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Title: Benjamin's Field: Rescue

Subtitle: Benjamin's Field Trilogy, Book 1

Author: J. J. Knights

Narrator: Maria C. Makis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-27-17

Publisher: James J. Knights

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Forward written by retired astronaut Jay Apt, PhD, veteran of four space shuttle missions.

Benjamin's Field: Rescue has been awarded a five-star review by the literary site 'Reader's Favorite' (readersfavorite.com).

The year is 1918 and the world is mired in the 'Great War.' Benjamin Kyner, a poor farmer from rural Pennsylvania who is reeling from a father's worst nightmare, discovers his son's fiancé, Eleanor, has given birth to their disabled child and has been disowned by her parents. Amid the turmoil of war and a world ravaged by the worst epidemic since the Black Plague, Benjamin finds himself crippled by his own self-doubt as he struggles with the overwhelming implications of accepting Eleanor and his disabled grandchild. If he fails, he will lose his last remaining chance at happiness. Fighting for Eleanor are Father James Templeman, who, torn between his humanity and his Church, is struggling with a tragic secret, and Randy Bridgewater, a playboy-turned-fighter pilot, who is sinking into the depths of alcoholism as he fights his own demons of guilt. In the background is Hiram Bolt, Benjamin's gentle farmhand, descended from slaves, who strives to hold them all together in a world that has seen far too much pain and suffering.

The "Benjamin's Field" trilogy follows a family over the course of 60 years through war, peace, triumph, tragedy, heartbreak, and final happiness from the viewpoint of its youngest member, Jeremy Kyner. More a philosophical treatment of the human condition than a mere fictional story, the "Benjamin's Field" trilogy is an interwoven tapestry of parables that explore various aspects of human existence, such as the role of family loyalty versus individual need, personal liberty and how it relates to society's demands, religious prejudice, racism, intolerance, the role of charity, and the overwhelming need for humans to forgive one another.

Members Reviews:

A book to not put down and whets you appetite for the next two in the trilogy.

This is a book you can' t put down. And after you read the second and third book in the Trilogy you want MORE. The author knows how to involve the reader in meeting and relating to the characters in his books. The characters in the books become like family and neighbors just down the road. A must read.

So-So

Quite wordy with lots of descriptions, making the story rather slow. But it was interesting. Probably I won't find out how, or who pays for, Jeremy's foot surgery because it's not something I wish to read more of.

Knights put great effort into character development

The Benjaminâs Field trilogy by JJ Knights is not only a very compelling and entertaining story, it is a history lesson as well. Knights obviously conducted meticulous research to achieve a high degree of authenticity, from his fascinating descriptions of WWII dogfights, to interesting historical information regarding the Shrinerâs, and the Civil Air Patrol. Knights put great effort into character development, and the plot, with its many surprising twists, made it difficult to put the books down. Benjaminâs Field is an inspirational read that will appeal to both younger and older readers.

Three Stars

An interesting easy read but not a barn buster

Five Stars

good read. easy to read, interesting plot and characters.

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Titel: Hochverrat (Krieg der Rosen 3)

Autor:: Toby Clements

Erzähler: Detlef Bierstedt

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 15 hrs and 3 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-24-17

Herausgeber: Audible Studios

Kategorien: Fiction, Historical

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

England, 1469. Der Konflikt zwischen den Häusern York und Lancaster scheint beigelegt zu sein. Doch im Geheimen schmiedet der Earl of Warwick, "der Königsmacher", Pläne für eine Rebellion, um jenen König zu stürzen, dem er zuvor auf den Thron verhalf: Edward IV. Um sein Ziel zu erreichen, setzt Warwick alles daran, ein bestimmtes Buch in die Finger zu bekommen, das beweist, dass Edward IV. ein Bastard ist. Es ist nur eine Frage der Zeit, bis Warwick die Besitzer dieses Buches aufspürt: Thomas Everingham und seine Frau Katherine. Erneut gerät das Paar ins gefährliche Spiel der Mächtigen um die Herrschaft Englands.

Der dritte Teil des englischen Bestseller-Epos.

