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Title: Kilts and Daggers

Subtitle: Highland Spies Series # 2

Author: Victoria Roberts

Narrator: Justine Eyre

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-23-15

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Ever since Lady Grace Walsingham discovered her uncle and sister are spies for the Crown, she has yearned for adventure. She's counting the days until she can leave barbaric Scotland behind, even if she must endure Highland captain Fagan Murray's company for weeks.

Fagan has a simple mission: escort the haughty Lady Grace back to England. But nothing is ever easy. The sharp-tongued woman needles him at every turn. But when a menacing threat follows them on their journey, Fagan's grudging tolerance for Grace turns to respect...and into a perilous attraction that could seal their fate.

Critic Reviews:

"Grace and Fagan make visiting the Highlands worth the trip." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Riveting!

Victoria Roberts, is a talented and amazing writer. Her stories has no fillers for volume. Chapter after chapter she keeps you wanting more. Victoria's vivid and expressive writing bring the characters too life.

Best yet !!

great story line with excellent narration. A great plot with good character development. Highly recommended

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Title: The Inheritors

Author: Harold Robbins

Narrator: Brian Troxell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-16-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

From the author of The New York Times number-one best-selling novel The Carpetbaggers comes a novel exposing the money, fame, sex, politics, and power that accompany being at the top of the entertainment industry. Based on the real lives of network executives and other high-profile personalities in the early days when television first became a viable threat to the all-powerful business of the silver screen, The Inheritors is the first in Harold Robbins' Trilogy of Greed and spent 21 weeks on The New York Times best-sellers list.

Steve Gaunt, the rebellious visionary, is the head of a successful television empire, making him a hit in the ratings and with gorgeous women. Sam Benjamin, one of the last of the old motion picture tycoons, desperately wants to hold on to the power that has long been associated with the more "glamorous" part of the business - the movies. When the two combine forces, they have the potential to remake the entertainment industry - or be each other's undoing. Will their friendship fall apart when their money is on the line, or will their partnership make them even more wealthy and powerful?

Entertainment is a dirty business, built by ruthless mavericks. The only rule is that nothing is real in Hollywood.

Members Reviews:

sucks to be a woman in the 60s!

Couldn't get beyond the way women were treated, and represented. in this book. Was it really like this, or was this just this author's point of view?

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Titre: La louve de France (Les rois maudits 5)

Auteur: Maurice Druon

Narrateur: François Berland

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 10 hrs and 8 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 06-02-15

Éditeur: Sixtrid

Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 10 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Après le règne falot de Louis X le Hutin, son frère, Philippe V le Long, entreprend de redresser avec intelligence le royaume. Malheureusement, il meurt avant d'avoir atteint ses 30 ans laissant un royaume sans héritier mâle. C'est donc le troisième et dernier fils de Philippe le Bel, Charles IV, faible et effacé, qui succède à son frère.

Mais la majorité de ce cinquième épisode porte sur la sœur du roi, Isabelle, reine d'Angleterre par son mariage avec Edouard II. Mariée à un homme dépravé qui l'ignore et dont le proche entourage la bafoue quotidiennement, "la louve de France", c'est ainsi qu'on la surnomme, parvient à retrouver en son pays natal les partisans d'une reconstruction monarchique à même de diriger à nouveau sainement l'Angleterre. C'est dans le sang et d'horribles vengeances que ce fera son retour.

©1970 Maurice Druon (P)2015 Sixtrid SAS

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Titre: Le grand Cœur

Auteur: Jean-Christophe Rufin

Narrateur: Thierry Ancisse

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 14 hrs and 8 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 05-27-15

Éditeur: Gallimard

Evaluation: 4.5 sur 5 sur 6 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Dans la chaleur d'une île grecque, un homme se cache pour échapper à ses poursuivants. Il évoque sa vie hors du commun et tente de démêler l'écheveau de son destin. Fils d'un modeste pelletier, il est devenu l'homme le plus riche de France. Il a permis à Charles VII de terminer la guerre de Cent Ans. Il a changé le regard sur l'Orient. Avec lui, l'Europe est passée du temps des croisades à celui de l'échange. Aussi familier des rois et du pape que des plus humbles maisons, il a voyagé à travers tout le monde connu. Au faîte de sa gloire, il a vécu la chute, le dénuement, la torture avant de retrouver la liberté et la fortune. Son nom est Jacques Cœur.

