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The Revolutionary Life of Margaret Cavendish

de Francesca Peacock ...

A biography of the remarkable—and in her time scandalous—seventeenth-century writer Margaret Cavendish, who pioneered the science fiction novel."My ambition is not only to be Empress, but Authoress of a whole world."—Margaret CavendishMargaret Cavendish, then Lucas, was born in 1623 to an aristocratic family. In 1644, as England descended into civil war, she joined the court of the formidable ... Leer más

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A biography of the remarkable—and in her time scandalous—seventeenth-century writer Margaret Cavendish, who pioneered the science fiction novel."My ambition is not only to be Empress, but Authoress of a whole world."—Margaret CavendishMargaret Cavendish, then Lucas, was born in 1623 to an aristocratic family. In 1644, as England descended into civil war, she joined the court of the formidable
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Pure Wit

The Revolutionary Life of Margaret Cavendish

de Francesca Peacock ...

Narrado por Anna Cordell ...

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11 hora 7 minutos

A biography of the remarkable, and in her time scandalous, seventeenth-century writer Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle.'My ambition is not only to be Empress, but Authoress of a whole world' - Margaret CavendishMargaret Cavendish, then Lucas, was born in 1623 to an aristocratic family. In 1644, as England descended into civil war, she joined the court of the formidable Queen Henrietta ... Leer más

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A biography of the remarkable, and in her time scandalous, seventeenth-century writer Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle.'My ambition is not only to be Empress, but Authoress of a whole world' - Margaret CavendishMargaret Cavendish, then Lucas, was born in 1623 to an aristocratic family. In 1644, as England descended into civil war, she joined the court of the formidable Queen Henrietta
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Private Inquiries

The Secret History of Female Sleuths

de Caitlin Davies ...

Narrado por Annie Aldington ...

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9 hora 40 minutos

The female private detective has been a staple of popular culture for over 150 years. But what about the real-life women behind these fictional tales? Dismissed as 'Mrs Sherlock Holmes' or amateurish Miss Marples, mocked as private dicks or honey trappers, they have been investigating crime since the mid-nineteenth century - everything from theft and fraud to romance scams and murder. In Private ... Leer más

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The female private detective has been a staple of popular culture for over 150 years. But what about the real-life women behind these fictional tales? Dismissed as 'Mrs Sherlock Holmes' or amateurish Miss Marples, mocked as private dicks or honey trappers, they have been investigating crime since the mid-nineteenth century - everything from theft and fraud to romance scams and murder. In Private
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Catherine de' Medici

The Life and Times of the Serpent Queen

de Mary Hollingsworth ...

Narrado por Rachel Bavidge ...

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15 hora 23 minutos

During an age of heightened religious conflict, Catherine de' Medici lived her life at the center of sixteenth-century European and French politics. Daughter of Lorenzo II, the Medici ruler of Florence—and then wedded to a French prince by papal decree at the age of fourteen—Catherine first became queen consort of France and then mother to three French kings (Francis II, Charles IX, and Henry III) ... Leer más

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During an age of heightened religious conflict, Catherine de' Medici lived her life at the center of sixteenth-century European and French politics. Daughter of Lorenzo II, the Medici ruler of Florence—and then wedded to a French prince by papal decree at the age of fourteen—Catherine first became queen consort of France and then mother to three French kings (Francis II, Charles IX, and Henry III)
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The Slaughter Man

de Cassandra Parkin ...

Narrado por Billie Fulford-Brown ...

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8 hora 55 minutos

When her identical twin dies, seventeen-year-old Willow’s life falls apart. With her parents’ marriage faltering, she finds escape at her Uncle Joe’s cottage. But even as they begin to get to know each other, Willow is plagued with memories of her sister. Then Lucas arrives in her life—troubled, angry, and with a dangerous past. Joe’s cottage is idyllic, but the forest is filled with secrets. What ... Leer más

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When her identical twin dies, seventeen-year-old Willow’s life falls apart. With her parents’ marriage faltering, she finds escape at her Uncle Joe’s cottage. But even as they begin to get to know each other, Willow is plagued with memories of her sister. Then Lucas arrives in her life—troubled, angry, and with a dangerous past. Joe’s cottage is idyllic, but the forest is filled with secrets. What
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Bad Bridget

Crime, Mayhem and the Lives of Irish Emigrant Women

de Elaine Farrell, Leanne McCormick ...

Narrado por Tzarini Meyler ...

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7 hora 28 minutos

Brought to you by Penguin.The Number 1 BestsellerIreland in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was not a good place to be a woman. Among the wave of emigrants from Ireland to North America were many, many young women who travelled on their own, hoping for a better life. Some lived lives of quiet industry and piety. Others quickly found themselves in trouble - bad trouble, and on an ... Leer más

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Brought to you by Penguin.The Number 1 BestsellerIreland in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was not a good place to be a woman. Among the wave of emigrants from Ireland to North America were many, many young women who travelled on their own, hoping for a better life. Some lived lives of quiet industry and piety. Others quickly found themselves in trouble - bad trouble, and on an
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Inshallah United

A story of faith and football

de Nooruddean Choudry ...

Narrado por Maanuv Thiara ...

