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Shanna and Ruark...at last!

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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-13-23

I own "Shanna" in hard copy, eBook, and now audio. Like many Kathleen Woodiwiss admirers, I've waited a long time for this production. Until getting married and starting my own family, I probably read Shanna at least once a year! I confess, the British pronunciation of "Ruark Beauchamp" took some getting used to. I would have also appreciated / preferred having male narrators voicing Ruark and other male roles, however, I was still able to appreciate this story and work that I have loved since 1977.

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Agatha Raisin...total fan!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-11-23

I want more! I have loved this series and the wonderful M.C. Beaton. These books have brought me numerous hours of intrigue, fun, and laughter. Love the humor and wit of the author and the series has come into my life at a great time and inspired me to watch the series, staring Ashley Jensen.

Thanks Audible for the "Plus Catalog" and introducing subscribers to new authors, multiple genres, and countless books that expand a reader's world.

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Binge reader? Try Hamish Macbeth Mysteries!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-24-23

After listening to my first Hamish MacBeth mystery, I was hooked! Binged on the available 35 books and short stories in about a month. Of the three narrators, Shaun Grindell, brought a bit of fun to each performance, however, MC Beaton's wit and natural humor still comes through with each story! Confession, I did need my dictionary app a few times for some of the literary words, foods, and other Scottish terms. I love it when authors expand my world and vocabulary! :)

If you like trying to figure out "who done it" and why they did it, you should enjoy this series. I am officially an MC Beaton fan and have already started to download the Agatha Raisin series!

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Zzzzzz

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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-04-22

After three hours, couldn’t go any further. I did try, but neither the characters or the story connected for me. 😩

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Sleep at last! Couldn't turn this one off.

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-08-22

Enjoyed this series - the who done it and why. Terrific characters, suspenseful, building a family of choice. Terrific storytelling!

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Not my brand of humor..

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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-22-21

Couldn’t get through it after trying multiple times. Some may like it, I just found it silly.

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Dracula - a classic at its best!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-01-21

I will listen to almost any book that Simon Vance performs - he's just that good in my opinion - but I admit this cast did a wonderful job of bringing this classic story to life. This was my first time "reading" the original novel and it is truly one of the best reads I have experienced. I did not know the format of the story was written / delivered as the character's first-hand accounts as journal entries, newspaper articles, etc. (thanks to film versions). This format was as much a character of the book as the story itself and caused me to appreciate written communications and great storytelling. Thanks, Audible - keep them coming!!!!

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Couldn’t finish...

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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-28-20

Tried but did not hold my interest in any way. Only made it to chapter three before giving up.

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Heavy sigh...what's the story?

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2 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-18-20

Simon Vance is one of my FAVORITE audio book performers, and he performed each of the characters with his usual standard and quality. That's what was good for me. The point of "The Girl who Lived Twice" story line escaped me. I've read the series many times, but I don't see myself revisiting book six.

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Hamilton’s backstory: Love it even more!!!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-17-20

What a wonderful way to share the creative process and the journey to gift Hamilton to the world! The inspiration, collaboration, and innovation between Lin-Manuel Miranda and the entire team was a joy read! Thank you for giving us a peek behind the curtain. Blessings!

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