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Olive Bright, Pigeoneer
- Olive Bright, Book 1
- By: Stephanie Graves
- Narrated by: Harrie Dobby
- Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall12
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Performance10
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Story10
Though war rages across mainland Europe and London is strafed by German aircraft, the little village of Pipley in Hertfordshire bustles along much as it always has. Adrift since her best friend, George, joined the Royal Air Force, 22-year-old Olive Bright fills her days by helping at her father's veterinary practice and tending to her beloved racing pigeons. Desperate to do her bit, Olive hopes that the National Pigeon Service will enlist Bright Lofts' expertise and use their highly trained birds to deliver critical, coded messages for His Majesty's Forces.
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intriguing
- By shirley pickin on 02-06-25
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Olive Bright, Pigeoneer
- Olive Bright, Book 1
- Narrated by: Harrie Dobby
- Series: Olive Bright, Book 1
- Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
- Release date: 29-12-20
- Language: English
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Beneath a Scarlet Sky
- A Novel
- By: Mark Sullivan
- Narrated by: Will Damron
- Length: 17 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2,057
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Performance1,862
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Story1,859
Pino Lella wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. He's a normal Italian teenager - obsessed with music, food, and girls - but his days of innocence are numbered. When his family home in Milan is destroyed by Allied bombs, Pino joins an underground railroad helping Jews escape over the Alps, and falls for Anna, a beautiful widow six years his senior. In an attempt to protect him, Pino's parents force him to enlist as a German soldier - a move they think will keep him out of combat.
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Incredible! Can’t wait to see the movie!
- By Lanny 32 on 26-11-17
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Beneath a Scarlet Sky
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Will Damron
- Length: 17 hrs and 43 mins
- Release date: 01-05-17
- Language: English
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- Penguin Modern Classics
- By: Len Deighton
- Narrated by: James Lailey
- Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall151
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Performance133
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Story132
Brought to you by Penguin. It is 1941 and Germany has won the war. Britain is occupied, Churchill executed and the King imprisoned in the Tower of London. At Scotland Yard, Detective Inspector Archer tries to do his job and keep his head down. But when a body is found in a Mayfair flat, what at...
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"No secret is safe with anyone "
- By Norma Miles on 29-10-22
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- Penguin Modern Classics
- Narrated by: James Lailey
- Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 06-05-21
- Language: English
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A God in Ruins
- By: Kate Atkinson
- Narrated by: Alex Jennings
- Length: 16 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall1,395
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Performance1,277
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Story1,268
Kate Atkinson’s dazzling Life After Life, one of the top selling adult books of 2014, explored the possibility of infinite chances, as Ursula Todd lived through the turbulent events of the last century again and again. In A God in Ruins, Atkinson turns her focus on Ursula’s beloved younger...
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Remarkable Companion to "Life After Life"
- By T on 10-05-15
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A God in Ruins
- Narrated by: Alex Jennings
- Series: Todd Family, Book 2
- Length: 16 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 07-05-15
- Language: English
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A Single Swallow
- By: Zhang Ling, Shelly Bryant - translator
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey, Adam Verner, Feodor Chin, and others
- Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall36
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Performance33
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Story33
On the day of the historic 1945 Jewel Voice Broadcast - in which Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s surrender to the Allied forces, bringing an end to World War II - three men, flush with jubilation, made a pact. After their deaths, each year on the anniversary of the broadcast, their souls would return to the Chinese village of their younger days. Now, seventy years later, the pledge is being fulfilled by American missionary Pastor Billy, brash gunner’s mate Ian Ferguson, and local soldier Liu Zhaohu. All that’s missing is Ah Yan - also known as Swallow.
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Fascinating
- By Nicola on 19-07-21
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A Single Swallow
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey, Adam Verner, Feodor Chin, Tanya Eby, Christopher Lane
- Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 01-10-20
- Language: English
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End of Spies
- Richard Prince, Book 4
- By: Alex Gerlis
- Narrated by: Rupert Bush
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall108
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Performance95
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Story95
British agent Richard Prince and the Danish spy Hanne Jakobsen come together for a vital mission: to find a Nazi war criminal responsible for the murder of fellow British agents. The hunt takes them on a perilous journey through Europe, a continent living on its nerves in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War. They unearth a secret Nazi escape line funded by British traitors - and it’s one which could lead them to Hitler’s trusted deputy, Martin Bormann But when the Americans become involved, it is no longer certain who’s on which side.
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The narrator needs lessons in reading .
- By Eamon on 20-08-21
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End of Spies
- Richard Prince, Book 4
- Narrated by: Rupert Bush
- Series: The Richard Prince Thrillers, Book 4
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 05-08-21
- Language: English
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The Three Sisters of Victory Walk
- The Three Sisters, Book 1
- By: Annie Groves
- Narrated by: Alex Tregear
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall38
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Performance37
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Story37
The three sisters of Victory Walk in East London will face heartache and tears on the home front. As rationing, blackouts and bombs start to bite, life will change forever for the three sisters.