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©2017 Bastei Lübbe AG. Übersetzung von Holger Hanowell (P)2017 Audible Studios

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Title: 3 - 3 [Yongzheng Emperor 3: Sudden Passing]

Author: - - Eryue He

Narrator: - - Zhou Jianlong

Format: Unabridged

Length: 37 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-07-17

Publisher: BOVCM

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : /

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Title: Jenny Alone

Author: Katie Flynn

Narrator: Anne Dover

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-17

Publisher: Soundings

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

After the sudden and brutal breakdown of her marriage, Jenny finds herself alone for the first time in her life when she leaves the comfortable farmhouse with her four-year-old daughter.

Taking refuge in a seaside town in North Wales, Jenny finds a room in a boardinghouse. It's difficult at first, but as she gets to know her fellow residents, she gradually begins to see that life has much more to offer than she could ever have dreamed.

And when she meets Ben, the owner of the local coffee bar, she finally understands that she is far happier now, living on her own, than she ever was when she was married.

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Title: Willow Tree Bend

Author: Kaye Dobbie

Narrator: Kate Hosking

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-17

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

An interrupted phone call and a mysterious disappearance brings a family's secret past crashing into the present....

It's 1969, and small-town girl Faith Taylor longs for the excitement of the city. Leaving her family home in Willow Tree Bend, Faith lands a job at The Angel - Melbourne's most infamous nightclub. While Faith relishes her newfound freedom, she can't help but notice that there are some things about the club that don't add up. So when a policeman shows her a shocking photograph and reveals that a former waitress was murdered, Faith realises she must help to bring down the shadowy owner behind the club's activities.

More than 30 years later, what happened at The Angel remains a closely held secret, never spoken about. When Faith disappears, her sister Hope - now a famous movie star - is left with an intriguing, though frustrating, piece of the puzzle. But with a tell-all documentary film crew constantly by her side, how can she find where Faith is - and what she's hiding - while making sure her own secrets stay hidden?

Faith's daughter, Sam, is also concerned by her mother's uncharacteristic behaviour. When she overhears a clue to Faith's past, she's determined to unearth the truth. What is the connection between The Angel and Willow Tree Bend? What does Faith's disappearance mean? And what will happen when the final secret is revealed?

Members Reviews:

Four Stars

a rural romance from this author about life and love in a small country Australian town with secrets

Exceptional!

It was 2002 and only a matter of days and Hope would be leaving New York for Australia â home to Willow Tree Bend where a film crew would be doing a documentary on her life. Sheâd signed up on a whim â a broke actress needing money after her last film had been a flop. But in the early hours of the morning she received a strange phone call from her sister, Faith â a rambling call in which she mentioned the Angel, and then hung up the phone. Hope was perplexed â her arrival in Melbourne couldnât come quickly enough.

1969 and seventeen-year-old Faith was desperate to escape the confines of Willow Tree Bend and her mother Lily. Melbourne beckoned and Faith didnât look back as she headed for the bright lights and excitement â the beginning of her new life she thought. When her cousin Kitty managed to procure her a waitressing job in a nightclub called The Angel, Faith had no idea how much it was destined to change her life.

With Hopeâs arrival imminent and her mother missing, Sam was agitated and anxious. Her father didnât seem to know where Faith was; her grandmother Lily was acting strangely and she wasnât sure how to take the new neighbour. But Sam knew there were secrets in her familyâs past â the little snippets of information sheâd managed to glean proved it. But what could she do about it? How could she find her mother? And what was really behind Hopeâs sudden home-coming?

Willow Tree Bend by Aussie author Kaye Dobbie is an excellent blend of historical fiction and intriguing mystery. Set in the past with Faith and the current day with both Hope and Sam, the novel flowed well and kept the tension ramped up. The slow-release of events was wonderful â it was hard to put the book down when I wanted to know what was coming next.

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Title: Sugar Money

Author: Jane Harris

Narrator: James Goode

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-05-17

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Martinique, 1765. Brothers Emile and Lucien are charged by their French master, Father Cleophas, with a mission. They must return to Grenada, the island they once called home, and smuggle back 42 slaves claimed by English invaders. While Lucien, barely in his teens, sees the trip as a great adventure, Emile has no illusions about the dangers they will face. But with no choice other than to obey, he sets out with his brother on a reckless venture.

