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Title: Bomber Boys

Author: Thomas Bloor

Narrator: Daniel Coonan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-22-09

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Johnny says he's a lucky charm for any crew he flies with, but Len's not so sure, and on a mission to Berlin, he finds out the truth. An emotive insight into the lives of young men facing death on a daily basis. A powerful WWII story for teens.

©2008 Thomas Bloor; (P)2009 WF Howes Ltd

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Title: Fire Dreamer

Author: Beth Webb

Narrator: Beth Webb

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-16-09

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

The Shadow Walker covets her new found fire-magic - and will stop at nothing to control the young Fire Dreamer's spiralling powers...

Members Reviews:

Absorbing historical tale

While this is the second in a series yet in progress, I didn't find it necessary to have any prior knowledge - the book is entirely self-contained (if leaving the reader/listener eager to see what happens next!).

An utterly absorbing tale that wraps you up and takes you with it. The gentle voice of the narrator makes it clear who is speaking at all times, and paints a picture of the ancient British landscape and the magic it holds.

Ideal for older children and adults alike. I hope to hear more from this series in future!

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Title: Being Elizabeth

Author: Barbara Taylor Bradford

Narrator: Katherine Kellgren

Format: Abridged

Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-04-08

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Now, aged just twenty-five, she stands in the position she has dreamed of - inheriting the family business, Deravenels. Over eight hundred years old, the company is a bastion of male chauvinism and the challenge that lies ahead of Elizabeth is immense.

Her future is threatened also by the bitter enmity of her cousin, Mary, who believes herself the rightful heir.

Cecil Williams acts as Elizabeth's mentor while navigating the treacherous corridors of power with her. But her greatest ally is her childhood friend, handsome, charming Robert Dunley. Highly intelligent, he is her match in every way - and there is a spark between them that is impossible to resist. Yet Robert is already married. When they begin an affair it scandalises those around them. But far worse is to come...

From the family seat perched high on the Yorkshire moors to the glamour of London as the twentieth century draws to a close, Elizabeth fights for her birthright and her inheritance. Passion, drama, betrayal and death stalk the pages of this gripping new blockbuster from the author of A Woman of Substance.

Members Reviews:

So disappointed

I haven't read BTB for a good many years. I remember A Woman of Substance as a fierce battle of will power to not just put down and move on to something else when suddenly at about page 200, I finally got hooked. I read all the books in the Emma Harte saga. This time it didn't happen. I have finished all three books in the series but will not be looking for another book by this author. I am so disappointed.

wasn't sure I was going to like Elizabeth's story

At first, wasn't sure I was going to like Elizabeth's story. As it progressed and she became more confident, the story picked up and she really became strong-willed and agressive in her decisions regarding the company. Of course, Elizabeth had a very knowledgeable group helping her to manage the company. The only thing that bothered me was her reluctance to marry Robin. Now Ms. Bradford will have to write a continuation to tell us who is going to become the next heir. Or maybe, we are left wondering on purpose??!! Thank you for another great series.

Great Book

I loved this series from the very first book. This, the last one, pulls all the story lines together and held my interest to the very last page.

Five Stars

Excellent

Five Stars

love

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Title: And Such Great Names As These

Author: Allen Makepeace

Narrator: Tim Bruce

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-31-08

Publisher: Oakhill Publishing Ltd

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Dolly Weston, her husband reported missing, falls in love with a wounded army officer. To complicate things further, a deserter emerges, and unhealed wounds from a bitter past are re-opened. And then there is 10- year- old Joshua, drawn into the world of three people whom he comes to admire and love, but who are destined to be driven cruelly apart.

Winner of the NAWG award

Critic Reviews:

"...engrossing...the author captures the atmosphere of the time with his very descriptive writing...the various threads of the story are skilfully woven together...highly recommended." (Reader's Review magazine)

Members Reviews:

Fine addition to WW1 literature

A poignant portrait of the lives of the gallant young lads (many of them far too young) who went to fight - and die - in the trenches of the Somme. Makepeace vividly evokes the English towns and villages they came from and the families they tore themselves away from. We are reminded that this was a world where the rich got richer and the poor always knew their place - and the battlefield shredded all of them. A fine addition to the literature of World War One.

