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LENGTH25 hrs and 58 mins
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RELEASE DATE08-14-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
To be young, in France, and in love....
Fourteen-year-old Desiree can't believe her good fortune. Her fiance, the dashing and ambitious Napoleon Bonaparte, is poised for battlefield success, and no longer will she be just a French merchant's daughter. She could not have known the twisting path her role in history would take, nearly breaking her vibrant heart but sweeping her to a life rich in passion and desire.
A love story, but so much more, Désirée explores the landscape of a young heart torn in two, giving listeners a compelling true story of an ordinary girl whose unlikely brush with history leads to a throne no one would have expected.
An epic best seller that has earned both critical acclaim and mass adoration, Désirée is at once a novel of the rise and fall of empires, the blush and fade of love, and the heart and soul of a woman.
©1953 Annemarie Selinko (P)2012 Nicole Quinn
What the Critics Say
"An epic love story...irresistible reading." (Chicago Tribune)
"This is a fascinating panorama, from the blood-and-sawdust reek of Robespierre's guillotine to the final collapse of the Hundred Days." (New York Times)
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"Deliciously Entertaining Seductive Novel"
Would you consider the audio edition of Désirée: The Bestselling Story of Napoleon's First Love to be better than the print version?I have not read the book, but I was so entertained by the reading of it by Nicole Quinn I am looking forward to re listening!
What did you like best about this story?I loved the depth and richness of all of the characters in this historical Novel. I was stunned by the beauty and depth of the characters.
What does Nicole Quinn bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?. Nicole' Quinn's voice is a pleasure to listen to. Her characters all so delicious and delightful.
Who was the most memorable character of Désirée: The Bestselling Story of Napoleon's First Love and why?Desiree herself since the story is told through her diary
Any additional comments?You will not be disappointed with this tale nor with the narrator.
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"Stunning telling of a riveting story."
If you could sum up Désirée: The Bestselling Story of Napoleon's First Love in three words, what would they be?Through Desiree's eyes we get a glimpse into a fascinating era in history, meet thoroughly engaging characters (who actually lived) while being swept up by a story that is tumultuous, delightful and ultimately satisfying. The performance only enhances the brilliance of the text. It is full, rich and subtle. This should not be missed.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful -
"Absolutely Fantastic"
Would you consider the audio edition of Désirée: The Bestselling Story of Napoleon's First Love to be better than the print version?I have not read the print version of this book, however I must say that this has been the most enjoyable audio book I have ever listened to.
Which character – as performed by Nicole Quinn – was your favorite?Nicole Quinn does an excellent job of all of the performances, it was funny and emotional and she is so excellent at the different voices, you never had to guess who was speaking.
Any additional comments?I highly recommend this book to men and women.
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"A fascinating story"
I've read this book many times over the past 45 years, and it is one of my favourites. When I saw that it had been recorded as an audio book, I was thrilled, and bought it immediately. However, I feel that the narration has let it down. The delivery is so stilted and pedantic, it was difficult to listen to and it took me some time to get used to it. The various European accents are excellent, but some of the characterisation seem almost ot be caricatures, very strange.
It won't stop me listening to it it again, though, but it will be in spite of the narration, not because of it.1 of 1 people found this review helpful -
"Brilliant!"
I loved this book, it was rich with history and elements of the time period.
Although its a long listen, I found myself wanting more and more after the book ended. I wanted to listen to the rest of her life story.
I was a bit disappointed with Desiree and how she left her husband and went back to Paris. Considering this novel was based on true points in history of a real person, I cant really blame anyone for her character development.
The novel was dry at points and I found that it dwelled on certain moments in time, that were not relevant to the overall story.
Time period novels are my favourite and this is now among my top 3!
For anyone who like this novel, try listening to Philipa Gregory's novels.1 of 1 people found this review helpful