Completo

7 hora 45 minutos

Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Awards 2023Nooruddean Choudry was born in 1979 — the year Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister, Sid Vicious died of a heroin overdose, Ayatollah Khomeini overthrew the last Shah of Iran, and Tim Martin opened his first Wetherspoons. Also that year, a local football club lost the Cup Final to Arsenal courtesy of a man named Sunderland. That ... Leer más

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Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Awards 2023Nooruddean Choudry was born in 1979 — the year Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister, Sid Vicious died of a heroin overdose, Ayatollah Khomeini overthrew the last Shah of Iran, and Tim Martin opened his first Wetherspoons. Also that year, a local football club lost the Cup Final to Arsenal courtesy of a man named Sunderland. That
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Great and Horrible News

Murder and Mayhem in Early Modern Britain

de Blessin Adams ...

Narrado por Jonathan Keeble ...

Completo

7 hora 40 minutos

‘Grimly fascinating … engrossing’ Daily MailNINE HISTORIC CRIMES. ONE FAMILIAR OBSESSION.In early modern England, murder truly was most foul. Trials were gossipy events packed to the rafters with noisome spectators. Executions were public proceedings which promised not only gore, but desperate confessions and the grandest, most righteous human drama. Bookshops saw grisly stories of crime and death ... Leer más

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‘Grimly fascinating … engrossing’ Daily MailNINE HISTORIC CRIMES. ONE FAMILIAR OBSESSION.In early modern England, murder truly was most foul. Trials were gossipy events packed to the rafters with noisome spectators. Executions were public proceedings which promised not only gore, but desperate confessions and the grandest, most righteous human drama. Bookshops saw grisly stories of crime and death
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Before the Light Fades

A Family Story of Resistance - 'Fascinating' Sarah Waters

de Natasha Walter ...

Narrado por Juliet Stevenson ...

Series series Dilly's Story
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7 hora 52 minutos

'A fascinating story of courage, doubt and defiance across three generations' SARAH WATERS'A fierce and beautiful book' EDMUND DE WAAL'Heartfelt and upfront... A grieving daughter rediscovers her mother's political past' BLAKE MORRISON, Guardian'A compelling reconstruction of her mother's life as a young anti-nuclear activist defying her suburban parents' CATHERINE TAYLOR, Financial Tim... ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

'A fascinating story of courage, doubt and defiance across three generations' SARAH WATERS'A fierce and beautiful book' EDMUND DE WAAL'Heartfelt and upfront... A grieving daughter rediscovers her mother's political past' BLAKE MORRISON, Guardian'A compelling reconstruction of her mother's life as a young anti-nuclear activist defying her suburban parents' CATHERINE TAYLOR, Financial Tim...
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Cozy Girl Fall

A heartwarming, spicy second-chance small town romance

de Willow Hurst ...

Narrado por Ina Marie Smith ...

Series Audiolibro 1 - Magnolia Springs
Completo

8 hora 6 minutos

**Brought to you by Penguin.A seasonal and spicy second-chance romance, perfect for fans of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe series**Can she rekindle the love she left behind?When Penny Larkin returns to her hometown of Magnolia Springs after 10 years in San Francisco, she’s determined not to get roped back into small town life. She’s there to help on her parents’ apple orchard during the busy harvest ... Leer más

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**Brought to you by Penguin.A seasonal and spicy second-chance romance, perfect for fans of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe series**Can she rekindle the love she left behind?When Penny Larkin returns to her hometown of Magnolia Springs after 10 years in San Francisco, she’s determined not to get roped back into small town life. She’s there to help on her parents’ apple orchard during the busy harvest
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The Cameraman

de Matthew Kneale ...

Narrado por Colin Mace ...

Completo

6 hora 29 minutos

Former cinema camera director Julius Sewell journeys across Europe with his family to his sister's wedding in Rome.But this will be an unusual road trip. For one thing, Julius has been in an institution and has only just been released to travel. And then there is his family. This is Easter 1934 and Julius' stepfather and mother are keen members of Oswald Mosley's new party, the British Union of ... Leer más

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Former cinema camera director Julius Sewell journeys across Europe with his family to his sister's wedding in Rome.But this will be an unusual road trip. For one thing, Julius has been in an institution and has only just been released to travel. And then there is his family. This is Easter 1934 and Julius' stepfather and mother are keen members of Oswald Mosley's new party, the British Union of
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The Best of Intentions

charming and loveable, 'Perfect for fans of Dear Mrs Bird'

de Caroline Scott ...

Narrado por Chris Harper ...

Completo

11 hora 17 minutos

Charming, nostalgic and brimming with optimism – a sparkling story of friendship, community and staying true to yourself for fans of Lissa Evans and AJ Pearce.'Turbulence and tribulation in paradise... A fond and funny novel about the power of patience, love and kindness' Fiona Valpy1932: When gardener Robert Bardsley arrives at Anderby Hall, an Elizabethan manor house in the Gloucestershire ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

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Charming, nostalgic and brimming with optimism – a sparkling story of friendship, community and staying true to yourself for fans of Lissa Evans and AJ Pearce.'Turbulence and tribulation in paradise... A fond and funny novel about the power of patience, love and kindness' Fiona Valpy1932: When gardener Robert Bardsley arrives at Anderby Hall, an Elizabethan manor house in the Gloucestershire
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