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A Charles Dickens Holiday Sampler
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The Holly Tree Inn
- By: Charles Dickens, Barry M. Putt Jr.
- Narrated by: The Colonial Radio Players
- Length: 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 21
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Story4 out of 5 stars 17
On Christmas Eve, a traveler finds himself waiting out a snowstorm at the Holly Tree Inn. While passing the hours waiting for the weather to pass so his coach can continue its journey, the warm hearth of the inn brings his mind to roam to pass recollections, both happy and grave. He also ponders the true meaning of his current journey and reason for his melancholy: the woman he planned on marrying is, instead, going to marry his best friend. However, the delay at the inn is about to bring him a miraculous discovery.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Interesting and enjoyable
- By Russell Bernard on 12-12-18
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
- A Radio Dramatization
- By: Washington Irving, Jerry Robbins (dramatization)
- Narrated by: Jerry Robbins, The Colonial Radio Players
- Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 120
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 110
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 110
Ichabod Crane, a lanky, lean, superstitious school master, arrives to teach the children of Sleepy Hollow. As he vies for the attention of the lovely Katrina Van Tassel, his rival for her attention is the town rowdy, Brom Bones. Brom tries to scare Ichabod away with local superstitions and ghost tales. And soon enough the ill-fated schoolmaster encounters a terrifying legend come to life: the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Return of the Classic!
- By Troy on 04-19-13
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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol: A Radio Dramatization
- By: Charles Dickens, Jerry Robbins (dramatization)
- Narrated by: J. T. Turner, The Colonial Radio Players
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 26
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 26
The Colonial Radio Theatre pulls out all the stops in this magnificent production of the Charles Dickens classic Christmas story! This full cast dramatization features a powerful music score - from the magnificent, booming opening of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" to the frightening tones of "The Ghost of Christmas Future". It's a holiday treat both you and your family will enjoy for years to come.
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5 out of 5 stars
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delightful! <br />
- By moni24862 on 12-15-17
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Powder River
- Season 12, Vol. 2
- By: Jerry Robbins
- Narrated by: Jerry Robbins, The Colonial Radio Players
- Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 51
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 49
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Story5 out of 5 stars 49
In Season 12, Vol. 2, big changes come to Clearmont as Millie sells her beloved hotel to none other than Octavia Hudson, while Esther shocks the ladies and upsets the men as she becomes the new owner of the saloon, and quickly finds trouble when she hires a famous French singer to give a concert on the Golden Nugget stage. Meanwhile, Britt must try to keep Andrew Hudson from the gallows in Boston, while Dawes is faced with the loss of Cheyenne, who decides to leave Clearmont.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Always wonderful
- By shirley on 02-04-19
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Gettysburg: A Radio Dramatization
- By: Jerry Robbins
- Narrated by: Jerry Robbins, The Colonial Radio Players
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 41
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 42
Highly detailed and accurate, you will find yourself in the middle of General Buford's skirmish line as he tries to halt the Confederate advance into Gettysburg, you will feel the anguish and hell of war - of the slaughter that took place in the wheat field. You will live the heroism of Picket’s doomed charge and hear the immortal words that President Lincoln delivered in his consecrating address some four months later. No matter your loyalties, Gettysburg will have your heart pounding with its thunderous action, high adventure and suspense.
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5 out of 5 stars
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great radio drama
- By Amazon Customer on 09-22-18
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Little Women
- BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation
- By: Louisa May Alcott
- Narrated by: Bryony Hannah, full cast, John Bowler, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 58
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 54
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 54
A brand-new BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of the evergreen classic novel by Louisa May Alcott.
With their father away in the American Civil War, the March sisters are facing a lean Christmas with their mother. As the years go by, we follow the fortunes of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy on their journey into womanhood.
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4 out of 5 stars
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My children loved this classic on audio!
- By Kindle Customer on 08-06-18
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The Holly Tree Inn
- By: Charles Dickens, Barry M. Putt Jr.
- Narrated by: The Colonial Radio Players
- Length: 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 21
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Story4 out of 5 stars 17
On Christmas Eve, a traveler finds himself waiting out a snowstorm at the Holly Tree Inn. While passing the hours waiting for the weather to pass so his coach can continue its journey, the warm hearth of the inn brings his mind to roam to pass recollections, both happy and grave. He also ponders the true meaning of his current journey and reason for his melancholy: the woman he planned on marrying is, instead, going to marry his best friend. However, the delay at the inn is about to bring him a miraculous discovery.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Interesting and enjoyable
- By Russell Bernard on 12-12-18
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
- A Radio Dramatization
- By: Washington Irving, Jerry Robbins (dramatization)
- Narrated by: Jerry Robbins, The Colonial Radio Players
- Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 120
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 110
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 110
Ichabod Crane, a lanky, lean, superstitious school master, arrives to teach the children of Sleepy Hollow. As he vies for the attention of the lovely Katrina Van Tassel, his rival for her attention is the town rowdy, Brom Bones. Brom tries to scare Ichabod away with local superstitions and ghost tales. And soon enough the ill-fated schoolmaster encounters a terrifying legend come to life: the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Return of the Classic!
