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The Secret Photograph
- De: Siobhan Curham
- Narrado por: Amelia Sciandra
- Duración: 10 h y 42 m
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With a fake name written on the papers in her pocket, American photographer Clarisse Alarie knows the dangers of Paris better than most. Haunted by the sight of children being dragged away and carrying a photograph of the brown-eyed little girl everywhere she goes, Clarisse is desperate to make a difference. Soon, Clarisse is risking her life every day. Taking photographs of the terror that has overcome the beautiful city, Clarisse follows members of the Gestapo and hides in plain sight in order to gather evidence of their terrible crimes.
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Excellent!!
- De Michelle A Ralston en 04-05-25
- The Secret Photograph
- De: Siobhan Curham
- Narrado por: Amelia Sciandra
Gripping! Sincerely one of the best and I’ve read many!
Revisado: 02-14-25
I’m not generally interested in two timelines but this one was done so unobtrusively- and to my embarrassment, I didn’t realize who the “I” in the 1984 timeline was until quite a ways into the book. For a bit there I thought all the loss was just too much and the book wouldn’t have a happy ending, but it did. I feel like this book, more than almost any other, carried me into the actual terror and emotion of the war, and the devastation of the not only the Jews, but the Resistance when they were caught, and even the lives of those allowed to remain in Paris. The small acts of resistance, by simply folding your train ticket into a V, wearing bright colors, whatever the Parisians could think of to resist in even the smallest way even if not part of the actual Resistance. I’d say this is one of the best books I’ve read in that regard, pulling me in emotionally, and I’ve read some fabulous WW2/Resistance /War against Nazi Germany Novels! Thanks to you writers who keep it alive and remind us that we are not incapable of hatred and allowing terrible wars to happen again if we do not learn. And that the reciprocating hatred of some of the French towards collaborators only bred more hate, not healing…
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The Pianist's Wife
- De: Soraya M. Lane
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Knowelden
- Duración: 10 h y 3 m
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Berlin, 1944: Amira and Gisele have been best friends since they were children, and now Gisele is the only person who knows Amira’s secret. A secret that puts her and everyone she loves in unimaginable danger amid the daily horror and violence of Nazi Germany. With the threat of exposure drawing closer, Gisele’s suggestion that Amira marries her friend Fred, a famous pianist, might just be the lifeline she needs to keep them both safe. Because Fred has secrets too.
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Honest and compassionate, so sad yet encouraging
- De P. Banner en 04-15-25
- The Pianist's Wife
- De: Soraya M. Lane
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Knowelden
Fascinating as usual!
Revisado: 02-10-25
I was kept on the edge of my seat for a good part of the book. To be honest, I couldn’t understand the relationship between Fred and Amira- the only thing that makes the vaguest sense to me about them staying together was their shared history, which is what is stated. Also the friendship between Amira and Giselle seemed to stretch the bindings of reality. The easy acceptance by the characters of homosexuality was a bit surprising. I know to not accept that as an unchangeable part of a person in this day and age is very unpopular- but I was disappointed the story went there, particularly that it was such a big part of the story, giving that the subject is against the beliefs for a number of people. However, the treatment the Nazis gave those individuals was absolutely appalling and never at anytime remotely acceptable. Every single person is deserving of respect and love no matter what. We are all a child of God. Every time I read a book on WW2 it’s astonishing over and over again the blind cruelty- although you recognize that some of those Germans were between a very hard rock and a very hard place. Extremely so. I like to hear stories from the German side that brings out the wonderful humanity and kindness demonstrated by so many of the Germans at great risk to themselves.
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Stateless
- De: Elizabeth Wein
- Narrado por: Moira Quirk
- Duración: 10 h y 37 m
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When Stella North is chosen to represent Britain in Europe’s first air race for young people, she knows all too well how high the stakes are. As the only participating female pilot, it’ll be a constant challenge to prove she’s a worthy competitor. But promoting peace in Europe, the goal of the race, feels empty to Stella when civil war is raging in Spain and the Nazis are gaining power—and when, right from the start, someone resorts to cutthroat sabotage to get ahead of the competition.
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Excellent YA historical fiction
- De Angie Griffin en 02-23-25
- Stateless
- De: Elizabeth Wein
- Narrado por: Moira Quirk
Fascinating all the way through- SUPERB narration
Revisado: 01-27-25
Simply loved it all the way through. Wein’s knowledge of planes, flight, pre ww2 history. Shows the research she must have done. New thought about the desperate hope that everything in the world was going to go well after WW1 despite all the signs. Great insight. I’ve read CNV and the next one and both were so good but heartbreaking. I liked that this one didn’t have those difficult parts. I’m an escapist reader often (as you can maybe tell lol) but I love a good novel based on true history. That’s one of my favorite genres! Great job and keep writing!
