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The Diary of a Nobody
- By: George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith
- Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
- Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins
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The Diary of Nobody (1892) created a cultural icon, an English archetype....
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An utter delight
- By Ed Newsome on 31-12-10
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The Diary of a Nobody
- Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
- Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins
- Release date: 01-01-06
- Language: English
- The Diary of Nobody (1892) created a cultural icon, an English archetype....
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Beneath a Scarlet Sky
- A Novel
- By: Mark Sullivan
- Narrated by: Will Damron
- Length: 17 hrs and 43 mins
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Pino Lella wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. He's a normal Italian teenager - obsessed with music, food, and girls....
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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
- Pino Lella wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. He's a normal Italian teenager - obsessed with music, food, and girls....
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Musashi
- By: Eiji Yoshikawa, Charles S. Terry - translator
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 53 hrs and 24 mins
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The classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman. Miyamoto Musashi becomes a reluctant hero to a host of people whose lives he has touched and by whom he has been touched. Inevitably, he has to pit his skill against the naked blade of his greatest rival....
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Wonderful and engaging story
- By Amazon Customer on 16-01-19
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Musashi
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 53 hrs and 24 mins
- Release date: 28-08-18
- Language: English
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The classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman. Miyamoto Musashi becomes a reluctant hero to a host of people whose lives he has touched and by whom he has been touched. Inevitably, he has to pit his skill against the naked blade of his greatest rival....
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The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway
- The History of the Captain Who Went Further Than Any Had Before
- By: Una McCormack
- Narrated by: Kate Mulgrew
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
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Captain Janeway of the USS Voyager tells the story of her life in Starfleet, for fans of Star Trek....
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There’s plenty of coffee in the book!
- By Bethany on 27-01-21
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The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway
- The History of the Captain Who Went Further Than Any Had Before
- Narrated by: Kate Mulgrew
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 26-01-21
- Language: English
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Captain Janeway of the USS Voyager tells the story of her life in Starfleet, for fans of Star Trek....
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Why Mummy Drinks at Christmas
- Why Mummy, Book 5
- By: Gill Sims
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Glaister
- Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
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Ellen is planning the perfect Christmas. This year – this year – Christmas will be PERFECT. This is the year when all the dreams come true....
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Other books were great
- By Wendy on 22-12-23
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Why Mummy Drinks at Christmas
- Why Mummy, Book 5
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Glaister
- Series: Why Mummy, Book 5
- Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
- Release date: 26-10-23
- Language: English
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Ellen is planning the perfect Christmas. This year – this year – Christmas will be PERFECT. This is the year when all the dreams come true....
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I, Claudius
- By: Robert Graves
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
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The politics of empire-building and the hypocricies, back-stabbings and corruptions of Rome's first family come to light....
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Shame it's abridged.
- By Mary Carnegie on 11-04-16
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I, Claudius
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 03-12-07
- Language: English
- The politics of empire-building and the hypocricies, back-stabbings and corruptions of Rome's first family come to light....
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Breach of Faith: An Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery
- Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mysteries, Book 2
- By: J. G. Lewis
- Narrated by: Madeleine Brolly
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
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Salisbury, 1226. A mysterious poacher claims to be a long-lost heir - to a man found crushed by his own cart wheel. Ela Longespée is determined to find the truth, even though the king has coldly appointed another sheriff in her place. Ela takes pity on the man....
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Great Medieval Mystery
- By Anonymous User on 29-01-21
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Breach of Faith: An Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery
- Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mysteries, Book 2
- Narrated by: Madeleine Brolly
- Series: Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mysteries, Book 2
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 12-12-20
- Language: English
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Salisbury, 1226. A mysterious poacher claims to be a long-lost heir - to a man found crushed by his own cart wheel. Ela Longespée is determined to find the truth, even though the king has coldly appointed another sheriff in her place. Ela takes pity on the man....
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The Young Team
- By: Graeme Armstrong
- Narrated by: Graeme Armstrong
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
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Inspired by real events, this is a story about gangs, growing up in Scotland and the struggles young people face in choosing a future in Britain today....
