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Publisher's Summary
As the solitary child of mild and gentle parents, Jane is fascinated and astounded by her exotically European aunt, Dolly.
Dolly’s ways are certainly not her parents’ ways, yet she is an object of interest and dread to her beleaguered relatives. It is clear that they have nothing in common: Jane feels no affection for Dolly, and Dolly clearly dislikes children.
Yet the two are fated to go through life in uneasy harness, until such time as their alliance is accepted by both as not only inevitable, but as something of great value.
Read by Fiona Shaw.
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- Adeliese Baumann
- 08-19-14
Hello, Dolly.
Jane Manning is a characteristic Brookner protagonist: rather shy, intelligent, sensitive, and by design and circumstance, rather alone in the world. Her aunt, Dolly, is a great contrast to her: maddeningly self-absorbed, designing, intriguing, and glamorous. Her many faults do not keep her niece from caring very much what happens to her.
In a culture of oversharing, where the facile observation is mistaken for wit, I find myself looking to writers like Brookner more often. Her depth of psychological wisdom and beautiful voice shine all the brighter by contrast.
Of course, she is not for everyone. But she may be for you.
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- David P
- 05-18-15
One of Brookner's Best
A beautifully written story of loss and loneliness that is at times funny and as always with Brookner, tremendously
Insightful and witty. Fiona Shaw brings it to life with her vivid, restrained narration.
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- momwifesq
- 07-09-16
Very true to novel
I have read all of the Brookner canon. The narrator of this novel is wonderfully British and authentic. A poignant escape.
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- mybloodhound
- 02-07-15
A very fine writer
Beautifully read, this is a story of what it is to learn to love those who are before us. Anita Brookner travels meticulously with her characters through time, revealing changes through time, uncovering qualities expected and unexpected.
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- Cogito Ergo Sometimes
- 05-19-20
Both Classic & Standard Brookner.
Fiona Shaw is a good actress and s good reader, she really makes this.
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- M. M. Ellis
- 12-04-21
Very enjoyable
I found this book very enjoyable because I felt so damned annoyed with Dolly and her nasty selfishness, whilst happily listening to Jane (the main character and narrator) moving from shy child to self-confident young woman, despite many setbacks, and finally coming to terms with Dolly as the book came to an end.
I don't believe the author ever married and I feel sure that she doesn't particularly like men, as none of her male characters seem to come out of her story's well.
This is the first narration by Fiona Shaw that I have listened to and I found her very clear and lovely to listen to, and to be honest, it can totally ruin a good story for me if the narration is poor. Highly recommended.
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 12,525
Claire Cook has a perfect life. Married to the scion of a political dynasty, with a Manhattan townhouse and a staff of 10, her surroundings are elegant, her days flawlessly choreographed, and her future auspicious. But behind closed doors, nothing is quite as it seems. That perfect husband has a temper that burns as bright as his promising political career, and he's not above using his staff to track Claire's every move, making sure she's living up to his impossible standards. But what he doesn't know is that Claire has worked for months on a plan to vanish.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Intriguing premise
- By SGS on 06-28-20
By: Julie Clark
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The Art of War
- By: Sun Tzu
- Narrated by: Aidan Gillen
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 34,807
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 28,927
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 28,554
The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The actual book The Art of War, not a commentary
- By Fred271 on 12-31-19
By: Sun Tzu
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Fingerprints of the Gods
- The Quest Continues
- By: Graham Hancock
- Narrated by: Graham Hancock
- Length: 18 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,442
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,694
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,665
Fingerprints of the Gods is the revolutionary rewrite of history that has persuaded millions of listeners throughout the world to change their preconceptions about the history behind modern society. An intellectual detective story, this unique history audiobook directs probing questions at orthodox history, presenting disturbing new evidence that historians have tried - but failed - to explain.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Classic in Historical Mysteries
- By Kelly on 09-05-19
By: Graham Hancock
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Pride and Prejudice
- By: Jane Austen
- Narrated by: Rosamund Pike
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 35,513
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 31,936
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Story5 out of 5 stars 31,772
One of Jane Austen’s most beloved works, Pride and Prejudice, is vividly brought to life by Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike ( Gone Girl). In her bright and energetic performance of this British classic, she expertly captures Austen’s signature wit and tone. Her attention to detail, her literary background, and her performance in the 2005 feature film version of the novel provide the perfect foundation from which to convey the story of Elizabeth Bennet, her four sisters, and the inimitable Mr. Darcy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A perfect narration of a perfect book
- By Akela on 12-09-15
By: Jane Austen
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Dracula [Audible Edition]
- By: Bram Stoker
- Narrated by: Alan Cumming, Tim Curry, Simon Vance, and others
- Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 30,854
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 27,985
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 27,906
The modern audience hasn't had a chance to truly appreciate the unknowing dread that readers would have felt when reading Bram Stoker's original 1897 manuscript. Most modern productions employ campiness or sound effects to try to bring back that gothic tension, but we've tried something different. By returning to Stoker's original storytelling structure - a series of letters and journal entries voiced by Jonathan Harker, Dr. Van Helsing, and other characters - with an all-star cast of narrators, we've sought to recapture its originally intended horror and power.
