Your audiobook is waiting…
The Crystal Cave
People who bought this also bought...
-
Nine Coaches Waiting
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Ellie Heydon
- Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 113
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 98
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 96
Linda Martin understands what is to be lonely: her parents died when she was young, and she was raised in an orphanage. When she is hired as a governess to the orphaned young Philippe, Comte de Valmy, Linda finds a kindred spirit in the lonely little boy. But Philippe is the heir to a vast estate in Savoy, and his dangerously handsome uncle may be willing to kill to ensure that Philippe never inherits it.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Marvellous!
- By Marsha on 06-08-19
-
Touch Not the Cat
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Zoe Mills
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 59
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 52
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 53
Ashley Court: the tumbledown ancestral home of the Ashley family, all blessed with 'the gift' of being able to speak to each other without words. When Bryony Ashley's father dies under mysterious circumstances, his final words a cryptic warning to her, Bryony returns from abroad to uncover Ashley Court's secrets. What did her father's message mean? What lies at the centre of the overgrown maze in the gardens? And who is trying to prevent Bryony from discovering the truth?
-
Wildfire at Midnight
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Lucy Paterson
- Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 91
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 87
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 87
The pioneer of romantic suspense, Mary Stewart leads her listeners on an unforgettable ride across the Isle of Skye in this tale perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. Following a heartbreaking divorce, Gianetta retreats to the Isle of Skye hoping to find tranquillity in the island's savage beauty. But shortly before her arrival a girl's body is found on the craggy slopes of the looming Blue Mountain, and with the murderer still on the loose, there's nothing to stop him from setting his sights on Gianetta next....
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Excellent
- By Julie on 08-08-18
-
Madam, Will You Talk?
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Emilia Fox
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 141
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 132
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 133
It sounds idyllic: a leisurely drive through the sun-drenched landscape of Provence. But Charity's dream holiday turns into a nightmare when she becomes embroiled in a sinister plot to kidnap a young boy. She soon finds herself in a deadly pursuit and must uncover whom to trust...and whom to fall for.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
At last
- By Mary E. Haley on 11-03-18
-
Airs Above the Ground
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Antonia Whillans
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 78
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 70
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 71
Vanessa March's husband, Lewis, is meant to be on a business trip in Stockholm - so why does he briefly appear in newsreel footage of a fire at a circus in Vienna, with his arm around another woman? Vanessa flies to Austria to find her husband, inadvertently becoming involved in a mystery that spans three countries...and the famous dancing stallions of the Spanish Riding School. The moonlight flooded the meadow, blanching all colours to its own ghostly silver. The pines were very black.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Vintage book...still a great story.
- By Barbara on 05-09-19
-
The Prince and the Pilgrim
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 21
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 21
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 21
Eager, burning, and young, Alexander has come of age to take vengeance on the treacherous King of Cornwall who murdered his father. He sets off toward Camelot to seek justice from King Arthur, only to be diverted by the beautiful and sensual Morgan le Fay, Arthur's sister. Using her wiles and her enchantments, Morgan persuades the young prince to attempt a theft of the Holy Grail. He is unaware her motives are of the darkest nature.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
A Little Better Than Average
- By David on 01-13-19
-
Nine Coaches Waiting
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Ellie Heydon
- Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 113
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 98
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 96
Linda Martin understands what is to be lonely: her parents died when she was young, and she was raised in an orphanage. When she is hired as a governess to the orphaned young Philippe, Comte de Valmy, Linda finds a kindred spirit in the lonely little boy. But Philippe is the heir to a vast estate in Savoy, and his dangerously handsome uncle may be willing to kill to ensure that Philippe never inherits it.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Marvellous!
- By Marsha on 06-08-19
-
Touch Not the Cat
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Zoe Mills
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 59
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 52
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 53
Ashley Court: the tumbledown ancestral home of the Ashley family, all blessed with 'the gift' of being able to speak to each other without words. When Bryony Ashley's father dies under mysterious circumstances, his final words a cryptic warning to her, Bryony returns from abroad to uncover Ashley Court's secrets. What did her father's message mean? What lies at the centre of the overgrown maze in the gardens? And who is trying to prevent Bryony from discovering the truth?
-
Wildfire at Midnight
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Lucy Paterson
- Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 91
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 87
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 87
The pioneer of romantic suspense, Mary Stewart leads her listeners on an unforgettable ride across the Isle of Skye in this tale perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. Following a heartbreaking divorce, Gianetta retreats to the Isle of Skye hoping to find tranquillity in the island's savage beauty. But shortly before her arrival a girl's body is found on the craggy slopes of the looming Blue Mountain, and with the murderer still on the loose, there's nothing to stop him from setting his sights on Gianetta next....
