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These Tangled Threads
- A Novel of Biltmore
- Narrated by: Libby McKnight, Nick Mills, Pilar Witherspoon
- Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins
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Set in the shadow of the Biltmore Estate, a poignant tale of friendship, restoration, and second chances
Seven years ago, a hidden betrayal scattered three young friends living in the shadow of the great Vanderbilt mansion. Now, when Biltmore Industries master weaver Lorna Blankenship is commissioned to create an original design for Cornelia Vanderbilt’s 1924 wedding, she panics knowing she doesn’t have the creativity needed. But there’s an elusive artisan in the Blue Ridge Mountains who could save her—if only she knew where to begin.
To track down the mysterious weaver, Lorna sees no other way than to seek out the relationships she abandoned in shame. As she pulls at each tangled thread from her past, Lorna is forced to confront the wounds and regrets of life long ago.
She’ll have to risk the job that shapes her identity, as well as the hope of friendship—and love—restored.
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A dream come true
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After a string of bad dates and no prospects, Sophia Othonos has finally hit the jackpot: an actual nice guy. When he suggests a romantic getaway, she’s sure they’re about to take the next step toward their future. A rustic cruise to the Galápagos Islands isn’t exactly her idea of a vacation, but Sophia is ready for anything…until her boyfriend has to cancel. Now she’s all alone on a trip that was meant for two. Sophia finds herself at a crossroads about who she is, what she wants, and whether her relationship is really everything she thought.
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Great Story!!
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Frankenstein
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Narrator Dan Stevens ( Downton Abbey) presents an uncanny performance of Mary Shelley's timeless gothic novel, an epic battle between man and monster at its greatest literary pitch. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor to the very brink of madness. How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everything Victor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship, scientific hubris, and horror.
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ARE WE ALWAYS TO BE UNHAPPY?
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Johnnie Rico never really intended to join up—and definitely not the infantry. But now that he’s in the thick of it, trying to get through combat training harder than anything he could have imagined, he knows everyone in his unit is one bad move away from buying the farm in the interstellar war the Terran Federation is waging against the Arachnids. Because everyone in the Mobile Infantry fights. And if the training doesn’t kill you, the Bugs are more than ready to finish the job.
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He Who Fights with Monsters 2
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But Jason Asano is settling into his new life. Now, a contest draws young elites to the city of Greenstone to compete for a grand prize. Jason must gather a band of companions if he is to stand a chance against the best the world has to offer. While the young adventurers are caught up in competition, the city leaders deal with revelations of betrayal as a vast and terrible enemy is revealed. Although Jason seems uninvolved, he has unknowingly crossed the enemy’s path before.
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Contrary to common reviews
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The fact that it has remained as a privately owned enterprise.
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- MVP
- 05-15-24
Hops around in time
The story is a little hard to follow because it jumps around between 5-6 points in time and between 3 different characters’ points of view. Plus I found it hard to like 2 of the characters until redemption finally came close to the end of the story. The 3 narrators all did an excellent job with the audiobook though.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-06-24
Mediocre
Well known historical figures played a role in the plot so I kept hoping I would learn more history but the author didn’t go that route. I appreciated that it was clean but it didn’t hold my attention.
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- STroutt
- 06-03-24
this would make good tv
the overall story I liked, but I felt like some points dragged out indefinitely. I'd love to see this done as a miniseries for tb though! it would be stunning!
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- Happy Amazon Customer
- 07-29-24
Wonderfully woven story
In this book the author masterfully combines character development, historical details of the Biltmore, and Appalachian culture. I found it was important to pay attention to the dates given at beginning of each chapter since the author uses 3 different time periods. I thought the 3 narrators were very good. Each of the main characters experienced difficult life challenges to overcome. As they heal they find new purpose and family. I learned a lot about the craft of weaving.. There is a subtle Christian theme throughout the book. .
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- Shelly
- 06-09-24
Wonderful story of redemption and love.
Biltmore Estate was the setting for split time story of love lost yet ended in redemption. Sweet southern characters with flaws that could easily be my family. The narration was enjoyable and story was easy to follow. I would recommend !
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- Ann
- 04-10-24
Wonderful characters
Loved that this is clean and reflects solid values. The characters were interesting and all of the threads came together in the end.
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