose presence and absence in his life have never been reconciled. When Claire is killed in a seemingly senseless accident during a burglary gone wrong, Albert is haunted by the loss and by the secrets and silence that hovered between them for so long. As he pieces together the memories of their shared history, he will come to learn the painful truths about Claire's life.
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Fascinating
- De Anonymous User en 08-05-24
De: Peggy Hesketh
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The Ice Princess
- De: Camilla Läckberg, Steven T. Murray - translator
- Narrado por: David Thorn
- Duración: 15 h y 8 m
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Returning to her hometown after the funeral of her parents, writer Erica Falck finds a community on the brink of tragedy. The death of her childhood friend, Alex, is just the beginning. Her wrists slashed, her body frozen in an ice cold bath, it seems that she has taken her own life. Erica conceives a memoir about the beautiful but remote Alex, one that will answer questions about their lost friendship. While her interest grows to an obsession, local detective Patrik Hedstrom is following his own suspicions about the case.
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Secrets can be deadly!
- De Byron en 02-06-14
De: Camilla Läckberg, y otros
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Murder in the Bookshop
- Miss Merrill and Aunt Violet Mysteries, Book 1
- De: Anita Davison
- Narrado por: Oona Beeson
- Duración: 8 h y 36 m
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1915, London: Working in the dusty bookshop that her Aunt Violet mysteriously inherited, Hannah Merrill is accustomed to finding twists in every tale. But discovering her beloved best friend Lily-Anne – with a paperknife through her heart – in the middle of the bookshop, is not a plotline she saw coming. The case is anything but textbook. With the discovery of a coded German message, and Hannah’s instinct that Lily-Anne’s husband is keeping secrets, she determines to get to the bottom of it. She can’t do it alone though.
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Mystery Maven
- De Mystery Maven en 03-29-24
De: Anita Davison
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The Girl from Oto
- The Miramonde Series, Book 1
- De: Amy Maroney
- Narrado por: Meg Price
- Duración: 15 h y 23 m
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A Renaissance-era woman artist and an American scholar. Linked by a 500-year-old mystery...The secrets of the past are irresistible - and dangerous. 1500: Born during a time wracked by war and plague, Renaissance-era artist Mira grows up in a Pyrenees convent believing she is an orphan. When tragedy strikes, Mira learns the devastating truth about her own origins. But does she have the strength to face those who would destroy her? 2015: Centuries later, art scholar Zari unearths traces of a mysterious young woman named Mira in two 16th-century portraits.
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An excellent story!
- De Helena en 02-20-23
De: Amy Maroney
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44 Charles Street
- De: Danielle Steel
- Narrado por: Arthur Morey
- Duración: 8 h y 47 m
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The plumbing was prone to leaks, the furniture rescued from garage sales. And every square inch was being devotedly restored to its original splendor - even as a relationship fell to pieces. Now Francesca Thayer, newly separated from her lawyer boyfriend Todd, is desperate. The owner of a struggling art gallery, and suddenly the sole mortgage payer on her Greenwich Village townhouse, Francesca does the math and then the unimaginable. She puts out an advertisement for boarders. Soon her house becomes a whole new world.
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Good Book Shocking Narration
- De Sienna en 09-04-11
De: Danielle Steel
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The Last Summer
- De: Judith Kinghorn
- Narrado por: Jane Wymark
- Duración: 13 h y 28 m
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Clarissa is almost 17 when the spell of her childhood is broken. It is 1914, the beginning of a blissful, golden summer - and the end of an era. Deyning Park is in its heyday, the large country house filled with the laughter and excitement of privileged youth preparing for a weekend party. When Clarissa meets Tom Cuthbert, home from university and staying with his mother, the housekeeper, she is dazzled.
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The Last Summer Delivers
- De Carmen dela Cruz en 05-22-16
De: Judith Kinghorn
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Miss Wonderful
- Carsington Brothers, Book 1
- De: Loretta Chase
- Narrado por: Kate Reading
- Duración: 12 h y 14 m
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War hero Alistair Carsington really really loves women, and his romantic impulses have landed him in nearly as much danger as the Battle of Waterloo. To avoid his usual temptations and perhaps even repay the friend who saved his life, he's exiled himself to a place far from civilization - Derbyshire - in winter! Fate laughs at his good intentions and drives him straight into conflict with Miss Mirabel Oldridge, his match in tenacity, intelligence, and deviousness - who also happens to be wildly irresistible.
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Couldnt finish
- De I like to shop en 06-18-16
De: Loretta Chase
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The Bad Miss Bennet
- A Novel
- De: Jean Burnett
- Narrado por: Davina Porter
- Duración: 10 h y 1 m
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Lydia was never the most upstanding of the Bennet sisters, but who ever said that moral rectitude was fun? At least she bested her elder sisters and was the first to get married. She never could understand what all the fuss was about after she left Brighton with her gallant. It is a shame, though, that Mr. Wickham turned out to be a disappointing husband in so many aspects, the most notable being his early demise on the battlefields of Waterloo. And so Lydia, still not yet twenty and full of enterprising spirit, is in urgent need of a wealthy replacement.
