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All The Broken Places
- The Sequel to The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas
- By: John Boyne
- Narrated by: Helen Lloyd, Kristin Atherton
- Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall948
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Brought to you by Penguin. 1946. Three years after a cataclysmic event which tore their lives apart, a mother and daughter flee Poland for Paris, shame, and fear at their heels, not knowing how hard it is to escape your past. Nearly eighty years later, Gretel Fernsby lives a life that is a far...
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Simply outstanding and powerful novel
- By Sigrin on 06-11-22
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All The Broken Places
- The Sequel to The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas
- Narrated by: Helen Lloyd, Kristin Atherton
- Series: Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Book 2
- Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins
- Release date: 15-09-22
- Language: English
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Cry Havoc
- The UNMISSABLE new Tom Reece thriller from New York Times bestselling author of The Terminal List
- By: Jack Carr
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 15 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall128
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Performance126
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Forged in blood, this is how legends begin. . . From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr brings the worlds of special operations and CIA paramilitary units into direct collision in the jungles of Vietnam with his explosive new thriller introducing young Navy SEAL Tom Reece. 'Jack...
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Brilliant, The next generation of the Reece’s but in reverse!
- By Anonymous on 13-10-25
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Cry Havoc
- The UNMISSABLE new Tom Reece thriller from New York Times bestselling author of The Terminal List
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Series: A Tom Reece Thriller, Book 1
- Length: 15 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 09-10-25
- Language: English
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For Those Who Are Lost
- A Novel
- By: Julia Bryan Thomas
- Narrated by: Marisa Calin
- Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Ava and Joseph Simon reluctantly put their nine-year-old son, Henry, and four-year-old daughter, Catherine, in the care of their son’s teacher, who will escort them on a boat to mainland England. Just as the ferry is about to leave, the teacher’s sister Lily appears. The two trade places: Helen doesn’t want to leave Guernsey, and Lily is desperate for a fresh start.
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Great story line
- By Salblo on 14-03-26
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For Those Who Are Lost
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Marisa Calin
- Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 14-06-22
- Language: English
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For Those in Peril
- A Seafaring Thriller Set at the Outbreak of WWII (Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventures, Book 1)
- By: David Clensy
- Narrated by: Simon Watt
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Don’t miss this thrilling war-time naval thriller! For fans of Dewey Lambdin, Patrick O’Brian, Nicholas Monsarrat, C.S. Forester and Max Hennessy. Two brothers are keen to start their naval careers. But could it all be over before they’ve barely begun…? Liverpool, 1939 - Twin brothers Romulus and Remus Hutchinson grew up in a proud seafaring Liverpool family. So when war breaks out in Europe, they are both keen to sign up and do their part.
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For Those in Peril
- A Seafaring Thriller Set at the Outbreak of WWII (Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventures, Book 1)
- Narrated by: Simon Watt
- Series: Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure, Book 1
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 27-04-26
- Language: English
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Where the Sky Begins
- A Novel
- By: Rhys Bowen
- Narrated by: Emma Griffiths
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall42
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London, 1940. Bombs fall and Josie Banks’ world crumbles around her. Her overbearing husband, Stan, is unreachable, called to service. Her home, a ruin of rubble and ash. Josie’s beloved tearoom boss has been killed, and Josie herself is injured, with nothing left and nowhere to go. Evacuated to the English countryside, Josie ends up at the estate of the aristocratic Miss Harcourt, a reluctant host to the survivors of the Blitz. Now a threat looms larger than anyone imagined. And a dangerous secret is about to upend Josie’s life again.
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A good and engrossing read
- By Weepree on 18-12-22
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Where the Sky Begins
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Emma Griffiths
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 02-08-22
- Language: English
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Legacy of Greyladies
- Greyladies, Book 3
- By: Anna Jacobs
- Narrated by: Emma Powell
- Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2
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Wiltshire, December 1915. Widow Olivia Hanbury is persuaded by her cousin Donald to move in with his meek little wife while he is serving in France. When he's wounded and returns home to convalesce, tensions immediately rise between him and lively Olivia. But things begin to look up when Olivia becomes involved in starting the new Women's Institutes and is introduced to Alex, an antiques dealer. Meanwhile, Phoebe Latimer is holding the fort at Greyladies, an ancient manor house, while her husband is away at war. But someone is attempting to rid Greyladies of the German internees based there.
