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The Captain of Venice
- The next instalment in the Chivalry series from a master of historical fiction
- By: Christian Cameron
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 19 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance6
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The next instalment in the Chivalry series from a master of historical fiction. The Chivalry series follows William Gold, who runs away from London to follow the Black Prince, from the killing fields of France, through life as a routier and criminal, and to redemption with the Knights of Saint...
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a brilliant story
- By malcolm ash on 20-06-26
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The Captain of Venice
- The next instalment in the Chivalry series from a master of historical fiction
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Series: Chivalry, Book 7
- Length: 19 hrs and 57 mins
- Release date: 04-06-26
- Language: English
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Sharpe’s Devil
- Napoleon and South America, 1820–1821
- By: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Rupert Farley
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall624
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Performance557
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Story556
*SHARPE’S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now* Richard Sharpe, asked to help an old friend, meets, at last, the greatest enemy. Five years after the Battle of Waterloo, Sharpe’s peaceful retirement in Normandy is shattered. An old...
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What a journey
- By Sharpe Royalist on 31-07-21
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Sharpe’s Devil
- Napoleon and South America, 1820–1821
- Narrated by: Rupert Farley
- Series: Richard Sharpe Novels, Book 23
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 29-01-15
- Language: English
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Winter of the World
- A Gripping Epic From The Number One Bestselling Author
- By: Ken Follett
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 31 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2,668
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Performance2,129
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Story2,117
Winter of the World is the second novel in Ken Follett's uniquely ambitious Century trilogy. On its own or read in sequence with Fall of Giants and Edge of Eternity, this is a spellbinding epic of global conflict and personal drama during World War II. A Battle of Ideals It is 1933 and, at...
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Fantastic
- By Mr on 26-09-12
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Winter of the World
- A Gripping Epic From The Number One Bestselling Author
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Series: Century Trilogy, Book 2
- Length: 31 hrs and 43 mins
- Release date: 18-09-12
- Language: English
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Nero
- The Sunday Times Bestseller, an Epic Tale of Ancient Rome’s Most Notorious Emperor
- By: Conn Iggulden
- Narrated by: Lydia Leonard
- Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall156
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Performance146
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Story146
Brought to you by Penguin. TYRANTS AREN'T BORN. THEY'RE RAISED. Travel to the heart of a Roman dynasty drenched in danger and intrigue in master storyteller Conn Iggulden's bold and brilliant return to Rome as he tells the story of NERO – last of the the Julio-Claudian emperors . . . ANCIENT...
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a prequel??
- By Hannah on 27-08-24
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Nero
- The Sunday Times Bestseller, an Epic Tale of Ancient Rome’s Most Notorious Emperor
- Narrated by: Lydia Leonard
- Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 23-05-24
- Language: English
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The Other Boleyn Girl
- By: Philippa Gregory
- Narrated by: Vanessa Kirby
- Length: 22 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall622
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Performance550
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Story549
*Pre-order Royal Witch, Philippa Gregory's new novel now. Coming October 2027* Two sisters. One king. A court built on desire and betrayal. When Mary Boleyn comes to court she is invisible, until she catches the eye of Henry VIII. Stepping into a world of privilege and danger, she becomes his...
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Great book ruined by poor editing
- By SammyGirl on 08-09-18
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The Other Boleyn Girl
- Narrated by: Vanessa Kirby
- Series: The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels, Book 9
- Length: 22 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 26-07-18
- Language: English
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Fall of Giants
- The groundbreaking novel from the number one bestseller
- By: Ken Follett
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 30 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3,561
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Performance2,795
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Story2,791
The first in Ken Follett's breathtaking Century Trilogy, Fall of Giants is a captivating tale that follows five families through the world-shaking dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for votes for women. A World in Chaos 1911, a thirteen-year-old boy, Billy...
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Fantastic
- By Richard on 25-08-11
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Fall of Giants
- The groundbreaking novel from the number one bestseller
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Series: Century Trilogy, Book 1
- Length: 30 hrs and 36 mins
- Release date: 29-07-11
- Language: English
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The Lords of the North
- By: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2,031
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Performance1,850
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Story1,838
The third book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions. A hero will be forged from this broken land. As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world. The year is 878 and the Vikings have been thrown out of Wessex. Uhtred, fresh from fighting for Alfred in the battle to free...
