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The Tenth Gift
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- Narrated by: John Lee, Susan Duerden
- Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 05-06-08
- Language: English
- Publisher: Books on Tape
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $35.93
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Captivated by this dramatic discovery, Julia sets off to North Africa to determine the authenticity of the book and to uncover more of Cat's story. There, in the company of a charismatic Moroccan guide, amid the sultry heat, the spice markets, and exotic ruins, Julia discovers buried secrets. And in Morocco - just as Cat did before her - she loses her heart.
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- Linda Leeper
- 11-29-08
Great Listen
Very entertaining and educational. I liked the references to the needle work but if you don't stitch you may not like this part. The use of two narrators helped keep things straight as it switched between present day and 1625.
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- Lulu
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An Engaging Read, But I'd Hoped For More
The premise of this book sounded right up my ally. And there were parts of it I really enjoyed. But it could have been much better. The parts of the book that took place in the past were better written than the current day story. The heroine's "friends" weren't friends. And the heroine's initial love interest wasn't lovable at all. She seemed to surround herself with poor excuses for loved ones, and when she finally formed a lasting relationship, the book was almost over.
The relationship between the historical heroine and her captor was unbelievable, but since it was historical, it was easier to swallow and parts of the book that dealt with these two were truly fun to read.
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- Dorothy
- Allentown, PA, United States
- 07-20-11
People aren't perfect--even in fiction
This was a wonderful story---a modern day love affair (no angels there), 17th century pirates, women's changing place in the world, clashes of cultures, and embroidery. The narrators are perfect (thank you again, John Lee), and besides, any story that gets me up out of bed and walking in 90 degree heat has got to be engrossing.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Bonnie
- Bellmore, NY, United States
- 11-22-10
Abusive relationships
One of the reviewers was very hard on the female characters, (ie being in an adulterous relationship with best friends husband) 1-The relationship started before her friend married him. 2-For what ever reason, she was a weak person who was manipulated by Michael, and always took him back. (just like battered wife syndrome) The other is a girl in 17th century England, hoping for a better life, and dreaming for more than her guardians want for her. Is that wrong for a 19 year old girl? There are parallels and as the story progresses, much more is revealed. (maybe even a ghost or two). Yes it did bother me in the beginning that the female lead character was abused, emotionally by this man for over 7 years. However if you give the story a chance, it does have twists and turns that I wouldn't have thought when I first started listening. John Lee and Susan Duerden are wonderful narrators, (one of the main reasons I chose this book) You are taken from 21st Century to 17th Century, to get the connection in the story. I thought it was well done and worth a listen. .
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Cat63
- 07-21-09
Probably geared more to women, but...
A romance novel but not overly reliant on that angle to carry your interest. You could say that things are a little too convenient when all is said and done but I still enjoyed it.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Mary M Noel
- 02-06-09
Loved it!
This book was highly recommended to me by a fellow needleworker. The references to needlework, however, are just embellishments to the story of two women whose lives closely parallel each other 400 years apart.
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- J. Modery
- New Jersey
- 08-15-17
A must read for every embroiderer!
This was such an enjoyable book. I really enjoy books that flash between the past and the present. This book switched between the 1600s and present day. It was a romance of sorts.
The narration was done by a man and a woman was expertly done. The story was well-crafted and moved quickly.
It is unusual to read stories about embroiderers. Being a hand embroiderer by trade I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to others.
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- Nziro
- 05-31-17
Breathtaking
This book is amazing. I have read two other of Jane Johnson's Morocco novels, and was excited to see it here in audible. in the same moment I was fearful that having it read aloud to me would somehow spoil the story that I knew would be captivating. I could not have been more wrong. The performers who did this production are amazing. Their accents perfect, their tone and depth breathtaking. They took a spectacular story and made it enthralling. I was there in the story, not reading it, but being read to, and my imagination was free to soak in the colors, sounds, and scenes.
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- Elizabeth Seto
- Ontario Canada
- 11-11-16
A mesmerizing read!
Mystery, history, and a love story that resonates from the 17th century to the present.
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- Antonio Batista Campos
- Belem, Brazil
- 11-07-16
Good companionship
If you could sum up The Tenth Gift in three words, what would they be?
These three word would be PAL. Yes, this is what Audible makes with a book. It seems you are sitting and having a sound talk with a buddy. And as long as you listen and at the same time consider the arguments displayed by the author you can imagine the give and take of a real conversation. A magic experience!
Who was your favorite character and why?
Susan. She talks with a deep feeling that almost hides her wrong-doing.
What about John Lee and Susan Duerden ’s performance did you like?
Transporting me to past time environment
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Finding the gift
Any additional comments?
Ready for a new experience
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