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Title: War at the Edge of the World

Author: Ian Ross

Narrator: Jonathan Keeble

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-05-15

Publisher: Lamplight Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Once a soldier in an elite legion from the Danube, Aurelius Castus believes his glory days are over, stuck in Britain's provincial backwater. But history is about to take a hand, and when the king of the Picts, the savage people beyond Hadrian's Wall, dies in mysterious circumstances, Castus is selected to command the bodyguard of a Roman envoy sent to negotiate with the barbarians. But the diplomatic mission ends in bloody tragedy

Members Reviews:

solid story, good action

well structured, good pace, locations well evoked. narration was very good with excellent variety of voice and accent. Solid basis in history and the historical note rounded off the book nicely

Great book, brilliantly read by Jonathan Keeble

What made the experience of listening to War at the Edge of the World the most enjoyable?

Jonathan Keeble is a brilliant narrator, making each character distinctive and making you see these characters as real people.

What was one of the most memorable moments of War at the Edge of the World?

The whole episode when the soldiers go beyond the Antonine wall and meet the Picts for the first time - the feeling of unease, feeling out of their comfort zone, the alien nature of the Picts themselves and not understanding their language, and feeling so cut-off from the rest of the Roman army. This whole section of the book is utterly gripping.

What does Jonathan Keeble bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book?

I know this from having read the read the book first as an ebook, which I enjoyed, and then listening to Jonathan Keeble bring this story to life. The different voices, the accents - it all makes the story and the different characters seem much more real. I felt much more engaged in the story during Jonathan Keeble's narration.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The book made me laugh in places, but I was mostly caught up by the intense emotions that Castus and his fellow-solders went through.

Any additional comments?

The book also gives a fascinating insight into Roman warfare and life, as well as covering some historical background information that is necessary to understand the underlying intrigue that is going on around Castus and his soldiers.

Loved it!

Brutal, grisly and so realistic! Intrigue, skullduggery, treachery, fast paced - what's not to love. Keeble is outstanding. Bravo

Good Openning

I have just listened to this book and enjoyed it very much, has a good story line and strong characters, I believe that there are 3 more books in this series and I look forward to hearing them.

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Title: The Flying Dutchman

Author: J. G. Lockhart

Narrator: Cathy Dobson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-02-14

Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

J. G. Lockhart (1794-1854) was a Scottish writer and editor, with a particular passion for investigating famous mysteries. In this analysis, he investigates the legend of the Flying Dutchman, the ghostly mariner, cursed by God, who is condemned to roam the high seas causing disaster to ships and sailors until the day of judgement, when his soul will be delivered to Satan.

Lockhart's analysis looks at various incarnations of the tale and whether the myth could in fact have its roots in a real event.

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Title: Restitution

Author: Eliza Graham

Narrator: Patience Tomlinson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-19-14

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd

Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

February, 1945: Europe is in ruins and the Red Army is searing its way across Germany's eastern marches, revenging itself upon a petrified population. The war is over, but for some the fight for survival is only just beginning.

Alix, the aristocratic daughter of a German resistance fighter, is alone and desperate to flee before the Reds come. But when a ferocious snowstorm descends she must return to the shelter of her abandoned ancestral home. There, she is shocked to find her childhood sweetheart Gregor.

As old passions are rekindled, a couple break into the house to hide - the man, dressed in Gestapo uniform, is a stranger, but his companion is altogether more familiar. By morning, the blizzard has died down but the Reds are back. The woman and her Nazi escort are dead, and Gregor has vanished.

Alone and terrified, Alix runs for her life, and embarks upon an extraordinary and heartbreaking journey. It will take 60 years and the fall of another empire - Communism - before the riddles of that fateful night can be deciphered. Restitution is a memorable novel about love and betrayal, hatred and heroism - a reminder that, even in the worst of times, the most courageous acts of kindness are possible.

Members Reviews:

Loved this book!

A good story,lots of history of an area I knew very little about, well defined characters and a good mystery thrown in,what more could you want in a book? Really enjoyed it,stayed up until 3a.m. to finish it and have been mulling it over for a couple days now.