Reviewer is the author ofShaikh-Down

Nice

Nice novel, well done, depicts the period of time, you can learn new things from it.

Good for a nice read

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Title: Green Jasper

Author: K. M. Grant

Narrator: Maggie Mash

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-16-08

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Ellie is reluctantly preparing for her wedding to Gavin. He's not the problem - marriage is.

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Title: The Blooding of Jack Absolute

Author: C. C. Humphreys

Narrator: David Thorpe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-19-08

Publisher: Oakhill Publishing Ltd

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Yet he plans to give up all carousing and begin a new life - if he can just stay out of trouble for one night.

After duels, battles, frantic escapes, and a brutal winter in a Canadian cave, the school boy will vanish and a man will appear. To come of age, Jack Absolute must be blooded.

Critic Reviews:

"As swashbuckling as a young Eroll Flynn, languidly escaping death with the ease of a teenage James Bond, this is a roaring adventure....the finest series of historical novels since O'Brien." (The Good Book Guide)

"Brilliantly combines meticulous research with a breakneck pace and a terrific sense of humour." (Historical Novels Review)

Members Reviews:

A really enjoyable listen

I really enjoyed this book - It has a great combination of character, history, action and humour with a bit of love and lust thrown in for good measure. There is a good story which moves along at a pace that keeps your interested, as opposed to other books I have read that pummel you with historical trivia, seemingly aimed at satisfying historians that the author has done a good job of his or her research. I don't know enough about the period to say whether it is historically accurate, but I have read other reviews that the author is on a par with Patrick O'Brien and George MacDonald Fraser, which is good enough for me! I finished listening to "The Blooding" definitely interested in reading or listening to its sequels, to experience more of Jack Absolutes adventures. A highly recommended listen.

Very entertaining, vivid plot, colourful.

A cleverly plotted book with some great moments and interesting characters. Well worth getting. Highly recommended.

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Title: Chaff Upon the Wind

Author: Margaret Dickinson

Narrator: Susan Jameson

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-26-08

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

When Kitty Clegg becomes maid to Miriam Franklin, she knows she is taking a risk. But she has no idea how far Miriam will stretch Kitty's ties of loyalty and duty.

©2004 Margaret Dickinson; (P)2007 Macmillan Publishers Ltd

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Title: The Solitude of Thomas Cave

Author: Georgina Harding

Narrator: Gareth Armstrong

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-07-08

Publisher: Oakhill Publishing Ltd

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

It is August 1616. The whaling ship Heartsease has ventured high into the Arctic, and the crew must return home before the ice closes in. All, that is, save Thomas Cave. He makes a wager that he will remain there alone until next season, though no man has yet been known to have survived a winter this far north. So he is left with provisions, shelter, and a journal - should he not live to tell the tale.

©2007 Georgina Harding; (P)2007 Oakhill Publishing Ltd

Critic Reviews:

"A first novel? The shimmering beauty and poise of the writing make that hard to believe....Stoke the fire, roast some chestnuts, and get reading." (The Times)

Members Reviews:

Disregard the price tag, use a credit

I'm not quite sure why this book is so expensive, but it is definitely worth a credit. It's beautifully written with an old-school narrative. The writer uses beautiful language and imagery to convey a story of survival and isolation in the most remote part of the world. Battling the elements and his own hallucinations, the story of Thomas Cave is a triumphant tale. The thing I liked the most was that he agreed to spend winter in the Arctic freeze over a bet. That was a nice touch. His daily routine and survival methods are fascinating. I also learned a lot about the whaling industry of old. This book is really well written, and the narrator's accent is an asset to the performance. Perfect to read on a rainy day with a hot cup of coffee.

