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Paladin's Strength
- Saint of Steel, Book 2
- By: T. Kingfisher
- Narrated by: Joel Richards
- Length: 15 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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He's a paladin of a dead god, tracking a supernatural killer across a continent. She's a nun from a secretive order, on the trail of the raiders who burned her convent and kidnapped her sisters. When their paths cross at the point of a sword, Istvhan and Clara will be pitched headlong into each other's quests, facing off against enemies both living and dead. But Clara has a secret that could jeopardize the growing trust between them, a secret that will lead them to the gladiatorial pits of a corrupt city, and beyond.
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Another outstanding romance
- By Joella Berkner on 11-27-21
- Paladin's Strength
- Saint of Steel, Book 2
- By: T. Kingfisher
- Narrated by: Joel Richards
Engaging world-building
Reviewed: 03-12-25
This is the sequel to Paladin’s Grace and effectively resolves up a key mystery from that book, so I recommend it for that reason. In addition to a couple characters from PG, several new and intriguing characters are introduced. The romance has a bit too much awkward UST, even though the individual characters are fine. I recommend every city to support a temple of the White Rat.
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The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies
- The Ill-Mannered Ladies, Book 1
- By: Alison Goodman
- Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
- Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins
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Lady Augusta Colebrook, “Gus,” is determinedly unmarried, bored by society life, and tired of being dismissed at the age of forty-two. She and her twin sister, Julia, who is grieving her dead betrothed, need a distraction. One soon presents itself: to rescue their friend’s goddaughter, Caroline, from her violent husband. The sisters set out to Caroline’s country estate with a plan, but their carriage is accosted by a highwayman. In the scuffle, Gus accidentally shoots and injures the ruffian, only to discover he is Lord Evan Belford, an acquaintance from their past.
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Another book coming
- By Alexandra Abildgaard on 12-12-23
- The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies
- The Ill-Mannered Ladies, Book 1
- By: Alison Goodman
- Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
Not your average Regency romance!
Reviewed: 02-21-25
Almost flawless Regency style and settings, in a story—or three linked stories (or cases)—about twin sisters who are unmarried and thus “on the shelf,” but independently wealthy, so they use their skills to help women in need. So we see the underside of early 19th c. society—women’s lack of real power or equality under the laws, for example. Some scenes get pretty dark, but are realistic. Suffers somewhat from first-person-narrator syndrome, but this may not be a problem for many. The Audible narrator is quite good.
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The Henna Artist
- By: Alka Joshi
- Narrated by: Sneha Mathan
- Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
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Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist - and confidante - to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own....
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Lyrical and inspiring
- By Alisa Hagerty on 04-23-20
- The Henna Artist
- By: Alka Joshi
- Narrated by: Sneha Mathan
Interesting
Reviewed: 01-24-25
A vivid picture of (mostly) women's lives in mid-20th century India. The main character's and her struggles were easy to sympathize with, yet I wished she had just a little more self-awareness. Solutions to some of her problems seemed a bit too obvious to the reader, but she finally did figure things out. The next two novels should be worthwhile. The narration is fine. If you aren't familiar with Indian culture, the PDF included with the audiobook is helpful, and also includes a couple recipes, if you like that sort of thing.
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The Lord Peter Wimsey Collection: Books 1-5
- Whose Body?; Clouds of Witness; Unnatural Death; Lord Peter Views the Body; The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club
- By: Dorothy L. Sayers
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 38 hrs and 33 mins
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This audiobook includes unabridged recordings of the first four Lord Peter Wimsey detective novels, read by Audie-award winning narrator Jonathan Keeble. A must-listen for fans of Agatha Christie's Poirot and Margery Allingham's Campion Mysteries, Lord Peter Wimsey is the immortal amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.
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Wonderful narrator. A treat to listen.
- By MKJ on 02-06-24
- The Lord Peter Wimsey Collection: Books 1-5
- Whose Body?; Clouds of Witness; Unnatural Death; Lord Peter Views the Body; The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club
- By: Dorothy L. Sayers
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
Excellent introduction to Sayers’ Wimsey mysteries
Reviewed: 01-03-25
Dorothy L. Sayers is one of the great authors of “golden age” mysteries. She may not have been as prolific as Christie, but what she wrote was so well written that it’s a pleasure to re-visit, even if you remember who-done-it. The narrator, Keble, is extremely proficient with voices and accents. One star off as a caution for some elements that may disturb 21st century audiences (racism, sexism); though Sayers herself was a noted feminist.
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The Hidden Palace
- A Novel of the Golem and the Jinni
- By: Helene Wecker
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 16 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Chava is a golem, a woman made of clay, who can hear the thoughts and longings of those around her and feels compelled by her nature to help them. Ahmad is a jinni, a restless creature of fire, once free to roam the desert but now imprisoned in the shape of a man. Fearing they’ll be exposed as monsters, these magical beings hide their true selves and try to pass as human - just two more immigrants in the bustling world of 1900s Manhattan. Brought together under calamitous circumstances, their lives are now entwined - but they’re not yet certain of what they mean to each other.
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First book was better, but narration is great!