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Good read about a family at the start of WWIi
- By Sandra on 23-05-25
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The Three Sisters of Victory Walk
- The Three Sisters, Book 1
- Narrated by: Alex Tregear
- Series: The Three Sisters, Book 1
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
- Release date: 27-10-22
- Language: English
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The Wronged Daughter
- By: Mary Wood
- Narrated by: Becky Hindley
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall14
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Performance11
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Story11
The Wronged Daughter by Mary Wood is an emotional and moving novel that reunites old friends and heals old wounds. Mags has never forgotten the friendship she forged with Flora and Ella, two fellow nurses she served with at the beginning of World War I. Haunted by what she experienced during...
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Loved it
- By Dave on 10-06-21
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The Wronged Daughter
- Narrated by: Becky Hindley
- Series: The Girls Who Went To War
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
- Release date: 20-02-20
- Language: English
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For King and Country
- A Brinley Knight Spy Thriller, Book 3
- By: Jana Petken
- Narrated by: John Sackville
- Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3
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Performance3
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Story3
As Hitler prepares to invade Poland, an underfunded MI5 struggles to contain the German and Russian spies who are flocking to England to recruit sympathetic British agents. The section’s biggest challenge, however, lies with fascist aristocrats and several Parliament MPs who support Nazi Germany’s foreign policy and its leader Adolf Hitler. Some of them, including Sir Oswald Mosley, are planning for a revolution if Prime Minister Chamberlain declares war on the Third Reich.
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For King and Country
- A Brinley Knight Spy Thriller, Book 3
- Narrated by: John Sackville
- Series: Brinley Knight Spy Thriller, Book 3
- Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 14-10-23
- Language: English
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Wedding Bells for Woolworths
- Woolworths, Book 5
- By: Elaine Everest
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall69
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Performance64
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Story63
July 1947. Britain is still gripped by rationing, even as the excitement of Princess Elizabeth’s engagement sweeps the nation. In the Woolworths’ canteen, Freda is still dreaming of meeting her own Prince Charming. So far she’s been unlucky in love. When she has an accident on her...
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Escape to a time of past
- By Philip Chamberlain on 20-11-24
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Wedding Bells for Woolworths
- Woolworths, Book 5
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Series: Woolworths, Book 5
- Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
- Release date: 30-04-20
- Language: English
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The Ballroom Blitz
- By: Anton Du Beke
- Narrated by: Anton Du Beke, Thomas Judd
- Length: 16 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall115
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Performance104
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Story104
September 1940. As the skies split apart and bombs rain down on London, it's all the staff at the famed Buckingham Hotel can do to keep their guests in the luxury they're accustomed to, and evoke the magic of the Grand ballroom for them each night. Home on leave and still reeling from the tragic events at Dunkirk, the dashing Raymond de Guise struggles to define his role in this new world, and to do his duty both to his country, and his beloved wife Nancy- who needs him now more than ever.
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the bombs dropped but that's not all!!!
- By Anonymous on 07-11-22
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The Ballroom Blitz
- Narrated by: Anton Du Beke, Thomas Judd
- Series: Buckingham, Book 5
- Length: 16 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 13-10-22
- Language: English
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Mistress of Greyladies
- Greyladies, Book 2
- By: Anna Jacobs
- Narrated by: Emma Powell
- Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2
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Performance2
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Story2
During World War I, the ancient manor house of Greyladies in rural Wiltshire is requisitioned for a hospital. Living in Swindon, Phoebe Sinclair is unaware of any connection to Greyladies and the Latimers. She loses her job when her German employers are interned because of the war. When Phoebe is posted to the hospital at Greyladies, she feels she's come home. But Frank is still pursuing her and Corin has his own problems. With obstacles at every turn, can Phoebe find happiness and embrace the role of mistress of Greyladies?
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Mistress of Greyladies
- Greyladies, Book 2
- Narrated by: Emma Powell
- Series: Greyladies Trilogy, Book 2
- Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 01-04-26
- Language: English
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A Precious Gift
- By: Rosie Goodwin
- Narrated by: Charlie Sanderson
- Length: 13 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall146
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Performance136
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Story136
Nuneaton, 1911. When Holly Farthing's overbearing grandfather tries to force her to marry a dowdy widower twice her age she finally says no. When he refuses to support her any longer, Holly flees to London, bringing her best friend and maid, Ivy, with her. In the big smoke, Holly searches for the father she's never met and begins nurse training in the local hospital, where she meets the dashing Doctor Parkin. Kind and compassionate, he is everything that Holly has ever dreamt of. When Doctor Parkin proposes, Holly finally feels like she'll have the family she so longs for.