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Legacy of Greyladies
- Greyladies, Book 3
- Narrated by: Emma Powell
- Series: Greyladies Trilogy, Book 3
- Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
- Release date: 01-05-26
- Language: English
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Winter Garden
- By: Kristin Hannah
- Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
- Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall808
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Performance745
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Meredith and Nina Whitson are as different as sisters can be. One stayed at home to raise her children and manage the family apple orchard; the other followed a dream and traveled the world to become a famous photojournalist. But when their beloved father falls ill, Meredith and Nina find themselves together again, standing alongside their cold, disapproving mother, Anya, who even now, offers no comfort to her daughters.
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Winter Garden
- By Susanna on 27-12-11
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Winter Garden
- Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
- Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins
- Release date: 27-12-09
- Language: English
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The Venice Sketchbook
- By: Rhys Bowen
- Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik
- Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall252
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Performance227
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Story226
Caroline Grant is struggling to accept the end of her marriage when she receives an unexpected bequest. Her beloved great-aunt Lettie leaves her a sketchbook, three keys, and a final whisper...Venice. Caroline’s quest: to scatter Juliet “Lettie” Browning’s ashes in the city she loved and to unlock the mysteries stored away for more than 60 years.
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loved it
- By allie johnson on 06-06-21
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The Venice Sketchbook
- Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik
- Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
- Release date: 13-04-21
- Language: English
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The Hidden Girl
- Spellbinding historical drama about family secrets and the power of destiny from the global number one bestseller
- By: Lucinda Riley, Harry Whittaker
- Narrated by: Anna Madeley
- Length: 17 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall799
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Performance786
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Story786
Sweeping and evocative, The Hidden Girl is a lost treasure from the author of The Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley. Discover this reimagined novel from an author loved by millions of readers worldwide. You can’t alter destiny . . . Born and raised in a small village on the Yorkshire moors...
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Lots of cruelty. Weak main character.
- By Hockeychick99 on 06-02-25
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The Hidden Girl
- Spellbinding historical drama about family secrets and the power of destiny from the global number one bestseller
- Narrated by: Anna Madeley
- Length: 17 hrs and 36 mins
- Release date: 12-09-24
- Language: English
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The Key to Rebecca
- By: Ken Follett
- Narrated by: Tim Downie
- Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall774
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Performance702
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Story698
The Key to Rebecca is a gripping espionage thriller set during the Second World War, from master storyteller and author of The Pillars of the Earth, Ken Follett. A Ruthless Spy 1942. Alex Wolff’s goal is Cairo. Following a relentless trek across the scorching Sahara, he arrives in the city...
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The key to Rebecca
- By Banjoman on 22-06-20
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The Key to Rebecca
- Narrated by: Tim Downie
- Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins
- Release date: 30-08-18
- Language: English
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The Magician
- Winner of the Rathbones Folio Prize
- By: Colm Tóibín
- Narrated by: Gunnar Cauthery
- Length: 16 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall286
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Performance254
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Brought to you by Penguin. THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE 2022 SHORTLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL FICTION 2022 From one of our greatest living writers comes a sweeping novel of unrequited love and exile, war and family. The Magician...
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I’m finding it difficult to stick with this ….
- By Gerard on 07-10-21
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The Magician
- Winner of the Rathbones Folio Prize
- Narrated by: Gunnar Cauthery
- Length: 16 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 23-09-21
- Language: English
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Munich
- From the bestselling author of Conclave
- By: Robert Harris
- Narrated by: David Rintoul
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall1,545
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Performance1,399
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Story1,392
'A brilliantly constructed spy novel' Observer 'Grips from start to finish ... Superb' Mail on Sunday MUNICH, SEPTEMBER 1938 Hitler is determined to start a war. Chamberlain is desperate to preserve the peace. They will meet in a city which forever afterwards will be notorious for what is about...
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excellent, shame a key passage was missing!
- By Toast Cartoons on 02-10-17
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Munich
- From the bestselling author of Conclave
- Narrated by: David Rintoul
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
- Release date: 21-09-17
- Language: English
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Invitation from a Dictator
- By: Rory Clements
- Length: Not Yet Known
- Unabridged
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Brought to you by Penguin. ON THE EVE OF WAR, A ROYAL GUEST IS LURED INTO HITLER'S DEADLY WEB . . . Munich, 1937. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor have arrived in Germany for a historic meeting at Hitler's mountain retreat. But recent attacks by ruthless Communist band, Red Freedom, has brought...