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A Raw and relatable story
- By forry on 19-09-20
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The Young Team
- Narrated by: Graeme Armstrong
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Release date: 25-06-20
- Language: English
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Inspired by real events, this is a story about gangs, growing up in Scotland and the struggles young people face in choosing a future in Britain today....
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The Yard
- How a Horse Healed My Heart
- By: Grace Olson
- Narrated by: Frankie Porter
- Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
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The comical tales of a new mum on her journey from postnatal depression to the dawning of her self-worth as she discovers adventure, friendship, and the healing power of horses....
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Heartwarming story of connecting with one of natures beautiful souls
- By M A Neale on 01-10-24
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The Yard
- How a Horse Healed My Heart
- Narrated by: Frankie Porter
- Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
- Release date: 28-11-22
- Language: English
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The comical tales of a new mum on her journey from postnatal depression to the dawning of her self-worth as she discovers adventure, friendship, and the healing power of horses....
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I, Claudius (Dramatised)
- By: Robert Graves
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi, Tom Goodman Hill
- Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
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A full-cast dramatisation of Robert Graves' brilliant account of the madness and debauchery of ancient Rome....
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The Original Book is Cleverer and Better
- By Isabel Birney on 17-04-20
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I, Claudius (Dramatised)
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi, Tom Goodman Hill
- Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
- Release date: 20-03-12
- Language: English
- A full-cast dramatisation of Robert Graves' brilliant account of the madness and debauchery of ancient Rome....
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Agnes Grey
- By: Anne Brontë
- Narrated by: Libby Gohn
- Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
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Agnes Grey is the debut novel of English author Anne Bronte (writing under the pen name of Acton Bell), first published in December 1847....
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Agnes Grey
- Narrated by: Libby Gohn
- Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
- Release date: 02-01-17
- Language: English
- Agnes Grey is the debut novel of English author Anne Bronte (writing under the pen name of Acton Bell), first published in December 1847....
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Orlando
- By: Virginia Woolf
- Narrated by: Clare Higgins
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
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Fantasy, love offering, exuberant celebration of English life and literature, Orlando is a uniquely entertaining story....
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Wonderful
- By Phillip on 24-09-09
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Orlando
- Narrated by: Clare Higgins
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
- Release date: 14-01-05
- Language: English
- Fantasy, love offering, exuberant celebration of English life and literature, Orlando is a uniquely entertaining story....
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Claudius the God
- By: Robert Graves
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
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This famous sequel to I, Claudius gives a wry and human view of the Roman world, bringing to life some of the most scandalous and violent times in history....
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Abridged, unfortunately, otherwise impeccable.
- By Mary Carnegie on 12-04-16
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Claudius the God
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 11-06-09
- Language: English
- This famous sequel to I, Claudius gives a wry and human view of the Roman world, bringing to life some of the most scandalous and violent times in history....
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Burial Rites
- The BBC Between the Covers Book Club Pick
- By: Hannah Kent
- Narrated by: Morven Christie
- Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins
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Agnes is sent to wait out her final months on the farm of district officer Jón Jónsson, his wife and their two daughters. Horrified to have a convicted murderer in their midst, the family avoid contact with Agnes...
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Agnes - understanding the human being
- By Kaggy on 27-06-14
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Burial Rites
- The BBC Between the Covers Book Club Pick
- Narrated by: Morven Christie
- Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins
- Release date: 29-08-13
- Language: English
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Agnes is sent to wait out her final months on the farm of district officer Jón Jónsson, his wife and their two daughters. Horrified to have a convicted murderer in their midst, the family avoid contact with Agnes...
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A Place Beyond Courage
- William Marshal, Book 1
- By: Elizabeth Chadwick
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 16 hrs and 52 mins
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In England, the Middle Ages are a time for ambitious men to prosper. Before he becomes the father of William Marshal, John FitzGilbert is a man of honor and loyalty, sworn to royal service. When the old king dies, his successor rewards the handsome and ambitious John with castles and lands.
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Fantastic!
- By Amazon Customer on 07-10-24
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A Place Beyond Courage
- William Marshal, Book 1
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Series: William Marshal, Book 1
- Length: 16 hrs and 52 mins
- Release date: 21-05-24
- Language: English
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In England, the Middle Ages are a time for ambitious men to prosper. Before he becomes the father of William Marshal, John FitzGilbert is a man of honor and loyalty, sworn to royal service. When the old king dies, his successor rewards the handsome and ambitious John with castles and lands.