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5 out of 5 stars
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IS THAT NOT SO?
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 11-05-15
By: Bram Stoker
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Dragon’s Lair
- By: Chantal Fernando
- Narrated by: Eva Christensen
- Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,787
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,271
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,259
When I found my boyfriend cheating on me, I did something stupid. Or should I say, someone? Because of that mistake, I'm now stuck in a world I don't belong in. I'm a law student. They're criminals. He's the Vice President of a MC. I'm a good girl with a strict upbringing. He's my ex-boyfriend's brother. And I'm screwed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good book not blah blah type romance book
- By Jeanne on 02-15-16
By: Chantal Fernando
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The Silent Ones
- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,102
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,212
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,167
When 10-year-old cousins Maddy and Brianna are arrested for a terrible crime, Maddy’s mother, Juliet, cannot believe it. How could her bright, joyful daughter be capable of such a thing? As the small village community recoils in horror, the pressure of the tragedy blows Juliet and her sister’s lives apart. And things get even worse when their daughters retreat into a self-imposed silence. Can anyone reach Maddy and discover the truth before her fate is sealed? Juliet is crushed. Nothing will ever be the same for her darling girl.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Duh I need Cpt Obvious to be my bestie
- By Shots RN on 10-04-19
By: K. L. Slater
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Frankenstein
- By: Mary Shelley
- Narrated by: Dan Stevens
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 16,580
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15,000
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 14,944
Narrator Dan Stevens ( Downton Abbey) presents an uncanny performance of Mary Shelley's timeless gothic novel, an epic battle between man and monster at its greatest literary pitch. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor to the very brink of madness. How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everything Victor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship, scientific hubris, and horror.
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3 out of 5 stars
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ARE WE ALWAYS TO BE UNHAPPY?
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 01-28-16
By: Mary Shelley
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He Who Fights with Monsters 5
- A LitRPG Adventure (He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 5)
- By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
- Length: 20 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 13,290
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 12,145
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Story5 out of 5 stars 12,100
Jason has discovered that his homeworld is not what he thought. What’s more, the rest of the planet is on the precipice of sharing his revelation. With magic on the rise and forces pulling him in multiple directions, Jason is faced with challenges greater than ever before. Even as his power reaches new and incredible heights, he is faced with the realization that going beyond his best is still not enough.
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2 out of 5 stars
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A book series ruined by an author’s political drama and self loathing
- By Sean fleming on 04-06-22
By: Shirtaloon, and others
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See How They Run
- A Novella
- By: Rachel Howzell Hall
- Narrated by: Imani Parks
- Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 5,803
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 5,363
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 5,342
Still mourning the death of her own fiancée, Lauren Hudson must put on a brave face for her family as they gather in Zion National Park for her brother’s wedding. He’s co-founded a “glamping” (glamorous camping) start-up with Sadie, the soon-to-be bride whom the rest of the Hudsons have yet to meet, and they’re hosting their small destination wedding for their nearest and dearest right on their own campgrounds.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Stereotyping
- By Anonymous User on 04-11-22
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Persuasion
- An Audible Original Drama
- By: Jane Austen
- Narrated by: Florence Pugh, full cast
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 724
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 664
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 658
Anne Elliot, daughter of the snobbish Sir Walter Elliot, is woman of quiet charm and deep feelings. Eight years before our story begins, she is happily betrothed to a naval officer, Frederick Wentworth, but she breaks off the engagement when persuaded by her friend Lady Russell that such a match is unworthy. The breakup produces in Anne a deep and long-lasting regret.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not the book
- By fracas on 08-05-22
By: Jane Austen
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Tracker’s End
- By: Chantal Fernando
- Narrated by: Eva Christensen, Sebastian York
- Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,250
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,976
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,959
Tracker is everything I've ever wanted. I see him. I've watched time change him. I've been patient, but he still hasn't noticed me. Not the way I want him to. The more time I spend with the MC, the more I understand. When you want something, you have to take it. You have to fight for it. And Tracker is more than worth fighting for....
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2 out of 5 stars
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These books are not romance.
- By Claire on 10-26-20
By: Chantal Fernando
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Anne of Green Gables
- By: Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Narrated by: Rachel McAdams
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 18,467
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 16,778
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Story5 out of 5 stars 16,684
With all of the pluck and charm of its eponymous young hero, Rachel McAdams (The Notebook, Spotlight, Midnight in Paris) delivers a spectacular reading of Montgomery's beloved bildungsroman. In moments both funny and bittersweet, McAdams' voice is imbued with the spark that has made Anne a much-loved symbol of individualism and cheer for over a century.
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3 out of 5 stars
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The story was great, McAdams not so much
- By R. Evans on 06-17-17
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The Widow
- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 19,854
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 18,102
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 18,013
My husband was not a monster. No matter what they say.... The day my husband, Michael, stepped in front of a lorry after being questioned by the police, my world fell apart. He was devoted to me and our six-year-old daughter. But they’d connected him to the disappearance of a young mother from our tiny village.