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Title: A Song of Courage: An utterly gripping WW2 historical novel based on a true story

Author: Rachel Wesson

Narrator: Harrie Dobby

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 10 hours 42 minutes

Release date: July 4, 2024

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Based on the incredible true story of two unsung heroines who defied the odds to save countless lives, this powerful novel reveals how acts of extraordinary courage by ordinary women saved so many in the countdown to WW2.  Connie Fitzwalter never imagined that her passion for music would lead her into a world of danger and intrigue.  When her old family friend, Stephen, who works for the foreign office, tells Connie the true scale of the violence against Jewish people in Germany and Austria, she can stand aside no longer. Together, Stephen and Connie devise a daring and perilous mission to help innocent families escape the clutches of Nazi persecution. Under their cover as music enthusiasts travelling to high-society concerts in Europe, Connie and her sister Dottie begin by smuggling money and valuables for desperate families over the border. Before long they’re arranging safe passage for vulnerable children and escorting families to safety into England.  As the sisters travel into the heart of Nazi Germany, defying the border guards, patrols and Gestapo agents takes every ounce of courage they have. Connie soon realises the enormity of the danger they face, and Stephen, whose support has begun to mean more to her than she ever thought possible, begs her to take care.  One misstep, one whisper of suspicion, and they could lose everything—their freedom, their futures, and even each other. A Song of Courage is a testament to the unbreakable bond of sisterhood and the strength of the human spirit. Fans of When We Were Brave, The Alice Network and Beneath a Scarlet Sky will be changed forever by this unputdownable story. Based on the real-life story of the Mills & Boon novelist Mary Burchell/Ida Cook and her sister Louise Cook. Readers are utterly gripped by Rachel Wesson’s WW2 historical novels:  “One of my favourite authors… she can make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time.” Reader review, ?????   “Oh my goodness me, what a story, I’ve cried buckets. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!” Reader review, ????? “Absolutely beautiful story! The story took hold of my heart. The characters came to life and I could feel the pain, sorrow and ultimate joy of the children.” Reader review, ?????   “Hands down the best book I’ve read all year… I found myself holding my breath... Please read this book… you won’t be sorry.” Reader review, ????? “I enjoyed this powerful story so much! It shows how some people shine with heroism through the war while others so easily succumb to darkness. A beautiful book.” Reader review, ????? “Heartwarming, excellent story. I absolutely loved this book and didn’t want it to end... enthralling from the first page to the last.” Reader review, ????? “So many twists, turns and heartbreaks. Leaves you wanting more.” Reader review, ????? “Rachel Wesson can write a story like no other.” Reader review, ?????  “Such a powerful read! I enjoyed every second of it. Wesson is an exceptional storyteller! I highly recommend this beautiful book.” Reader review, ????? “Brilliant and gripping... I got so involved in the story that I found myself crying.” Reader review, ?????

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Title: [Russian] - Государи Московские. Великий стол

Author: дмитрий балашов

Narrator: иван литвинов

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 23 hours 26 minutes

Release date: July 3, 2024

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

«Государи Московские» — монументальный цикл романов, созданный писателем, филологом-русистом, фольклористом и историком Дмитрием Балашовым. Эта эпическая хроника, своего рода один грандиозный роман-эпопея, уместившийся в многотомное издание, охватывает период русской истории с 1263 до 1425 года и уже многие десятилетия не перестает поражать читателей глубиной, масштабностью, яркостью образов и мастерской стилизацией языка. Вместе романы цикла образуют своего рода летопись, в которой исторические события жизни крупных княжеств разворачиваются год за годом, где отражены быт и нравы различных сословий, представлены судьбы, облик и характер сотен исторических деятелей. Саблями татар добыл князь Александр Невский золотой стол владимирский — для себя, для своих детей. Досталась ему русская земля в крови и пепле сожженных городов, под гнетом татарской власти. Много сил положено на ее устройство, но еще больше трудов впереди… Роман «Великий стол» — история борьбы за великое княжение между Юрием Даниловичем Московским и Михаилом Ярославичем Тверским в начале XIV века.