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Invitation from a Dictator
- Length: Not Yet Known
- Release date: 13-08-26
- Language: English
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Orphans of War
- Orphans of War, Book 1
- By: Michael Reit
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall30
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Performance30
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Amsterdam, 1941. German forces have invaded Amsterdam. As the tension in the city increases, the Dutch Resistance is born. Tormented by what is happening in his city, Christiaan joins the Resistance. He risks everything to shield the oppressed and fight for the freedom of his beloved nation. His brother—Floris—is ruthless and driven to succeed. Promoted to the Bureau of Jewish Affairs, he becomes instrumental in hunting Jews to transport them to the Nazi death camps.
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amazing
- By zahla on 22-09-25
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Orphans of War
- Orphans of War, Book 1
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Series: Orphans of War, Book 1
- Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 07-02-23
- Language: English
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The Land in Winter
- the 2025 Booker Prize-shortlisted 'word-of-mouth favourite' - Financial Times
- By: Andrew Miller
- Narrated by: Andrew Miller
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall400
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025 Winner of the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction Winner of the Winston Graham Historical Prize 2025 December 1962, the West Country. Local doctor Eric Parry, mulling secrets, sets out on his rounds, while his pregnant wife sleeps on in the warmth of...
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When you are married but in reality alone.
- By Occasional reviewer on 23-08-25
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The Land in Winter
- the 2025 Booker Prize-shortlisted 'word-of-mouth favourite' - Financial Times
- Narrated by: Andrew Miller
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
- Release date: 24-10-24
- 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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Overall3,551
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Performance2,786
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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 Sins of the Father
- A Gripping And Pulse-Pounding Clifton Chronicle From International Bestselling Author Jeffrey Archer
- By: Jeffrey Archer
- Narrated by: Alex Jennings, Emilia Fox
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2,493
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Engrossing and memorable, The Sins of the Father is the second novel in international bestseller Jeffrey Archer’s celebrated The Clifton Chronicles. It takes us to New York in 1939 where our hero Harry Clifton is in desperate need of help. This audio edition is captivatingly read by Alex...
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A worthy sequeal
- By Kirstine on 25-03-12
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The Sins of the Father
- A Gripping And Pulse-Pounding Clifton Chronicle From International Bestselling Author Jeffrey Archer
- Narrated by: Alex Jennings, Emilia Fox
- Series: Clifton Chronicles, Book 2
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 15-03-12
- Language: English
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The Italian Chapel
- By: Philip Paris
- Narrated by: Greg Stylianou-Burns
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Amid the turmoil of the Second World War, a group of Italian prisoners is sent to the remote Orkney island of Lamb Holm. Domenico, a talented artist, is among them. He inspires his comrades to create a symbol of peace during these dark days of war, and out of driftwood and scrap they build the Italian chapel: a beacon of hope and beauty in a world ravaged by war. The chapel soon becomes a place of love, too. When Giuseppe, another POW, falls for local woman Fiona, he decides to hide a token of his love there... the secret of which is unveiled for the first time in The Italian Chapel.
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The Italian Chapel
- Narrated by: Greg Stylianou-Burns
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 23-04-26
- Language: English
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A Workhouse Christmas
- a perfect, heartwarming Christmas saga
- By: Kay Brellend
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall83
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Performance70
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Christmas Eve, 1909. When 11-year-old Lily Larkin is left to fend for herself in an East London workhouse after her dying mother is taken to an infirmary, her future looks bleak. Once she is separated from her twin brother, Davy, her childhood hopes seem to shatter. But Lily's fierce spirit - along with her beloved new friends - help her to endure the miserable drudgery of life at South Grove Workhouse and its cruel supervisor, Miss Fox.
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Stunning story.
- By Jane Bryder on 18-12-20
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A Workhouse Christmas
- a perfect, heartwarming Christmas saga
- Narrated by: Annie Aldington
- Series: Workhouse to War, Book 1
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 27-08-20
- 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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Overall953
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Performance855
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Story845
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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