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A Gift of Time
- By: Jerry Merritt
- Narrated by: Christopher Lane
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,146
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,943
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,936
When Micajah Fenton discovers a crater in his front yard with a broken time glider in the bottom and a naked, virtual woman on his lawn, he delays his plans to kill himself. While helping repair the marooned time traveler's glider, Cager realizes it can return him to his past to correct a mistake that had haunted him his entire life. As payment for his help, the virtual creature living in the circuitry of the marooned glider, sends Cager back in time as his 10-year-old self.
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5 out of 5 stars
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OMG the best book EVER!!!
- By Teri on 15-01-18
- A Gift of Time
- By: Jerry Merritt
- Narrated by: Christopher Lane
Enthralling
Reviewed: 18-08-18
Being a lover of Sci Fi, I found this book one of the most absorbing I have read since "Extracted" , More of the same please
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Lieutenant Fury
- By: G. S. Beard
- Narrated by: Terry Wale
- Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 23
1793. HMS Amazon is returning from an arduous duty in the Indian Ocean when she encounters a French frigate in the Atlantic. When Amazon left England nearly two years before the countries were not at war but any hopes that the peace still holds are shattered as the Frenchman unexpectedly opens fire- a bloody sea battle ensues resulting in both triumph and personal tragedy for Acting Lieutenant John Fury.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Lt Fury
- By K.Burns on 12-07-23
- Lieutenant Fury
- By: G. S. Beard
- Narrated by: Terry Wale
A good yarn, spoilt by poor narration
Reviewed: 28-08-16
Is there anything you would change about this book?
The Narrator
What other book might you compare Lieutenant Fury to, and why?
Anything by Alexander Kent or Dudley Pope
How did the narrator detract from the book?
Terry Wale's dated staccato narration in the style of Noel Coward was difficult initially, then became annoying, it really spoilt an excellent tale and I have made a note of his name and will not be buying books with his narration in future
Do you think Lieutenant Fury needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
Certainly, but not with Terry Wale narrating
Any additional comments?
A good story Mr Beard, just be careful of some of the technical details ( Its the Union Flag, not the Union Jack, the Jack is what the flag is flown on ) but a good effort ...keep up the good work !
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Conquest
- Thomas Kydd, Book 12
- By: Julian Stockwin
- Narrated by: Christian Rodska
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 183
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 144
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 145
Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar removed the spectre of invasion and England is now free to seek conquests and colonies in the furthest reaches of the world. Captain Kydd joins an expedition to take Dutch-held Cape Town, a strategic imperative to secure the rich trade-route to India. But even if the British can defeat the enemy and take possession of the capital, there is still more fighting to be done.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Slightly more of a slow-burner but still excellent
- By Simon on 27-08-15
- Conquest
- Thomas Kydd, Book 12
- By: Julian Stockwin
- Narrated by: Christian Rodska
Julian Stockwin, & Christian Rodska do it again !
Reviewed: 06-12-14
Would you listen to Conquest again? Why?
I am listening to all of the 'Kydd' novels and would certainly listen to them all again
Who was your favorite character and why?
Stockwin relates the period with conviction and suspense, the interaction between Kydd and Renzi is excellent !
Which character – as performed by Christian Rodska – was your favourite?
In an age of danger and lack of regard for human life, the novels create awe and suspense, Christian gives each character his or her own distinct voice, so you are never at a loss who it is, superb !
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I am of the opinion that Christian Rodska is one of, if not the best narrator of audio books in the English language, and I buy books because he is narrating them, and always find I have problems putting the book down because of that
Any additional comments?
The 'Kydd' novels are leaders in the art of the 'Historic Naval ' books and if this is your 'Bag' then be assured you will not be disappointed
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The Fry Chronicles
- An Autobiography
- By: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,242
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,930
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,898
This dazzling memoir promises to be a courageously frank, honest and poignant read. It will detail some of Fry's most turbulent and least-well-known years, with writing that will excite you, make you laugh uproariously, move you, inform you, and, above all, surprise you.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hours of delighted listening
- By Mary on 21-09-10
- The Fry Chronicles
- An Autobiography
- By: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
Fry followers rejoice !!
Reviewed: 14-04-13
Those of us who are devotees of the TV show 'QI' will thoroughly enjoy the rapier wit and reminiscences of our hero, and most enlightening they are too, a laugh or 'guffaw' on almost every page. Although not for the sensitive among us and you'll also need to be of a broad mind. An altogether very enjoyable book.
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