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Excellent
- By Julie on 08-08-18
-
Madam, Will You Talk?
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Emilia Fox
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 141
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 132
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 133
It sounds idyllic: a leisurely drive through the sun-drenched landscape of Provence. But Charity's dream holiday turns into a nightmare when she becomes embroiled in a sinister plot to kidnap a young boy. She soon finds herself in a deadly pursuit and must uncover whom to trust...and whom to fall for.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
At last
- By Mary E. Haley on 11-03-18
-
Airs Above the Ground
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Antonia Whillans
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 78
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 70
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 71
Vanessa March's husband, Lewis, is meant to be on a business trip in Stockholm - so why does he briefly appear in newsreel footage of a fire at a circus in Vienna, with his arm around another woman? Vanessa flies to Austria to find her husband, inadvertently becoming involved in a mystery that spans three countries...and the famous dancing stallions of the Spanish Riding School. The moonlight flooded the meadow, blanching all colours to its own ghostly silver. The pines were very black.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Vintage book...still a great story.
- By Barbara on 05-09-19
-
The Prince and the Pilgrim
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 21
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 21
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 21
Eager, burning, and young, Alexander has come of age to take vengeance on the treacherous King of Cornwall who murdered his father. He sets off toward Camelot to seek justice from King Arthur, only to be diverted by the beautiful and sensual Morgan le Fay, Arthur's sister. Using her wiles and her enchantments, Morgan persuades the young prince to attempt a theft of the Holy Grail. He is unaware her motives are of the darkest nature.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
A Little Better Than Average
- By David on 01-13-19
-
This Rough Magic
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Helen Johns
- Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 168
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 157
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 157
The pioneer of romantic suspense, Mary Stewart leads her listeners on a thrilling journey to a Mediterranean island paradise in this tale of mystery, murder and intrigue, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. Lucy Waring, a young, out-of-work actress from London, leaps at the chance to visit her sister for a summer on the island paradise of Corfu, and what's more, a famous but reclusive actor is staying in a villa nearby. But Lucy's hopes for rest and romance are shattered when a body washes up on the beach and she finds herself swept up in a chilling chain of events.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
PERFECT BEACH READ, rediscovered
- By Susan on 08-02-18
-
The Mists of Avalon
- By: Marion Zimmer Bradley
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
- Length: 50 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,810
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,390
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,399
A posthumous recipient of the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement, Marion Zimmer Bradley reinvented - and rejuvenated - the King Arthur mythos with her extraordinary Mists of Avalon series. In this epic work, Bradley follows the arc of the timeless tale from the perspective of its previously marginalized female characters: Celtic priestess Morgaine, Gwenhwyfar, and High Priestess Viviane.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Davina Porter brings an old favorite back to life!
- By Carolina on 07-13-12
-
The Ivy Tree
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Amy Molloy
- Length: 15 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 2
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 2
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 2
Mary Stewart, one of the great British storytellers of the 20th century, transports listeners to rural Northumberland for this tale of romance, ambition and deceit - a perfect fit for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. Whitescar is a beautiful old house and farm situated in Roman Wall country. It will make a rich inheritance for its heirs, but in order to secure it, they enlist the help of a young woman named Mary who bears remarkable resemblance to missing Whitescar heiress Annabel Winslow. Their deception will spark a powder keg of ambition, obsession and long-dead love.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Ms Stewart is quite the wordsmith
- By Leslie O'Connor on 08-18-19
-
The Wind off the Small Isles
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Susie Riddell
- Length: 1 hr and 57 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 105
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 92
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 91
Beloved author Mary Stewart's long-lost novella, now available again for the first time in 40 years. In 1879 a wealthy young woman elopes with an impoverished fisherman, leaving her family, who live on the volcanic island of Lanzarote, distraught. In 1968, 23-year-old Perdita West, secretary to the famous author Cora Gresham, visits Lanzarote, the strangest and wildest of the Canary Isles, on a research trip. They meet Cora's estranged son, Mike, and fall in love with the unusual, beautiful little island.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Classic Mary Stewart. Enchanting
- By Jenny on 06-10-17
-
The Moon-Spinners
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Daphne Kouma
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 7
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 7
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7
While on a walking holiday through the beautiful, deserted hills of Crete, Nicola Ferris stumbles across a critically injured Englishman, guarded by a fierce Greek. Nicola cannot abandon them and so sets off on a perilous search for their lost companion - all the while being pursued by someone who wants to make sure none of them leave the island....
