Linda S. Moeller
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The Girl Who Fought Napoleon
- A Novel of the Russian Empire
- By: Linda Lafferty
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
- Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 100
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 86
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 84
It"s 1803, and an adolescent Nadya is determined not to follow in her overbearing Ukrainian mother"s footsteps. She"s a horsewoman, not a housewife. When Tsar Paul is assassinated in St. Petersburg and a reluctant and naive Alexander is crowned emperor, Nadya runs away from home and joins the Russian cavalry in the war against Napoleon. Disguised as a boy and riding her spirited stallion, Alcides, Nadya rises in the ranks, even as her father begs the tsar to find his daughter and send her home.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant! I think this is a 10!
- By lisa stevens on 06-20-17
- The Girl Who Fought Napoleon
- A Novel of the Russian Empire
- By: Linda Lafferty
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
A Woman Ahead of her Time
Reviewed: 03-22-23
Honestly, books set in this time period usually aren"t my cup of tea but Linda Lafferty has crafted an amazing story around true history. The heroine is well fleshed out and maintains her integrity throughout the book.
The chapters flow in very a logical order and you can"t help but root for this young woman who disguised herself as a boy/man in order to fight for her country. Just when you"re getting to the end and everything is coming together, Linda Lafferty totally turns the table and blows everything out of the water.
Also loved the narration by Kathleen Gati who does amazing work with very subtle accents to give the various characters their own dimensions.
This is one of the best books I"ve read in recent months,
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The School for German Brides
- A Novel of World War II
- By: Aimie K. Runyan
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell, Kathleen Gati
- Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 481
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 444
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 442
As the war begins, Hanna Rombauer, a young German woman, is sent to live with her aunt and uncle after her mother’s death. Thrown into a life of luxury she never expected, Hanna soon finds herself unwillingly matched with an SS officer twenty years her senior. The independence that her mother lovingly fostered in her is considered highly inappropriate as the future wife of an up-and-coming officer and she is sent to a “bride school.” There, in a posh villa on the outskirts of town, Hanna is taught how to be a “proper” German wife.
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4 out of 5 stars
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It"s ok
- By Donna Grimsley on 06-15-22
- The School for German Brides
- A Novel of World War II
- By: Aimie K. Runyan
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell, Kathleen Gati
Another Winner by Aimie K. Runyan
Reviewed: 05-27-22
Just finished THE SCHOOL FOR GERMAN BRIDES. What an amazing, beautiful story! Aimee K. Runyan"s writing is captivating while Cassandra Campbell and Kathleen Gati totally hook the listeners with their absolutely faultless narration.
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This Rebel Heart
- By: Katherine Locke
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati, Steven Jay Cohen
- Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 14
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 10
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Story4 out of 5 stars 10
In the middle of Budapest, there is a river. Csilla knows the river is magic. During WWII, the river kept her family safe when they needed it most--safe from the Holocaust. But that was before the Communists seized power. Before her parents were murdered by the Soviet police. Before Csilla knew things about her father"s legacy that she wishes she could forget.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Tremendous Historical Fiction
- By Linda S. Moeller on 05-05-22
- This Rebel Heart
- By: Katherine Locke
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati, Steven Jay Cohen
Tremendous Historical Fiction
Reviewed: 05-05-22
Katherine Locke seemed to have such a grasp of the beauty of the people and the country; she truly did her homework in studying the history of the Hungarian Revolution. The main character"s connection to the river and to Budapest gave this novel a magical touch while bringing to life a seldom written-about time. The colors of the city returning during the falling rain was possibly one of the most beautiful scenes I have ever read.
As an added bonus, the narrator, Kathleen Gati is of Hungarian heritage. Her parents fled the 1956 revolution so this is something very close to her. Her narration was SO heart felt. The connection between Gati and Budapest was palpable. I"m not sure it Katherine Locke knew this when selecting a narrator but she could not have found anyone better to bring THIS REBEL HEART to life.