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Very good story telling
- By Gizmo on 25-02-26
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The Lords of the North
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Series: Last Kingdom (formerly Saxon Tales), Book 3
- Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins
- Release date: 01-05-14
- Language: English
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World Without End
- A Kingsbridge Novel
- By: Ken Follett
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 45 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4,223
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Performance3,388
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Story3,384
The historical saga that has enthralled millions of readers, Ken Follett's Kingsbridge series continues continue with World Without End. Read by the inimitable John Lee On the day after Halloween, in the year 1327, four children slip away from the cathedral city of Kingsbridge. They are a thief...
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Bereaved when it ended
- By bex4ad on 15-03-11
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World Without End
- A Kingsbridge Novel
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Series: Kingsbridge (Publication Order), Book 2, Kingsbridge, Book 2, The Kingsbridge Novels, Book 2
- Length: 45 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 19-10-10
- Language: English
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The Fortune of War
- Aubrey-Maturin Series, Book 6
- By: Patrick O'Brian
- Narrated by: Ric Jerrom
- Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall904
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Performance804
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Story799
Captain Jack Aubrey, RN, arrives in the Dutch East Indies to find himself appointed to the command of the fastest and best-armed frigate in the Navy. He and his friend Stephen Maturin take passage for England in a despatch vessel. But the War of 1812 breaks out while they are en route. Bloody actions precipitate them both into new and unexpected scenes where Stephen's past activities as a secret agent return on him with a vengeance.
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Excellent book
- By Martin on 19-05-15
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The Fortune of War
- Aubrey-Maturin Series, Book 6
- Narrated by: Ric Jerrom
- Series: Aubrey/Maturin, Book 6
- Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 11-12-12
- Language: English
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Heartstone
- Shardlake, Book 5
- By: C. J. Sansom
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 22 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall1,618
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Performance1,450
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Story1,440
Heartstone is C. J. Sansom's fifth spellbinding mystery in C. J. Sansom's number one bestselling Shardlake series, for fans of Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory. 'When it comes to intriguing Tudor-based narratives, Hilary Mantel has a serious rival' - Sunday Times ‘Sansom has the trick of...
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A Dark and Enthralling blend of fact and fiction
- By Mrs on 01-12-15
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Heartstone
- Shardlake, Book 5
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Series: Shardlake, Book 5
- Length: 22 hrs and 42 mins
- Release date: 23-10-14
- Language: English
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Archangel
- From the bestselling author of Conclave
- By: Robert Harris
- Narrated by: Michael Kitchen
- Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall508
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Performance459
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Story456
When historian Fluke Kelso learns of the existence of a secret notebook belonging to Josef Stalin he is determined to track it down, whatever the consequences. From the violent political intrigue and decadence of modern Moscow he heads north - to the vast forests surrounding the White Sea port...
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Gets better the deeper in you get ...
- By Di A. Lect on 11-04-16
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Archangel
- From the bestselling author of Conclave
- Narrated by: Michael Kitchen
- Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
- Release date: 20-11-14
- Language: English
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Storm Tide
- Courtney, Book 20
- By: Wilbur Smith
- Narrated by: Sean Barrett
- Length: 14 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall349
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Performance321
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Story317
1774: Rob Courtney is growing up in Fort Auspice, Nativity Bay, a trading outpost on the east coast of Africa, and has always dreamed of going to sea. When his grandfather Jim Courtney dies and the mysterious Captain Marston calls into the fort, Rob's passion is ignited, and he stows away on Marston's ship as it sails to England. Arriving in London, Rob is seduced by its charms and makes friends with a group of fast-living men and ends up in terrible debt.
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Zero to Hero
- By Paul Thompson on 02-04-23
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Storm Tide
- Courtney, Book 20
- Narrated by: Sean Barrett
- Series: Courtney, Book 21
- Length: 14 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 14-04-22
- Language: English
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Flashman and the Redskins
- By: George MacDonald Fraser
- Narrated by: Colin Mace
- Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall370
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Performance324
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Story325
Harry Flashman: the unrepentant bully of Tom Brown’s schooldays, now with a Victoria Cross, has three main talents – horsemanship, facility with foreign languages and fornication. A reluctant military hero, Flashman plays a key part in most of the defining military campaigns of the 19th...
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You can't beat Flashy
- By R. Harper on 24-04-15
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Flashman and the Redskins
- Narrated by: Colin Mace
- Series: The Flashman Papers, Book 6
- Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 23-04-15
- Language: English
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Noble House
- The Epic Novel of Modern Hong Kong: The Asian Saga, Book 5
- By: James Clavell
- Narrated by: Ralph Lister
- Length: 54 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall502
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Performance467
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Story465
Ian Dunross, the current tai-pan of the illustrious yet financially troubled Struan empire, is racing to undo the damage his predecessor left behind and to once again stand on stable ground. And he’ll do whatever it takes—including striking a hard-fought deal with an American millionaire. But his rival, Quillan Gornt, has other plans. Suddenly caught in a dubious plot involving Soviet spies, Hong Kong’s criminal underground, and the hostile takeover of his company, Dunross holds nothing back in the fight for the Noble House.