-
Thornyhold
- By: Mary Stewart
- Length: 10 hrs
- Unabridged
-
Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
-
Performance0 out of 5 stars 0
-
Story0 out of 5 stars 0
The rambling house called Thornyhold is like something out of a fairy tale. Left to Gilly Ramsey by the cousin whose occasional visits brightened her childhood, the cottage, set deep in a wild wood, has come just in time to save her from a bleak future. With its reputation for magic and its resident black cat, Thornyhold offers Gilly more than just a new home. It offers her a chance to start over.
-
My Brother Michael
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Jasmine Blackborow
- Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 8
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 7
Camilla Haven sends a letter home during her quiet holiday in Athens. But when a stranger begs her to drive a car to Delphi, swearing that it is a matter of life and death, Camilla impulsively takes the opportunity she's been offered. Before long she is caught up in a whirlwind of intrigue, deceit and murder as she spins along the dusty Greek roads in a race against time to solve a 14-year-old mystery.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Great book, too slow
- By VirginiaMom on 08-16-19
-
The Lost One
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Antonia Whillans
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 23
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 21
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 20
The recently rediscovered short story 'The Lost One', perfect for fans of Daphne du Maurier, Santa Montefiore and Anya Seton. First published in Woman's Journal in 1960, and set against the backdrop of unfenced country and dark winding valleys at night, the aptly named 'The Lost One' features The Wind off the Small Isles heroine Perdita West, who brings her characteristic pluck and courage to this classic Mary Stewart tale of suspense and intrigue....
-
Rose Cottage
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Samantha Eggar
- Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins
- Abridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 90
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 72
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 71
In the summer of 1947, Kate Herrick, widowed by the war, returns to Rose Cottage, her childhood home. A tiny thatched dwelling nestled in an idyllic country setting, Rose Cottage at first appears the picture of tranquility. But Kate soon discovers that someone has broken in; the papers that are the object of her have disappeared, and the village seethes with gossip. How harmless are her elderly neighbors, who are suspected of witchcraft?
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A beautiful classic
- By Natalie on 03-29-14
-
Highland Raven
- The Celtic Blood Series, Book 1
- By: Melanie Karsak
- Narrated by: Lesley Parkin
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 365
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 330
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 329
Scotland, 1026 - Gruoch, descendant of the line of MacAlpin, should have been born into a life of ease. But fate is fickle. Her father's untimely death, rumored to have been plotted by King Malcolm, leaves her future uncertain and stained by the prophecy that she will avenge her family line. Escaping to one of the last strongholds of the old Celtic gods, Gruoch becomes an adept in arcane craft. Her encounters with the otherworld, however, suggest that magic runs stronger in Scotland than she ever imagined.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Another Hit by Karsak
- By Michelle @ In Libris Veritas on 08-25-16
-
The Gabriel Hounds
- By: Mary Stewart
- Narrated by: Ellie Heydon
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 4
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 4
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 4
Legend has it that when the Gabriel Hounds run howling over the crumbling palace of Dar Ibrahim, high in the Adonis Valley of Lebanon, death will follow on their heels. When rich, spoilt Christie Mansel arrives at the decaying palace to look after her eccentric Aunt Harriet, she arrives to the sound of howling dogs. The palace is riddled with hidden passages and the servants are unwilling to let anyone see Harriet during the day. It seems the palace hides an extraordinary secret...one that somebody is willing to kill to keep.
-
Dragon's Child
- The King Arthur Trilogy, Book 1
- By: M. K. Hume
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 18 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 80
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 70
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 70
The future of Britain is at stake. In the turbulent times of the Dark Ages, the despotic Uther Pendragon, High King of Celtic Britain, is nearing death, and his kingdom is being torn apart by the squabbling of minor kings. But only one man can bring the Celts together as a nation and restore peace - King Arthur. Artorex (Arthur) doesn't yet seem like the great man he will grow into. We meet him as a shy, subservient twelve-year-old living in the foster home of Lord Ector, who took in Artorex as a babe to protect him from murderous kin.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
A Dry, Dull Tale, Marred in "Realism"
- By Steven on 09-21-15
Publisher's Summary
More from the same
What members say
Average Customer Ratings
Overall
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars98
-
4 Stars42
-
3 Stars30
-
2 Stars10
-
1 Stars20
Performance
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars91
-
4 Stars29
-
3 Stars18
-
2 Stars10
-
1 Stars10
Story
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars98
-
4 Stars26
-
3 Stars15
-
2 Stars8
-
1 Stars13
-
Overall1 out of 5 stars
- Jessica
- 02-11-08
yuck
Mary Stewart's Merlin trilogy, beginning with this book, is one of the greatest series ever written. It combines the interest of ancient historical fiction with the magic of fantasy brilliantly. There are passages in the story where I would swear I felt as though I were the one on a horse, traveling through the pristine forest. I have read it many times and would be thrilled to have a recording of it. This abridged travesty is disgusting. It is not the story. I would ask all people who love this story as I do to request that Audible attempt to aquire the rights to distribute an unabridged recording. You might also make a request at BBC America or Chivers Audiobooks as they have unabridged recordings that are "out of print".
