Fiction & Literature Audiobooks

Lauren Francis-Sharma's 'Til the Well Runs Dry opens in a seaside village in the north of Trinidad where young Marcia Garcia, a gifted and smart-mouthed 16-year-old seamstress, lives alone, raising two small boys and guarding a family secret. When she meets Farouk Karam, an ambitious young policeman, the risks and rewards in Marcia's life amplify forever. On an island rich with laughter, Calypso, Carnival, cricket, beaches and salty air, sweet fruits and spicy stews, the novel follows Marcia and Farouk from their amusing and passionate courtship through personal and historical events that threaten Marcia's secret, entangle the couple and their children in a scandal, and endanger the future for all of them. 'Til the Well Runs Dry tells the twinned stories of a spirited woman's love for one man and her bottomless devotion to her children. For readers who cherish the previously untold stories of women's lives, here is a story of grit and imperfection and love that has not been told before.

Lauren Francis-Sharma (Author), Bahni Turpin, Ron Butler (Narrator)

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'Tis Pity She's a Whore: A BBC Radio full-cast production

A visceral, revamped BBC radio production of John Ford's classic play about a doomed love between a brother and sister With its shocking portrayal of incest, intrigue and murder, this powerful Jacobean revenge drama scandalised audiences when it was first performed in the 1620s, and is still controversial today. When siblings Giovanni and Annabella embark on a passionate affair, Annabella falls pregnant with her brother's child. Knowing she must marry to protect her honour, she chooses one of the many suitors clamouring for her hand - but when her secret is revealed, the lovers are caught up in a bloody chain of events that culminate in a poisoning, a blinding, a stabbing and a brutal massacre... Reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet, but darker and more twisted, John Ford's 17th-century tale of sex and death is restyled for radio in Pauline Harris's compassionate, disturbing adaptation. Intercut with the music of Jimi Hendrix and Nick Cave, it also features an original song, 'In Deep', composed by Jules Maxwell and sung by Jessie Buckley, Indira Varma, and Abby Andrews. The play is introduced by Professor Emma Smith from Hertford College, Oxford. Cast Annabella - Jessie Buckley Giovanni - Damien Molony Signor Florio - Niall Buggy Putana - Fenella Woolgar Friar Bonaventura - Oliver Cotton Lord Soranzo - Matthew Pidgeon Vasques - Enzo Cilenti Hippolita - Indira Varma Grimaldi - Gary Duncan Cardinal - Neil McCaul Officer - Adam Fitzgerald Dorando - Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong Adapted and directed by Pauline Harris First broadcast BBC Radio 3, 7 January 2018

John Ford (Author), A Full Cast, Damien Molony, Full Cast, Jessie Buckley (Narrator)

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'Tis the Season

Heiress Caroline Dixon has managed to alienate nearly everyone with her alcohol-fueled antics, which have also provided near-constant fodder for the poison-pen tabloids and their gossip-hungry readers. But like so many girls-behaving-badly, the twenty-six-year-old socialite gets her comeuppance, followed by a newfound desire to live a saner existence, or at least one more firmly rooted in the real world. As Caro tentatively begins atoning for past misdeeds, she reaches out to two wonderful people who years ago brought meaning to her life: her former nanny, Astrid Brevald, now living in Norway, and Arizona dude ranch owner Cyril Dale. While Astrid fondly remembers Caro as a sweet little girl, Cyril recalls how he and his late wife were quite taken with the quick-witted teenager Caro had become when she spent time at the Dales' ranch as her father was dying. In a series of e-mail exchanges, Caro reveals the depth of her pain and the lengths she went to hide it. In turn, Astrid and Cyril share their own stories of challenging times and offer the unconditional support Caro has never known. The correspondence leads to the promise of a reunion, just in time for Christmas. But the holiday brings unexpected revelations that change the way everyone sees themselves and one another. From the Compact Disc edition.

Lorna Landvik (Author), Lorna Landvik (Narrator)

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'Tis the Season

Together for the first time in one volume, two classic holiday stories from #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr 'Tis the season for family, friendship and the thrill of a holiday romance… Under the Christmas Tree With snow falling over the redwood forests, secluded Virgin River is the ideal place to spend the holidays. Each year, the close-knit community gathers in the town square to decorate and light a massive tree. Carols are sung, hot chocolate is shared-and a surprise left under the Christmas tree is about to bring two special people together! Midnight Confessions Holiday kisses don't end with Christmas-there's still the New Year's Eve party at Jack's Bar to attend. Locals and newcomers alike find themselves eager for that special countdown…and that midnight kiss. So join us in Virgin River this year, where Robyn Carr's trademark humor, warmth and sincerity will have you celebrating the festive season in your favorite mountain town.