©2012 Éditions Gallimard (P)2013 Éditions Gallimard

Revues par les critiques:

À propos de ce titre

Prix du roman historique 2012.

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Title: The Etruscan

Author: Mika Waltari

Narrator: Charlton Griffin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 19 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-07-15

Publisher: Audio Connoisseur

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

The civilization of the ancient fifth century BC Mediterranean blossoms into life in Mika Waltari's outstanding historical novel of love, war, greed, and spiritual tumult.

Beginning in Ionia in 498 BC with the burning of the Lydian capital, Sardis, the story of Lars Turms sweeps across the Mediterranean to Delphi, Athens, then Sicily, before finally ending in Rome and ancient Etruria. Along the way, we encounter Greek warriors and pirates, Carthaginian merchants and princes, strange priests and priestesses, and trading centers, great and small. It is a fascinating glimpse of a world on the verge of wrenching change. Few cultures will survive unscathed.

With Greece on the cusp of war against mighty Persia in the East and wealthy Carthage in the West, the peoples of a dozen cultures hold their breath in anticipation. The old ways will not survive the probing, skeptical minds of the Greeks, and Lars Turms' destiny is to accommodate himself and his people to altering circumstances far different from anything he could have possibly anticipated.

This exciting novel plays out on the background of actual historical events and real personalities. In order to enhance your enjoyment, we urge listeners to access the included PDF map of the ancient Mediterranean and the brief historical explanation.

Members Reviews:

Surprised fan......

What was most disappointing about Mika Waltaris story?

I was surprised how I felt about this book after listening to it. I loved the Roman and the Egyptian, that being said, I wasn't happy with the story line. The performance was great and as historical novels go, it was worth the credit.

Any additional comments?

As a Waltari fan it's a must listen.

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Title: Flashman and the Redskins

Subtitle: The Flashman Papers, Book 6

Author: George MacDonald Fraser

Narrator: Colin Mace

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-23-15

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Harry Flashman: the unrepentant bully of Tom Brown's schooldays, now with a Victoria Cross, has three main talents - horsemanship, facility with foreign languages, and fornication.

A reluctant military hero, Flashman plays a key part in most of the defining military campaigns of the 19th century, despite trying his utmost to escape them all.

What was Harry Flashman doing on the slopes of Little Bighorn, caught between the gallant remnant of Custer's 7th Cavalry and the attack of Sitting Bull's braves? He was trying to get out of the line of fire and escape yet again with his life (if not his honour) intact.

Here is the legendary and authentic West of Mangas Colorado's Apaches, of Kit Carson, Custer and Spotted Tail, of Crazy Horse and the Deadwood stage, gunfighters and gamblers, scoundrels and Indian belles, enthusiastic widows and mysterious adventuresses. The West as it really was terrifying!

Critic Reviews:

"The Flashman Papers do what all great sagas do - winning new admirers along the way but never, ever betraying old ones. It is an immense achievement." (Sunday Telegraph)

"Not so much a march as a full-blooded charge, fortified by the usual lashings of salty sex, meticulously choreographed battle scenes and hilariously spineless acts of self preservation by Flashman." (Sunday Times)

"Not only are the Flashman books extremely funny, but they give meticulous care to authenticity. You can, between the guffaws, learn from them." (Washington Post)

"A first-rate historical novelist" (Kingsley Amis)

Members Reviews:

You can't beat Flashy

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I love the Flashman books, you get to brush up on your 19th century history whilst being thoroughly entertained by a truly great anti-hero. This adventure takes off right after the ending of Flash for Freedom! (One of my favorite episodes).