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Title: [Danish] - Vejbyggerne

Series: #18 of Australierne

Author: Vivian Stuart

Narrator: Jesper Bøllehuus

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 9 hours 46 minutes

Release date: July 3, 2024

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Den attende bog i den spændende og dramatiske beretning om Australiens kolonisering – et land skabt af blod, passion og drømme.   På trods af modstand fra maorierne og Hauhauerne befinder bosætterne sig i en krig mellem kulturer.     Bosætterne prøver at overtage uudforsket land i New Zealand, men møder modstand fra to indfødte stammer. Rejsen er farlig og konsekvenserne blodige. Det er et spørgsmål om overlevelse eller undergang. Deres loyalitet vil blive testet, kærligheden falme, mænd vil dø, men ingen af dem vil give op uden en kamp.

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Title: [Russian] - Иудейская война

Author: лион фейхтвангер

Narrator: игорь тарадайкин

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 19 hours 24 minutes

Release date: July 2, 2024

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

В 1932 году выдающийся немецкий писатель Лион Фейхтвангер опубликовал роман «Иудейская война», в 1935 году последовал роман «Сыновья», в 1945-м — «Настанет день». Вместе они составили трилогию, посвященную жизни римского историка и военачальника иудейского происхождения Иосифа Флавия. Священник первой чреды Иерусалимского храма, патриот и участник иудейского восстания, Иосиф бен Маттафий оказывается перед мучительным выбором: смириться с пленением или принять смерть, перейти на сторону римлян и предать веру отцов или погибнуть. Однако будущий создатель исторического трактата «Иудейская война» выбирает собственный путь, на котором он бесконечно одинок: живя в Риме и пользуясь покровительством Флавиев, он становится самым преданным проповедником уникальной роли еврейского народа в истории человечества… В творчестве Фейхтвангера — немца еврейского происхождения, вынужденного покинуть Германию с приходом к власти нацистов, темы изгнания из родной страны и места еврейского народа в мире обретают особое, глубоко личное звучание.

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Title: [Russian] - Война роз. Книга 2. Троица

Author: конн иггульден

Narrator: егор партин

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 14 hours 48 minutes

Release date: July 2, 2024

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

На целый год психическая болезнь превратила Генриха VI в добровольного узника Виндзорского замка. В борьбу за власть, выпавшую из рук сумасшедшего монарха, вступили дворцовые партии, возглавляемые королевой Маргаритой и герцогом Йорком, лордом-протектором. Сторону Йорка принимают граф Солсбери и граф Уорик; эта троица полна решимости одержать верх над лоялистами Генриха и королевы. Неожиданно для всех Генрих приходит в себя и отправляется в Лондон, чтобы подтвердить свои права на престол. Равновесие власти окончательно рушится, и страна низвергается в гражданскую войну…

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Title: A Man Could Stand Up —

Author: Ford Madox Ford

Narrator: Rupert Degas

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 7 hours 14 minutes

Release date: July 2, 2024

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

There are not many English novels which deserve to be called great: Parade's End is one of them. — W. H. Auden A Man Could Stand Up — is the third of four installments in Ford Madox Ford's Parade's End tetralogy, which follows Christopher Tietjens, a wealthy British landowner and the last British Tory; his unfaithful wife, Sylvia; and his mistress, Valentine Wannop. Opening on Armistice Day (November 11, 1918), A Man Could Stand Up — serves as the climax of the series. Highlighting the tension between traditional values and a rapidly changing social order, the novel details Christopher and Valentine's trials as the post-war world takes shape around them. Unique among other war fiction of the time, the Parade's End tetralogy privileges not the conflict of World War I itself, but the impact the war had on its participants and upon society writ large. With it's publication, Ford hoped to contribute to the obviating of all future wars. Parade's End is often referred to as one of the greatest 20th century novels, and one of the best depictions of war in literature. The 2012 television adaptation, written by Tom Stoppard and starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Rebecca Hall, was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and seven BAFTA Television Awards.

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Title: [Finnish] - Tuntematon täydennysmies (lyhentämätön)