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Teaflet and Roog Make a Mess
- By: Jeanne Birdsall
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
- Length: 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
Teaflet and her brother, Roog, are ready to throw their annual strawberry jam party for their friends in Trefldom. They want it to be the best party ever, even 10 times better than the best party ever! But the inspector of neatness is coming to examine their higgledy-piggledy house from top to bottom. If she finds even one pinch of dirt, or one messy bed, the party will be canceled.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Wonderful Delight
- By Linda S. Moeller on 06-19-21
- Teaflet and Roog Make a Mess
- By: Jeanne Birdsall
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
A Wonderful Delight
Reviewed: 06-19-21
What a cute children"s story brought to life by the skillful narration of Kathleen Gati. This delightful tale would be perfect for the little ones to listen to as they are being tucked in for the night. Gati"s narration is spot-on and totally conveys the emotions of Teaflet & Roog.
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The Criminalist
- A Novel of Forensic Science Suspense
- By: John Houde
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story4 out of 5 stars 6
It"s been five years since Paul Connert"s fiancée died of a drug overdose and he"s never forgiven himself for not trying harder to help. Now he plans to atone. He seeks a woman who reminds him of his lost love and fantasizes about getting her into rehab, even if by force. But then he meets the feisty, alcoholic, Vika Koslava, a beautiful Russian model who was sent on an erotic website assignment to Santa Barbara with her heroin-addicted sister. When her sister goes missing, Vika is left homeless.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Overall, I liked it.
- By Linda S. Moeller on 06-16-21
- The Criminalist
- A Novel of Forensic Science Suspense
- By: John Houde
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
Overall, I liked it.
Reviewed: 06-16-21
The Criminalist is a decent crime story and narrator Kathleen Gati does a magnificent job bringing voice to all the character. She"s especially adept at the Russian accent of the heroine.
John Houde"s personal experience in the forensic field comes through on almost every page.
The only drawback is that the romance/connection between Vika and Paul seemed very light on development. Bonding so quickly following the death of her sister seemed a bit contrived.
But, overall, this was a great book and very enjoyable to listen to.
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In the Shadow of the Storm
- By: Ella Zeiss, Helen MacCormac - translator
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
- Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 29
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 26
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Story4 out of 5 stars 26
1930: As raids and violent arrests sweep through their Crimean village, two families are forced to make desperate choices in order to keep themselves - and their hope - alive. The Pfeiffers get out as quickly as they can, braving a last-minute escape in the dead of night. Their friends the Scholzes are less lucky. Captured and transported to labour camps in the icy Far North, the future seems a bleak, dark nightmare for the couple and their three children.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I want all those in USA who are for socialism/communism to listen to this audio
- By paula wright on 03-15-21
- In the Shadow of the Storm
- By: Ella Zeiss, Helen MacCormac - translator
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
Strength of Women
Reviewed: 02-16-21
In a time when women were mostly considered mothers and housewives, this book really shows the strength and courage of the women who were left to tend to life as their husbands were shipped off to war or work camps.
The characters are well drawn and each is given a very distinct personality by the perfect narration of Ms. Gati.
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Under a Gilded Moon
- A Novel
- By: Joy Jordan-Lake
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
- Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 296
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 262
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 261
Biltmore House, a palatial mansion being built by the Vanderbilts, American “royalty,” is in its final stages of construction in North Carolina. The country’s grandest example of privilege, it symbolizes the aspirations of its owner and the dreams of a girl, just as driven, who lives in its shadow. Kerry MacGregor’s future is derailed when, after two years in college in New York City, family obligations call her home to the beautiful Appalachians.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Thumbs Down
- By Christine on 12-01-20
- Under a Gilded Moon
- A Novel
- By: Joy Jordan-Lake
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
A little ambitious but...
