Time's Convert

A Novel

De: Deborah Harkness

Narrado por: Saskia Maarleveld

From the number one New York Times best-selling author of A Discovery of Witches - now a hit TV series on AMC and BBC America and streaming on Sundance Now and Shudder - the fourth novel in the All Souls series. What does it truly take to become a vampire?

On the battlefields of the American Revolution, Matthew de Clermont meets Marcus MacNeil, a young surgeon from Massachusetts, during a moment of political awakening when it seems that the world is on the brink of a brighter future. When Matthew offers him a chance at immortality and a new life free from the restraints of his puritanical upbringing, Marcus seizes the opportunity to become a vampire. But his transformation is not an easy one, and the ancient traditions and responsibilities of the de Clermont family clash with Marcus's deeply held beliefs in liberty, equality, and brotherhood.

Fast-forward to contemporary Paris, where Phoebe Taylor - the young employee at Sotheby's whom Marcus has fallen for - is about to embark on her own journey to immortality. Though the modernized version of the process at first seems uncomplicated, the couple discovers that the challenges facing a human who wishes to be a vampire are no less formidable than they were in the 18th century. The shadows that Marcus believed he'd escaped centuries ago may return to haunt them both - forever.

A passionate love story and a fascinating exploration of the power of tradition and the possibilities not just for change but for revolution. Time's Convert, the fourth book in the All Souls series, channels the supernatural world-building and slow-burning romance that made the previous books instant best sellers to illuminate a new and vital moment in history, and a love affair that will bridge centuries.

©2018 Deborah Harkness (P)2018 Penguin Audio

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“Harkness brings her keen historian’s eye to the American and French revolutions, drawing parallels between the two periods through not only the vampire witnesses to history but the appearances of historical figures: the Marquis de Lafayette, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Paine.” (Los Angeles Times)

“In Time’s Convert, Deborah Harkness, the author of A Discovery Of Witches, spins a tale of life-ever-after, romance, and family drama, and it is gloriously entertaining.” (Bustle)

“This vampire book is set during the American Revolution, when a young man named Marcus MacNeil is offered a chance to escape his puritan upbringing (boring!) and become immortal (fun!). From the bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches.” (New York Post)

Great story ~ poor narration

I have been looking forward to this book for quite some time as I have thoroughly enjoyed all of Deborah Harkness' previous books in this series. The story is great but the narration is poor in comparison to the previous.... very disappointing.

Good Story

The story is of course great but unfortunately for me with an audio book it all comes down to the reader and the reader really falls short. After having enjoyed the first three books i was really looking forward to this one but the readers character voices are very similar it's hard to figure out which character is speaking she can't do a German accent she can't do a French accent her narrative voice is irritating. I'm sure for any other book she would be fine but she has tall shoes to fill reading this series and she just falls short which is ashame.

Still waiting for the Magic to start

Like so many others I couldn’t wait for this book to come out... But I don’t think I have ever been more disappointed in a story. I don’t understand how a brilliant writer could be so far off the mark this time. I kept waiting for the real story to begin. No excitement, no drama, no intrigue— no magic. All backstory, no plot. Many reviews have trashed the narrator, but I think she is being scapegoated . She didn’t have much of anything to work with. Why didn’t the editor notice what a bore this was? I’m still waiting to hear this was all a mistake and the real book will be out soon.

Wonderful Story, Poor performance

I was really looking forward to this story for a long long time. Story did not disappoint me, but performace did. Maybe I was used to Jennifer Ikeda's voice but this narrator was far from my favorite.

Can't get past the narrator

I try hard not to be prejudiced about narrators when they change during a series. You need to give the new narrator a chance, life is full of change.

I just started listening to Chapter 4 and just can't embrace this change at all. The voice changes between characters isn't consistent, the pronunciation of some words isn't incorrect and the emphasis placed on some parts seems very misplaced.

I'm going to return this and just read the book. If they can get Jennifer Ikeda to read this one then I'll get it again.

Disappointing

I loved the All Souls Trilogy!! Was jubilant to find another Harkness story featuring beloved characters, but I kept waiting for the plotline. It never showed up. It's really just a book that fleshes out Marcus's human life and Phoebe's transformation. It was like reading rather mundane diary.

I don’t know why

Everyone is blasting the narrator, she did a GREAT job! I’ve listened to all of them, and I was nothing but amazed at the narrator’s job. I almost didn’t get it due to the reviews but I’m so glad I did! She did a fantastic job with the different voices and switched smoothly between them. Not rushed but not lingering either. At points I had to go back and figure out where things changed, the turns and switches aren’t as obvious as in most books, but it wasn’t because of the reader, but because of the way it was written. I found it to be as good as the others, not way better but also not lacking. I’ve no regrets and will get the next one when it comes out regardless of the narrator. As a knuckle dragging guy, who is mostly into action stories, I have to say I was quite taken by this author, and I really enjoyed both narrators equally.

great series

I was initially bummed when I saw a new narrator but was pleasantly surprised! Looking forward to more!

Awful narrator

The story was good, but the narrator really ruined it for me. Her cadence was off, sometimes reading very quickly or with too much of a huskiness in her voice. She completely botched Marcus’s accent, and her pronunciation of the name Marthe was all wrong. Not to mention her pronunciation of the word “preternatural.” Did she not listen to the previous narrator at all? Where was the producer to correct these things? I’m a busy woman which is why I like audiobooks, but I’d prefer to read this myself rather than listen to this narrator.

good not great

good story, not great. The narrator struggles with the male voices and accents. truth be told I will.avoid other readings by this narrator.