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Title: Twisted Strands

Author: Margaret Dickinson

Narrator: Susan Jameson

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-30-07

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

It is 1914, and Eveleen Hardcastle, now in in her early 30s, has married Richard. As the First World War breaks out, Eveleen, a sophisticated young woman, is left to manage the factory while Richard goes off to fight for his country. Eveleen's mother Mary has found happiness at last in her marriage to Josh. Her young granddaughter, Bridie, still lives at home and is beautiful, but has a spirited, strong will that her grandmother finds hard to control. Bridie is secretly besotted with her godfather, Andrew, whom she is convinced she will marry when she is older.

While the war plays out, Bridie becomes a nurse, looking after wounded soldiers billeted in the local Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire stately homes. There, she finds a vocation that is both rewarding and gives her a maturity beyond her years.

Members Reviews:

great book

Author: Margaret Dickinson

Title: Twisted Strands

Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Family Sagas, Historical Romance, Historical Fiction,

I was given this book along with tangled threads.

Book Dedication: With great affection and deep admiration this book is dedicated to my uncle, Brian Copley, who enlisted in 1914 at the age of sixteen in the 8th battalion sherwood foresters, (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire regiment) and served throughout the war.

Thankfully, he survived the trenches to life a long and happy life and it has been a privilege to share his memories and experiences through his personal diaries of the time.

This book has 400 pages and 62 chapters in it.

I would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio. Even if you do not read books like this.

I normally read books of this genre but l also stepped outside my comfort zone with authors and genres l am so glad l did because l have read so many great books and come across some great authors.

I highly recommend this book but l would tell people to read tangled threads first so you know the full story not just half.

Synopsis: It is 1914 and Eveleen Hardcastle, now in her early thirties, has married Richard. Her longing for children is the only shadow over the happiness, but the world war breaks out, Eveleen is left to manage the Notttingham Factory alone while Richard goes to fight for his country. Eveleen's mother, Mary, has found happiness at last in her marriage to Josh. Her granddaughter, Birdie, still lives at home and has a spirited, strong will which her grandmother finds hard to control. When Andrew, the love of her life, also enlists, Birdie finds consolation in a rewarding vocation. Nursing wounded soldiers sent home from the front, she gains a maturity beyond her years. But every day the casualty list from the hell of the trenches grows longer. Bridie nurses her grandfather on his death bed as her boyfriend is fighting the war, she became a nurse to help people and keeps in touch with her auntie Eveleen who husband is also fighting in the war and she loves her family.

Review: I found this really easy to get in to and hard to put down once l started reading it I was happy to be reading the follow on to tangled threads. I am glad that Eveleen moved on and got married. I was happy to read that Eveleen's mother found someone who loves her after her husband's tragic death and she is still raising her granddaughter.

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Title: The Miller's Daughter

Author: Margaret Dickinson

Narrator: Susan Jameson

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-25-07

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Knowing that her father, Harry Forrest, will go to his grave wishing she were a boy, and now devastated by Jamie's coldness, Emma clings resolutely to the memory of her beloved grandfather, Charlie, and his hopes for the mill he built with his own hands. Somehow, in spite of all Harry's scheming and the disastrous marriage she finds herself in as a result, Emma will make sure that the mill has a future - with a Forrest at the helm.

Members Reviews:

Another GREAT Read!!!

As usual, Margaret Dickinson is always over-the-top good and never a disappointment in any way. I love everything I have ever read by her and find that her books are impossible to put down once I get started. I cannot imagine anyone who wouldn't enjoy reading her because of her knack for making the story and the people so very real -- to the point that you feel as though you are right in the story with them. Absolutely loved this book! Dickinson "knocked it out of the park" yet again!

Five Stars

Very good book

The miller's daughter

The miller was a vastly important person in the community at one time, as all the farmers had to bring their grain to him. This book looks at the family life of the millers and how they coped with a massive engineering project in the garden, mending and patching, fearing storms which damaged sails.

The daughter in the story marries away from this environment - I thought she asked far too few questions of her husband like where did he keep going to on business and what sort of business was it. By the time she returns, sadder and wiser, with her own children, the mill has been overtaken by modern machinery and there seems little point in repairing the storm damage.

Which brings us to the modern day and the question of what do you do with a windmill? A good solution is found. This is an enjoyable look at countryside life and a way of life now lost.