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Title: Merry Christmas Coronation Street

Series: #7 of Coronation Street

Author: Maggie Sullivan

Narrator: Gabrielle Glaister

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 8 hours 51 minutes

Release date: November 21, 2024

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

It’s Christmas on the nation’s favourite street in this heartwarming and gripping family drama. ‘Wonderfully nostalgic’ Choice Magazine Peggy Brown is an aspiring actress with big dreams, but for now she must tread the boards in the yearly panto at the Weatherfield Majestic Theatre. She finds lodgings with fiery Coronation Street resident Elsie Tanner, but what Peggy doesn’t know is that Elsie’s latest fella is caught up in illegal activity, something which could put them both in danger. As Peggy struggles on the chorus line, and Elsie gets in over her head, the scene is set for a Christmas of shocks and surprises. Can the spirit of Coronation Street prevail and remind everyone just what the season is all about?

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Title: The Briar Club

Author: Kate Quinn

Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 15 hours 2 minutes

Release date: July 18, 2024

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

The New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye and The Rose Code returns with a haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, DC, boardinghouse during the McCarthy era. Washington, D.C., 1950 Everyone keeps to themselves at Briarwood House, an all-female boarding house in the heart of the US capital, where secrets hide behind respectable facades. But when the mysterious Grace March moves into the attic room, she draws her oddball collection of neighbours – a poised English beauty, a policeman’s daughter, a frustrated female baseball star, and a rabidly pro-McCarthy typist – into an unlikely friendship. Grace’s weekly attic-room dinner parties and window-brewed sun tea become a healing balm on all their troubled lives, but she hides a terrible secret of her own. And when a shocking act of violence tears the house apart, the Briar Club must decide once and for all: who is the true enemy in their midst? Capturing the paranoia of the McCarthy era and evoking the changing roles for women in postwar America, The Briar Club is an intimate and thrilling novel of secrets and loyalty put to the test. #039;This powerful, unforgettable historical romance is for fans of Mary Anna Evans#039;s Justine Byrne series and stories with strong women characters#039; Starred Library Journal Review #039;Compulsively readable, The Briar Club will find eager readers in those who love woman-led historical fiction with rich, appealing characters#039; Starred Booklist Review #039;Blending suspense with themes of class struggle and female empowerment, this is a thrilling addition to Quinn#039;s repertoire’ Glamour Magazine

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Title: [Spanish] - Guerrero

Author: José ángel Mañas

Narrator: óscar Piñero

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 50 minutes

Release date: June 4, 2024

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

En el año 1512, un navío español procedente de la primera colonia asentada en Tierra Firme regresa a la isla La Española. Tras naufragar en la costa jamaicana, veinte supervivientes, entre hombres y mujeres, se ven arrastrados por una tormenta hasta la península de Yucatán, donde son capturados por la población autóctona maya. De todos ellos, al cabo de casi una década, cuando aparezca en la región la primera expedición de Hernán Cortés, solo seguirán con vida el seminarista Jerónimo Aguilar, que se incorporará a la expedición como traductor, y Gonzalo Guerrero, el cual teniendo ya hijos y habiéndose casado con la princesa Za´asil, permanecerá en su nuevo entorno y se identificará con él hasta el punto de luchar, más tarde, contra los propios españoles. ¿Quién era este hombre al que sus compatriotas llamaron 'el renegado'? ¿Cómo logró integrarse en el enigmático universo de los mayas? ¿Cómo vivió esa transformación? Después de habernos deleitados con Conquistadores de lo imposible, una de las mejores novelas jamás escritas sobre la conquista de América, José Ángel Mañas abunda de nuevo en la época moderna y recrea, con este relato absolutamente real, la que quizá sea la peripecia vital más singular de toda la historia hispanoamericana.

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Title: All the Painted Stars

Series: #2 of The Barden Series

Author: Emma Denny

Narrator: Farrah Cave, Kristin Atherton

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 11 hours 37 minutes

Release date: March 28, 2024

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

#039;Tender and gallant…Beautiful and romantic.#039; Ashley Herring Blake To win her heart, she#039;ll have to fight… Oxfordshire 1362 When Lily Barden discovers her best friend Johanna’s hand in marriage is being awarded as the main prize at a tournament, she is determined to stop it. Disguised as a knight, she infiltrates the contest, preparing to fight for Jo’s hand. But her conduct ruffles feathers, and when a dangerous incident escalates out of Lily’s control, Jo must help her escape. Finding safety with a local brewster, Lily and Jo soon settle into their new freedom, and amongst blackberry bushes and lakeside walks an unexpected relationship blossoms. But when Jo’s past catches up with her and Lily’s reckless behaviour threatens their newfound happiness, both women realise that choices must always come at a cost. The question they need to ask is if the cost is worth the price of love… Perfect for fans of Freya Marske, Alexis Hall and Casey McQuiston  #039;Heartbreakingly tender#039; Cat Sebastian #039;A delightful friends-to-lovers slow burn romance#039; M.N. Bennet Readers are LOVING All the Painted Stars #039;Amazing#039; NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #039;I swooned#039; NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #039;I#039;d really recommend this book#039; NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Title: The Lost Memories