Unforgettable

It is said, "Don't judge a book by its cover". Nevertheless, it was the cover which drew me in. The subject matter is certainly one which is not tackled by many authors and dear to my heart since I was born in Pomerania shortly before the war ended. The author did a wonderful job and I was impressed by the research she must have done. This book will stay with me for a very long time and I will read it again and again. Thank you Amazon for putting it out there for anyone to find. It is a jewel! I have already recommended it to friends. Unfortunately I cannot share my copy because it is a down load on my I-pad. Thank you again for one of the best books I have read and am proud to call mine. I hope the author will write more books.

Another great one.

So thankful to have found this author. I ordered this book, then tried to read another book in my queue. Couldn't do it. And furthermore, I'll be reading the rest of Eliza Graham's books before I even try to read anything else. This book illustrates the fear and confusion during WWII in eastern Europe and how individual lives were affected.

Resolution

The war has ended for the west, but the Russians carry trouble with them as they evade Prussia. Will the protagonists survive in this period of spies and hidden backgrounds. When you can trust no one, at all.

The mood of this book Is just short of spooky. This is a dark period for the books setting, Prussia, an area of which little has been written until recent times.

But this novel does have a a resolution.

Restitution I found it difficult to stop reading! I ...

Restitution

I found it difficult to stop reading! I shared the book with a friend who also said the same! We couldn't put the book away until the end! The book was exciting and informative!

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Title: Michelangelo & the Morgue

Subtitle: Michelangelo & Me, Volume 1

Author: Joanne Lewis

Narrator: Nick Orfanella

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-23-14

Publisher: Joanne Tawny Lewis

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

In 1492, during a time when the power of the Medici, the ruling family of Renaissance Florence, was growing weaker and a friar named Savonarola was burning vanities, a seventeen-year-old named Michelangelo was making a name for himself as an artist. However, he desired more lessons before he felt he could create the greatest sculptures and paintings. He yearned to carry out autopsies to learn about the inner workings of the human body in order to make his art come to life.

Performing autopsies when not a doctor was illegal and punishable by death. Who would take that risk for him? With little convincing, Prior Bichiellini and Arrigo the Medico dared to allow him to sneak into the Santo Spirito morgue each night. Michelangelo was shocked when he began to recognize many of the corpses who, it appeared, had been murdered-including his beloved best friend, Catarina.

Was there a connection between these deaths? Did Savonarola have something to do with them? The Medici? Was Prior Bichiellini and Arrigo the Medico responsible? Did he dare risk his own life and try to solve the murders? Or, should he stick to what he knows best, which is creating art? Most know Michelangelo as the creator of David and the painter of the Sistine Chapel.

In Michelangelo & the Morgue, a historical fantasy novella that takes place in the fifteenth century, Michelangelo defies religious and political powers in order to find who is murdering the artists of Florence, learning along the way that the person responsible might just be himself.

Members Reviews:

Historical Short Stories ... not my cup of tea

Any additional comments?

I received this book for free in exchange for a honest review.

This book was very difficult to follow. Historical fiction isnt usually my cup of tea, but since I love Michelangelo I thought I would give it a whirl. The first story I enjoyed. The second story with autopsies lost me. The could not engage for the rest of the stories.

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Title: Stalin's Barber

Author: Paul M. Levitt

Narrator: Fleet Cooper

Format: Unabridged

Length: 19 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-17-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Avraham Bahar leaves debt-ridden and depressed Albania to seek a better life in, ironically, Stalinist Russia. A professional barber, he curries favor with the Communist regime, ultimately being invited to become Stalins personal barber at the Kremlin, where he is entitled to live in a government house with other Soviet dignitaries. In the intrigue that follows, Avraham, now known as Razan, is not only barber to Stalin but also to the many Stalin look-alikes that the paranoid dictator circulates to thwart possible assassination attempts - including one from Razan himself.

Members Reviews:

Interesting read.

What did you love best about Stalin's Barber?

The overall plot interested me as a fan of history and historical fiction.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Stalin's Barber?

I can't pick one.

What about Fleet Coopers performance did you like?

He's excellent with accents.

If you could take any character from Stalin's Barber out to dinner, who would it be and why?

The barber himself. He'd give me a nice haircut and shave, and we could talk politics.

Any additional comments?

None.

