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Title: Searching for Grace Kelly

Author: M. G. Callahan

Narrator: Laurel Lefkow

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-18-15

Publisher: Hachette Audio UK

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

In 1955 New York City is full of postwar euphoria and glamour, and the Barbizon Hotel - the place where Grace Kelly lived when she first came to the big city - is where young women from good families stay while they launch their careers and wait for Mr Right to come calling with a dozen roses and a date night at El Morocco.

Laura, a patrician beauty from Connecticut, arrives with a magazine internship and dreams of becoming a writer; Dolly, a sweet, small-town girl is working the secretarial pool and looking to be swept off her feet; and Vivian, a redheaded British bombshell with a palpable disdain for rules, yearns to make it as a singer while working nights as a cigarette girl.

As the young women become friends, their lives get swept into the exhilarating, heart-breaking maelstrom of New York City.

Critic Reviews:

"A wonderful champagne bubble of a book - glamorous, aspirational, and relatable! The fifties never seemed so fun! Wicked, naughty and clever." (Melissa de la Cruz, New York Times best-selling author of Witches of East End)

"This tale of big dreams, drop-dead glamour and fragile hearts will have you turning pages late into the night.... Suspenseful, sharp and romantic, I loved every minute of it." (Piper Kerman, best-selling author of Orange Is the New Black)

"I was completely charmed by this book!" (John Searles, best-selling author of Help for the Haunted)

"Deliciously stylish. Callahan suavely combines literary finesse and pulp fiction to create a fast-moving, heartwrenching tale of romance and tragedy in a time of tyrannically sexist social conventions." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

Always mention of Grace Kelly in the coffee shop at The Barbizon by the wait staff

An interesting read for me as I lived at the Barbizon Hotel for Women in 1956 and 1957. I was in school in NYC and my mother was sure The Barbizon was one safe haven for her only child. I could write my own real version of 8 friends from all different places and the experience of leaving N.C. for big city life. I met my future husband on a weekend home and left the city to marry, raise a family and live in N.C. The book was a nostalgic step back to those years. New York stayed in my blood and I still find it has an electricity all its own.

I wanted to love this book....

My Mom was a Katie Gibbs girl, living in the Barbizon briefly in the mid-1950's. So I was hoping for a glimpse of her life in New York. Instead, the characters were not very compelling and the plot line rather obvious. Struggled to get past the midway point but I just finished it with a sense of...meh.

DELIGHTGUL FUN...

Reading the customer reviews have always been very helpful to me, so hopefully I can return the favor. SEARCHING FOR GRACE KELLY was, for me, a delightful read; sort of the bite of lime sherbert to cleanse your palate between courses at a fancy dinner. I am a baby boomer, now in my 60s, and worked in Manhattan in the 1960s. These two facts sparked a warm reminiscence for me, even evoking a number of deja vu moments.

Some readers may find the characters and premise simplistic. However, being a woman who grew up in that time I can tell you that life WAS more simplistic; the pace slower. If you are looking for a story of drama and characters filled with family r knead, this might not be the book for you. If you ate looking for a light-hearted romp through the 1950s in NYC this is a book you will enjoy. Having read Goldfi.

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Titel: Vor dem Abgrund

Autor:: Tom Finnek

Erzähler: Elmar Börger

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 17 hrs and 8 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-18-15

Herausgeber: Audible Studios

Kategorien: Fiction, Historical

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Im Herbst 1888 kommen zwei junge Menschen ins Londoner East End, die unterschiedlicher nicht sein könnten. Die verarmte Celia Brooks versucht verzweifelt, ihren Vater zu finden. Der Hotelierssohn Rupert Ingram will hingegen seine Pflichten im sündigen Treiben vergessen. Doch im East End hat alles seinen Preis, Antworten ebenso wie das Vergessen. Und während die Huren ihre Dienste feilbieten und ein Mörder namens Jack the Ripper in den Schatten lauert, stoßen Celia und Rupert auf Geheimnisse, die ihr Leben für immer verändern...

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©2013 Bastei Lübbe AG (P)2015 Audible GmbH

Kritik Bewertungen:

Ein faszinierender Roman, der auf eindrückliche Weise mit Fiktion und Historie spielt...