- By Troy on 04-19-13
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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol: A Radio Dramatization
- By: Charles Dickens, Jerry Robbins (dramatization)
- Narrated by: J. T. Turner, The Colonial Radio Players
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 26
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 26
The Colonial Radio Theatre pulls out all the stops in this magnificent production of the Charles Dickens classic Christmas story! This full cast dramatization features a powerful music score - from the magnificent, booming opening of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" to the frightening tones of "The Ghost of Christmas Future". It's a holiday treat both you and your family will enjoy for years to come.
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5 out of 5 stars
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delightful! <br />
- By moni24862 on 12-15-17
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Powder River
- Season 12, Vol. 2
- By: Jerry Robbins
- Narrated by: Jerry Robbins, The Colonial Radio Players
- Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 51
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 49
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Story5 out of 5 stars 49
In Season 12, Vol. 2, big changes come to Clearmont as Millie sells her beloved hotel to none other than Octavia Hudson, while Esther shocks the ladies and upsets the men as she becomes the new owner of the saloon, and quickly finds trouble when she hires a famous French singer to give a concert on the Golden Nugget stage. Meanwhile, Britt must try to keep Andrew Hudson from the gallows in Boston, while Dawes is faced with the loss of Cheyenne, who decides to leave Clearmont.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Always wonderful
- By shirley on 02-04-19
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Gettysburg: A Radio Dramatization
- By: Jerry Robbins
- Narrated by: Jerry Robbins, The Colonial Radio Players
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 41
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 42
Highly detailed and accurate, you will find yourself in the middle of General Buford's skirmish line as he tries to halt the Confederate advance into Gettysburg, you will feel the anguish and hell of war - of the slaughter that took place in the wheat field. You will live the heroism of Picket’s doomed charge and hear the immortal words that President Lincoln delivered in his consecrating address some four months later. No matter your loyalties, Gettysburg will have your heart pounding with its thunderous action, high adventure and suspense.
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5 out of 5 stars
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great radio drama
- By Amazon Customer on 09-22-18
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Little Women
- BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation
- By: Louisa May Alcott
- Narrated by: Bryony Hannah, full cast, John Bowler, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 58
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 54
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 54
A brand-new BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of the evergreen classic novel by Louisa May Alcott.
With their father away in the American Civil War, the March sisters are facing a lean Christmas with their mother. As the years go by, we follow the fortunes of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy on their journey into womanhood.
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4 out of 5 stars
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My children loved this classic on audio!
- By Kindle Customer on 08-06-18
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The Chimes
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 7,230
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 6,485
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 6,478
A haunting tale set on New Year's Eve, The Chimes tells the story of a poor porter named Trotty Veck who has become disheartened by the state of the world, until he is shown a series of fantastical visions that convince him of the good of humanity.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best Version of "The Chimes" on Audible!
- By Gillian on 12-14-15
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A Christmas Carol (Radio Spirits Version - Dramatized)
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Orson Welles, Lionel Barrymore
- Length: 55 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 332
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 280
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 279
Orson Welles' dramatic anthology series Mercury Theatre on the Air, infamous for its Halloween broadcast of War of the Worlds, found a sponsor and became Campbell Playhouse in December 1938. The program continued to feature the charismatic and fiery Welles as both a host and an actor. The great Lionel Barrymore portrayed Ebenezer Scrooge in Campbell Playhouse's annual performance of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Lionel Barrymore Brings this Tale to Life
- By The Kindler on 09-29-16
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The Alamo
- A Radio Dramatization
- By: Jerry Robbins
- Narrated by: Jerry Robbins, The Colonial Radio Players
- Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 17
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Story4 out of 5 stars 12
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna arrives in San Antonio with 6,000 troups and begins to besiege the Alamo for thirteen days. Flying a red flag and playing the El Deguello (cut the throat), Santa Anna signals that no quarter will be given to the defenders. You will be there with David Crockett, Jim Bowie, William Travis, and 16-year-old David Cummings as they fight to the bitter end in this spectacular epic production of one of the worlds most famous battles.
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Oliver Twist
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 16 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 915
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 737
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 739
After escaping from the dark and dismal workhouse where he was born, Oliver finds himself on the mean streets of Victorian-era London and is unwittingly recruited into a scabrous gang of scheming urchins. In this band of petty thieves, Oliver encounters the extraordinary and vibrant characters who have captured audiences' imaginations for more than 150 years.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing narration!
- By Karen on 12-11-08
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
- By: Jules Verne, Deniz Cordell
- Narrated by: J. T. Turner, Allan Mayo, Joseph Zamparelli, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 97
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 91
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 90
The oceans of the world are no longer safe. Ships are being attacked and sunk by what survivors describe as a giant sea monster. The United States Government sends the frigate Abraham Lincoln to investigate, carrying renowned scientist Pierre Aronnax in hopes of solving the mystery. They soon encounter the "sea monster", which is actually a submarine, far advanced than anything the world has ever seen - commanded by Captain Nemo.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another outstanding CRT production!