Colin Mace makes a decent stab at the narration but he for me his portrayal ultimately fails to truly inhabit the character of Flashman. His voice and performance miss the mark in capturing the searing wit, charm and cowardice of the man. The ultimate Flashman narrator is Timothy West (a fantastic actor who performed 7 of the 12 books) he is head and shoulders above any of the performers who've attempted Flashy. I think it's a great shame his versions of Flashman's adventures seem so hard to come by. If I had my way they would be re-released with West recording the remaining 5 books.

Flashy Flashman

Have all the flashman books and many on either cd or on Audible etc. This is one of the best, and most enjoyable adventures for our anti hero...Quite well narrated too, although not to the standards of the likes of Timothy West.

Barnstorming Romp

Just awesome.

Why isn't there a statue of Flashy in Central London?

One of the best stories out of the 12, in fact it's my equal 12th favorite.

Further Flashman

The story is split into two parts, the 1849-50 trek out west, and Flashman's return to America just before Little Big Horn. If you've reached this far in the series, then you'll know what to expect.

Flashman is the same monster as he ever was. He still somehow manages to wriggle out of trouble through undeserved luck, unabashed cowardice and seduction.

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Title: Legend of the Dawn: The Complete Trilogy

Subtitle: Legend of the Dawn; After the Dawn; Before Sundown

Author: J.R. Wright

Narrator: Greg Walston

Format: Unabridged

Length: 20 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-08-15

Publisher: J.R. Wright

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Having been drawn to the wild for a number of years, young Luke McKinney is forced to leave 1839 St. Louis for the North Country even sooner than he expected to go. At 17, along with a female companion and an elderly father figure, he is literally running for his life.

With the law pursuing him and the wilderness unforgiving, he finds himself caught up in a survival system that has nothing to do with civilization or laws.

Then the unthinkable happens: The love of his life is taken from him. It is during the pursuit of her captors that Luke finds a strength and determination that will shape his moral existence for the remainder of his life.

This is a trilogy of books that spans the lives of Luke McKinney and Breanne Bruyere, their undying love, through hell and high water, for over 50 years.

Daring, thrilling, romantic, historic... What else is there? Unforgettable!

Members Reviews:

Exciting Western Trilogy kept me reading EVERY moment I could spare

This trilogy spans many decades as it follows the young love of Luke & Breanne as they run off together with an older gentleman named Pierre. Breanne is kidnapped by Indians and that begins the star crossed lovers extremely long separation. The stories mostly focus on Luke with starring roles by Breanne, Sarah, and a young Indian named Chaska. It is truly a western frontier adventure with so many twists and ironic turns along the way.

Unlike most trilogies, the weakest book in the series is the first (in my opinion). I still found it enjoyable, and went on to read the 2nd and 3rd books which I enjoyed much more. You do have to read the first book to understand what is going on, as these are in no way stand alone novels. It is definitely something I would recommend for Western readers, and I think many romance readers would enjoy it as well (though it is a "tame" romance). It was something outside my usual books and I really enjoyed it. I will be keeping an eye out for more of his work.

History of the wild west.

I loved this trilogy! Covering a span of over fifty years, the story brings to life the expansion of the country west. The story of Luke McKinney starts in St. Louis in 1839. It tells the tale of his life and his love for his wife Breanne. On the run from the law, they find happiness in a small cabin on a river. Breanne is captured by indians and Luke, while trying to find her, mistakenly thinks she was killed. He changes his name to Tom Hill and a friend helps to spread a tale that Luke was killed, ending the search for him for murdering an evil sherrif who deserved it. Breanne hears the rumor and, despondent, travels east to New York. The story then goes on to tell of their lives and unending love. With a cast of colorful characters and striking images of a virgin land populated by indians, the story tells the history of our country as seen through Luke's eyes. It is brought to life by cameo appearances by such historical figures as Jim Bridger, Gen. Custer, Sitting Bull, and Crazy Horse, among others. Will Luke ever be reunited with his lost love? Read this stirring tale of our country's growth. You will not be disappointed!