-- Buch-Magazin

Eine äußerst gelungene Mischung aus Gothic Novel, Krimispannung, Liebesgeschichte und naturalistischem Roman über das soziale Elend im viktorianischen London.

-- Welt Kompakt

Dem kenntnisreichen Autoren gelingt es nicht nur, die Handlung in einen historisch präzisen Rahmen zu betten; auch Denken und Handeln der Protagonisten wirken stimmig, passend zur beschriebenen Zeit.

-- Allgemeine Zeitung

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Title: Resucitó

Author: Christopher Ross

Narrator: Christopher Ross

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-10-15

Publisher: Rosses Point Productions

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

He is Risen. Rhapsodic, incantatory, and playful. A mish-mash of history, both real and imagined.

An epic poem starring yoga aficionado George "Warshington" who turns both inward and towards a cast of characters who inspire his vision of leadership during the crucial year of 1776-77 in Valley of the Forge: his loyal, loving, and patient wife, Martha; the recovering, lovelorn, drunkard, "Mad" Anthony Wayne; his fellow yogi and personal assistant Gibraltar and his wife, Rebekah; the mercurial turncoat, General Toothe; the alluring semi-widow, Mary Hughes Cooney; the gifted sculptor Joe and his muse, Felicia; the magical woods-witch, Miss Kitty, and, finally, local Indian Chief Maddywampus; the true spiritual centerpiece for the newly won territory of "America".

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Titre: Alabama Song

Auteur: Gilles Leroy

Narrateur: Fanny Ardant

Format: Abridged

Durée: 1 hr and 17 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 06-09-15

Éditeur: Gallimard

Evaluation: 2 sur 5 sur 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Alabama, 1918. Quand Zelda, "Belle du Sud", rencontre le lieutenant Scott Fitzgerald, sa vie prend un tournant décisif. Lui s'est juré de devenir écrivain : le succès retentissant de son premier roman lui donne raison. Le couple devient la coqueluche du Tout-New York. Mais Scott et Zelda ne sont encore que des enfants : propulsés dans le feu de la vie mondaine, ils ne tardent pas à se brûler les ailes...

©2007 Mercure de France (P)2009 Éditions Gallimard

Revues par les critiques:

À propos de ce titre

Prix Goncourt 2007.

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Title: If You Go Away

Author: Adele Parks

Narrator: Charlotte Strevens

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-04-15

Publisher: Headline Digital

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Glamorous debutantes, heartbreak and discovering just what is worth fighting for in the new historical novel from Sunday Times best seller Adele Parks.

It's 1914. Vivian, a young, impassioned debutante is hurried into a pedestrian marriage to cover a scandal. War breaks out on her wedding day - domestically and across Europe. Quick to escape the disappointment of matrimony, her traditionalist husband immediately enlists, and Vivian has no alternative than to take up the management and running of his estate - after all, everyone is required to do their bit. Even pretty, inadequately educated young wives.

Howard, a brilliant young playwright, rushes to the front to see for himself the best and the worst of humanity; he cannot imagine what the horror might be. In March 1916, when conscription becomes law, it is no longer enough for him to report on the war; it's a legal requirement that he joins the ranks. Howard refuses, becoming one of the most notorious conscientious objectors of the time. Disarmingly handsome, famous, articulate and informed, he's a threat to the government. Narrowly escaping a death sentence by agreeing to take essential work on Vivian's farm, it's only then Howard understands what is worth fighting for.

Members Reviews:

The horror of war.

A romantic novel set against the horror of the First World War, marred only, for me, by a repetitive rather conceited narrative on occasions. The characters were drawn vividly, and the period conveyed with skill, albeit as stereotypes of class and gender in a changing era. The impact of what war does to individuals and communities is drawn in detail, leaving little to the imagination, yet the writers style of long descriptive paragraphs of horror and degradation failed to move me, and sometimes jarred, seeming trite. Worth a read and certainly well narrated.

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Title: The Song of the Nightingale

Author: Alys Clare

Narrator: Charlotte Strevens

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-04-15

Publisher: Oakhill Publishing

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Winter, 1211. Former abbess Helewise moves back to her cell near Hawkenlye Abbey to help the needy, putting a strain on her relationship with Sir Josse DAcquin, who is called to examine the bodies of three men, one of whom bears a complicated symbol carved into his chest: a symbol that signifies vengeance. Meanwhile, far from home, Sir Josses son, Ninian, has become involved in the cause of the doomed Cathar people, soon to be swept up in a fight that they cannot hope to win.

