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A Christmas Hope
- A Novel
- By: Anne Perry
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
- Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 107
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 101
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 98
Claudine Burroughs, a volunteer in Hester Monk's clinic for sick and injured prostitutes, no longer expects closeness with her coldly ambitious husband and dreads the holidays. Then, at a glittering Yuletide gala, she meets the attractive poet Dai Tregarron, and suddenly her spirits lift. But an hour later, this fascinating man is enmeshed in a nightmare - accused of killing a young streetwalker who had been smuggled into the party.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Sad but Sweet
- By Bleu on 12-05-13
- A Christmas Hope
- A Novel
- By: Anne Perry
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
Loved this one!
Reviewed: 12-22-21
I understand why folks say this one is their favorites. Once again Anne Perry weaves a story of characters who are challenged to be brave and to dig deep within themselves to reveal their best selves all in an uplifting story line, rich with descriptive prose that draws the reader in. Happy Christmas and thank you Ms. Perry.
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A Christmas Odyssey
- By: Anne Perry
- Narrated by: Terrence Hardiman
- Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 360
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 340
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 339
Henry Rathbone is called by an old friend whose son has gone missing 10 days before the Christmas holiday. Now in his early twenties, Lucien has known trouble for some time and has often fallen victim to the vices of drugs, alcohol and women. His father now fears the worst. Their old friend and reformed brothel-owner, Squeaky Robinson, volunteers to help. Henry agrees and, joined by Crow, a young doctor at the clinic, the pair trawls the pubs, brothels, and opium dens of the West End in search of clues.
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3 out of 5 stars
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NOT a Christmas Novel - even a little.
- By L. V. on 12-12-10
- A Christmas Odyssey
- By: Anne Perry
- Narrated by: Terrence Hardiman
Gritty, intense wild ride
Reviewed: 11-24-21
If you are looking for a sweet Christmas story that will give you happy feels this is not the book for you! This one is gritty, intense sometimes a bit disturbing, but a wild, full flavored ride. The performances were spot on, these are rich characters who will draw you in and make you care about them. This is the second in the series I’ve listened to and I was pondering what made them Christmas stories other than the fact that they happen at Christmas time. As I thought about it I decided that it is the powerful way in which some of the characters are transformed. They are put in positions where they must sacrifice some part of themselves for the good of another, In order to accomplish their goal they must give up selfishness, or fear, or their unwillingness to go the extra mile for someone else, while they have no hope of success, and in some cases are placing their life/ lives on the line and yet they dig deep and push on. Like the Holy family on that first Christmas they must suffer for the saving of another. I enjoy this series and plan to listen to many more this season.
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The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- By: Catholic Church
- Narrated by: Peter Brooke
- Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7
The Little Office of Our Lady, also known as the Hours of the Virgin, is a liturgical devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, in imitation of, and usually in addition to, the Divine Office in the Roman Catholic Church. It is a cycle of psalms, hymns, scripture, and other readings that came into general use in the 10th century, and was so well received that eventually by the 14th century the Little Office was obligatory for all clergy. Although no longer an obligatory prayer book, it is still widely used by those who wish to draw closer to Christ and to the Virgin Mary.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I love this rendition.
- By Scotty-dog on 10-17-21
- The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- By: Catholic Church
- Narrated by: Peter Brooke
Don’t like this version at all
Reviewed: 09-13-21
This is not a good version of the little office. Very disappointed. I don’t recommend at all.
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The Lost Staff of Wonders
- Will Wilder, Book 2
- By: Raymond Arroyo
- Narrated by: Raymond Arroyo
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 148
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 129
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Story5 out of 5 stars 127
When the storied Staff of Moses - responsible for summoning the plagues of ancient Egypt - vanishes from the museum in Perilous Falls, Will Wilder is suspect number one. Desperate to prove his innocence and stop the thief from unleashing terrors upon the town of Perilous Falls, Will must use his supernatural gift to locate the beast - but it's nowhere to be found.
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5 out of 5 stars
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the end
- By klm on 01-06-24
- The Lost Staff of Wonders
- Will Wilder, Book 2
- By: Raymond Arroyo
- Narrated by: Raymond Arroyo
Best Will Wilder book yet!
Reviewed: 06-24-21
This book had me on the edge of my seat from the get go! Have to admit I binged this series in 2 days and now I have to wait for book 4😉 I love the storyline, characters and adventure of these books and Raymond’s narration is the frosting on the cake, He made the characters come alive. Finally a adventure series that kids and adults can love and share. As a former reading teacher and present day homeschooler I recommend these book highly they are filled with moral lessons without being preachy, and they are a fun and compelling read! Please hurry with book 4 Raymond patience is a virtue I struggle with🥰
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Mother Angelica: Her Grand Silence
- The Last Years and Living Legacy
- By: Raymond Arroyo
- Narrated by: Raymond Arroyo
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 185
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 162
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Story5 out of 5 stars 159
In a moving, dramatic conclusion to his four New York Times best-selling Mother Angelica books, Raymond Arroyo completes the saga of this singular nun with his most intimate book yet. Here are Mother Angelica's spiritual battles in her cell - including encounters with the devil. Revealed for the first time is the personal request Mother made of God - which sheds light on her long silence.
