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When a young gentleman is murdered by a shape shifter, Charlie and Lincoln interrogate their contacts and uncover a plot with links to the royal family - and links to more than one member of the ministry's committee. At the heart of the mystery is a sinister love triangle, corruption, lies, and treason. As they close in on their suspects, the dangers close in on them, and Lincoln's protective instincts come to the fore, setting Charlie on edge.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I love this series
- By Brandi on 04-09-19
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From the Ashes
- Ministry of Curiosities, Book 6
- By: C.J. Archer
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- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
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When Charlie returns to Lichfield, she steps into chaos. The killer is still on the loose, Lady Harcourt's secret is out, Seth and Gus are gone, and Lady Vickers has come to stay. But nothing compares to the chaos inflicted on Charlie's heart by seeing Lincoln every day. Despite their frequent clashes, Lincoln and Charlie manage to work together to narrow their list of suspects. No one can be trusted, especially not the members of the committee who are not what they seem. Long buried pasts are dug up as Charlie and Lincoln attempt to restore peace to Lichfield.
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3 out of 5 stars
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a bit slower than the other books in series
- By Miami Marsha on 06-28-19
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Vow of Deception
- Ministry of Curiosities, Book 9
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With the wedding only days away, the Ministry is thrown into turmoil when another murder is committed by a shape-shifter. But this time, the newspapers make the connection to werewolves - and the Ministry. Suddenly, the attention is focused on Lichfield Towers and its residents as the police investigate and parliament wants to shut the organization down. It could spell the end of everything Charlie has come to love. As the authorities close in and ministry secrets are exposed, past allies can no longer be trusted.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The resolution for Charlie and Lincoln
- By Lee M on 03-29-18
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Ashes to Ashes
- Ministry of Curiosities, Book 5
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
- Length: 3 hrs and 44 mins
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Charlie is gone, and Lincoln finds that Lichfield Towers offers no sanctuary. With reminders of her at every turn, and employees threatening to mutiny, he must try to find the murderer who is killing supernaturals on his own. And keep the murderer away from Charlie. When the strongman from the visiting Barnum and Bailey's circus is murdered, Lincoln suspects a link, but piecing together the clues becomes dangerous and difficult work. He can't afford to be distracted, yet he finds he can't concentrate fully on the task.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Short and didn't advance the story
- By Nicholle on 08-11-17
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Grave Expectations
- The Ministry of Curiosities, Book 4
- By: C. J. Archer
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 475
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Charlie's life is perfect. She has everything her heart desires. Until it all goes horribly wrong. Charlie and Lincoln return to London to find two supernaturals have been murdered, and Charlie might be next. As if that wasn't bad enough, the man who adopted her has escaped from prison, and the committee members have just learned some news that infuriates them. Now there's talk of sending Charlie away again. Far away. Charlie is kidnapped and forced to summon one of the murder victims - but she's unable to send him back.
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3 out of 5 stars
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mixed feelings
- By Amazon Customer on 03-14-18
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The Wisdom of Madness
- Ministry of Curiosities, Book 10
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
- Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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With Alice determined to discover the truth about her past and Seth determined to help her, the couple find themselves sucked into a world where nothing is as it seems and no one can be trusted. On the run to escape a mad queen's wrath and with an entire realm looking for them, tensions fray and friendships are tested. Even worse for Seth, shocking secrets he'd rather leave buried are brought to the surface. Joined on their adventure by an irritable Gus and a mysterious Eva, the four friends must learn the truth of Alice's past so she can forge her future.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good book but...
- By lauren on 01-13-19
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Veiled in Moonlight
- The Ministry of Curiosities, Book 8
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 343
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 317
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 316
When a young gentleman is murdered by a shape shifter, Charlie and Lincoln interrogate their contacts and uncover a plot with links to the royal family - and links to more than one member of the ministry's committee. At the heart of the mystery is a sinister love triangle, corruption, lies, and treason. As they close in on their suspects, the dangers close in on them, and Lincoln's protective instincts come to the fore, setting Charlie on edge.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I love this series
- By Brandi on 04-09-19
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From the Ashes
- Ministry of Curiosities, Book 6
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 422
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 382
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 378
When Charlie returns to Lichfield, she steps into chaos. The killer is still on the loose, Lady Harcourt's secret is out, Seth and Gus are gone, and Lady Vickers has come to stay. But nothing compares to the chaos inflicted on Charlie's heart by seeing Lincoln every day. Despite their frequent clashes, Lincoln and Charlie manage to work together to narrow their list of suspects. No one can be trusted, especially not the members of the committee who are not what they seem. Long buried pasts are dug up as Charlie and Lincoln attempt to restore peace to Lichfield.
