Jennifer Kimball
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Mistress of Rome
- Empress of Rome, Book 1
- De: Kate Quinn
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Wiley
- Duración: 15 h y 44 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 740
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 668
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 663
Thea is a slave girl from Judaea, passionate, musical, and guarded. Purchased as a toy for the spiteful heiress Lepida Pollia, Thea will become her mistress' rival for the love of Arius the Barbarian, Rome's newest and most savage gladiator. His love brings Thea the first happiness of her life, but that is quickly ended when a jealous Lepida tears them apart.
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4 out of 5 stars
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If you loved the series Rome; don't miss this.
- De Dixie Diva en 12-16-15
- Mistress of Rome
- Empress of Rome, Book 1
- De: Kate Quinn
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Wiley
Excellent narration & story, but there are errors.
Revisado: 03-06-23
Huge fan of Kate Quinn and Elizabeth Wiley. Love this series! But there is a problem with the recording.
I was wondering why the end of chapters seemed so abrupt, then I compared to to the book, which I've read multiple times. At the end of multiple chapters, it cuts off the last few sentences. Maybe half a minute to a minute? Then it skips to the next one. messes with the flow. Maybe an issue with editing? I'm not terribly fond of this oversight, as you miss some of the best bits. Hope this can be fixed...?
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The Serpent and the Pearl
- Borgias, Book 1
- De: Kate Quinn
- Narrado por: Leila Birch, Maria Elena Infantino, Ronan Vibert
- Duración: 16 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 672
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 600
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 601
Rome, 1492: The Holy City is drenched with blood and teeming with secrets. A pope lies dying and the throne of God is left vacant, a prize awarded only to the most virtuous - or the most ruthless. The Borgia family begins its legendary rise, chronicled by an innocent girl who finds herself drawn into their dangerous web.... Vivacious Giulia Farnese has floor-length golden hair and the world at her feet: beauty, wealth, and a handsome young husband. But she is stunned to discover that her glittering marriage is a sham.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Half a book
- De Margaret en 03-03-14
- The Serpent and the Pearl
- Borgias, Book 1
- De: Kate Quinn
- Narrado por: Leila Birch, Maria Elena Infantino, Ronan Vibert
LOVE LOVE LOVE
Revisado: 01-09-22
I love how each central character had their own narrator! Each one is superbly skilled. Not gonna lie, my favorite was Carmelina. The descriptions of food had my mouth watering! And it also didn't hurt that Ronan Vibert sounds "a bit" like Peter Dinklage. I kept picturing Leonello as Tyrion Lannister, so I just rolled with it...overall excellent book!!!
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The Enemies of Versailles
- Mistresses of Versailles Series, Book 3
- De: Sally Christie
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Wiley
- Duración: 14 h y 56 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 45
After decades of suffering the King's endless stream of Royal Favorites, the princesses of the Court have reached a breaking point. Horrified that he would bring the lowborn Comtesse du Barry into the hallowed halls of Versailles, Louis XV's daughters, led by the indomitable Madame Adelaide, vow eternal enmity and enlist the young dauphiness Marie Antoinette in their fight against the new mistress.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Meh
- De Robin Johnson en 04-11-17
- The Enemies of Versailles
- Mistresses of Versailles Series, Book 3
- De: Sally Christie
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Wiley
A bittersweet ending to this amazing trilogy!
Revisado: 01-09-22
Oh my heart! This bittersweet final book of the trilogy is perfection! Madame Adélaïde and Madame du Berry are the two central perspectives of this book. Both so different, but bound in their love to the same man. Du Berry was the last love of Louis' life, but clashed with Madame Adelaide, whose personality and mannerisms are so interesting! Their transformations from the death of Louis XV and the onset and "execution" of the French Revolution are also incredibly poignant. And again Wiley does not disappoint! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
This trilogy had me wanting to re‐listen before I even finished! 5/5!
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The Rivals of Versailles: A Novel
- Mistresses of Versailles, Book 2
- De: Sally Christie
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Wiley
- Duración: 15 h y 17 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 121
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 103
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 101
The year is 1745, and King Louis XV's bed is once again empty. Enter Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, a beautiful girl from the middle classes. As a child, a fortune-teller had told young Jeanne's destiny: She would become the lover of a king and the most powerful woman in the land. Eventually connections, luck, and a little scheming pave her way to Versailles and into the king's arms.