- By Robert on 08-21-21
- The Hidden Palace
- A Novel of the Golem and the Jinni
- By: Helene Wecker
- Narrated by: George Guidall
Best experienced in print
Reviewed: 12-09-24
I loved The Golem and the Jinni, but somehow the narrator here just hit my ears wrong. Perhaps it's just that 10 years haven't been kind to Guidall's voice, but his repetitive rhythm and lack of character voice differentiation did nothing for the story. Obviously from other reviews, others have enjoyed the narration very much, so maybe it's just me. In any case, I'll borrow this novel from my local library and enjoy it at my own pace, with voices in my own mind.
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What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust
- A Flavia de Luce Novel
- By: Alan Bradley
- Narrated by: Jayne Entwistle
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
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Flavia de Luce has taken on the mentorship of her odious moon-faced cousin Undine, who has come to live at Buckshaw following the death of her mother. Undine’s main talent, aside from cultivating disgusting habits, seems to be raising Flavia’s hackles, although in her best moments she shows potential for trespassing, trickery, and other assorted mayhem. When Major Greyleigh, a local recluse and former hangman, is found dead after a breakfast of poisonous mushrooms, suspicion falls on the de Luce family’s longtime cook, Mrs. Mullet.
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Flavia and Dogger lovers will enjoy
- By Michigan Senior Citizen on 10-04-24
- What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust
- A Flavia de Luce Novel
- By: Alan Bradley
- Narrated by: Jayne Entwistle
Flavia doesn’t disappoint
Reviewed: 11-27-24
Flavia DeLuce is determined as ever to solve a local mystery. This time she may have taken on more than she bargained for, and learns some things she really wasn’t ready for. Flavia’s growing up a bit, too, and in this novel she’s frequently contrasted with her younger cousin Undine, who’s annoying, but has a part to play. Excellent narration as usual by Jane Entwhistle.
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A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure
- By: Angela Bell
- Narrated by: Beverley A. Crick
- Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins
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Miss Clara Marie Stanton's family may be eccentric, but they certainly aren't insane. London, England, 1860: When Clara's ex-fiancé begins to spread rumors that her family suffers from hereditary insanity, it's all she can do to protect them from his desperate schemes, society's prejudice, and a lifetime in an asylum. Then Clara's grandfather Drosselmeyer brings on an apprentice with a mechanical leg, and all pretense of normalcy takes wing.
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Fun, but overly preachy
- By A.G. Lindsay on 06-17-24
- A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure
- By: Angela Bell
- Narrated by: Beverley A. Crick
Promising title
Reviewed: 11-10-24
Unfortunately, the book doesn’t live up to title’s promise. It’s over-written, preachy (gets preachier as it goes along), and the attempted humor fails flat. Narration is adequate. Connections to real historical and geographical details are interesting, but you’ll have more fun with an encyclopedia and/or guide book.
Looking for good, clean steam-punk that doesn't hammer you over the head with religion? Try Shelley Adina's Lady of Devices and sequels.
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Venetia
- By: Georgette Heyer
- Narrated by: Gemma Whelan
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
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In all her 25 years, Venetia Lanyon has never been further than Harrogate. Nor has she enjoyed the attentions of any man aside from her two wearisomely persistent suitors. Then, in one extraordinary encounter, she meets a neighbour she knew only by reputation - the infamous Jasper Damerel. Before she realises it, Venetia is encouraging a man whose way of life has scandalised the North Riding for years.
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Narrator Ruins It
- By A reviewer on 01-01-24
- Venetia
- By: Georgette Heyer
- Narrated by: Gemma Whelan
One of Heyer’s best!
Reviewed: 09-23-24
VENETIA is one of Heyer’s best and funniest novels. While I’m glad to see it return in a new print and audio edition, it deserves a better narrator than this one—someone who’s fully conversant with pronunciation and early 19th century terminology. Still worth a listen!
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Children of Time
- By: Adrian Tchaikovsky
- Narrated by: Mel Hudson
- Length: 16 hrs and 31 mins
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Adrian Tchaikovksy's critically acclaimed stand-alone novel Children of Time is the epic story of humanity's battle for survival on a terraformed planet. Who will inherit this new Earth? The last remnants of the human race left a dying Earth, desperate to find a new home among the stars. Following in the footsteps of their ancestors, they discover the greatest treasure of the past age - a world terraformed and prepared for human life. But all is not right in this new Eden.
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A very pleasant surprise
- By Simon on 06-17-17
- Children of Time
- By: Adrian Tchaikovsky
- Narrated by: Mel Hudson
Surprised me
Reviewed: 07-01-24
While not what I’d call a comfortable throughout, Children of Time was definitely a worthwhile listen and ultimately an excellent and surprising book. Recommended!
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Killing Time
- The Time Police, Book 5
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins
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A ghost train, lost in Time, hurtles through the night with two members of Team 236 trapped on board while the third struggles to track their progress through the Time Map and effect a rescue. With Lt Grint and Team 235 in hot pursuit, what is the future for Team 236? And do they even have one?
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My favorite author is Jodi Taylor
- By Heidi on 06-18-24
- Killing Time
- The Time Police, Book 5
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
Runaway train!
Reviewed: 06-30-24
Another action-packed Time Police adventure with team 236 in the middle of things. I appreciate all the characters, and Zara Ramm’s narration is excellent as always. The premise was fascinating, but at times a bit contrived and repetitive. But I wouldn’t have missed the epilogue for anything! Taylor is fantastic.
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