Author: Ulla-Kirsti Junttila

Narrator: Markus Asunta

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 11 hours 31 minutes

Release date: July 1, 2024

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Tuntematon täydennysmies -romaani kertoo Karkkilan seuduilta kotoisin olevien nuorten miesten elämästä talvisodan jälkeen ja jatkosodan aikana. Nuorukaiset aloittivat varusmiespalveluksensa syyskuussa 1941, jolloin jatkosotaa oli käyty 2 kuukautta. Neljän kuukauden koulutusjakson jälkeen heidät lähetettiin vuoden 1942 alussa rintamalle. Vuonna 1921 syntyneet sotamiehet palvelivat 2 vuotta samassa joukkueessa Suurlahdessa, Maaselän kannaksella. Joukkueen pääpuolustusasema oli Leijonan tukikohta, joka sijaitsi vain 80 metrin päässä vihollisen linjoista. Menossa oli asemasotavaihe ja joukkueiden tehtävänä oli linjojen valvonnan ohella puolustusrakenteiden rakentaminen. Työskentely etulinjassa vaati jatkuvaa valppautta tykistö- ja kranaattikeskitysten, linjoille pyrkivien partioiden ja tarkka-ampujien takia, eikä joukkue välttynyt menetyksiltä. Romaanin päähenkilö on Olli, jonka kautta valotetaan hänen perheensä ja paikkakunnan tapahtumia kyseisenä aikana. Romaani perustuu joukkueessa palvelleiden sotamiesten muistelmiin ja heidän komppaniansa sotapäiväkirjoihin sekä jatkosotaa käsittelevään kirjalliseen aineistoon.

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Title: [German] - Die Stauffenbergs - Eine große Liebe in Zeiten des Krieges (Ungekürzte Lesung)

Author: Charlotte Roth

Narrator: Elisabeth Günther

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 11 hours 22 minutes

Release date: July 1, 2024

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Ein biografischer Roman, der Sie zu Tränen rühren wird: Die wahre Geschichte über die große Liebe der Stauffenbergs. Bestseller-Autorin Charlotte Roth erzählt in ihrem historischen Roman eine der schönsten und traurigsten Liebesgeschichten, die das Leben schrieb: eine Geschichte von Anstand und Courage, und von Hoffnung inmitten tiefster Verzweiflung während des Zweiten Weltkriegs. Sie ist die Tochter des fränkischen Generalkonsuls und einer baltischen Freifrau. Er ist der jüngste Spross eines schwäbischen Adelsgeschlechts mit einer vielversprechenden militärischen Karriere. Als Nina und Claus von Stauffenberg sich 1929 auf einem Ball kennenlernen, sind sie verliebte junge Menschen auf dem Weg in ein märchenhaftes Leben. Doch der Lauf der Geschichte will es anders: Aus der Mutterkreuzträgerin und dem Wehrmachtsoffizier werden Regimegegner und Verschwörer. Das Schlimmste für ihn: Deutschlands Zusammenbruch. Für sie: der Verlust ihres geliebten Mannes. Trotzdem lässt Nina von Stauffenberg ihrem Claus die Freiheit, zu tun, was er tun muss. Doch das bedeutet, dass sie ihn nach dem 20. Juli 1944 nie wiedersehen und alles verlieren wird ... Die Stauffenbergs ist nach Rosa & Leo der zweite biografische Roman in Charlotte Roths Reihe über die größten Liebesgeschichten des 20. Jahrhunderts - fesselnde zeitgeschichtliche Unterhaltung für Leser*innen von Brigitte Glaser oder Peter Prange.

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Title: Houdini Unbound: Mystery, Music and Flying Machines

Author: Alan Attwood

Narrator: Simon Mattacks

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 8 hours 29 minutes

Release date: July 1, 2024

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

1910. Halley's Comet is coming. Harry Houdini, the most celebrated escape artist in the world, has sold-out seasons in Australia. Houdini has a new obsession: aviation. He has brought with him from Europe his own Voisin biplane, being put together and prepared in a Diggers Rest paddock by his French mechanic Brassac. Houdini is intent on claiming a record: first to fly in Australia. But he has competition from aspiring aviators in several states, and is left restless and distracted when his promotional leap-in-chains from a Melbourne bridge disturbs a corpse in the Yarra. Meanwhile, his wife Bess, left alone in their hotel, stumbles upon her own mystery: music with no apparent source. Then she realises that her preoccupied husband is far from being the most famous visitor to Australia: an Italian composer has performed his own vanishing act . . .

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Title: The Jacobites' Plight

Series: #2 of Jacobites' Saga

Author: Morag Edwards

Narrator: Charlotte Strevens

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 11 hours 16 minutes

Release date: July 1, 2024

Genres: Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Winifred Maxwell is found guilty of treason, and her brother William could be found guilty of the same charge for helping her escape from London. . . She has been persecuted throughout her life for her family's loyalty to the exiled Stuart dynasty. Winifred and her husband make it to Rome, to the exiled court of the James III, where Winifred becomes governess to the princes Charles and Henry. Meanwhile, her niece Mary is in Paris with her lover. Are Winifred's resolve and tenacity a match for her niece's imprudent behaviour? It may just prove to be the family's undoing. . .