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2 out of 5 stars
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HOODWINKED! BAMBOOZLED! LED ASTRAY!!
- De The Louligan en 11-12-16
- The Rivals of Versailles: A Novel
- Mistresses of Versailles, Book 2
- De: Sally Christie
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Wiley
Love the second installment!
Revisado: 01-09-22
This book is told from the perspective of the Marquise de Pompadour, Adelaide (Louis XV's daughter) and his various petite mistrsses. Again, I love how Wiley gives the many daughters of Louis XV their own personality through her voice. Madame de Pompadour was with Louis XV the longest out of his many lovers, and I believe her "reign" saw his greatest transformation to the "debauched libertine" history knows him to be. I also love how Christie gives his lesser mistresses their own perspective as well, especially Morphise (Louise O'Murphy) who was just a teenager when she became the king's lover. It shows the darker side of 18th century France, and gives the story versatility. 5/5!!
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The Sisters of Versailles
- Mistresses of Versailles Series # 1
- De: Sally Christie
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Wiley
- Duración: 15 h y 13 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 336
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 303
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 302
Set against the lavish backdrop of the French Court in the early years of the 18th century, The Sisters of Versailles is the extraordinary tale of the five Nesle sisters - Louise, Pauline, Diane, Hortense, and Marie-Anne - four of whom became mistresses to King Louis XV. Their scandalous story is stranger than fiction but true in every shocking, amusing, and heartbreaking detail.Court intriguers are beginning to sense that young King Louis XV, after seven years of marriage, is tiring of his Polish wife.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best book I've listened to in ages
- De Dr. A. en 01-09-16
- The Sisters of Versailles
- Mistresses of Versailles Series # 1
- De: Sally Christie
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Wiley
Love love LOVE the whole trilogy!
Revisado: 01-09-22
This is so far the only series to treat all of the women in Louis XV's life. Historical detail is rich and the story is poignant and reflects the human condition; love, sorrow, ambition, life cut short, living with death and loss in old age. It's bittersweet perfection! I l also love how Elizabeth Wiley gives distinct voice to each of the characters, especially the five sisters. Some voices are nasaly and exaggerated, but it serves to give personality, and remember, this class of people WERE very flamboyant and exaggerated, in dress and mannerisms. She captures it perfectly.
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Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night: Immortals After Dark, Book 4
- De: Kresley Cole
- Narrado por: Robert Petkoff
- Duración: 10 h y 23 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3,672
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 3,398
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3,393
Bowen MacRieve of the Lykae clan was nearly destroyed when he lost the one woman meant for him. The ruthless warrior grew even colder, never taking another to his bed - until a smoldering encounter with his enemy, Mariketa the Awaited, reawakens his darkest desires. When sinister forces unite against her, the Highlander finds himself using all his strength and skill to keep her alive. Temporarily stripped of her powers, Mari is forced to take refuge with her sworn adversary. Soon passion burns between them.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The title is self-explanatory i.e hot, hot, HOT!
- De RabidReads en 12-23-14
LOVE LOVE LOVE
Revisado: 12-13-16
Another brilliant narration by Robert Petkoff...and a super sexy Scottish brogue to boot! Definitely worth a credit!
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Dark Needs at Night's Edge: Immortals After Dark, Book 5
- De: Kresley Cole
- Narrado por: Robert Petkoff
- Duración: 10 h y 59 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3,114
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 2,885
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,887
Néomi Laress, a famous ballerina from a past century, became a phantom the night she was murdered. Imbued with otherworldly powers but invisible to the living, she haunts her beloved home, scaring away trespassers - until she encounters a ruthless immortal even more terrifying than Néomi herself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Mmm Sexy Vampires
- De Leesa en 10-19-13
LOVED IT.
Revisado: 12-08-16
Robert Petkoff brought this sexy Estonian vampire to life MAGNIFICENTLY!
Although I found his voicing of Neomi to be a little ehhh at times, I liked it for the most part. This is to be expected for voicing female characters.
Honestly, I'd rather have a male narrator for erotic romance novels anyway, there's nothing more awkward than a female narrator trying to imitate men during sex scenes...it just doesn't jive with my brain.
anyway...I heavily recommend this title! you won't regret it!
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