• The Palace of Lost Memories

  • After the Rift, Book 1
  • By: C. J. Archer
  • Narrated by: Marian Hussey
  • Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (373 ratings)

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The Palace of Lost Memories

By: C. J. Archer
Narrated by: Marian Hussey
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From the author of the USA Today best-selling GLASS AND STEELE series comes this captivating new fantasy.

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.

When the king decides to take a wife from among the eligible daughters of the noble families, the palace gates are finally thrown open and the kingdom's elite pour in. In a court where old rivalries and new jealousies collide, the king's favorite is poisoned and the doctor is summoned. As her father's assistant, Josie finally sees inside the lavish walls, but she soon learns the palace won't surrender its secrets easily, for not a single resident, from the lowest servant to the king himself, has a memory from before the palace existed.

In the search for the truth, Josie is drawn deeper into danger, and the answers she seeks might shake the very foundations of the kingdom.

©2018 C.J. Archer (P)2018 C.J. Archer

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Didn’t see the end coming

I like stories where we don’t guess the “who done it” halfway through. It’s a fun listen.

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Brilliant

Classic story boy meets girl girl meets boy etc. The narration performance definitely on point. First time I heard her now I’m looking for the books that she narrates.

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So many unanswered questions.

Enjoyed this book very much. Wasn't happy with the ending. Narrator was very good. Thanks.

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outstanding story book

this is a most intriguing story completely different from what I've read of CJ archers before anyone who would order this they will not be disappointed and I look forward to reading the entire series enjoy

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slow starting...

it started so excruciating slow but got better. I plan on finishing the series. I hope I dont regret spending the money on the books

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Language

The foul language could easily been omitted without changing the storyline. The story itself was full of suspense.

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Very engaging

The character development and plot kept me interested the entire time. Can’t wait to start the second book

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Basically the same plot as Glass and Steele

If you've listened to C.J. Archer's Glass and Steele series, this is basically the same exact storyline with slightly different settings and characters. Even the narrator is the same, and read/voices the characters similarly so it can be a little jarring to listen to for the first chapter or two. That being said, I did enjoy it (as I have with all of Archer's books) and they're easy reading. I went ahead and listened to the next two books, because like other reviewers commented, you sort of have to. I'll continue to keep reading all of the series despite them being predictable because I've invested myself in the stories and they're easily consumed.

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Exciting and mysterious

Love C. J. Archer's books and enjoy Marian Hussey as a reader. Enjoy the mystery and the thickening plot. The open end invites to start the second book directly after.

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Amazing, as usual

I LOVE this new book. I don’t know why I’m surprised, C.J. archer consistently turns out books that get me hooked two minutes in. Great characters, great story, it keeps you wanting more. All I need to know now is when is the next one coming out?

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