78 of 79 people found this review helpful
-
Overall2 out of 5 stars
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars
-
Story2 out of 5 stars
- me, mara
- 06-08-12
Disappointing
What would have made The Crystal Cave better?
Making it UNabridged!
What was most disappointing about Mary Stewart’s story?
I read this book many years ago and was anxious to do so before heading to England recently. I had little time so I decided to LISTEN to it. Unfortunately the recorded version was greatly abridged. The other reviews I read also spoke poorly of it, but I decided to try it anyway. Not really worth the effort. The heart and soul of the book seemed to no longer really be there.
What do you think the narrator could have done better?
He's a very fine actor, I just didn't feel he made it come alive... but that could have been due to the cuts in the story.
Any additional comments?
no
29 of 29 people found this review helpful
-
Overall1 out of 5 stars
-
Performance1 out of 5 stars
-
Story2 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 01-21-13
Really bad production
What was most disappointing about Mary Stewart’s story?
This is one of my favorite books, and therefore one of the first books I purchased with my audible membership. Unfortunately, the abridgment takes so much out of the story that it is impossible to follow. Also, the production/sound quality is awful.
Any additional comments?
Hopefully, someone else will make an unabridged recording in the future
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
-
Overall1 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story1 out of 5 stars
- Gloria
- 10-27-12
Where is the rest of the book!
What would have made The Crystal Cave better?
so much of the original book is missing in this abridged version that I missed it!
What do you think your next listen will be?
Mists of AValon if it is not abridged
Any additional comments?
don's sell abridged books!
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- chaoticmuse
- 12-28-12
Unabridged Version Would be Far Superior
Would you try another book from Mary Stewart and/or Nicol Williamson?
Absolutely! The third in this trilogy? The UNABRIDGED version of this epic and classic story by an outstanding author? I can't wait to see the complete, unabridged trilogy as a choice in Audible's catalog.
What did you like best about this story?
Mary Stewart is an author with the ability to weave a complex, unique, engrossing story. Even with something as familiar as the Merlin/Arthur mythology she managed to find a new angle in her full length books. Abridging it was a sad choice but it's better than nothing. The reader was excellent with a rich, nuanced voice.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
-
Overall2 out of 5 stars
-
Performance1 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Margaret A. Wood
- 02-03-15
Disappointed
I had loved the book but this was shortened, terrible sound quality, and very poor narration. I plan to delete it from my Ipod.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Jena Baxter
- 02-24-12
One of my favorite books
This has always been one of my favorite series. Mary Stewart does an excellent job of making Merlin human and placing the challenges and emotions of a man on his shoulders, but I didn't feel like the reader carried that emotion into the story. I ordered The Hollow Hills and I'm hoping that will be better.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance2 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- Debby Takikawa
- 10-28-15
Abridged
I have long loved this wonderful story of the Arthurian legend, however the abridged version includes only the facts of the story and has cut the true magic of Mary Stewart's magnificent detailed account of merlins childhood. Her descriptions of the land, the buildings, the people and the subtleties of the emergence of a magician and a king are lost. The readers voice is not right for the story either. So disappointing to hear this tale be somewhat lost.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- HL
- 05-16-14
Another "gutted" abridgement
Is there anything you would change about this book?
Yes- I would like to hear the full version of the story.
What about Nicol Williamson’s performance did you like?
I liked Williamson's performance as a whole, and it's unfortunate they couldn't just have him narrate the entire book. Stewart's Merlin books are popular- surely there's an audience for a full version.
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
Depends if the movie was faithful to the book
Any additional comments?
They should create full, unabridged versions of Renault's and Mary Stewart's books. These abridged versions are unsatisfying.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
-
Overall1 out of 5 stars
-
Performance1 out of 5 stars
-
Story1 out of 5 stars
- Richard
- 01-18-15
Overly and poorly abridged
Would you try another book from Mary Stewart and/or Nicol Williamson?
Yes. I have read other Mary Stewart books and they are great.
Has The Crystal Cave turned you off from other books in this genre?
No
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Nicol Williamson?
Yes, that might help.
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
Disappointment - did not meet my expectations
4 of 4 people found this review helpful