Critic Reviews:

"Clare skilfully ties together a number of seemingly disparate plot threads, weaving a mystical, adventure-filled tale that's part love story, part murder mystery, and part historical saga." (Booklist)

"Clare has never been better at showing how the common folk struggled to survive under the oppressive reign of King John." (Publishers Weekly)

"Like other entries in this pleasing series this one is much stronger on history than mystery." (Kirkus Reviews)

Members Reviews:

This series is finished

This series - as pointed out by at least one other reviewer - has completely lost direction, and credibility. The plots now are far from being believable in the context of European Middle Ages.

It's a pity: while in the beginning of the series there were nice historical fiction books - even if they had a touch of fantasy - it's difficult now to define the genre of the more recent books.

Not only that. The plot in this particular book, The Song of the Nightingale, is confusing and very uninteresting. I would have given it zero stars, if that was possible.

Good historical novels

I have enjoyed these novels ever since the first one about ten years ago. I really enjoy the developing relationship of the main characters, and the addition of the next generation. Since Eleaor of Aquitaine is my favorite historical figure (and ancestress) I enjoy Helewise's connection with her. The forest people are just fanciful enough without going overboard. There have been some great stories in this series, including this one.

A little depressing

The novel gives a logical progression in the Hawkenlye series. However the author veers into ever stranger cults and situations. Sometimes it is hard to understand why she sets the story in the mountains with the dying Cathar Christian sect. It's a little depressing.

It's still as good as ever

I thought the series ended with the last book so I was very happily surprised to see a new one on my recommended page...it doesn't disappoint, and in fact, found it as compelling and wonderful as the other books in the series...what a treat to be able to revisit these characters....enjoy!

Opinions

Re: The Song of the Nightingale -Hawkenlye Mysteries

It was a very good book. I have read the whole series, but realized when I

read this one that I had missed The Rose of the World. Which I have already

ordered from you.

Janice Brooks

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Title: The Night of the Burning

Author: Linda Press Wulf

Narrator: Linda Press Wulf

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-03-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

The story begins in Poland in 1921, set in a little-known period of history - the period between the World Wars. It's the story of Devorah and her sister, who escape the Night of the Burning in their village during the Jewish pogroms, and their incredible journey to safety, led by philanthropist Isaac Ochberg. Based on a true story, it's a powerful and utterly compelling first-person account of the trauma experienced by a child and her subsequent journey from despair through to hope.

Members Reviews:

Outstanding book

My mother's siblings were Ochberg Orphans brought up in the Johannesburg Jewish Orphanage. I was brought up by my aunt, who was one of the Ochberg orphans, after my mother died. Many of my aunt's friends were also Ochberg orphans. My uncle was adopted shortly after arriving at the orphanage in Johannesburg and, as the book describes, each adoption is a story in itself.

The story is beautifully told and brought tears to my eyes on several occasions. I can strongly recommend this book for both adults and children.

At my aunt's orphanage in Poland, which I believe was in Warsaw, the children were divided into three groups with sibling all being in the same group. The first group was sent to the USA, the second group to South Africa and the third group to Palestine - this was different to what happened at the different orphanage described in the book. Otherwise, the book closely resembles what I heard from my aunt in her reminiscences.

Barry Berelowitz, San Diego, CA

night of the burning kept me up all night. it's that good

powerful and compelling story of two young sisters wrenched from home and family for their faith and their journey from the flames of their village to a new home in south Africa. i could not put it down.

An amazing story.

My heart fell for this amazing story of two young girls. This story is about two Polish girls who went through some very tough times. From losing their parents to moving to Africa and to being separated. I particularly like the way the story moves in between the past and their present. I would recommend this book to anyone aged between 11-14. You will not regret buying this book.

Great Jewish Historical Fiction

This was such a moving book I got lost in, I contacted the writer to see if she ever did public speaking. Listed as a JR reading, i read it as an adult and have recommended it many times for others.

Raisins and almonds; Sleep, my little one, sleep.