Critic Reviews:

"It is rare to read a literary novel where the storytelling is as skilful as the writing is fine, [...] Harris has pulled off the only too rare double whammy." (The Sunday Times)

Praise for the author: "Jane Harris is rather special." (The Observer)

Members Reviews:

Amazing Naration

As a huge fan of Jane Harris I was a tad disappointed with the end bit. I think maybe I shall read the book to see if I can get a different perspective. The Narration was just superb I think I was mesmerized by listening to the story rather than fully understanding the plot.

A slow start, but quickly becomes un-put-downable

I had a little trouble getting into Sugar Money for the first few chapters, but couldnt stop listening once the story gets going. Its definitely worth a listen for anyone with an interest in colonial or post-colonial literature or the slave trade.

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Title: Tienkuo

Subtitle: The Heavenly Kingdom

Author: Li Bo

Narrator: Jack Nolan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-05-17

Publisher: Steven A. Leibo

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

In Tienkuo: The Heavenly Kingdom, author Li Bo has drawn on his knowledge of East Asian civilization to transport listeners to 19th-century China. There a massive civil war is tearing the Qing dynasty apart.

At the heart of the rebellion is the mysterious Taiping Tienkuo, the Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace. The Heavenly Kingdom is the center for the Taipings, a religious and political movement determined to overthrow Confucian rule and establish a government based on semi-Christian beliefs. Leading the revolt is a man who claims to be the younger brother of Jesus Christ himself.

The Heavenly Kingdom is home to the devout, the zealous, and the courageous. Some regard them as mere rebels but others as visionaries.

For Jason Brandt, the son of a Hong Kong missionary, the Heavenly Kingdom holds an undeniable allure. Accompanied by his best friend, Wu Sek-chong, and the beautiful and stubborn Black Jade, the young man sets off to see the Heavenly Kingdom for himself.

In the great journey ahead, all three travelers will be tested as they confront their hidden desires and doubts. Could there be catastrophic consequences in the gripping adventure unfolding before them?

Members Reviews:

Captivating story, great introduction to modern Chinese history

A labor of love, revised and refined over a twenty-five-year period, Steven Leiboâs _Tienkuo: The Heavenly Kingdom_ is a fantastic introduction to late imperial/early modern Chinese history (Qing Dynasty). The story takes place during the Taiping Rebellion (approximately 1850-1864), an uprising of Chinese peasants against the Qing Dynasty government led by a failed Chinese exam candidate who proclaimed himself to be the younger brother of Jesus Christ. With this captivating historical event as its backdrop, the story revolves around the shared adventures of three figures: Jason Brandt, Wu, and Black Jade. Jason is a particularly compelling character; although he is a son of a Western missionary, he has been raised in China, knows the language and customs, and thus in some ways is more Chinese than Western, especially in his thinking, habits, and general worldview. Through the figure of Wu, we get a nuanced view of the intricacies of traditional Chinese society, such as the social hierarchies and the changing economic realities of early modern China. Black Jade is the most interesting figure; as a strong and independent Chinese woman, her personality, actions, and desires are in conflict with the traditional Confucian restrictions on her gender. As I donât want to spoil the story for others, I will say that the novelâs progression offers insight into numerous sub-topics of this era, besides the Taiping Rebellion itself: Chinaâs quasi-colonial status during the post-Opium War period (including Christian missionary activities, Sino-Western relations, as well as the political, social, and racial implications of nineteenth century imperialism), and traditional Chinese society during the Qing era (Confucianism, the Civil Service examination system, filial piety, ancestor worship, the plight of women in traditional Confucian society). This novel provides a solid background and fascinating context conducive to understanding Chinese history; a great read for historians, undergraduate students and lovers of historical fiction.

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Title: Bloody Kharkov I: Bloodied Wehrmacht, Volume 4

Author: Andrew McGregor

Narrator: Skyler Morgan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-17

Publisher: Andrew McGregor

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Fourth book in the WWII series covering the first section of the German advance on Kharkov in 1943.

As the tide of war in Russia begins to turn, Leutnant Hausser returns with his depleted and demoralised squadin the bitter snow, cold and ice that is becoming their home. The battle for survival continuesto Kharkov.