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3 out of 5 stars
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a bit slower than the other books in series
- By Miami Marsha on 06-28-19
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Vow of Deception
- Ministry of Curiosities, Book 9
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 333
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 303
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 302
With the wedding only days away, the Ministry is thrown into turmoil when another murder is committed by a shape-shifter. But this time, the newspapers make the connection to werewolves - and the Ministry. Suddenly, the attention is focused on Lichfield Towers and its residents as the police investigate and parliament wants to shut the organization down. It could spell the end of everything Charlie has come to love. As the authorities close in and ministry secrets are exposed, past allies can no longer be trusted.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The resolution for Charlie and Lincoln
- By Lee M on 03-29-18
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Ashes to Ashes
- Ministry of Curiosities, Book 5
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
- Length: 3 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 367
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 343
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 338
Charlie is gone, and Lincoln finds that Lichfield Towers offers no sanctuary. With reminders of her at every turn, and employees threatening to mutiny, he must try to find the murderer who is killing supernaturals on his own. And keep the murderer away from Charlie. When the strongman from the visiting Barnum and Bailey's circus is murdered, Lincoln suspects a link, but piecing together the clues becomes dangerous and difficult work. He can't afford to be distracted, yet he finds he can't concentrate fully on the task.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Short and didn't advance the story
- By Nicholle on 08-11-17
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Grave Expectations
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- By: C. J. Archer
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 475
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 437
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Charlie's life is perfect. She has everything her heart desires. Until it all goes horribly wrong. Charlie and Lincoln return to London to find two supernaturals have been murdered, and Charlie might be next. As if that wasn't bad enough, the man who adopted her has escaped from prison, and the committee members have just learned some news that infuriates them. Now there's talk of sending Charlie away again. Far away. Charlie is kidnapped and forced to summon one of the murder victims - but she's unable to send him back.
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3 out of 5 stars
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mixed feelings
- By Amazon Customer on 03-14-18
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The Wisdom of Madness
- Ministry of Curiosities, Book 10
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
- Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 227
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 209
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With Alice determined to discover the truth about her past and Seth determined to help her, the couple find themselves sucked into a world where nothing is as it seems and no one can be trusted. On the run to escape a mad queen's wrath and with an entire realm looking for them, tensions fray and friendships are tested. Even worse for Seth, shocking secrets he'd rather leave buried are brought to the surface. Joined on their adventure by an irritable Gus and a mysterious Eva, the four friends must learn the truth of Alice's past so she can forge her future.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good book but...
- By lauren on 01-13-19
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The Ministry of Curiosities Boxed Set
- Books 1-3
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
- Length: 26 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 591
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 540
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This boxed set contains the first three books in C. J. Archer's popular Ministry of Curiosities series. Titles in the set include The Last Necromancer, Her Majesty's Necromancer, and Beyond the Grave. Description of The Last Necromancer: For five years, Charlotte (Charlie) Holloway has lived as a boy in the slums. But when one theft too many gets her arrested, her only means of escape lies with a dead man.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Just the kind of series I love to listen to!!
- By Patricia on 04-04-18
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The Prison of Buried Hopes
- After the Rift, Book 5
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 30
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 24
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Story5 out of 5 stars 24
On their journey south to Freedland, Josie, Dane, and their friends sense that someone is following them. Hiding in the twin cities of Merrin Fahl seems like their best course of action - until they’re recognized by strangers. With this tantalizing hint to their pasts within reach, Dane is suddenly arrested and thrown in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. In a desperate attempt to free him, Josie promises the king of Vytill the gem and sorcerer’s wishes, neither of which she possesses.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Dragging this out forever
- By anne on 05-17-20
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The Imposter's Inheritance
- Glass and Steele, Book 9
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins
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A sordid scandal rocks the Glass household and threatens to ruin Matt's family unless he can suppress it. But after word gets out, and a rare magical coronet is stolen, he and India find themselves scrambling to recover the heirloom and suppress the gossip before reputations are ruined. To make matters worse, someone is sending threatening letters to the magicians of London, stirring up trouble between the artless and magicians. Tensions are rising, but India and Matt choose not to investigate - until the author of the letters is assaulted.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Story Line
- By Sandy on 05-05-20
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The Prisoner's Key
- Glass and Steele, Book 8
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 408
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 375
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India's study into the language of spells is interrupted by the arrest of her teacher for an unpaid debt. Before Matt can repay it for him, the powerful magician escapes from his prison cell. To make matters worse, the moneylender is murdered and the magician is implicated. Convinced of his innocence, India and Matt must discover who really killed the moneylender before the police find the magician. Their investigation leads them down a path littered with lies, betrayal, scandal, and interference from people they don't trust.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic series! Book 9 hurry, hurry!
- By Sarah on 09-25-19
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The Temple of Forgotten Secrets
- After the Rift, Book 4
- By: C. J. Archer
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 76
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 68
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Glancia is plunged into perilous times, but it's the events in her village that worry Josie more. A terrible fire puts the lives of those she loves at risk and threatens to shatter the uneasy peace. Josie and the captain investigate the cause of the blaze, but powerful enemies try to stop them. As the dangers grow more intense, so do the feelings between Josie and the captain. With nobles circling and plotting, new arrivals in the village cause a stir, for they recognize one of the servants.
