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A Dangerous Collaboration
- By: Deanna Raybourn
- Narrated by: Angele Masters
- Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,603
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,368
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,355
Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell is whisked off to a remote island off the tip of Cornwall when her natural historian colleague Stoker's brother calls in a favor. On the pretext of wanting a companion to accompany him to Lord Malcolm Romilly's house party, Tiberius persuades Veronica to pose as his fiancée. But upon arriving, it becomes clear that the party is not as innocent as it had seemed. Every invited guest has a connection to Romilly's wife, Rosamund, who disappeared on her wedding day three years ago, and a dramatic dinner proves she is very much on her husband's mind.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Least favorite of the series
- By Amazon Customer on 01-03-20
- A Dangerous Collaboration
- By: Deanna Raybourn
- Narrated by: Angele Masters
A Fun Read
Reviewed: 01-15-24
I have really enjoyed this series. The humor, delightful chemistry between the MCs, and the intriguing mystery made this listen delightful. Looking forward to the next one.
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Oath and Honor
- A Memoir and a Warning
- By: Liz Cheney
- Narrated by: Liz Cheney
- Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7,095
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,526
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6,525
In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump and many around him, including certain other elected Republican officials, intentionally breached their oath to the Constitution: they ignored the rulings of dozens of courts, plotted to overturn a lawful election, and provoked a violent attack on our Capitol.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Most important book I've ever read.
- By James m Finamore jr on 12-07-23
- Oath and Honor
- A Memoir and a Warning
- By: Liz Cheney
- Narrated by: Liz Cheney
This Book is a Wakeup Call!
Reviewed: 01-08-24
While I cannot say that Liz Cheney and I agree on many issues - I unequivocally agree with her that the democracy of the US must be preserved against all enemies - foreign and domestic. The lies and support of the lies related to the 2020 election are unAmerican. You cannot say you support the US Constitution and in the same breath say you support Donald Trump.
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Miss Julia Throws a Wedding
- By: Ann B. Ross
- Narrated by: Cynthia Darlow
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 214
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 184
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 182
Miss Julia feels a little wistful when Hazel Marie, once her late husband's paramour and now her best friend, prepares to move out and live in sin with that marriage-shy Mr. Pickens. Suddenly, to Miss Julia's delight, a wedding is in the offing: Handsome Deputy Coleman Bates and attorney Binkie Enloe announce their plans to run down to the courthouse and tie the knot. But Miss Julia insists they have a real wedding ceremony. When a missing preacher, a crowd of uninvited guests, and a queasy bride threaten the happy event, Miss Julia is there to restore order.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I love this series
- By Justin on 11-01-22
- Miss Julia Throws a Wedding
- By: Ann B. Ross
- Narrated by: Cynthia Darlow
Entertaining
Reviewed: 12-31-23
I have really enjoyed the first two books in the series. While I liked this one and at times found it to be entertaining, at other times I found it to be a bit slow in moving the story forward.
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A Counterfeit Suitor
- Rosalind Thorne Mystery Series, Book 5
- By: Darcie Wilde
- Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt
- Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 657
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 600
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 598
It is every mama's dearest wish that her daughter marries well. But how to ensure that a seemingly earnest suitor is not merely a fortune hunter? Rosalind is involved in just such a case, discreetly investigating a client's prospective son-in-law, when she is drawn into another predicament shockingly close to home.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Marvelous, as always
- By KA on 02-03-22
- A Counterfeit Suitor
- Rosalind Thorne Mystery Series, Book 5
- By: Darcie Wilde
- Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt
Very Enjoyable
Reviewed: 12-23-23
Interesting mystery plus Rosalind's family shows up, making everything a little more complex. Very enjoyable.
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Murder Your Employer
- The McMasters Guide to Homicide
- By: Rupert Holmes
- Narrated by: Neil Patrick Harris, Simon Vance
- Length: 14 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,465
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,320
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,321
Who hasn’t wondered for a split second what the world would be like if a person who is the object of your affliction ceased to exist? But then you’ve probably never heard of The McMasters Conservatory, dedicated to the consummate execution of the homicidal arts. To gain admission, a student must have an ethical reason for erasing someone who deeply deserves a fate no worse (nor better) than death. The campus of this “Poison Ivy League” college—its location unknown to even those who study there—is where you might find yourself the practice target of a classmate.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Great idea; not so great book
- By Michael Ferris on 03-06-23
- Murder Your Employer
- The McMasters Guide to Homicide
- By: Rupert Holmes
- Narrated by: Neil Patrick Harris, Simon Vance
Just ok
Reviewed: 12-20-23
From the reviews, I very much expected this to be darkly humorous and fun. I did not really find any humor at all. It was an ok story about several people attending a school where they attended classes to plot and execute the perfect murder. I just wanted to like this so much more than I did.
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A Lady Compromised
- By: Darcie Wilde
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 972
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 865
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 859
Rosalind is pleased when she's invited to Cassel House to help her friend Louisa prepare for her upcoming wedding. But that's not the only event on her agenda. The trip will also afford Rosalind the chance to see Devon Winterbourne, the newly minted duke of Casselmaine. Devon and Rosalind were on the verge of betrothal before the infamous Thorne family scandal derailed their courtship. Now Rosalind wonders if there's a chance their love might reignite.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Kind of a bummer.