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Title: Tais Afinskaja [Thais]

Author: Ivan Efremov

Narrator: Elena Morozova

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-07-14

Publisher: Cdcom Publishing

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Tais Afinskaja.Ona - prekrasnaja getera, ch'e imja proslavleno daleko za predelami Afin; u ee nog tolpy poklonnikov i grudy serebra. No chto ej do togo, esli sushhestvuet tol'ko odin muzhchina, kotorogo ona mechtaet pokorit'! A muzhchina jetot mechtaet pokorit' ves' mir. I oba oni, Aleksandr Makedonskij i Tais Afinskaja, ostavjat svoi imena v vekah. On - blagodarja svoim zavoevanijam, a ona - blagodarja svoej ljubvi, kotoraja do samogo konca budet pylat' tak zhe neistovo, kak podozhzhennyj rukoj getery dvorec persidskih carej

Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

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Title: No Escape: The Sweetwater Tragedy

Subtitle: A Wyoming Historical Mystery

Author: Jean Henry Mead

Narrator: Dennis Redfield

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-24-13

Publisher: Medallion Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Susan Cameron, a young Missouri woman, arrives in Wyoming Territory determined to homestead on her own. Her nearest neighbors, Ellen Watson Averell and James Jimmy Averell, operate a small road ranch not far from the Oregon Trail on homestead land formerly grazed illegally by Albert Bothwells cattle. Ellen purchased a small herd of cattle and brand, but Bothwell claimed the Averells were operating a rural brothel and that Ellen took calves for her favors.Trouble haunts Susan, her veterinarian friend, Michael, and the Averells from the moment Susan attempts to take possession of her new homestead land, culminating in the hangings of both Ellen and Jimmy Averell by six prominent cattlemen, who then spread vicious lies in their controlled Cheyenne newspaper, calling Ellen Cattle Kate. The mystery deepens when the cattlemen are brought to trial and all the witnesses to the hangings have died or disappeared and Susan and Michael are kidnapped by hired gunmen...

Members Reviews:

An exciting fiction story based on Cattle Kate, the only woman hanged in Wyoming

This story contains a blend of fact and fiction. It is told in the point of view of a fictional heroine, Susan, who is determined to homestead, but finds that she has chosen a dangerous spot to build her new cabin. This fictional story threads the facts behind the true-life tragedy of the hanging of Jim and Ellen Averell (also known as Ella Watson and "Cattle Kate". The Averell's got on the wrong side of the local cattlemen, who desperately wanted their land for water and free grazing. The events leading up to the murders and the ensuing cover-up are recounted through the eyes of a fellow homesteader, who is also threatened. A tension-filled tale that is filled with careful historical detail, adventure and romance.

Excellent Mix of History and Fiction

No Escape: The Sweetwater Tragedy by Jean Henry Mead is an excellent story, combining history and fiction.

In the late 1800s, Ellen Watson Averell and James Averall are hanged for crimes they didn't commit in this historical account. Ms. Mead tells this true story through the eyes of a fictional character named Susan Cameron.

The cattlemen in the Sweetwater area of Wyoming will have things their way, no matter what has to be done, including lying, cheating and stealing.

Jean Henry Mead took me on a long journey with these characters, both real and fictional, that I won't soon forget. The injustice these people suffered was heartbreaking.

I highly recommend No Escape: The Sweetwater Tragedy to readers who enjoy history, fiction and wonderful characters. You'll put the book down and remember these events for a long time.

An excellent historical novel

When Susan Cameron arrives in Sweetwater Valley, Wyoming, she is full of hope for her new life. At last, she will answer to no one but herself-she is free to pursue her dream of owning her own land and making her own choices. She gets off to a rocky start, but undaunted, doggedly follows her plan to file for her own section of land. Along the way, she meets Michael O'Brien who shows a romantic interest in her. Susan, however, meets Michael's every effort with frosty response. This is her time to prove herself and nothing, no one, will deter her.

Early on, Susan has the good fortune to meet her generous and helpful neighboring homesteaders, Ella and her husband Jim.

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Title: Lantern in the Mist

Author: Liliana Shelbrook

Narrator: Lara Asmundson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-14-13

Publisher: GarnetDream Entertainment

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

In 1899, stunning Kathleen Colby finds herself forced to embark on a perilous adventure with her disabled sister across America. During this unparalleled journey from Alaska to New York, she encounters compelling, dangerous characters, meets an attractive man of many secrets, and discovers what it is to be a woman in the late 1890s. This amazing trip will eventually change the naive Kathleen into...the new woman of the early 20th-century.

Members Reviews:

Perfect Match!