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Immersive and gripping
- By Lauron on 19-08-25
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A Precious Gift
- Narrated by: Charlie Sanderson
- Series: Days of the Week, Book 6
- Length: 13 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 31-10-19
- Language: English
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The Girl with the Suitcase
- A captivating historical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author
- By: Lesley Pearse
- Narrated by: Candida Gubbins
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall100
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Performance94
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Story94
Brought to you by Penguin. London, 1941 When Mary meets a glamorous stranger named Elizabeth she realises their lives couldn’t be more different. Elizbeth is beautiful and charming, about to set off on a dazzling adventure to Ireland where she’s inherited a grand house. Mary, shy and meek...
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The horrible voice of the reader
- By Sandra Galbraith on 15-07-25
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The Girl with the Suitcase
- A captivating historical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author
- Narrated by: Candida Gubbins
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
- Release date: 03-07-25
- Language: English
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Dreams Come True at the Wartime Hotel
- The Wartime Hotel, Book 3
- By: Maisie Thomas
- Narrated by: Julia Franklin
- Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5
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Performance5
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Story5
Manchester, 1943. Kitty's new venture, hosting wedding receptions at Dunbar's Hotel, has got off to a flying start, and she's looking to the future. With the tide of the war turning and victory on the distant horizon, Kitty is keen to keep her independence once the men come home. Beatrice's work in welfare is hugely rewarding, and she loves the children's clubs she runs at Dunbar's. But when a spate of thefts breaks out locally, the police become involved. Former hotel maid Lily knows she still loves her estranged husband, Daniel.
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The power of women at home in WWII
- By Alison on 17-04-26
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Dreams Come True at the Wartime Hotel
- The Wartime Hotel, Book 3
- Narrated by: Julia Franklin
- Series: The Wartime Hotel, Book 3
- Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins
- Release date: 29-03-26
- Language: English
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The Naked Light
- By: Bridget Collins
- Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall28
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Performance27
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Story27
A village haunted by stories. Two women bound by a secret. A haunting gothic tale of ancient darkness and a love that defies convention, from Sunday Times #1 bestseller Bridget Collins. 'At once a moving study of women's lives after the First World War, an exquisite love story and a terrifying...
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Underdeveloped and disappointing
- By A E Little on 20-02-26
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The Naked Light
- Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 25-09-25
- Language: English
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Meet the Newmans
- The Powerful And Affirming Adult Novel From The Multi Million Copy Selling Author Of All the Bright Places
- By: Jennifer Niven
- Narrated by: Marin Ireland, Tim Campbell
- Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall38
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Performance37
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Story37
'I loved Meet the Newmans! . . . I appreciated the subtle feminist twist and the humor. Jennifer is always good but this is one of her best' – JUDY BLUME You've seen the show. Now meet the woman behind the scenes . . . From No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Jennifer Niven, a novel about...
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Could not take my earphones out!
- By Ash on 22-01-26
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Meet the Newmans
- The Powerful And Affirming Adult Novel From The Multi Million Copy Selling Author Of All the Bright Places
- Narrated by: Marin Ireland, Tim Campbell
- Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 15-01-26
- Language: English
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The Executioner's Song
- By: Norman Mailer
- Narrated by: Maxwell Hamilton
- Length: 42 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall51
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Performance44
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Story43
In this Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, a convicted killer becomes the first prisoner to be executed in the United States. The Executioner's Song follows the true story of cold-blooded murderer Gary Gilmore, who, after being tried and convicted, insisted on being executed for his crimes. To do...
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Just as good as reading it.
- By aleisha on 27-09-21
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The Executioner's Song
- Narrated by: Maxwell Hamilton
- Length: 42 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 15-05-18
- Language: English
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The Secret Sewing Society
- By: Siobhan Curham
- Narrated by: Amy Noble
- Length: 15 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2
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Performance2
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The Secret Sewing Society is a sweeping, heartbreaking tale about a devastating family mystery, a doomed love affair, and generations of women coming together against the odds. Fans of Evie Woods, Fiona Valpy and The Keeper of Happy Endings will be utterly swept away.
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The Secret Sewing Society
- Narrated by: Amy Noble
- Length: 15 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 20-01-26
- Language: English
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The Director
- Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2026
- By: Daniel Kehlmann, Ross Benjamin - translator
- Narrated by: Nicholas Boulton
- Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall33
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Performance31
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2026 A Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year 2025 A New York Times Notable Book of 2025 A Telegraph Book of the Year 2025 A Guardian Book of the Year 2025 An Observer Book of the year 2025 'Supple, horrifying and mordantly droll' New York Times...
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I can’t think why this was committed to paper …
- By Gerard on 19-12-25
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The Director
- Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2026
- Narrated by: Nicholas Boulton
- Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 22-05-25
- Language: English
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