If I were a writer of children's books, which I am not, and I wanted to write my debut novel I'd start very slow. Maybe write something fluffy and fun to begin with and then slowly, over the years, ease my way into serious historical fiction. I certainly wouldn't have the guts to plunge into a personal narrative and I CERTAINLY wouldn't be able to bring a little known (little known to American children, that is) moment in history to the fore. That is probably why Linda Press Wulf is now slated to become a great author to watch while I spend my days reviewing. Guts? She's got `em. And her debut novel, "The Night of the Burning"? Smart and honest. It has the wherewithal to show that even people who live through terrible disasters together can be willingly separated once that danger is past. So it would be worth our while to follow Ms.

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Title: Fuhrerbunker

Subtitle: The Novella Range, Book 2

Author: Ian Shimwell

Narrator: Alan Ceppos

Format: Unabridged

Length: 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-02-15

Publisher: Shimwell's Stories

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

A new recruit is assigned to be Hitler's personal bodyguard.

The ruthless Red Army are slowly closing in...

The last few days of the Fuhrerbunker.

But instead of taking positive action, the Nazis seem more intent on playing out petty rivalries. Or is there another reason, some sort of plot behind the facade of trivial tensions?

Could the most audacious plan in history really save the Third Reich?

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Titre: La chambre

Auteur: Françoise Chandernagor

Narrateur: Anne Alvaro

Format: Abridged

Durée: 5 hrs and 36 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 06-01-15

Éditeur: Gallimard

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Dans un lieu clos, une chambre du donjon du Temple, le roman montre la lente dégradation morale et physique d'un enfant, le fils de Louis XVI, séparé des siens à l'âge de huit ans et privé de toute communication. Autour de l'enfant abandonné gravite le petit peuple de la prison, un monde varié, tantôt hostile ou indifférent, tantôt compatissant, gouverné par des règlements arbitraires et soumis aux évolutions politiques du moment.

©2002 Éditions Gallimard/ Éditions de Fallois (P)2006 Éditions Gallimard

Avis des membres:

About a boy

In La Chambre, Franoise Chandernagor writes a moving tale of an eight-year-old prisoner whose mind and body slowly decay after he is locked away in a 36-square-foot room with neither supervision nor stimulation. This is historical fiction, but Chandernagor hides from us whom she is writing about. I won't spoil her game here.

This is not a happy tale, and I found myself wondering just how Chandernagor was going to keep my interest for 280 pages of a two-year-long death scene without making me suicidal. Through beautiful prose, flashbacks, and creative perspectives, including conversations between the author and ghosts of witnesses, the author succeeds, and I am happy to report that I am still alive.

Chandornagor says that she is writing about more than just one boy. She is instead writing about "everyday evil" ("le mal ordinaire"). She decries inaction and indifference, arguing that while no one person is to blame for this boy's death, everyone is to blame. Yes, "is" to blame, because the same evil of inaction and indifference still exists today. Chandornagor's novel reminds us that "it's not my job" or "why should I care" just don't cut it at any level. It is also an example of how history-making changes can happen too quickly and those in power can be insensitive to the destiny of individuals. But most of all it is the tale of a young boy whose life is destroyed by a people and a government run amok. It a beautiful and touching read. Just don't pick it up when you are already depressed.

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Titre: La Clarté de la lune (Le Clan des Otori 3)

Auteur: Lian Hearn

Narrateur: Thierry Hancisse

Format: Abridged

Durée: 4 hrs and 27 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 06-01-15

Éditeur: Gallimard

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Résumé de l'éditeur:

"Tu conquerras la paix en cinq batailles : quatre victoires et une défaite." Takeo parviendra-t-il à apporter la paix sur les Trois Pays comme l'annonce la prophétie ? Après leur union secrète au temple de Terayama, Takeo et Kaede sont plus résolus que jamais à prendre possession de leur héritage et venger sire Shigeru. Mais, tandis que Takeo rassemble ses troupes et s'apprête à mener le grand combat, Kaede tombe dans un piège diabolique...

Lorsque enfin la lune se lève sur la dernière et terrible bataille que doit livrer Takeo, l'issue est plus que jamais incertaine... Les deux héros pourront-ils surmonter tant d'épreuves ?

©2004 Lian Hearn (P)2007 Éditions Gallimard