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The Lost Child
- Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mysteries, Book 3
- By: J. G. Lewis
- Narrated by: Madeleine Brolly
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
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Salisbury 1226. When a child of village outcasts disappears from Salisbury, the odious new sheriff doesn’t seem to care. Ela Longespée is determined to help the girl’s desperate parents and her investigation leads her into the thick of a human-trafficking ring in London....
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Interesting
- By silver surfer on 02-06-24
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The Lost Child
- Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mysteries, Book 3
- Narrated by: Madeleine Brolly
- Series: Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mysteries, Book 3
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 18-01-21
- Language: English
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Salisbury 1226. When a child of village outcasts disappears from Salisbury, the odious new sheriff doesn’t seem to care. Ela Longespée is determined to help the girl’s desperate parents and her investigation leads her into the thick of a human-trafficking ring in London....
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The Stolen Crown
- It Was a Secret Marriage - One That Changed the Fate of England Forever
- By: Susan Higginbotham
- Narrated by: John Lee, Alison Larkin
- Length: 13 hrs and 20 mins
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Katherine Woodville's sister never gave her a choice. A happy girl of modest means, Kate hardly expected to become a maker of kings....
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A stunning look into unseen characters
- By Ama-Lou on 07-02-14
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The Stolen Crown
- It Was a Secret Marriage - One That Changed the Fate of England Forever
- Narrated by: John Lee, Alison Larkin
- Length: 13 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 12-08-13
- Language: English
- Katherine Woodville's sister never gave her a choice. A happy girl of modest means, Kate hardly expected to become a maker of kings....
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Why Mummy Doesn’t Give a ****!
- Why Mummy, Book 3
- By: Gill Sims
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Glaister
- Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
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Family begins with a capital eff. Mummy dreams of a quirky rural cottage with roses around the door and chatty chickens in the garden. Life, as ever, is not going quite as she planned....
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More to this than the title suggests
- By Karen on 28-08-19
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Why Mummy Doesn’t Give a ****!
- Why Mummy, Book 3
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Glaister
- Series: Why Mummy, Book 3
- Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
- Release date: 27-06-19
- Language: English
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Family begins with a capital eff. Mummy dreams of a quirky rural cottage with roses around the door and chatty chickens in the garden. Life, as ever, is not going quite as she planned....
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The Huguenot Chronicles, Books 1 - 3
- Merchants of Virtue, Voyage of Malice, Land of Hope
- By: Paul C.R. Monk
- Narrated by: David Pickering
- Length: 21 hrs and 45 mins
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A family torn apart. A king with an iron fist. Will their faith be strong enough to survive persecution and reunite? Three books. Lots of harrowing, historical adventure! Listen to find out more....
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Loved this trilogy
- By Vanjazzle on 08-12-19
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The Huguenot Chronicles, Books 1 - 3
- Merchants of Virtue, Voyage of Malice, Land of Hope
- Narrated by: David Pickering
- Series: The Huguenot Chronicles, Book 1-3
- Length: 21 hrs and 45 mins
- Release date: 15-02-19
- Language: English
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A family torn apart. A king with an iron fist. Will their faith be strong enough to survive persecution and reunite? Three books. Lots of harrowing, historical adventure! Listen to find out more....
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Restless Dolly Maunder
- By: Kate Grenville
- Narrated by: Federay Holmes
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
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Dolly Maunder is born at the end of the nineteenth century, when society's long-locked doors are just starting to creak ajar for determined women. Growing up in a poor farming family in rural New South Wales, Dolly spends her life doggedly pushing at those doors.
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wonderful narration of a history of Australian womem
- By Cabaspre on 22-09-24
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Restless Dolly Maunder
- Narrated by: Federay Holmes
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
- Release date: 29-03-24
- Language: English
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Dolly Maunder is born at the end of the nineteenth century, when society's long-locked doors are just starting to creak ajar for determined women. Growing up in a poor farming family in rural New South Wales, Dolly spends her life doggedly pushing at those doors.
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