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Juliet Stevenson
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Ann Benson
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Fourteenth-century physician Alejandro Guzman, caught performing an autopsy in Spain, flees across Europe at the time of the Black Death to escape execution for his heretical deed. When he arrives in the Papal city of Avignon, he is conscripted against his will to serve as a Plague Doctor in the court of England's Edward III.
Unfolding in a dramatic counterpoint is the story of American medical archaeologist Janie Crowe, in England at the turn of the 21st century to recover from the tragic loss of her family. She digs up a medieval artifact as part of her research and unwittingly releases a deadly plague bacterium on an unprepared world.
These two unwilling heroes from two different centuries are linked by history and defined by circumstance. Here are their stories - the plague tales.
©1997 Ann Benson (P)1997 Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio PublishingLos oyentes también disfrutaron...
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Reseñas de la Crítica
“Part historical novel, part futuristic adventure...chock full of curious lore and considerable suspense.” (Entertainment Weekly)
“Benson reveals a formidable talent as she blends historical fiction with a near-future bio-thriller.” (Publishers Weekly [starred review])
“Harrowing... Will give readers both nightmares and thrills... A carefully woven page-turner from which...Robin Cook and Michael Crichton could learn.” (Library Journal)
excellent story!
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Intriguing
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I’ve read it many times and love the stories. I feel a little ripped off by having it cut up.
Narration was good.
I really wish we had the whole story, because it’s fantastic.
LOVE the UNabridged version!
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Great tales
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Narration saves it...
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Definitely Good for a Rainy Sunday
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Very cool story
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My Favorite!
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The narrator is one of the best so far at Audible! This book is exceptionally well read by a narrator of many voices further enhancing the enjoyment of the story!
Don't miss this one!
The Plague Tales
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The story was entertaining, interesting, and fascinating. The storytelling was well done and wonderful to listen too. Highly recommended!! PLEASE BRING MORE ANN BENSON BOOKS TO AUDIBLE!!
Love love love this story
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