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While Angels Slept
- Narrated by: Kevin Archer
- Series: The de Lohr Dynasty, Book 1, Earls of East Anglia, Book 1
- Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction
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- Tiffany
- 06-07-15
Great, affirming story, great narrator.
Another satisfying romance from Le Veque. I've only listened to 2 or 3 narrators of her novels, but this one is one of my favorites. He didn't overplay it, which I find can increase the suspense of the storyline. Subtlety can be everything in an audible novel.
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- T Foster
- 07-10-18
voice Speed too slow
I love the narrator Kevin Acher.
Yet to enjoy this book ,I had to increase the voice speed to 1.25.
Additionally, there were repeating sentences, which, I have not encountered before.
I still enjoyed this audible book!
Kind Regards-
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- Aubrey Wynne
- 28-05-18
Great medieval story, fantastic narration
4.5/5 The narrator's voice pulled me in with the sample. I wasn't disappointed. A fast-paced, interesting medieval full of angst and steam. A Everything I've come to expect from Kathryn Le Veque. Lady Cantia is a widow who thought she knew love. Until the touch of Viscount Winterton, her liege lord, shows her what true passion is. The secondary characters were fleshed out and now I'm off to find stories on some of my favorites.
This is the first time I've heard this narrator. Kevin Archer added another layer to the story, bringing the characters and setting to life. I can't wait to listen to more by him.
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- Roberta Chesler
- 24-04-18
Fabulous story and narration
I really enjoyed this story which kept me interested and intrigued throughout. I loved Kevin Archer’s narration. Perfect tone, tempo and accent.
Thank you
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- Medieval Quilter
- 06-04-18
It all begins here
I love this story by Kathryn Le Veque and Kevin Archer only brings it life. Excellent performance!
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- Judy
- 19-01-18
Judy
It was a fantastic book! It was captivating. You never know where it was going next. The ending was GREAT!!👍👍👍👍👍
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- Daryn Carrillo
- 18-04-17
Great story!
I do love all of Kathryn Le Veque's books! This one is no exception. I have to say, I feel bad. I don't particularly like the voice. It was for the lack of a better word too soft, almost like he was whispering. The tempo of the narration was a bit slow. When I tried to adjust the speed, it was too fast. Don't let this keep you from listening to it however!! After a few chapters I was able to focus on the story.
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- Trisha_D
- 05-08-21
My New Favorite Author!!
I was looking for a new trilogy or book series to sink my teeth into. These characters almost jump off the page and the story during the days of Robin Hood and I don't know if it was a purpose but the name de Havilland shouted at me. For those that do not know, Olivia de Havilland played maid Marion in the Robin Hood film opposite Errol Flynn (sigh)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029843/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_51.
I had cried with the previous novel, The Dark Lord and cheered with the ending. I love this author and will be eating up any books by her. I just wish audible would too!
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- Kathryn Green
- 30-03-21
Awesome
I love this story! Kathryn le Veque has never let me down. Her books are so addictive in my opinion. As with her other books, you might want to have a tissue box close by. The characters are so well developed that when they tug on your emotional heart strings you feel for them. Excellent read 😍
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- Grandma
- 12-09-20
Crying towel warning
Really did not like this story line at all! Way too much bawling characters in it! It seems like all everyone did was cry.