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Really great yarn, dreadful narration.
- By Head Coach on 02-11-19
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Noble House
- The Epic Novel of Modern Hong Kong: The Asian Saga, Book 5
- Narrated by: Ralph Lister
- Series: The Asian Saga, Book 5
- Length: 54 hrs and 43 mins
- Release date: 04-11-15
- Language: English
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Sword of Kings
- By: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Matt Bates
- Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall1,189
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Performance1,056
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*A brand new companion to the Last Kingdom series, Uhtred’s Feast, is available to pre-order now* An oath of loyalty. Two warring kings. A destiny he didn’t choose… England is in turmoil as Vikings and Saxons battle for territory. Rumours build about the fatal sickness of the King, and the...
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An unexpected 5*'s, supberb entertainment!
- By Nick on 29-10-19
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Sword of Kings
- Narrated by: Matt Bates
- Series: Last Kingdom (formerly Saxon Tales), Book 12
- Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 03-10-19
- Language: English
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V2
- From the bestselling author of Conclave
- By: Robert Harris
- Narrated by: David Rintoul
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall955
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Performance857
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Story847
Brought to you by Penguin. THE TOP RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK FOR SUMMER 2021 ___________________________ 'Immersive' Guardian 'Stunning' Daily Express 'Riveting' Telegraph ___________________________ Victory is close. Vengeance is closer. Rudi Graf used to dream of sending a rocket to the...
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I loved the combination of fact and fiction.
- By catherine on 22-09-20
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V2
- From the bestselling author of Conclave
- Narrated by: David Rintoul
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 17-09-20
- Language: English
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A Column of Fire
- A Kingsbridge Novel
- By: Ken Follett
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 30 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2,984
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Performance2,706
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Story2,691
The page-turning historical saga that began in The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End, which now continues with Ken Follett's magnificent, masterful A Column of Fire. A World in Turmoil 1558, and Europe is in revolt as religious hatred sweeps the continent. Elizabeth Tudor has ascended...
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A little let down
- By Steve on 19-10-17
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A Column of Fire
- A Kingsbridge Novel
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Series: Kingsbridge (Publication Order), Book 3, The Kingsbridge Novels, Book 3, Kingsbridge, Book 3
- Length: 30 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 19-09-17
- Language: English
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Warriors of the Storm
- By: Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by: Matt Bates
- Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
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Overall1,517
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Performance1,396
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The ninth book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions. A hero will be forged from this broken land. As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world. A fragile peace is about to be broken… King Alfred’s son Edward and formidable daughter, Æthelflaed, rule Wessex, Mercia and...
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Yet again why o why did they get rid of Jonathon Keeble?
- By paulmcelwaine on 11-08-17
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Warriors of the Storm
- Narrated by: Matt Bates
- Series: Last Kingdom (formerly Saxon Tales), Book 9
- Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 08-10-15
- Language: English
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Cold Sunset
- The new mystery novel in the bestselling espionage series, from the author of Gabriel's Moon
- By: William Boyd
- Length: Not Yet Known
- Unabridged
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Brought to you by Penguin. Cold War Moscow is a place smouldering with secrets. Gabriel Dax has been tasked with delivering a mysterious Blanco drawing to celebrated defector Kit Caldwell. But Caldwell is convinced the KGB suspects him of treachery, and he wants out now. When Gabriel is ordered...
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Cold Sunset
- The new mystery novel in the bestselling espionage series, from the author of Gabriel's Moon
- Series: Gabriel Dax, Book 3
- Length: Not Yet Known
- Release date: 03-09-26
- Language: English
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Desolation Island
- Aubrey-Maturin Series, Book 5
- By: Patrick O'Brian
- Narrated by: Ric Jerrom
- Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall994
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Performance892
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Story889
Commissioned to rescue Governor Bligh of Bounty fame, Captain Jack Aubrey and his friend and surgeon Stephen Maturin sail the Leopard to Australia with a hold full of convicts. Among them is a beautiful and dangerous spy - and a dangerous disease which decimates the crew.
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Another winner
- By I.F.Coyle on 14-04-13
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Desolation Island
- Aubrey-Maturin Series, Book 5
- Narrated by: Ric Jerrom
- Series: Aubrey/Maturin, Book 5
- Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins
- Release date: 01-11-12
- Language: English
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