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ID: 720317

Title: Danger of Defeat

Author: Edward Marston

Narrator: Gordon Griffin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:39:20

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-23

Publisher: Bookwire

Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police Stories

Summary:

February 1918. Detective Inspector Harvey Marmion and Detective Sergeant Joe Keedy are pulled from their beds to attend a sinister siege involving three burglars where one policeman has already been shot dead. Attempts at talking the men in the house into surrender are met with stony silence so the police proceed to batter down the door and Keedy bravely leads the way. A gunshot is heard. Keedy is hit. As Keedy is rushed to hospital, Marmion is on the trail of the men who fled the scene and startling revelations emerge. A cold-blooded killer is intent on finishing the job he started and has Keedy in his sights.

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ID: 718355

Title: Loyalty

Author: Lisa Scottoline

Narrator: Mark Meadows

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13:48:09

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-23

Publisher: Bookwire

Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense

Summary:

Franco Fiorvante has toiled for years on the estate of Baron Zito. Determined to secure a prosperous future with dreams of owning his own lemon grove, Franco will do anything to prove his loyalty to the Baron. But when Baron Zito asks him to arrange the kidnapping of a little boy, Franco sets in motion the making of the world's first Mafia family. Gaetano Catalano is an idealistic young lawyer and a member of the Beati Paoli, a real-life secret society of aristocrats who investigate crime. The Beati Paoli set out to find the boy, but for Gaetano, the mission turns to obsession. The kidnapped boy, Dante, grows up without even knowing his last name. He doubts his own sanity until he meets Lucia, a girl with a tragic past of her own. They fall in love and set out to find his true identity . . .

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ID: 716365

Title: Droits of the Crown

Author: David Donachie

Narrator: John Telfer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10:42:45

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-23

Publisher: Bookwire

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction

Summary:

John Pearce faces a court martial, but will a cowardly chief witness stand up to questioning? With the matter unresolved, HMS Hazard is put under the command of Horatio Nelson. In London, the government denies prize money for the cargo of silver Pearce took off the Santa Leocadia, claiming it as property of the Crown. Pearce's prize agent seeks to fight this, only to be outmanoeuvred by devious Henry Dundas. From Elba, Pearce is sent on a mission to collect fleeing members of the Corsican government. Seeking a solution which will not risk his ship, he seeks the aid of a local clan chief, inadvertently putting himself, his crew, and his rescued charges in jeopardy. Pearce finds himself trapped in a deep Corsican bay where he will be forced to make a decision: to follow his instincts or to obey his orders.

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ID: 728107

Title: Maisie's Way

Author: Grace Thompson

Narrator: Deryn Edwards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 08:25:13

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-23

Publisher: Bookwire

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Sagas

Summary:

When Maisie Vasey leaves her husband and brings her daughter to live on Pendragon Island, she causes unrest within more than one family. Underneath the happy surface of this Welsh seaside town, relationships can seem fragile and easily destroyed. When Maisie comes to work for Edward Jenkins at Montague Court, he soon makes his intentions clear, but she has very different ideas about where their friendship is heading. Lewis and his fiery wife Dora continue to row with each other, even though they both know that love still binds them together. But how will Maisie's arrival affect the reconciliation they seek? Can their marriage survive?

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ID: 665638

Title: Absolution: A Novel

Author: Alice McDermott

Narrator: Jesse Vilinsky, Rachel Kenney

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10:02:58

Language: English

Release date: 10-31-23

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction

Summary:

'A breath of fresh air.'BookPage

'Both narrators bring deep emotional tonality...this exceptional listen will foster deep book club discussions.' Booklist

'Alternately gripping, moving, and thought-provoking...this is an audiobook to savor.' - AudioFile

A riveting account of womens lives on the margins of the Vietnam War, from the renowned winner of the National Book Award.

You have no idea what it was like. For us. The women, I mean. The wives.

American womenAmerican wiveshave been mostly minor characters in the literature of the Vietnam War, but in Absolution they take center stage. Tricia is a shy newlywed, married to a rising attorney on loan to navy intelligence. Charlene is a practiced corporate spouse and mother of three, a beauty and a bully. In Saigon in 1963, the two women form a wary alliance as they balance the eras mandate to be helpmeets to their ambitious husbands with their own, inchoate impulse to do good for the people of Vietnam.

Sixty years later, Charlenes daughter, spurred by an encounter with an aging Vietnam vet, reaches out to Tricia. Together, they look back at their time in Saigon, taking wry account of that pivotal year and of Charlenes altruistic machinations, and discovering as they do how their own lives as women on the peripheryof politics, of history, of war, of their husbands convictionshave been shaped and burdened by the same sort of unintended consequences that followed Americas tragic interference in Southeast Asia.

A virtuosic new novel from Alice McDermott, one of our most observant, most affecting writersabout folly and grace, obligation, sacrifice, and, finally, the quest for absolution in a broken world.

A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

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ID: 727761

Title: Instruments of Death

Author: G.W. Macleod

Narrator: Jacob Z Klimaszewski

Format: Unabridged

Length: 04:02:46

Language: English

Release date: 10-31-23

Publisher: Findaway Voices

Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories

Summary:

I am the end of all things to all things Amara

David was enjoying his very normal life until his world collapsed in on itself.