Reviewed: 01-19-21
After reading all the negative reviews, I started to wonder if I"d read the same book! To be fair, the author was very ambitious about getting way too many characters on the canvas in the first few chapters. If you gave up after a few chapters, you missed out on a decent story. It also didn"t help that we were introduced to so many diverse backgrounds; rich aristocrats, Southern woman, a Sicilian man of dubious background, Southern children, sick father, station master, journalist, a woman from New Orleans plus a host of various workers at Biltmore; many who were also foreigners!
It was a lot to handle but Kathleen Gati gave life to each character. This distinction allowed the listener to sort out these people and their personalities while moving the story forward.
Overall, the book overcame some uneven writing at the start to become a fairly interesting and entertaining historical fiction. I"ve listened to several books narrated by Ms. Gati and have truly enjoyed her interpretation of a wide range of characters and this book was no exception.
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An Artificial Light
- The Photographer"s Saga, Book 2
- By: Petra Durst-Benning, Edwin Miles - translator
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
- Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 81
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 73
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 75
Germany, 1911. Certain things are expected of a woman. Defiant Mimi Reventlow has chosen to be the woman she wants to be. For now, that’s the resident, if temporary, photographer in Laichingen. Here, against the odds, in a vocation uncommon for her gender, she maintains a struggling studio. She cares for her aging uncle and mentor. She’s captured the affections of a roguish young local. And she dares to engage in a secret affair with Johann, the village’s prodigal son. But when tragedy strikes, Mimi’s world is thrown into a state of flux.
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5 out of 5 stars
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beautiful story
- By Ella H. on 10-20-20
- An Artificial Light
- The Photographer"s Saga, Book 2
- By: Petra Durst-Benning, Edwin Miles - translator
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
Great Follow-up
Reviewed: 11-09-20
AN ARTIFICIAL LIGHT picks up right where THE PHOTOGRAPHER left off. Set in the early 1900"s this story follows Mimi who has set out to be a traveling photographer in a profession dominated by males. Her career takes a turn off the path when she sets aside her career to care for her ailing uncle who has been her mentor.
Narrator Kathleen Gati is flawless in bringing life to Mimi as well as the many townspeople who are part of the story.
Fortunately, there are hints that Mimi"s story may continue with a third book!!!
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Together
- A Journey for Survival
- By: Ann Arnold
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
- Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 16
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 16
Sala Schonwetter lived the perfect life. Married to the man of her dreams, mother to two beautiful children, and a member of one of the most respected families in town; she had it all. The year was 1939, and the world was about to change. In a heartbreaking instant, she had to trade her life of security, family, and simple pleasures - for one of unspeakable loneliness, hardship, and danger. Nothing more than hunted prey, she relied on her inner strength and indomitable will to keep her children alive. But would it be enough? How far would she have to go?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Exceptional story of survival
- By Ayfer Deniz on 03-08-21
- Together
- A Journey for Survival
- By: Ann Arnold
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
TRUE STORY
Reviewed: 02-11-20
This account of the terror wreaked upon the Jews during WWII will tear at your heart-strings. Be sure to check out the website when you"ve finished. There are pictures of the places these people were forced to hide as well as photos of the young man in the story...he"s still alive and speaks at schools.
Kathleen Gati does a wonderfully subtle job narrating this book as she gives life to the characters but remains respectful of the gravity of the situation.
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We Were the Lucky Ones
- By: Georgia Hunter
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati, Robert Fass
- Length: 15 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,199
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 10,988
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Story5 out of 5 stars 10,937
The New York Times best-seller with more than one million copies sold worldwide. Inspired by the incredible true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive - and to reunite - We Were the Lucky Ones is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds. It is the spring of 1939 and three generations of the Kurc family are doing their best to live normal lives, even as the shadow of war grows closer.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Love it but...
- By Roz on 07-19-17
- We Were the Lucky Ones
- By: Georgia Hunter
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati, Robert Fass
THE BEST
Reviewed: 02-01-20
This is THE best audiobook I have listened, too! The story is amazing and Kathleen Gati gives distinctive personalities to the many characters. I would recommend this to anyone.
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