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2 out of 5 stars
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very disappointing
- By Amazon Customer on 01-25-20
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The Cheater's Game
- Glass and Steele, Book Seven
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 544
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 544
The arrival of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show in London brings trouble. When the sharpshooter who beats Willie at poker is murdered, Matt and India investigate. Willie is convinced the victim cheated, but no one knows how until India discovers his secret - he was a paper magician. When their list of suspects grows to include a member of the mysterious magic Collector's Club, they uncover a spy. But who is he working for? And what does his employer want?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing narration of the story
- By S. Said on 07-26-19
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The Ink Master's Silence
- Glass and Steele, Book 6
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 843
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 772
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 770
When the editor of The Weekly Gazette is killed, controversial journalist and ink magician, Oscar Barratt, asks India and Matt to investigate. As the recipient of threatening letters written on magic paper, he believes he was the intended target. With suspects ranging from Oscar's brother to guild masters and London's elite, India and Matt have a lot of investigating to do. But the more they dig, the more dark secrets they uncover.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding series!
- By Kiren on 09-01-18
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The Convent's Secret
- Glass and Steele, Book 5
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 948
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 946
To find the one man who can fix the magic in Matt's watch, he and India are led to a convent where the nuns will do anything to keep their secrets private. Including murder? Matt and India must uncover the truth behind the disappearance of the mother superior and two babies given to her care many years ago. But sometimes, the truth is painful and its exposure can have deadly consequences.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Loved the first 3 books
- By Melissa, LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, O+M, Passive House on 03-18-18
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The Echo of Broken Dreams
- After the Rift, Book 2
- By: C. J. Archer
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 9 hrs
- Unabridged
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 139
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 139
When a palace maid is attacked, Josie and the captain of the guards investigate together. Since one of the suspects is a foreign diplomat and magic expert, they use the opportunity to learn more about sorcery. But it soon becomes clear that he is using them to get to the truth about the palace and the servants' origins. With unrest in the village, and servants growing impatient for answers, an undercurrent of danger pervades the air. But the most dangerous man of all may prove to be the king himself, because every clue points to him knowing more than he lets on.
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3 out of 5 stars
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The stroy is interesting but,
- By Amazon Customer Pinkeepoo on 01-05-19
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The Whisper of Silenced Voices
- After the Rift, Book 3
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 131
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 118
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When the husband of the king’s mistress is poisoned, Josie must pretend he died of natural causes, or risk putting her own life in danger. It’s yet another secret she must learn to keep, yet another intrigue whispered about in the gilded halls of King Leon’s mysterious palace. With her enemies intent on ruining her, Josie needs all the friends she can get. Friends that include the captain of the guards, a man determined to find out about his past before he gives in to desire.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Amazing narration!
- By It's Me Stacy! on 08-28-19
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The Palace of Lost Memories
- After the Rift, Book 1
- By: C.J. Archer
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 208
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 187
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 184
The king's magnificent palace was built in a matter of weeks. No one saw the builders, no villagers are allowed beyond the gilded gate, and only one servant has ever left. The haunted look in her eyes as she was recaptured by the palace guards is something Josie, daughter of the village doctor, has never forgotten. For Josie, the palace is a mystery that grows more intriguing after she meets the captain of the guards, a man known only as Hammer, as mysterious and captivating as the palace itself. Whispers of magic fuel Josie's desire to uncover the truth, but an ordinary girl like her can only dream of ever being invited inside.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Hard call
- By JPHG on 01-29-19
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Playing with Fire
- 1st Freak House Series, Book 2
- By: C. J. Archer
- Narrated by: Lucy Rayner
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 89
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 83
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 83
Hannah Smith thinks she's safe now that Reuben Tate is set to face trial. But when an unusual creature is let loose on the Freak House estate, everybody is in danger, including Jack. To hunt it down, the household must take risks, but the greatest risk is to Hannah's heart. She's in danger of falling deeply in love with Jack, a man whose very touch can kill her.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Re record with better narration
- By anonymous on 01-20-19
Publisher's Summary
As Charlie and Lincoln’s lives settle into a harmonious pattern, a new threat arises that could have far reaching effects for the royal family and Lincoln’s parents.
When a seer warns the Prince of Wales that his life is in danger, only Charlie and Lincoln take her seriously. After all, what sensible person would believe a gypsy who claims the danger will come in the form of the prince's dead father?
A meeting at the palace sets them on a path that takes Charlie back to her old haunts in the London slums, on the hunt for a man who can change his appearance. The new threat is their most dangerous yet, but for Lincoln, the biggest concern isn't confronting the shape-changer or meeting his parents for the first time, it's whether Charlie will put his engagement ring on her finger.
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- Lori
- 05-09-18
Great book
I think this was the best in the series.
A lot happens in this volume :)
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- Anonymous User
- 02-27-20
Fantastic
another great story in the series! I’m so hooked Ms Archer is wonderful and talented.
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- Silver Smithy
- 08-23-18
The story just keeps getting better!!!
Many times a series gets to be redundant. This series however, keeps you on the edge of your seat and always wanting more. The characters are well-rounded and balanced and you fall in love with them quickly. As new characters are introduced to the story they as well & are very lovable. Keep up the good work and I'll keep buying your books!