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Title: The Goddess and the Thief

Author: Essie Fox

Narrator: Rosie Jones

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-20-14

Publisher: Orion Publishing Group

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Uprooted from her home in India, Alice is raised by her aunt, a spiritualist medium in Windsor. When the mysterious Mr Tilsbury enters their lives, Alice is drawn into a plot to steal the priceless Koh-i-Noor diamond, claimed by the British Empire at the end of the Anglo-Sikh wars.

Said to be both blessed and cursed, the sacred Indian stone exerts its power over all who encounter it: a handsome deposed maharajah determined to claim his rightful throne, a man hell-bent on discovering the secrets of eternity, and a widowed queen who hopes the jewel can draw her husband's spirit back.

In the midst of all this madness, Alice must discover a way to regain control of her life and fate...

Members Reviews:

A plot that meanders off in no direction

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No. The character of Alice Willoughby was weak and poorly defined. She made decisions that made no sense to me, namely she's at once repulsed but then sexually aroused by certain other characters. She's so upset by her own circumstances, yet seems to do absolutely nothing about them even after she finds evidence of clear wrong-doing. She's just a passive by-stander throughout the whole book, which is quite boring. Stuff happens to her, but she creates barely any action at all. The story of the Koh i noor diamond is interesting, but the reasons for it's theft aren't very well explained and then that whole plot line just trails off into nothing, demolished by an easy plot device towards the end that sorts everything out rather neatly, though of course Alice has no direct hand in these actions either.I felt that Alice's connections with India and Indian culture was well described. I felt transported at times. I wish more had happened in India really.

What will your next listen be?

No idea. Something with a decent plot.

Have you listened to any of Rosie Joness other performances? How does this one compare?

This is my first and I thought the performace was great. Easy to listen to and good emotive expression.

Could you see The Goddess and the Thief being made into a movie or a TV series? Who would the stars be?

No.

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Title: The Secret Ants Society & the Government Cover-Up

Subtitle: Part 1 and Part 2

Author: Patrick Jackson

Narrator: Roberto Scarlato

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-14-14

Publisher: patrick Stafford jackson

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The secret ants society and the government cover-up. This story is about life and hardship in the UK and the struggles for people to pay there bills and feed their families, and being out of work claiming money from the state to pay bills and keep a roof over their heads. One man determination to stand up and fight for the good of the British people to write a book to expose the government leaders that is making life hard for the people trying to make a living in the UK, the government industry's are taking away jobs by making this country under productive running the economy into the ground, forcing people into redundancy, and unemployment, miss managing the economy.

People in high places, robbing the money from the country, we need to pay and keep this country running, dishonesty and corruption at the top of the infrastructure, people paying themselves high wages without asking us if we can have a say in how they spend our money. The people that are suffering from the robbers that is taking money from the British economy, the British working class, and the poor people of this country, we are under attack from a system of dishonest people that has being voted into power to manage the finance of this country, and look out for our well being, and so far there is no one at top in government with the power to stop these people from destroying us, we need to stare this country back on course to give the British people back their dignity, by routing out the system that is pushing this country into bankruptcy. I think only by voting in a new set of people with honesty and determination will this country recover from this bad economical nose dive.

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Titel: ...von wilden Verfolgungsjagden, überraschenden Briefen und des kurzen Moments der ganz großen Liebe (Nicole und andere Katastrophen 6)

Autor:: Melanie Werlberger

Erzähler: Angela Schneider

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 1 hr and 16 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-14-14

Herausgeber: Audio Media Digital

Kategorien: Fiction, Contemporary

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Nicole verbringt ihre letzten Urlaubstage auf Gran Canaria mit gemischten Gefühlen. Einerseits genießt sie die Sonne, das Meer und das gute Essen, andererseits geht ihre Freundschaft mit Tami immer mehr den Bach hinunter. Ist ja auch kein Wunder, bei dem Zickengehabe! Schließlich ist sie doch froh, endlich wieder daheim in ihrer kleinen Wohnung zu sein, ohne ständig eine nervende und meckernde Freundin um sich rum zu haben. Doch leider holen Nicole die alten Probleme wieder ein. Da wären der nette Herr von der Bank und natürlich ihr Chef! Wie soll Nicole das nur alles erklären? Außerdem kreuzt Christoph wieder ihre Wege. Nach einer heftigen Aussprache, scheint zumindest mit Ihrem geliebten Mr. Rehauge wieder alles im Lot zu sein...