Robyn Carr (Author), Thérèse Plummer (Narrator)

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'Tis the Season to be Single

A delightfully feel-good festive story, coming soon from Laura Ziepe! All they want for Christmas... Rachel is in shock. She was sure that her boyfriend was about to propose - not break up with her! Even worse, it turns out he's been cheating on her... Grace can't bear the thought of spending another Christmas with her lazy, unappreciative husband. Surely it's time to shake things up a bit? Amber knows she should be happy that her best friend Jack is getting married, but there's a little part of her that can't help think 'it was always meant to be me'! With Christmas fast approaching, surely there's no better time to be single - yet will the three friends manage to keep their promise and ban all men until the New Year? Perfect for fans of Lindsey Kelk, Kat French and Tracy Bloom. Praise for 'Tis the Season to Be Single: 'A story of heartbreak, romance, discovery and friendships, with lots of twists and turns... I couldn't put it down.' Erika, NetGalley reviewer 'Simply divine... I was so enchanted by the whole story.' Nicola, NetGalley reviewer

Laura Ziepe (Author), Beth Chalmers (Narrator)

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'Tis The Season: Under the Christmas Tree (A Virgin River Novel) / Midnight Confessions (A Virgin Ri

Christmas magic in Virgin River 'Tis the season for family, friendship and a perfect holiday romance… Under the Christmas Tree With snow falling over the town of Virgin River the close-knit community has gathered in the town square to light their Christmas tree. But amidst the festivities, a surprise is discovered – a box of abandoned puppies. Local vet Nathaniel Jensen is brought in to help and, together with visitor Annie McKenzie, must care for the puppies. But this Christmas Nate and Annie discover there is more than one sprinkle of magic in Virgin River… Midnight Confessions Drew Foley and Sunny Archer are each visiting Virgin River for the holidays, and trying to escape broken hearts. Sunny, left at the altar the previous New Year’s Eve, is in no mood to celebrate and Drew, getting over his own heartbreak, is trying to find some peace in the beautiful town. But a chance meeting at Jack’s Bar has Virgin River sprinkling its holiday magic once again and, as the town celebrates New Year, Drew and Sunny must decide if the best way to heal their broken hearts…might just be with each other. Revisit Virgin River with two Christmas stories from bestselling author Robyn Carr.

Robyn Carr (Author), Thérèse Plummer (Narrator)

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'Twas At the North Pole Before Christmas

6-year-old Milan and other boys and girls are helping Santa at the North Pole collaborating with Santa to save the environment by choosing gifts that are eco-friendly and finding ways to package them using renewable materials. In this book, kids learn important lessons about the sustainable way of life. They are learning that everything and everyone has value and we should respect, nurture, and do our part to keep the land, the sea, wildlife, and ourselves healthy and happy. The Milan Christmas Series Books teach kids a few lessons about their role in helping the environment by adopting eco-friendly habits and making good choices about holiday gifts and lifestyle behavior that helps everyone to treat the world we live in with care. In Book 1 Milan responded to the call from Santa and now in Book 2, the adventure has taken the boys and girls to work inside Santa's Workshop at the North Pole.

Dr. Florence Ramorobi (Author), Claire Glover (Narrator)

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'Twas The Night Before The Green Christmas

6-year-old Milan and other boys and girls from around the world are back at their homes after helping Santa at the North Pole. They are anxious to see the results of their hard work in collaborating with Santa to save the environment. They look forward to a special GREEN eco-friendly Christmas. They hope to share with their friends and families the Christmas gifts they have chosen with care packaged using renewable materials. The Milan Christmas Series Books teach kids a few lessons about their role in helping the environment by adopting eco-friendly habits. They start by making good choices about holiday gifts and changing their lifestyles by adopting behavior that helps everyone to treat the environment with care. In Book 1 Milan responded to the call from Santa and in Book 2 she went on an adventure trip to help Santa at the North Pole. Now in Book 3, the children are enjoying a GREEN Christmas because of their hard work. They are sharing eco-friendly gifts and eating naturally healthy foods making Chrismas Green and healthy.

Dr. Florence Ramorobi (Author), Claire Glover (Narrator)

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'Шесть Наполеонов' и другие рассказы о Шерлоке Холмсе

Издание содержит 6 детективных рассказов из знаменитого сборника 'Возвращение Шерлока Холмса' выдающегося английского писателя Артура Конан Дойля (1859-1930). Содержание: 1. Приключение с пляшущими фигурками. 2. Золотое пенсне. 3. Красный шнурок. 4. Кровавое пятно. 5. Приключение Чарльза Огустуса Мильвертона. 6. Шесть Наполеонов. Аудиокнига. Читает: Бухмин Аркадий Запись 2013 г. © ИДДК

Arthur Conan Doyle (Author), Arcady Bukhmin (Narrator)

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