Members Reviews:

Another good book

All 4 of his books have been good I did find the Stalingrad books more interesting. The weapons being used by Germans our acrurate for time historical accounts for most part seem good except I don't think grossdutchland was involved it was with army group center fitting off a larger operation mars.but true to history the ss

division were unleashed.

Very good story

The story is always good from this author but the writing is repetitive sometimes with the same words used again and again. I love this author though.

Four Stars

Sort of a Sharpes Rifles type series but about Eastern Front WW II..

Good read

Very fast read. I have read a number of books on the eastern front including Stalingrad so I was able to understand, perhaps a little more quickly various parts of the story. The author did a good job narrating for the 6 main characters.

Gripping

I found this book to be as I said very "gripping" from start to finish. The characters are very believable and I look forward to reading more from this fine author.

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Title: Silk & Service: A Polite Assassin

Subtitle: Seasons of the Sword Prequel, Kunoichi Companion Tales, Book 2

Author: David Kudler

Narrator: David Kudler

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-11-17

Publisher: Author's Republic

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Not all assassins wear black

Some come wearing silk

A young Takeda warrior meets a servant who is much more than she seems. And teaches him what a warrior truly can be.

This is the second of six Kunoichi Companion Tales, prequel stories to David Kudler's historical novel Risuko: A Kunoichi Tale.

Members Reviews:

Fun. Too short

Fun. Too short, but fun.

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Title: The Half-Drowned King

Author: Linnea Hartsuyker

Narrator: Jonathan Keeble

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-01-17

Publisher: Hachette Audio UK

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Since the death of Ragnvald Eysteinsson's father in battle, he has worked hard to protect his sister, Svanhild, and planned to inherit his family's land when he comes of age. But when the captain of his ship tries to kill him on the way home from a raiding excursion, he must confront his stepfather's betrayal and find a way to protect his birthright. It is no easy feat in Viking-age Norway, where a hundred petty rulers kill over parcels of land, and a prophesied high king is rising. But where Ragnvald is expected to bleed and even die for his honour, Svanhild is simply expected to marry well. It's not a fate she relishes, and when the chance to leave her stepfather's cruelty comes at the hand of her brother's archrival, Svanhild is forced to make the ultimate choice: family or freedom.

Drawing from the Icelandic Sagas, The Half-Drowned King takes inspiration from the true story of Ragnvald of Maer, the right-hand man of King Harald Fairhair, first king of all Norway, and his sister, Svanhild, as she tries to find freedom in a society where the higher her brother rises, the greater her worth as a political pawn.

Members Reviews:

Patience is a Viking.

The first book of Linnea Hartsuykers Norway trilogy begins as it means to go on. There is a real depth of knowledge that shines through from start to finish but there is also a curious balancing act in that major, exciting events seem to be given the same depth and treatment as the more mundane ones. The opening for example is an exciting oar race followed by a key act of betrayal and yet you could almost blink and miss the key moment.

The story focuses on the dual story of a brother and sister forging separate paths for themselves in a beautifully detailed Norse realisation. Hartsuyker brings out the casual violence and hardness of this civilisation, the often strange sense of honour and curious legal and religious practices. She describes good action and an epic cast of characters strides through her tale.

Lots of authors have done all this of course but where Hartsuyker is a little different is that she also follows the lot of a number of female characters without immediately turning them into warriors of Freya or similar. Here there is a different kind of bravery, honour and resilience and to my mind the biggest success of the book was in bringing this out. The precarious and often very tough nature of their lives is as big a part of the book as the battles and the strife between kings and their men.

Mr Keeble is well suited to this kind of book and does a fine job but I dont think the overall package is perfect. I have seen it compared to Game of Thrones by quite a number of other reviewers which I think is a little dubious, not quite comparing apples with apples. Certainly its not as bright or fast-moving as that or say other recent Viking sagas such as those by Giles Kristian. It doesnt hit you with such vivid action as those with a lot of the key moments described in a relatively dispassionate manner.

In all I think if you really do want those kind of fast-paced stories this may not satisfy, it has plenty of action but Hartsuyker is clearly patient and wants to convey a lot more than that. She has certainly done enough to entice me into following the complete trilogy as it unfolds.