Would you consider the audio edition of Lantern in the Mist to be better than the print version?

The audio edition perfectly matched the print edition! The reader's voice, the music and the mood of the audio gave the exact impression I had when reading the print edition! A great companion to the print edition.

What did you like best about this story?

I absolutely loved the beautiful relationship between the sisters! It's a deep love shown through action, the most important of all. Kathleen's character is an amazing example of strength, loyalty and someone who actually learns from her mistakes. It is very touching to see her grow as a person throughout the book. I also found the historical component extremely interesting, showing us the day-to-day struggles of being a woman in the end of the 19th century, very fascinating to read and learn about.

What does Lara Asmundson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

It was quite uncanny, because to me she was the voice of Kathleen, a perfect match of voice and main character!! I loved the way she really interpreted the book, and fleshed out all of the characters.

If you could take any character from Lantern in the Mist out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Definitely Kathleen!!! I could really use some of her fortitude and spirit!!

Any additional comments?

This lovely audio edition was really able to fully represent the story, its unique mood and characters. It is clear that Lara really took the time to understand the nuances of the historical period and Kathleen's character. I highly recommend this audio edition of the great "Lantern in the Mist"!

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Title: Iron Ties

Subtitle: The Silver Rush Mysteries, Book 2

Author: Ann Parker

Narrator: Kirsten Potter

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-26-13

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

"The great questions of the time are not decided by speeches and majority decisions... but by iron and blood." (Otto von Bismarck, 1862)

Summer 1880. The railroad is coming west, all the way to Leadville, Colorado, and its rich Rocky Mountain mines - and millionaires. Coming to celebrate the arrival of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad is a former president, none other than Ulysses S. Grant, eighteenth president of the United States and commander of the Union armies during the Civil War.

But not everyone wants to celebrate the arrival of the railroad. Inez Stannert, like other residents in the Colorado boomtown, regards the news with mixed feelings. Her business partnership in the Silver Queen Saloon is still shaky and the bonds of family still tenuous, with her husband missing and her son living back east. Inez doesn't want to see lawlessness escalate and lead, once again, to murder.

Inez isn't the only one with iron ties to the past. Some folks have wicked memories of the Civil War, and others a stake in the competing railroad lines. Caught in the crossfire is Inez's friend, photographer Susan Carothers. An explosion that nearly killed Susan has killed another - or could it have been murder? It's up to Inez to investigate.

Members Reviews:

Summer of 1880 in Leadville

Life in a silver mining town in Colorado and hard drinking, crime solving female saloon owner Inez are the center of this mystery. I had high hopes for this second book in the Leadville series. Unhappily the story turned out to be very slow and scattered. It felt like reading a long series of letters from distant family with updates, sometimes partial and other times microscopic in detail, about people you barely know. The characters are so poorly developed that they seem like ghosts. Shadowy people milling around in a complicated, overly repetitive tale. Even worse, the final two or three chapters of the book are spent trying to dig the story out from under piles of unnecessary and discarded details. This final rushed writing works hard to make some sense of the previous 11 hours of listening. The closure, to me, was a let down. The smooth and languid reading style that added atmosphere in book one now feels just slow, monotone and boring. Can not recommend this visit to Leadville.

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Titel: Die Burg der Könige

Autor:: Oliver Pötzsch

Erzähler: Johannes Steck

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 28 hrs and 46 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-27-13

Herausgeber: HörbucHHamburg HHV GmbH

Bewertung: 3 von 5 von 2 Stimmen

Kategorien: Fiction, Historical

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

1524. Die deutschen Lande werden von den Bauernkriegen zerrissen. Dem Adel droht der Verlust der Macht, dem Volk Hunger und Tod. Vier Menschen suchen ihre Bestimmung: Agnes, die Burgherrin der einst mächtigen Stauferburg Trifels, will ihr Erbe bewahren. Mathis, Sohn eines Burgschmieds, träumt von der Gleichheit der Menschen und schließt sich aufständischen Bauern an. König Franz von Frankreich strebt nach der Kaiserkrone. Karl V., gewählter deutscher König und selbst ernannter Kaiser, sieht seine Macht bedroht. Vier Menschen, vier Leben. Und ein Ort, der den Schlüssel zu ihrem Schicksal birgt: der Trifels. Legendäre Burg der Staufer.

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