Author: Lorna Cook

Narrator: Kristin Atherton

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 9 hours 3 minutes

Release date: March 28, 2024

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Readers will be captivated by this story of love, sacrifice, and destiny, where the past and present collide to rewrite the future. “The Lost Memories gathered me up and swept me away. A beautiful, uplifting tale of life’s many types of love, and how the truest are never forgotten.” Amanda Geard –––––––––––––––- Suffolk, 1944. American pilot Charlie’s second tour is about to draw to a close, but his heart is forever changed when he meets Kitty, a local girl with dreams of joining the Women’s Land Army. As love blooms, the pair are all too aware that every perilous mission Charlie flies may well be his last… Suffolk, 2011. When Kitty’s granddaughter and ambitious tearoom owner Amy meets American tourist and photographer Jack, she agrees to show him around in exchange for his photographic talents. The deal quickly grows into an unexpected bond – but when long-buried secrets emerge, neither of their worlds will ever be the same again… The Lost Memories is a heartwarming, multi-generational love story, perfect for fans of Kate Quinn, Lucinda Riley and Kate Morton. –––––––––––––––- READERS ARE LOVING THE LOST MEMORIES: ‘No one does epic, sweeping romance as well as Lorna Cook!#039; ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved everything about this book…deserves a place on everyone’s summer reading list.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a very special novel, delivered with a warm and loving hand.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Truly swept me away and pulled my heart in so many directions while invoking tears, sighs, smiles and laughter.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was sorry when it ended. Couldn’t put it down. One of the best novels I have read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #039;This is such a beautiful story… It is wonderfully heartfelt and fantastically written.#039; ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another dual timeline gem from Cook.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The storyline is superb…one of those books that leaves you with a warm cosy feeling.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Title: The Lighthouse Secret

Author: Carmel Harrington

Narrator: Avena Mansergh-Wallace

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 10 hours 56 minutes

Release date: March 28, 2024

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1

Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Family secrets never stay buried… 1951, Ireland On the windswept Cork coast, the lighthouse-keepers’ wives wait, watching the sea. Their husbands are coming home. But one secret can never be revealed. 2023, Maine Decades later, Mollie Kenefick receives an anonymous note: Family secrets never stay buried. The only person she can ask is her grandmother – however, Beth made a vow that she swore never to break. But someone knows what happened that summer in 1951, and it seems they’re not happy keeping silent … Readers are loving this story: 'Once again Carmel has us sitting on the edge of our seats in anticipation' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Can't praise this book enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Carmel is such an amazing storyteller' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Totally absorbing from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A truly magical book of love and loyalty' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Title: Daughters of Fire

Author: Barbara Erskine

Narrator: Ffion Aynsley

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 22 hours 18 minutes

Release date: March 14, 2024

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

The sweeping new novel from the bestselling author of Hiding from the Light and Whispers in the Sand switches between Roman Britain and the present day where history dramatically impacts on the lives of three women. The Romans are landing in Britannia… Cartimandua, the young woman destined to rule the great Brigantes tribe, watches the invaders come ever closer. Her life has always been a maelstrom of love, conflict and revenge, but it only becomes more turbulent and complicated with power. Her political skills are threatened by her personal choices, and Cartimandua finds she has made formidable enemies on all sides as she faces a decision which will change the futures of all around her. In the present day, historian Viv Lloyd Rees has immersed herself in the legends surrounding the Celtic queen. Viv struggles to hide her visions of Cartimandua and her conviction that they are real. But her obsession becomes more persistent when she finds an ancient brooch that carries a curse. Bitter rivalries and overwhelming passions are reawakened as past envelops present and Viv finds herself in the greatest danger of her life. Readers LOVE Barbara Erskine: ‘Atmospheric’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Enthralling’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Spellbinding’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another fabulous read from the mistress of the genre’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Immensely and deeply immersive fiction’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved every minute’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An exceptional writer of great books’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You can rely on this author to keep you wanting more’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A joy to read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Captivating and engrossing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Title: The Hidden Storyteller