Captivating story

This is one of the best books I have read in a long time. It keeps you right in the middle of the telling and doesn't let you go. I hated to see it end. Thank you Mr.

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Title: Master of War: Defiant unto Death, Book 2

Author: David Gilman

Narrator: Daniel Philpott

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-02-15

Publisher: Lamplight Audio

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

The Black Prince has launched a devastating raid deep into France, laying waste to everything in his path. In response, the French have mustered an army that outnumbers the English forces 10 to 1 and are determined to drive their hated foe from the land after years of bloody conquest.

Sir Thomas Blackstone, the British archer knighted on the field of Crecy, has used the intervening years to forge his own war band and has hacked out his own fiefdom in central France. He knows the English are outnumbered, outmaneuvered, and exhausted....

But that will not stop him from fighting his way to one of history's greatest military victories.

Members Reviews:

Second installment: Visceral and compelling story.

Compelling and addictive story shedding insights into many key characters. The telling of a life guided by founding experiences honed over time and underpinned by core values with a form of moral code. Well written, yet some narration somewhat wooden.

very enjoyable and the story line is very good

as good as Bernard Cornwall, keeps you wanting to read more and not able to put it down. I listen to the books whilst walking my springer spanial he has never walked as far or as often. just downloaded the next book Gate of the Dead so will be off in the morning.

A ripping yarn about knights, archers and honour.

This book is a strong sequel to the first. The fact that it's broken down into pats makes it feel like three stories in one, each as griping as the next. I can't wait to get on with the next one!

excellent story, good pace and characters

excellent story with good pace and characters lots of action. just filling in words now.

Epic gripping tale

Both books took you on a blood soaked journey spanning 10 years

Riveting stuff with excellent story telling

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Title: The Tomb That Ruth Built

Subtitle: Mickey Rawlings, Book 7

Author: Troy Soos

Narrator: Johnny Heller

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-02-15

Publisher: Common Mode Inc

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Mickey Rawlings is Back!

The Roaring Twenties: America is dancing to jazz, gangsters are selling bootleg liquor, and the New York Yankees are building a baseball dynasty. In 1923, Yankee Stadium opens and Babe Ruth is about to lead the team to its first world's championship. But the promising season gets off to an ominous start when the body of a murdered bootlegger is found buried in the new ballpark. Utility infielder Mickey Rawlings, in his first year with the Yankees, is called to investigate and soon gets caught in the crossfire of rival gangsters. The Tomb That Ruth Built is the seventh in Troy Soos's acclaimed Mickey Rawlings baseball mystery series.

Members Reviews:

outstanding

I loved it. Mickey Rawlings is a great series and a great story line, especially if you love baseball.

Love these Baseball mysteries

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I have listened to all of the Troy Soos books with Mickey Rawlings. I've enjoyed each and everyone of them. I keep them in my active folder so that I can listen to them over and over. I feel like they bring the baseball history to life, even though I know that Mickey is fictional character.

What other book might you compare The Tomb That Ruth Built to and why?

I would compare it to all of the Mickey Rawlings series books. They're all worth listening to over and over again

Which character as performed by Johnny Heller was your favorite?

Mickey is always my favorite

If you could take any character from The Tomb That Ruth Built out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I would love to take Mickey Rawlings to dinner and just listen to him talk about baseball and the different teams and players that he's met

Any additional comments?

I wish there were more Mickey Rawlings stories.