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Great fun
- De MMRudy en 12-19-12
De: Jean Burnett
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The Other Child
- De: Charlotte Link
- Narrado por: Davina Porter
- Duración: 17 h y 42 m
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In the tranquil northern seaside town of Scarborough, a student is found cruelly murdered. For months, the investigators are in the dark - until they are faced with a copycat crime. The investigation continues as they struggle to establish a connection between the two victims. Ambitious detective Valerie Almond clings to the all too obvious - a rift within the family of the second victim - but there is far more to the case than it first appears. Soon Valerie is led toward a dark secret inextricably linked to the evacuation of children to Scarborough during World War II.
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An intriguing whodunnit
- De mindusq en 04-29-13
De: Charlotte Link
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre The Flight of Gemma Hardy
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It wants to be Jane Eyre but fails.
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
Hmm i'm really on the fence. I love Jane Eyre, the story this is loosely based on, and it really missed the mark. I've read several other Jane Eyre spinoffs and this isn't my favorite.
What could Margot Livesey have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
No spoilers but one of the big plot points in the original Jane Eyre is an 'insuperable barrier" that separates the couple. I was waiting all book to see what it would be. The big secret. And when i finally got there, it was a huge disappointed. I thought "really, she is leaving him over this?!!" It felt forced. Like the author was trying to be inventive but then just made up an issue that she hoped would be believable. And it wasn't. It was a poor man's Jane Eyre and I'd rather just read the original again.
Which character – as performed by Davina Porter – was your favorite?
Young Gemma
Do you think The Flight of Gemma Hardy needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
No, it was enough.
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- Missouri Grandma RN+
- 12-30-15
Good, but..
Love the narration. Well written but too much like a historical novel I won't name - that would be a spoiler. I recognized the storyline fairly soon and the book experience became as much about this unique storyline as how it would pull off mirroring the original. I'm not sure that distracted from the experience except I then felt the ending was predictable. because of the parallel. Still I'd recommend this as a good listen.
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- Cecilia
- 02-09-12
f you loved Jane Eyre, you will like this novel.
This story's plot and story line are not very original. Listeners will fairly quickly recognize that the author is recreating the story of Jane Eyre in 1950's and 1960's Scotland. That being said, I loved Jane Eyre and enjoyed this modern re-telling of the story with all the twists and turns that Gemma has to navigate. However, I was disappointed in the end as it was somewhat abrupt. Another chapter to fill out how life turned out for Gemma would have been more satisfying. Davina Porter's reading was, as usual, well done and pleasant to listen to with all of the different accents done quite nicely.
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- Wendy
- 05-21-15
It is Jane Eyre
Of course I love it, it is Jane Eyre.
It's not very original, but I don't think the author was going for original.
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- L. Decker
- 10-11-16
Both fresh and familiar
A more modern twist on Jane Eyre. Perfectly read and wonderfully written. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
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- Dee
- 01-24-22
A journey in a life
There are times we think will break us and then there are times which bring us hope & sunshine with the will to carry on. This could be just about anyone's life story, but it was written in such a way as to be so interesting, that " goodness, what next?" was always in my mind. Loved this story and the narrator really added to the pleasure.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-02-17
So Good
The ending was a bit fast but it was an excellent story and easy to read. Highly recommend you try it.
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- Elizabeth
- 08-20-12
Good Summer (now Fall) Read
Where does The Flight of Gemma Hardy rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?
It is a different genre from what I normally read, but I certainly enjoyed it.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Of course, Gemma, with her doggedness to just go on.
Have you listened to any of Davina Porter???s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Yes, Davina Porter is a favorite narrator. I read the book first and enjoyed the story enough that I wanted to hear Davina Porter read it. She is excellent.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
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Any additional comments?
No.
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- RueRue
- 06-14-15
Emotional retelling of a classic
I loved this retelling of "Jane Eyre". It was emotional, heartbreaking, and romantic. Perhaps the ending was a bit too rushed, with all the rials and tribulations swept up neatly, but it was such a wonderful journey that I was ready for the heroine of the story to finally find happiness. Wonderful narration by Davina Porter enhanced the story. Definitely a favorite !
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- Jen
- 05-27-12
Enjoyable Enough
I read a review of this book that was glowing with praise. I found that the audio book was narrated by my favorite, Davina Porter. Those two reasons were why I ultimately bought and listened to it.
Generally, I enjoyed The Flight of Gemma Hardy. I found Gemma to be a strong character, interesting in her solitude and hardship. I like that we are given the full picture of her childhood years - her time with her aunt and uncle, her time at the Claypool school. And then what follows. While it is supposed to be a redo of Jane Eyre (and I confess that I have not read that novel, although I have seen the movie), I think the later chapters do not follow it as closely. But that's OK.
I do take issue with a couple of specific things that I won't mention because they are spoilerish. And I found the ending to be rather anti-climactic and somewhat abrupt. But I do like the book enough to recommend it.
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