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5 out of 5 stars
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MOTHER saved a soul
- By BJ Putnam on 07-21-16
- Mother Angelica: Her Grand Silence
- The Last Years and Living Legacy
- By: Raymond Arroyo
- Narrated by: Raymond Arroyo
Wonderful
Reviewed: 06-24-21
No one reveals our dear Mother Angelica’s heart and mind like Raymond. His love and respect for her comes through on every page. I love his narration it catches the sound and emotion of each of his subjects. Thank you Raymond for this wonderful book that brings Mother’s great sacrifice and Love for her Divine Spouse and her beloved family, (all of us) in her final years into our hearts and minds. God bless you.
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The Children’s Book of Christmas Stories
- By: Asa Don Dickinson - editor, Ada M. Skinner, Charles Dickens, and others
- Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 120
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 102
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Story4 out of 5 stars 103
The Children's Book Of Christmas Stories is a wonderful assortment of 35 Christmas-themed tales that have been chosen by editor Asa Dickinson. Authors include Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, Susan Coolidge, and Elizabeth Harrison. Whether it is for children, or for family gatherings, everyone is sure to be captivated and enthralled!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great selection of stories
- By Gail D. on 01-03-21
Great book!
Reviewed: 12-18-20
Many old stories told in a wonderful way! Especially loved the ones from England. Excellent narration.I was truly sad when this book was done.
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The Word of Promise Audio Bible—New King James Version, NKJV: Old Testament
- By: Thomas Nelson Inc.
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 77 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 311
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 240
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Story5 out of 5 stars 245
This faithful rendering of the Old Testament in the New King James Version (NKJV) presents the Bible in compelling, dramatic audio theater format with world-class audio production. With an original music score by composer Stefano Mainetti (Abba Pater), feature-film quality sound effects, and compelling narration by Michael York and the work of over 500 actors, the Word of Promise Audio Bible will immerse listeners in the dramatic reality of the scriptures as never before.
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3 out of 5 stars
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This REALLY needs to be indexed
- By Ericka on 11-26-15
Love this
Reviewed: 11-15-20
I think this was wonderfully performed, however like others I wish there was a way to select specific books.
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The Hiding Place
- By: Corrie ten Boom, Elizabeth Sherrill, John Sherrill
- Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 16,574
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 15,014
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Story5 out of 5 stars 14,994
At one time, Corrie ten Boom would have laughed at the idea that she had a story to tell. For the first 50 years of her life, nothing out of the ordinary ever happened to her. She was a spinster watchmaker living contentedly with her sister and their elderly father in the tiny house over their shop in Haarlem. Their uneventful days, as regulated as their own watches, revolved around their abiding love for one another. But with the Nazi invasion and occupation of Holland, everything changed....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Inspiring
- By Sara on 03-03-14
- The Hiding Place
- By: Corrie ten Boom, Elizabeth Sherrill, John Sherrill
- Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
I will remember this book forever!
Reviewed: 09-19-20
What a powerful, amazing story of perseverance and the love of God and family in the midst of the evil of Hitler’s reign of terror. Even in the most dire circumstances Corrie and her family prove that courage, kindness and trusting in our Good God can transform even a veritable Hell into a place where the soul of a tortured people is uplifted. It would do us well to remember this lesson in the perilous times we live in. Thank you Betsy for knowing that we all needed to be told this story and Corrie for telling it so beautifully.
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An Excellent Mystery
- By: Ellis Peters
- Narrated by: Patrick Tull
- Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 326
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 292
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 288
A mysterious pair of monks, whose abbey has burned down, have come to Shrewbury seeking refuge. Their story is tragic, and Cadfael quickly senses, riddled with half-truths. What dark secret are these strange monks hiding?
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5 out of 5 stars
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I Love Cadefael Mysteries, but...
- By Joanna on 10-30-11
- An Excellent Mystery
- By: Ellis Peters
- Narrated by: Patrick Tull
My Favorite Brother Cadfael book
Reviewed: 09-17-20
All the Brother Cadfael books are marvelously written and This one is as well. Most of these books have love stories woven into history and Abby life but this one has the most beautiful and chaste rendering of sacrificial love I have ever read/ listened to. Patrick Tulls rich reading voice increases the experience.
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