The Roaring Twenties, Baseball, and Murder

My favorite genre is mysteries and I enjoy baseball so I was excited to listen to this story. The main character is Mickey Rawlins, a utility infielder, who recently joined the New York Yankees. He is an all around good guy and management pairs him up with Babe Ruth in hopes the he can be a good influence on Ruth. Meanwhile, Yankee Stadium is just being completed and a dead body is found in one of the walls. That is not the kind of publicity the owner needs so Mickey is enlisted to investigate while trying to keep news of the murder from getting out to the public. Mickey just wants to play ball but realizes if he doesn't take on the job he won't see much playing time.

The story felt very historically correct to me. Prohibition is in full swing and there are plenty of gangsters around. The author definitely knows baseball and has done his research on the time and setting. I listened with my daughter in the car and did not experience any cringe worthy moments which I appreciate. Johnny Heller did a great job narrating. I felt his pacing was good and his voice was a comfortable fit for the story.

This is book 7 in the Mickey Rawlins series but it is a standalone story. I have not listened to any of the others but I enjoyed this one enough that I plan to. Mickey is getting up in age for a ballplayer. I would like to know what the future holds for he and his girlfriend Margie so I hope Mr.

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Title: Black Ships

Author: Jo Graham

Narrator: Gigi Shane

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-20-15

Publisher: Crossroad Press

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

The world is ending. One by one the mighty cities are falling to earthquakes, to floods, to raiders on both land and sea.

In a time of war and doubt, Gull is an oracle. Daughter of a slave taken from fallen Troy, chosen at the age of seven to be the voice of the Lady of the Dead, it is her destiny to counsel kings.

When nine black ships appear, captained by an exiled Trojan prince, Gull must decide between the life she has been destined for and the most perilous adventure--to join the remnant of her mother's people in their desperate flight. From the doomed bastions of the City of Pirates to the temples of Byblos, from the intrigues of the Egyptian court to the haunted caves beneath Mount Vesuvius, only Gull can guide Prince Aeneas on his quest, and only she can dare the gates of the Underworld itself to lead him to his destiny.

In the last shadowed days of the Age of Bronze, one woman dreams of the world beginning anew. This is her story.

Critic Reviews:

"Haunting and bittersweet, lush and vivid, this extraordinary story has lived with me since I first read it." (Naomi Novik, author of His Majesty's Dragon)

Members Reviews:

Black ships

What did you like best about this story?

Another great novel byJo Graham including a lot of historical detail in her books. This one did not disappoint! If you love historical fictions, this is surely one to buy. Narrator is good too.

Retelling of Virgil and Homer stories.

Would you listen to Black Ships again? Why?

Yes. I'm going to continue on in the series. I think it would be kind of fun to read Virgil and Homer then this again.

If youve listened to books by Jo Graham before, how does this one compare?

This is my first time.

Have you listened to any of Gigi Shanes other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is my first time.

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

There were a few parts that did make me laugh. I found the little argument while some were sleeping funny. I didn't cry.

Any additional comments?

I liked it. It's mainly from the POV of Gull, an oracle. It's also a great deal of being on ships on the sea and trying to survive and having freedom. There is a romance in this. There are a few humorous scenes. I'll put it on the TRL for in case I'd like to

Excellent historical novel

Black ships really intrigued me and it was the first story of Jo Graham's that I had purchased. The period of time in this story has long been an interest of mine, but I was not aware of the historical background Graham had completed relevant to this story. Names and places sounded almost right, but it was not until after I had listened to the entire story and then listened to Graham's explanation, that the dots were connected for me. After hearing the author's comments, I will go back and listen again. An engaging story with a most interesting main character.

Full of adventure, deities, and war!

This is the story of Gull, a slave born of a slave. Her mother and many people like her were taken from fallen Troy. Gull was allowed to stay with her mother, working the flax that grew along the irrigation ditches until the day an accident left her crippled. Her mother found her another role in life, that as acolyte at the temple of Pythia, she who speaks for the Lady of the Dead. Gull grows up learning the inner mysteries of the Underworld and prophecy.