- By ljl84437 on 03-22-15
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Great Expectations
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
- Length: 18 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,308
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,008
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,007
One of the most revered works in English literature, Great Expectations traces the coming of age of a young orphan, Pip, from a boy of shallow aspirations into a man of maturity. From the chilling opening confrontation with an escaped convict to the grand but eerily disheveled estate of bitter old Miss Havisham, all is not what it seems in Dickens’ dark tale of false illusions and thwarted desire.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Performance of a classic!
- By Steven on 08-18-13
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Who in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
- By: Rebecca Tinker
- Narrated by: Kyla Garcia
- Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 827
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 769
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 775
For decades, people have asked the question: Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? But just who is this infamous and elusive globe-trotting criminal? A skilled thief on a mysterious mission, Carmen Sandiego is endlessly pursued by ACME and Interpol. But the woman in the red fedora is always one step ahead. In this novelization, based on the Netflix animated series, Carmen shares her own backstory for the first time ever.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Great for kids, not for adults
- By James Tharpe on 03-10-19
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David Copperfield
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 36 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,732
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,556
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,534
Between his work on the 2014 Audible Audiobook of the Year, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: A Novel, and his performance of Classic Love Poems, narrator Richard Armitage ( The Hobbit, Hannibal) has quickly become a listener favorite. Now, in this defining performance of Charles Dickens' classic David Copperfield, Armitage lends his unique voice and interpretation, truly inhabiting each character and bringing real energy to the life of one of Dickens' most famous characters.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A PERFECT narration of an English classic!
- By Wayne on 09-03-17
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Christmas Eve, 1914
- By: Charles Olivier
- Narrated by: Cameron Daddo, Xander Berkeley, Cody Fern, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 15,256
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 14,011
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 13,963
In 1914, the war which was to have been wrapped up by Christmas had - in reality - only just begun, as all sides entrenched themselves deeper into the Great War. Christmas Eve, 1914 follows one company of British officers as they rotate forward to spend their Christmas on the front lines, a mere 80 yards from the German guns. Upper- and working-class men and boys are thrown together into one trench and struggle to survive.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautifully "illustrated"
- By anonymous on 12-25-14
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Bleak House
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Sean Barrett, Teresa Gallagher
- Length: 35 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,037
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 947
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 941
A complex plot of love and inheritance is set against the English legal system of the mid-19th century. As the case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce drags on, it becomes an obsession to everyone involved. And the issue on an inheritance ultimately becomes a question of murder.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Ordinary Lives; Extraordinary Circumstances
- By Wendy on 10-01-12
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Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Dramatized)
- By: Gareth Tilley
- Narrated by: Jerry Robbins, J. T. Turner, The Colonial Radio Players
- Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 51
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 52
Within each man, there lies the capacity for infinite good...and infinite evil. Dr. Henry Jekyll: Good-natured, friendly and sociable. Mr. Edward Hyde: Misanthropic, violent and uncontrollable. Prosecutor Gabriel John Utterson, a friend of Jekyll’s, is about to be plunged into the worlds of both men - and will discover the terrifying secret that binds them. From the rain-slicked streets of London to the innermost depths of the human psyche, the Colonial Radio Theatre brings Robert Louis Stevenson’s masterpiece to life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Don't open this door if you value your sanity...
- By Sir M of K on 01-06-18
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Classic Christmas Radio Plays
- By: Campbell Playhouse, Author's Playhouse, Lux Radio Theatre, and others
- Narrated by: Orson Welles, Lionel Barrymore, Maureen O'Hara, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 149
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 112
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Story4 out of 5 stars 114
This collection contains six classic Christmas radio productions from the '30s, '40s, and '50s.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great old shows!
- By E.Dayton on 11-27-16
Publisher's Summary
The Cricket on The Hearth was first published in 1845. A cricket constantly chirps on the hearth and acts as a guardian angel to the Peerybingle family. The arrival of a mysterious stranger threatens to shatter this harmony. Does the cricket have supernatural powers? Does he restore faith and overcome suspicion? A masterful story of love and loyalty, The Cricket on The Hearth is effused with the spirit of the season.
The Seven Poor Travellers was first published in 1854. On Christmas Eve, a traveling gentleman happens upon a house in a quaint little village, which houses up to six travelers each evening. He decides to treat them all to a Christmas dinner and tells them a story around the fireplace about a soldier who finds the true meaning of forgiveness and redemption. A sparkling holiday gem from the great Charles Dickens.
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- 02-15-15
Absolute Treasures Full Cast Treasures
These two Dickens plays written by the great man to listen to as we sit by the open fire on Christmas Eve, are enjoyable for any time of the year.
There are no best moments both are great performances.
Full cast professional productions, both plays are well acted with a lovely soundtrack set in the old fashioned Victorian era. These may not be to everyone's taste as they appear old fashioned but then this is supposed to be the whole point. Dickens represented 'Old times past'.