Grief and personal tragedy lead our unlikely hero to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of his young family and uncover a mystery that goes beyond our world and into the next. Unfortunately for David, a man in some very dark glasses is also on the case. Will he assist David or will he be an Instrument of Death?

Speaking of Death, the lord of the dead has a problem.One of the most dangerous men that has ever existed has managed to hide himself and his followers from the dark masters gaze. What follows is a unique story featuring time travel, otherworldly beings, a civilisation at the centre of the earth, a gem that could alter our very existence and an adventure unlike anything youve ever read.

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ID: 703282

Title: Carry My Secret to Your Grave (Murder, She Wrote #2)

Author: Stephanie Kuehn

Narrator: Sisi Aisha Johnson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 07:33:13

Language: English

Release date: 10-31-23

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Genres: Fiction, Teen, Mystery & Thriller

Summary:

Small town murders.

Big time thrills.

The second installment in the suspenseful, modern update of the classic mystery TV series. Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, Sadie, and Gossip Girl.

'Someone knows where you live. And whoever they are, they want you to know... you're next.'

Bea Fletcher never met a cold case she didn't want to solve. So when she finds herself staying with family near Lake Paloma, she's torn. Sure, she's not thrilled to be bunking with her moody, taciturn uncle and his wife while her father's out of town. Being away from Cabot Cove means less time for Bea to work on her true crime blog, visit her great-aunt Jessica, and spend time with new friends Leisl, Leif, and Carlos and the mysterious underground treasure hunting game they've been playing.

But Lake Paloma has mysteries of its own, including the unsolved drowning of teenaged Eden Vicente the year before. And when Bea starts to ask questions about Eden's death, the answers lead her closer to home than she ever imagined. If Bea isn't careful, she could be the next girl to end up at the bottom of the lake.

And underwater, no one can hear you scream...

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ID: 657927

Title: Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond

Author: Henry Winkler

Narrator: Henry Winkler

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:22:31

Language: English

Release date: 10-31-23

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Arts & Entertainment

Summary:

This program is read by the author.

'Kindhearted and approachable Winkler shines in his narration of his memoir commemorating 50 years of showbiz work...An engaging and endearing memoir by a genuine Hollywood treasure whose work spans generations.'Library Journal

From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply thoughtful memoir of the lifelong effects of stardom and the struggle to become whole.

Henry Winkler, launched into prominence as The Fonz in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Brilliant, funny, and widely-regarded as the nicest man in Hollywood (though he would be the first to tell you that its simply not the case, hes really just grateful to be here), Henry shares in this achingly vulnerable memoir the disheartening truth of his childhood, the difficulties of a life with severe dyslexia, the pressures of a role that takes on a life of its own, and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you.

Since the glorious era of Happy Days fame, Henry has endeared himself to a new generation with roles in such adored shows as Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, and Barry, where hes been revealed as an actor with immense depth and pathos, a departure from the period of his life when he was so distinctly typecast as The Fonz, he could hardly find work.

Filled with profound heart, charm, and self-deprecating humor, Being Henry is a memoir about so much more than a life in Hollywood and the curse of stardom. It is a meaningful testament to the power of sharing truth and kindness and of finding fulfillment within yourself.

A Macmillan Audio production from Celadon Books.

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ID: 728117

Title: Recipe for Mr Banksy

Author: Anni Rose

Narrator: Kitty Kelly

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:55:25

Language: English

Release date: 10-30-23

Publisher: Bookwire

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Summary:

Daisy's love life needs a makeover . . .She's just ended things with her boyfriend, and her greedy landlord, who also happens to be her ex's best friend, is threatening to ruin her business. So it's no surprise a spelling mistake in the butcher's window is enough to push her over the edge. And fixing it with a can of spray paint from a passing graffiti artist only makes things worse. The graffiti artist is actually trainee doctor Jackson. Street art helps him to relax when he's not at his stressful job. Jackson doesn't know what to make of the impulsive Daisy, but he can't get her out of his head. As Daisy fights to save her business, fate seems to delight in throwing her and Jackson together. Can a passionate beauty therapist and a sensible doctor really have a future?

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ID: 659765

Title: In the Footsteps of Du Fu

Author: Michael Wood

Narrator: Michael Wood

Format: Unabridged

Length: 04:48:05

Language: English

Release date: 10-26-23

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Literary

Summary:

A beautifully illustrated travelogue, chronicling the life and work of one of the world greatest poets.

Du Fu (712-70) is one of China’s greatest poets. His career coincided with periods of famine, war and huge upheaval, yet his secular philosophical vision, combined with his empathy for the common folk of his nation, ensured that he soon became revered. Like Shakespeare or Dante, his poetry resonates in a timeless manner that ensures it is always relevant and offers something new to the modern generation.

Now, in this beautifully illustrated book, broadcaster and historian Michael Wood follows in his footsteps to try to understand the places that inspired Du Fu to write some of the most famous and best-loved poetry the world has known. The themes he wrote about – friendship, family, human suffering – are universal and in our troubled times are just as relevant as they were almost 1,300 years ago.

 

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