Author: Mandy Robotham

Narrator: Kristin Atherton

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 12 hours 22 minutes

Release date: February 29, 2024

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

International bestselling author Mandy Robotham returns with a brand new tale set in war-torn Germany. The war is over. But there are still secrets to be found amidst the ashes . . . Hamburg, 1946 The war is over, and Germany is in ruins. Posted to an Allied-run Hamburg, reporter Georgie Young returns to the country she fled seven years prior – at the onset of the conflict – to find it unrecognisable. Amongst the stark horrors of a bombed-out city crumbling under the weight of millions of displaced souls, she discovers pockets of warmth: a violinist playing amidst the wreckage, couples dancing in the streets, and a nation trying to make amends. Joining forces with local detective Harri Schroder to catch a killer targeting women on the city’s streets, curiosity draws Georgie deep into the dark underbelly, and she soon discovers that some secrets of war did not die with Hitler… The next gripping and heart-wrenching historical fiction novel from international bestseller, Mandy Robotham. Readers love Mandy Robotham: ‘Evocative and emotive, a real must-read. Both harrowing and very moving. I couldn’t put it down’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really liked the crime element in the story. This book will stay with me. Great writing – very poignant and heart-wrenching’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a really great book, full of interesting characters that you want to survive’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A thoroughly entertaining read. Strongly recommended’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another excellent novel by Mandy Robotham! A thriller with a dash of historical fiction. It was very well written, and she had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An informative, compassionate read of historical fiction. Highly recommended’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Title: The Story Collector

Author: Iris Costello

Narrator: Rosina Aichner, Jane Slavin, Kristin Atherton

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 11 hours 45 minutes

Release date: February 29, 2024

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin. THREE LOST SOULS. A LONG-BURIED SECRET. THE TRUTH THAT COULD SET THEM FREE... London, 1915: Tarot reader Katerina is trying to hold her life together amid the wartime chaos. When she opens a bakery that offers divination alongside sweet treats, she is hailed as a beacon of hope. But Katerina is hiding a dark truth that could cost her everything. Germany, 1918: A mute British soldier is taken to a prisoner of war camp where he meets Miriam, a researcher. She is drawn to his gentle manner and secretly vows to help him. But soon she will have to make an impossible choice: will she save the one she loves, or herself? Cornwall, Present Day: Recently widowed Edie is astonished to discover a mysterious box hidden in the wall of her newly renovated cottage. As Edie starts to investigate, she uncovers a secret that has lain hidden for over a century... The Story Collector tells the story of three people, divided by time and circumstance yet bound by a long-held secret. PRAISE FOR IRIS COSTELLO 'A rich and tender story of fortitude, family and friendship' Ruth Hogan, The Keeper of Lost Things 'The perfect winter read' Amanda Prowse, To Love and Be Loved 'Simply spellbinding, very addictive, and so beautifully written' Sophie Irwin, A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting 'Richly atmospheric, evocative and moving - a triumph of storytelling' Abbie Greaves, The Ends of the Earth 'Full of intrigue and loss, this beautifully written gothic tale makes for a spellbinding read' Rhiannon Ward, The Shadowing 'An intriguing story which skilfully entwines the past and present' Heidi Swain, A Christmas Celebration 'Absorbing, moving and multi-layered... A book to curl up with' Emma Curtis, Invite Me In 'Beautifully written with a story that draws you in' Jane Corry, We All Have Our Secrets ©2023 Iris Costello (P)2023 Penguin Audio

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Title: The Lucky Penny

Author: Dilly Court

Narrator: Annie Aldington

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 10 hours 51 minutes

Release date: February 1, 2024

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Step into the world of Dilly Court and uncover her utterly heartwarming and emotional historical romance! Clinging tightly to the penny in her palm, Flora’s fortune was about to change… Flora is forever grateful for the day the Stewart family rescued her from her life of poverty on London’s streets. Adopted as one of their own, she shed her rags and was finally given a place to call home. When a twist of fate calls her back to the cobbles, Flora’s new life is torn apart. Flora must make her own way if she is ever to find where she truly belongs… From the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Rockwood Chronicles comes an emotional and captivating fireside read about finding home in the most unlikely places. Don't miss Dilly Court's next captivating novel, coming October 2024 – available to pre-order now! Readers LOVE Dilly Court! 'Another truly special book from Dilly. Warm and touching, with friendship and romance in the mix' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'There is a great selection of characters, so vividly depicted. It was lovely to see characters from the Rockwood series!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another brilliant family saga by this brilliant author. Read this book in one sitting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'There were some characters that make an appearance from previous books…another fabulous read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Brilliant plot, fantastic characters and the best out there for books of this genre' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The Lucky Penny was just a lovely read and I read it in one day. Love the story of Flora' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Dilly Court is one of my go-to authors…no matter what the story is about, I know I won't be disappointed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another superb historical saga which grabs you from the very first page. This is so good I just couldn’t put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I did not want this book to end… [Dilly] draws you into the lives of the characters so effortlessly' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another fantastic book from Dilly Court. An easy 5*' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