- By Jessie on 12-16-20
- A Lady Compromised
- By: Darcie Wilde
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
Enjoyable Series
Reviewed: 12-16-23
There is a narrator change with this book. Contrary to other reviewers, I found her tone pleasant, the characters distinguishable, and while her voice is clearly older, I didn't think it was too old - I think it added to the characters all becoming more distinguished and experienced. As to the story - I liked it but I didn't love it. To me it was just a bit to contrived. I did like how the characters progressed and somewhat resolved their relationships.
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And Dangerous to Know
- Rosalind Thorne Mystery, Book 3
- By: Darcie Wilde
- Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,171
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,049
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,041
Trust is a delicate thing, and no one knows that better than Rosalind Thorne. Lady Melbourne has entrusted her with recovering a packet of highly sensitive private letters stolen from her desk. The contents of these letters hold great interest for the famous poet Lord Byron, who had carried on a notorious public affair with Lady Melbourne's daughter-in-law, the inconveniently unstable Lady Caroline Lamb. Rosalind is to take up residence in Melbourne House, posing as Lady Melbourne's confidential secretary. There, she must discover the thief and regain possession of the letters.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Making The Pandemic Just a Bit More Bearable!
- By RON on 04-23-20
- And Dangerous to Know
- Rosalind Thorne Mystery, Book 3
- By: Darcie Wilde
- Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt
Good Historical Series
Reviewed: 12-15-23
I like this series and find the historical descriptions of the required manners and the hirearchy to be interesting. The story was good, but slightly abrupt ending. Looking forward to the next one
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Miss Julia Takes Over
- By: Ann B. Ross
- Narrated by: Cynthia Darlow
- Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 270
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 236
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 231
When Miss Julia burst on the scene in her debut, Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind, this proper lady of a certain age found her orderly world turned upside down when Hazel Marie Puckett appeared with her nine-year-old son, Little Lloyd, who looked disturbingly similar to Miss Julia's late husband. Now, in Miss Julia Takes Over, with her sharp tongue and iron backbone intact, Miss Julia must tackle another disruption when Hazel Marie doesn't return from a dinner date. Miss Julia hires J. D. Pickens to investigate, despite her reservations about his taste for beer and women.
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3 out of 5 stars
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I Loved the first book!!
- By Kim on 10-15-19
- Miss Julia Takes Over
- By: Ann B. Ross
- Narrated by: Cynthia Darlow
Enjoyable
Reviewed: 12-13-23
This is book 2 of this series but is a standalone story. The core characters from the first book return with several new ones thrown in to help Miss Julia on her new adventure. Miss Julia is a character of a bygone era trying to navigate through modern times, while imposing her own standards on those around her - and frequently they are better for it. Julia evolves as a character as she interacts with the world around her which provides interest and humor to the story. Overall, very enjoyable.
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The Charity Shop Detective Agency
- The Charity Shop Detective Agency Mysteries, Book 1
- By: Peter Boland
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 625
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 580
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Story4 out of 5 stars 580
Fiona, Sue, and Daisy, three retired ladies who volunteer at the local charity shop, Dogs Need Nice Homes, can’t believe their favorite customer is dead. Eighty-six-year-old Sarah Brown was found murdered in her hallway by her delivery man, a domino clutched in her hand—with a name scratched on it. When another person is found dead with a domino in their hand, and with the police making no progress, the ladies will need to help unmask a serial killer. At least they have Fiona’s scruffy-haired terrier cross to assist them.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Incredulous
- By CWilliams on 11-26-23
- The Charity Shop Detective Agency
- The Charity Shop Detective Agency Mysteries, Book 1
- By: Peter Boland
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
Lighthearted Fun
Reviewed: 12-12-23
This cozy centers around 3 older and, of course, quirky ladies who work together at a Charity shop who place themselves into a murder investigation after finding a bloody knife in a donation box. Their background in sleuthing comes from the television shows they watch and the books they read. An enjoyable start to a series.
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Network of Lies
- The Epic Saga of Fox News, Donald Trump, and the Battle for America
- By: Brian Stelter
- Narrated by: Brian Stelter
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 230
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 213
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 213
In Network of Lies, New York Times bestselling author Brian Stelter answers these questions by weaving together private texts, unpublished emails, depositions, and other primary sources to tell the chilling story of Trump’s alleged conspiracy to steal the 2020 election, and the right-wing media’s mission to put him back in office in 2024.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Eye opener .
- By catherine weaver on 11-21-23
- Network of Lies
- The Epic Saga of Fox News, Donald Trump, and the Battle for America
- By: Brian Stelter
- Narrated by: Brian Stelter
Eye Opening
Reviewed: 12-04-23
Unbelievable how Fox/Murdoch family knowingly lied and indoctrinated their viewers to believe anything they said for ratings and money. Fox ran the network (and still do) as if it was pure entertainment - viewers don't like the truth, let's create another reality they like better for ratings. Very sad the exploitation of America and the gullibility of Fox viewers. Well researched and should be heard by all Americans.
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