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The Tower of London

While this book was geared for young adults, I enjoyed it more than many adult "Historical Fictions". The reader does a great job, and the plot is both interesting and plausible. The historical details help throw a new light on the generations of England/Scotland fueds.

This is not a "Harry Potter" type fantasy. Instead the book relies on actual historical touches(Chamberpots, Chimneysweeps, Ratcatchers, etc.) which I found just as interesting. This could be a great listen for a family car trip, but keep in mind that this story and the Tower of London centered around prisoners and executions. The details aren't gory and glorified, but they are not glossed over either.

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We found a gem in this book.

What made the experience of listening to The Ravenmaster's Secret the most enjoyable?

The narrator was excellent and that makes all the difference to me concerning an audible book. His voice was just the right pitch and tone. The different voices he used for the characters made us visualize them better.

What about Simon Vance’s performance did you like?

We loved it for all the reasons I stated above.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, when Ned left with Maddie.

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  • Sandra
  • Coppell, TX, USA
  • 05-15-09

enjoyable

this maybe a book directed to kids but i enjoyed it and learned some things historical information i did not know before.