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The doorbell rings, just days after my beloved husband’s sudden death. I don’t recognise the woman on our doorstep, with her blonde highlights, a diamond bracelet identical to my own and a bouncing baby boy in her arms. As I show her inside, I notice her eyes grow wide as she takes in our spacious hallway, and the big squashy sofas that we all used to pile on. She glances at the silver-framed family photos and my little daughter hiding behind my skirts. She looks at me, her blue eyes serious. ‘I’m sorry’ she says. ‘I am your husband’s girlfriend. And this is his son.'
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Uh, what?
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By: K.L. Slater
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The Narrator
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When the call came it seemed like the answer to my prayers. My career as a voice actor had been over for months and me and my little girl Scarlet were living back at my mum’s place. I felt like a failure professionally—and with Scarlet having problems at school, as a parent as well. So, when I was asked to narrate a new book by disappeared novelist Philippa Roberts I jumped at the chance, even if it meant leaving Scarlet with my ex, Hugo, for a few weeks. Hugo, with his perfect new home and his perfect new girlfriend Saskia. But this isn’t a dream come true. It’s a nightmare.
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Love but it's a production issue!
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You Shouldn’t Have Come Here
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Grace Evans, an overworked New Yorker looking for a total escape from her busy life, books an Airbnb on a ranch in the middle of Wyoming. When she arrives at the idyllic getaway, she’s pleased to find that the owner is a handsome man by the name of Calvin Wells—and he’s eager to introduce her to his easygoing way of life. But there are things Grace discovers that she’s not too pleased about: a lack of cell phone service. A missing woman. And a feeling that something isn’t right with the ranch.
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Worst. Ever. NOT a true twist. Juvenile writing and story,
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The Shallows
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Emma and Ariella, neighbours in one of Sydney’s most exclusive suburbs, appear to have it all—perfect homes, perfect husbands, perfect lives. But they both know dark secrets lurk beneath the surface and shallow waters can’t hide Ariella’s. Now she has been found murdered. Her daughter filmed the killing. Not knowing what she’s filmed, Emma’s daughter Kiki innocently uploads footage of Ariella’s brutal death. Emma fears the worst—the killer will know what she and Kiki have seen. Their safe suburban lives no longer exist.
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Surprising and refreshing
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The Jane Austen Collection
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Renowned as much for her wit and satirical social commentary as for her stories of love and romance, Jane Austen remains unfailingly relevant and one of Britain’s best loved authors. In this Audible Original collection, an all-star list of narrators (Billie Piper, Claire Foy, Emma Thompson, Florence Pugh and Gugu Mbatha-Raw) capture Austen’s pin-sharp humour and tone in these dramatisations of her six beloved novels accompanied by a full cast.
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Not a faithful rendition
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-27-19
I knew I’d love it.
Bryce Courtnay is is one of two favorite authors, the other being James Michener. It’s no surprise really, they both write so beautifully and from the heart. I get totally immersed in their work. I hope they have met in Heaven while I read their books.
This is a wonderful story, filled with love, laughter and pain as we meet and grow with the Dunn family, Brenda the matriarch, Half Dunn, (I love how that name was bestowed on Michael Dunn) and Danny and later Helen and the girls. We follow him as the main character, his wish to swim for Australia, his stint in WW11 as an officer and POW, both affect his life till the end.
The reader of this book is no stranger to my ear, he reads beautifully and is the sole reader of Cortenays books. I once read that when Bryce writes a book he always has narration in mind so that all may enjoy his stories. Humphrey Bower is the best, in my opinion. This book had him do a little singing! I loved it.
I cannot recommend this book any higher, but would encourage you to start at the beginning, The book, The Power Of One which introduced me to Bryce’s talent, his first book. I have read it, seen the movie, reread it and have listened to Humphrey Bower read it.
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- Caylene J. Vincent
- 03-19-13
It's Too long, but not long enough
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Becasue Bryce is never predictable, nor is this story
Who was your favorite character and why?
Danny's Mum, I am sure you could write a book on Brenda alone
Have you listened to any of Humphrey Bower’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Great, as usual
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
No, the book was not centred around any "one" moment, the book had a number of these present
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- soretha
- 02-02-19
Love it
As always, a great story with a great narrator.
The time line and events for into each other so well and the characters are well rounded and strong - complementing each other, yet stronger in their own right.
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- Georgia
- 04-04-16
Love all of his books so far.
This like the others I've read so far has a great, strong characters with morals but real struggles and who regardless make mistakes and aren't perfect you love them and I'm always for the underdog myself.
Courtenay is my favorite author, and in general I don't have a favorite in any category.
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- Bob
- 07-13-15
Great Storyteller
I love his stories. they are long and entertaining. I also live the historical content.
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- richard1s
- 07-08-23
Humphrey Bower Always Terrific
Unfortunately, the storyline left so much to be desired. While it started out great and showed so much potential, the plot went nowhere, and it simply ended up being a really boring book. For me, this listen was a complete waste of time.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-20-23
The Story of Danny Dunn
As Always with Bryce Courtenay stories this one made me laugh , cry and do some deep thinking. love his work
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- H. Anthony
- 02-04-13
Fabulous
This is a great last novel for Bryce Courtney, an epic story of Australiana from the early 20th century. I really loved this book, I found the narrator to be very entertaining and extremely good..
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- Lynne
- 03-02-10
Excellent!!
I an a great fan of Bryce's work and have been for many years. I loved this book.
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- Blake
- 05-02-12
One of Courtenay's top three
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Definately, this is an excellent Australian story
Who was your favorite character and why?
Danny Dunn, because he is the main character
Which scene was your favorite?
Hard to pick a favourite, the whole story is excellent
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