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Birthright

By: Nora Roberts
Narrated by: Bernadette Quigley
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Publisher's summary

From beloved author Nora Roberts comes the #1 New York Times bestseller about shattering loss and shocking discovery - set in a small town nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains...

When five-thousand-year-old human bones are found at a construction site in the small town of Woodsboro, the news draws archaeologist Callie Dunbrook out of her sabbatical and into a whirlwind of adventure, danger, and romance.

While overseeing the dig, she must try to make sense of a cloud of death and misfortune that hangs over the project - fueling rumors that the site is cursed. She must cope with the presence of her irritating - but irresistible - ex-husband, Jake. And when a stranger claims to know a secret about her privileged Boston childhood, she must question her own past as well...

©2004 Nora Roberts (P)2004 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

“Suspenseful.” (Entertainment Weekly)

“The literary equivalent of a big delicious meal whipped up by a talented home cook. She offers a dash of exoticism and innovation.... Satisfying.” (Publishers Weekly)

“An electrifying story filled with danger, heartache, love, passion and murder. An amazingly intense and utterly gripping tale!” (RT Book Reviews)

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Outstanding!

I loved it. A very easy but interesting story line. I would definitely recommend it to a friend.

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Good story. Narrator turns me off.

I’m only a few chapters in and I’m not sure I can finish. It’s a good story. But this narrator has an irritating way of sort of elongating words at the end of some sentences. It’s super distracting.

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Good story

Callie was stolen when she was 3 months old as a victim of a black market adoption ring. She’s hotheaded but always wants to know the truth which puts her life and those around her into danger. Birthright is a good story, but the narrator wasn’t the best.

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Kept moving fast.

What did you love best about Birthright?

The way the story pulled your interest in with the moving story.

What did you like best about this story?

The interaction of the caracters.

What about Bernadette Quigley’s performance did you like?

The moving way she told the story.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The meeting of the mothers.

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Surprise Surprise Surprise

I didn't like the voice of the woman who read the fanatic book. It was full of surprises and keeps you guessing. I really enjoyed this book.

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Good story

Nora Roberts is one of my all time favorite authors and I greatly enjoyed this book. The narrator was not my favorite though. The story takes place mainly in Maryland but some of the characters from the area have southern accents which didn’t make sense. The narration detracted from the story, but it was still enjoyable.

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has you guessing

loved the chemistry and the connection between the couples and the mystery that tied them all together. This is only the second book by Nora Roberts that I have and it's left me ready for more.

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Excellent

This book kept me coming back for more each night as I listened. I just love Nora Roberts.

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way too long!

struggled to finish this and lost interest. story line was interesting but that's about it

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Nora Robert at her best

Good story with the twist and turns one expect from Nora Roberts. However I got a bit annoyed with performance and all the voices she attempted

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