And extremely honourable mention- the narrator! There are not that many that can capture emotion and do that many accents as well as she did. And not faking a men’s voice. Thank you!
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Death in the Long Grass
- A Big Game Hunter's Adventures in the African Bush
- De: Peter Hathaway Capstick
- Narrado por: Luke Oldham
- Duración: 10 h y 32 m
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Few men can say they have known Africa as Capstick has known itleading safaris through lion country; tracking man-eating leopards along tangled jungle paths; running for cover as fear-maddened elephants stampede in all directions. And of the few who have known this dangerous way of life, fewer still can recount their adventures with the flair of this former professional hunter-turned-writer.
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The best African hunting author in my opinion
- De Chris Esplin en 04-10-24
- Death in the Long Grass
- A Big Game Hunter's Adventures in the African Bush
- De: Peter Hathaway Capstick
- Narrado por: Luke Oldham
Finally!! Capstick books on Audio!!
Revisado: 12-18-24
I used to read Capstick’s books years ago, in my teens snd 20s more and have a decent collection of them, but kept endlessly wishing they were on Audible or some form of audio. To my delight one popped up in my feed a few days ago! I just figured beings as these were written in probably the ‘70s that there wasn’t much hope. They did not disappoint. With a fabulous narrator, the books were as entertaining and amusing (along with horrifying- you can only cope with the stories with humour) as they ever were. Thank you thank you!!!!
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Emilia
- De: Ellie Midwood
- Narrado por: Sofia Willingham
- Duración: 9 h y 55 m
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This story is dedicated to all the victims of sexual slavery in German concentration camps, who had to endure inhumane suffering under the Nazi regime. For many years after the atrocities had been committed, both sides - the abusers and the abused - still vehemently denied certain aspects of the Holocaust, and even the victims refused to admit the ugly truth about their incarceration, some out of fear, some out of shame, until several women decided to break an unofficial oath of silence, and brought their stories to life. This book is based on one of those stories. Emilia is a young Jewish woman, whose life slowly turns into a nightmare as she finds herself facing a dreadful choice: to secure her family's very existence by offering herself to one of the men who had put her behind the walls with barbed wire, or perish together with the least fortunate ones.
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The emotions that this book will tear from you!!!
- De L. Cotter en 04-04-18
- Emilia
- De: Ellie Midwood
- Narrado por: Sofia Willingham
Excellent narration!
Revisado: 12-14-24
Excellent book with a narrator that brought it to life! Loved the accent used. Loved the last third or so of the book as Emilia’s life began to turn around. And Klaus (sp?) was an excellent and entertaining character! Appreciated how Emelia lived his humour and wasn’t over sensitive in so many areas like some heroines have been portrayed. How she could laugh at him joking about the worst things that had happened. Well done!
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Framed
- Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions
- De: John Grisham, Jim McCloskey
- Narrado por: Jim McCloskey, Michael Beck, John Grisham
- Duración: 13 h y 55 m
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In his first work of nonfiction since The Innocent Man, #1 bestselling author John Grisham and Centurion Ministries Founder Jim McCloskey share ten harrowing true stories of wrongful convictions. Impeccably researched and grippingly told, Framed offers an inside look at the injustice faced by the victims of the United States criminal justice system.
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Believable but unbelievable
- De kimberly en 10-20-24
- Framed
- Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions
- De: John Grisham, Jim McCloskey
- Narrado por: Jim McCloskey, Michael Beck, John Grisham
The absolute absurdity….
Revisado: 10-24-24
It is hard to believe that humans can inflict such suffering on each other through these horrible means of false accusations, false evidence, total lack of unbias, and complete tunnel vision. However, it makes me think of how many times we as humans do these types of things on a tiny scale, on a daily basis that does not have such devastating repercussions. Let us never forget that “but for the grace of God, there go I” in this case, may we be grateful that our own mistakes and biases haven’t caused such horrifying ramifications- and if we were to ever be placed on the witness stand- that we would remember God is our witness, and we must stay true to the truth as we know it. Even if an innocent person goes free, he is never free inside- “vengeance is mine” sayeth the Lord, “I will repay.” And those who gave false testimony and created false evidence were never free inside either, and fall under that statement as well.
What an incredibly well written and narrated book! Sometimes I could only listen to one story at a time, it was so sickening…thanks to all those who work so hard to prove innocence. May you be blessed!!