Unwiderstehlich gesprochen von Angela Schneider, der Stimme der Wiener U-Bahn!

©2014 Audio Media Digital (P)2014 Audio Media Digital

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Title: The Twilight Hour

Author: Nicci Gerrard

Narrator: Phyllida Nash

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-13-14

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Eleanor Lee is fiercely independent. She has lived alone well into her nineties, despite her now near-total blindness. Now, finally, she has been persuaded by her children to move into a home. She employs Peter, a recent graduate nursing a broken heart, to spend the summer sorting through her attic papers, photographs, books and letters ahead of the move.

These fragments of her own history unleash in Eleanor a long-concealed story of forbidden love, betrayal, passion, grief and self-sacrifice; and in their unlikely friendship, something is unlocked in Peter's heart, too.

Critic Reviews:

"Subtle, poignant and tremendously skillful." (The Observer)

"Beguiling, poignant, wonderful." (The Sunday Express)

"Acutely observed and beautifully written." (Woman & Home)

Members Reviews:

Such a good listen.

I really enjoyed this audiobook. Well told story. The narration was excellent. Highly recommended book.

Very nicely read

I would have liked to give this 3 1/2 stars as it wasn't quite a4 for me, but better than a 3!

Read VERY well ... I liked Eleanor hugely and do like books that include 'flashbacks.'

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Titel: ...von Ferien auf Gran Canaria, heißen Überraschungen am Strand und prickelnden Erlebnissen (Nicole und andere Katastrophen 5)

Autor:: Melanie Werlberger

Erzähler: Angela Schneider

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 1 hr and 15 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-11-14

Herausgeber: Audio Media Digital

Kategorien: Fiction, Contemporary

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Nicole würde so gerne mit Tami nach Gran Canaria in den Urlaub fliegen. Wenn da bloß nicht ihre Geldsorgen und Ihr Chef wären. Doch schließlich gibt es für alles eine Lösung! Nach anfänglichen Schwierigkeiten bei der Anreise verbringen Nicole und ihre Freundin Tami herrliche Tage auf den Kanaren. Bis auf eine etwas plumpe Einladung zu einer Sexorgie verläuft alles total relaxt. Doch wenn man mit seiner Freundin gemeinsam die Tage und die Nächte verbringt und auf engstem Raum zusammen wohnt, dann kann man unter Umständen die Freundin besser kennen lernen, als einem lieb ist. Diese Erfahrung muss auch Nicole machen. Gott sei Dank lernt sie Jonas kennen...

Unwiderstehlich gesprochen von Angela Schneider, der Stimme der Wiener U-Bahn!

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Title: Chalice: A Cambodian Adventure

Subtitle: Siam Storm, Book 2

Author: Robert A. Webster

Narrator: Robert A. Webster

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-10-14

Publisher: Robert A. Webster

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Chalice A Cambodian adventure

Staring down at the culmination of his lifes work, Professor Norman Rumble is horrified and unable to comprehend what has happened...

How could he have known?

The hilarious sequel to the Siam Storm adventure.

This time, Stu and Spock team up with Pon to recover the once-again stolen the holy relic, though this time its disappeared for an even stranger and more astonishing reason. The pursuit takes them to Cambodia, where they need to thwart plans that have the potential to change the human race, and turn Spock and Stu into fruit-based drinkers.

When our heroes are two English scallywags and a mad Thai monk, what can possibly go wrong?

Members Reviews:

a surprising chuckle here and there

This is the second in the trilogy, and I would advise that the first book in the series is considered before diving into this offering. It will give more context and you will understand the characters a little better - particularly why Nick is so twitchy whenever he sees the other two Englishmen. Again, as in my previous review I would warn those not from the UK you will encounter various terms describing the different degrees of drunkenness. You will get used to them I promise.