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Toward the Sunrising
- De: Gilbert Morris, Lynn Morris
- Narrado por: Kate Forbes
- Duración: 13 h y 33 m
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The fourth installment of the continuing saga of Cheney Duvall finds the doctor and her dedicated nurse Shiloh Irons on the way to New Orleans. When they make a stop in Charleston, South Carolina, they are unprepared for the turmoil they find around them. Intending to stay for only a short visit, the intrepid pair find the grand old city in the throes of Reconstruction.
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Love LOVE this series
- De Michela en 07-30-24
- Toward the Sunrising
- De: Gilbert Morris, Lynn Morris
- Narrado por: Kate Forbes
Love LOVE this series
Revisado: 07-30-24
I used to read books by just G. Morris, but his daughter joining him in this series has added depth of character, plot, and humour!!! Could we please have the next books in this series narrated? I’ve read the books themselves and embarrassing amount of times and am enjoying listening to them. AGAIN!!
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Flight of Dreams
- A Novel
- De: Ariel Lawhon
- Narrado por: John Lee
- Duración: 12 h y 40 m
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On the evening of May 3, 1937, Emilie Imhof boards the Hindenburg. As the only female crew member, Emilie has access to the entire airship, from the lavish dining rooms and passenger suites to the gritty engine cars and control room. She hears everything, but with rumors circulating about bomb threats, Emilie's focus is on maintaining a professional air...and keeping her own plans under wraps.
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Well written and engaging
- De Joy en 02-28-16
- Flight of Dreams
- A Novel
- De: Ariel Lawhon
- Narrado por: John Lee
Fascinating from beginning to end
Revisado: 05-04-24
Another great Ariel Lawhon read! And who can resist a story about the great Hindenburg….
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While the City Sleeps
- Women of Midtown
- De: Elizabeth Camden
- Narrado por: Kathryn Markey
- Duración: 12 h y 15 m
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Katherine Schneider’s life as a dentist in 1913 New York is upended when a patient reveals details of a deadly plot while under the influence of laughing gas. As she is plunged into danger, she seeks help from the dashing Lieutenant Jonathan Birch, a police officer she has long admired from afar.
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Great reading and intriguing story
- De Judith Richards en 02-06-25
- While the City Sleeps
- Women of Midtown
- De: Elizabeth Camden
- Narrado por: Kathryn Markey
The ongoing incredible writing of E. Camden
Revisado: 03-19-24
The heroine was a bit “too good” but other than that, what a great story!!!! E. C. Always manages to teach about some aspect of life, like how sugar was made in this case. To me that puts her books in another category of greatness!
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Scars and Stripes
- An Unapologetically American Story of Fighting the Taliban, UFC Warriors, and Myself
- De: Tim Kennedy, Nick Palmisciano
- Narrado por: Tim Kennedy
- Duración: 15 h y 52 m
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Tim Kennedy has a problem; he only feels alive right before he’s about to die. Kennedy, a Green Beret, decorated Army sniper, and UFC headliner, has tackled a bull with his bare hands, jumped out of airplanes, dove to the depths of the ocean, and traveled the world hunting poachers, human traffickers, and the Taliban. But he’s also the same man who got kicked out of the police department, fire department, and as an EMT, before getting two women pregnant four days apart, and finally, been beaten up by his Special Forces colleagues.
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First review!!!
- De Amazon Customer en 06-07-22
- Scars and Stripes
- An Unapologetically American Story of Fighting the Taliban, UFC Warriors, and Myself
- De: Tim Kennedy, Nick Palmisciano
- Narrado por: Tim Kennedy
Fabulous Non-Stop Stories-willing to self assess negatively and positively, too much cussing!
Revisado: 02-06-24
I enjoyed every moment of this book- except I’ve read modern military non fiction that probably used a 3rd of the f-bombs. Call me weird, but I strongly dislike that word and it was dropped unnecessarily like snowflakes, even when there wasn’t whole lot of stress. Loved the story after story after story, every one fascinating. My gut felt hollow over the inability to complete their mission with the trafficking , but encouraged by Tim’s assessment that it wasn’t a sprint, but a marathon, and people are still trying. I’ve never read about someone who crammed so much into one lifetime. Tim’s growth in character was remarkable. One question though- in that last UFC Champion game with Romero, did Tim really hold onto Romeros glove and hit him repeatedly illegally? Or is that just one side? Because he doesn’t mention that in his book. In true honesty, if it occurred, he should have talked about it. He’s a great narrator! It’s also neat to hear the inside story on the Hunting Hitler series!!! You did a lot of good Mr. Kennedy!
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