This book continues with the holy relic being switched instead of stolen, as was the case in the first book. The reason is one I would never have thought of, and I will not spoil the storyline, but suffice to say it is a case of ancient belief meets futuristic science. Really interesting idea, except it doesn't go totally to plan. Again, you need to read the first book to understand the relevance of this. Otherwise you will be left scratching your head as to why the tooth is not as it it seems.

This story is set more in Cambodia as opposed to Thailand, and again we get a real sense of genuine insight into the culture and society/townships. This does help the reader feel part of what is going on. There are some nice new overlaps for us to enjoy and a nice wee love story as well. Quite a few genres are here really: mystery, adventure, humour, sci-fi and a tiny dose of romance. The humour is understated but does make you smile. My light bulb moment when I realised how Nick appeared dead in a well with teeth intact made me chortle out loud. And I would love to see a monk with a bad 'Elvis' hair day in real life :)

Again, there are a few typo's and issues with grammar but not the worst book I have read with these issues, so it does not impact on my enjoyment of the story. If the author does release future editions or does decide to edit these, it may be worthwhile. I know some readers are a little particular on this, but honestly - they are not numerous.

Overall another enjoyable read. I am wondering where the 3rd book will go, and if it will be a step too far. This almost felt like it could end with just the two books in the series. Nice tie up of ends, but will be open minded as and when get round to reading it. :)

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Title: Island of Jacarandas (Dramatized)

Author: Keith Perreur-Lloyd

Narrator: Audioscape Players

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-07-14

Publisher: AudioscapeProductions

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

This was recorded in Rhodesia - yes you heard me, Rhodesia! Remember the Iraq War? Remember the Oswald-Killed-Kennedy presumption? Remember the Anti-Smoking Hoax? Oh well, you will.... All were (are!) convincing in their time. An audio-dramatization with full cast, sound effects, and 'audio-ambience' created for you by AudioscapePlayers.

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Titel: Auf der Wiener Straßenbahn

Autor:: Hans Wiest

Erzähler: Franz Suhrada

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 10 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-07-14

Herausgeber: Audio Media Digital

Kategorien: Fiction, Contemporary

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Auf der Wiener Straßenbahn herrscht immer Hochspannung, nicht nur im Leitungsdraht, sondern auch bei den Fahrgästen. So eigentümlich gereizt ist jeder, die geringste Kleinigkeit genügt und schon prasselt das Maschinengewehrfeuer eines Wortgefechtes los...

Eine kuriose Wiener Geschichte von Hans Wiest, die Jung und Alt zum Schmunzeln bringt.

©2014 Audio Media Digital (P)2014 Audio Media Digital

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Titel: Bring mich heim

Autor:: Elisabeth Wagner

Erzähler: Pirkko Cremer

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 8 hrs and 19 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-06-14

Herausgeber: Montlake Romance

Kategorien: Fiction, Contemporary

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Was machst du, wenn dir das Schicksal einen Streich spielt? Hörst du auf zu atmen? Hörst du auf zu leben? Mia dachte, nichts könne sie aus der Bahn werfen, bis ein Schicksalsschlag alles verändert. Freunde, Arbeit, Leben... das Ich... Diese Reise soll sie an ihr Ziel führen. Jedoch hat sie nicht mit Samuel gerechnet. Er stellt ihre Welt auf den Kopf und lässt Mia alles überdenken. Erreicht sie ihr Ziel? Oder gibt es jemanden, der sie aufhält?

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Mitglieder Bewertungen:

Three Stars

Kind of cheesy, and not enough plot-wise.

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Title: A Day on the Farm: What Do Jerry and Mae Accomplish Every Day?

Author: Misty L. Wesley

Narrator: David Zarbock

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-06-14

Publisher: Misty L. Wesley

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Jerry and Mae loved the country. They had a huge farm that they had bought when they first got married. Every day, they got up and worked together on the farm. This made them both happy. What type of work has to be done on the farm? What type of equipment does Jerry have to use to get his work done? What does Mae do? What is her passion on the farm? Read on and find out for yourself!