Audiobooks narrated by Felicity Jurd

The Escapades of Tribulation Johnson Audiobook

"From the author of The Good Wife of Bath comes this brilliant recreation of the vibrant, optimistic but politically treacherous world of London's Restoration theatre, where we are introduced to the remarkable playwright Aphra Behn, now a feminist icon but then an anomaly, who gravitated to the stage - a place where artifice and disguise are second nature and accommodates those who do not fit in. 'Karen Brooks demonstrates her considerable talent for capturing the historical moment in this richly told, immersive read that will acquaint readers with a woman whose name we should all know. ' Pip Williams, author of The Bookbinder of Jericho It's 1679 and into the tumult, politics and colour of Restoration London and its lively theatre scene comes the fierce and opinionated Tribulation Johnson. Cast out from her family as ungodly and unworthy, Tribulation is determined to forge her own remarkable path. Arriving in London, Tribulation is astonished to discover that the widowed cousin she's been sent to live with is none other than the most infamous woman in London: the former spy and traitor's mistress, the playwright and polemical poetess, Aphra Behn. Tribulation cannot believe her good fortune as she is thrust into city life and the heady, mercurial milieu of the theatre. Under Aphra's guidance, Tribulation is encouraged to write, think and speak for herself. But women aren't supposed to have a voice, or ideas, let alone wield a pen and write for a living, and there are harsh consequences for those who don't obey society's rules. Together, Aphra and Tribulation must not only face vilification and mockery but terrible danger as plots to overturn the monarchy gather pace. When someone from Aphra's complicated past reappears, the women's loyalties - to King, country, and ultimately each other - are bitterly tested. Can their relationship survive the burning fires of religious hatred, suspicion and deceit? When everyone plays a part, and all the world's a stage, who you trust? Praise for Karen Brooks 'So damn readable and fun ... This is the story of a woman fighting for her rights; it breaches the walls of history.' The Australian ''All women together ought to let flowers fall upon the tomb of Aphra Behn'. Karen Brooks has done better. She has revived Aphra and her words.' The Newtown Review of Books"

Karen Brooks (Author), Felicity Jurd (Narrator)

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What is Left Over After

"Gaelle has a dream job working for a fashion magazine, and a husband who loves her. Life should be perfect, but life does not always go according to plan. Feeling lost and alone, Gaelle flees to a tiny seaside town on the other side of the country. As she revisits the legacy of a strange, sometimes magical childhood in France, Gaelle finds unexpected help from a thirteen-year-old stranger. As if she was experiencing her childhood all over again, she must ask: when you lose everything you love, what is left over after? ‘This haunting wise book heralds the arrival of a remarkable Australian talent.’ The Age Pick of the Week ‘Skillfully structured story of a woman’s slow recovery from the loss of a child.’ Sydney Morning Herald ‘Natasha Lester’s writing is engaging and even in this debut novel her potential shines through.’ Beauty and Lace"

Natasha Lester (Author), Felicity Jurd (Narrator)

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Tweens: Navigating friendships, moods, technology, boundaries, body image and the road ahead

"If your child is between the ages of nine and twelve, you are in the throes of the 'between' years. Not quite a child and not yet a teenager, tweens embody a very specific stage of development that once understood will revolutionise the way you parent, educate and support those in your care. In Tweens, award-winning parenting educator Michelle Mitchell explains that this is the most rapid period of development since toddlerhood. Right now, before the full pressures of high school hit, you have a window of opportunity that can change the trajectory of adolescence and beyond. Using the results from her recent survey of more than 2000 parents and tweens, along with interviews with experts, Michelle compassionately guides parents through their children's: > friendship issues > mood swings > confidence crises > technology habits > sibling rivalry > body image concerns > and changing behaviour. Michelle provides invaluable practical advice and groundbreaking research from leading organisations to reassure parents that tweens are ready to be switched on to their potential, and every trusted adult in their lives can be a part of that process."

Michelle Mitchell (Author), Felicity Jurd, Michelle Mitchell (Narrator)

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Double Lives

"Truth is like a lens we apply to everything we see, it is malleable and transformative, we can bend it, mould it, shape it, vanish it. We do this to present the versions of ourselves we want the world to see, and to hide the versions we can't bear to reveal. Newly returned to Western Australia, journalist Amy Rhinehart pitches a crime podcast to increase her radio station's ratings. Her idea: to use the listeners of the show as its co-creators, with live-time calls and suggestion boards. The case: Jonah Scott, charged and imprisoned for life for the murder of his girlfriend, transgender woman Casey Williams. Jonah went to great lengths to hide the body - but when arrested, confessed immediately and pleaded guilty, negating the need for a trial. Amy believes there is something darker at the heart of this case and sets about finding the truth, investigating a world of drugs, sex, gender identity and religious cults. Threaded through the main narrative, the podcast transcripts represent a story-within-a-story, exploring the characters of Jonah and Casey and the relationship between them, interwoven with Amy's investigation into the cult run by Jonah's family and its potential involvement in Casey's murder."

Kate Mccaffrey (Author), Cam Ralph, Felicity Jurd, Zoe Trilsbach (Narrator)

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Daughters of Eve

"A city in fear. A killer searching for justice. A cop who gets too close to the truth. When a high-profile murder lands literally at her feet, Detective Emilia Hart sees a chance to expand her caseload beyond the endless succession of domestic violence she is forced to investigate. But this is no simple investigation. Another body, turns up, then another. Then more - a lot more. All men, all shot with a similar MO. It's not until a manifesto taking credit for the crimes is published by a group calling themselves Daughters of Eve that Hart confirms a link between the victims. All of them had been perpetrators themselves. All had offended against women or children. Few had been charged with those crimes - and none convicted. As panic sets in and chaos rules the streets, the police draw ever closer to the Daughters of Eve, but the serial killer continues to elude them. Again, Hart sees something that everyone else has missed. And what that is, she cannot believe. A stunning debut that will take you to the edge and dare you to look down. “Fast-paced, gripping and topical, without ever losing its heart.” JACQUELINE BUBLITZ, author of Before You Knew My Name “Strap in for a wild, fast and furious ride.” SARAH BAILEY, author of The Housemate"

Nina D. Campbell (Author), Felicity Jurd (Narrator)

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Double Deal

"You can run from a killer - unless the killer is you . . . In top-secret talks in Barcelona, ex-spy Dr Tori Swyft seals a landmark Arctic deal with Beijing that sends Washington DC and Moscow reeling. The next morning, she wakes beside two dead bodies … A nameless voice phones her, taunting her and revealing a shocking video that shows Tori as the murderer. Yet she has no memory of what happened. With Spanish police converging at her door, Tori flees, in a race against time to find The Voice and prove her innocence – before it’s too late. “Unforgettable characters and enough twists and turns to leave you dizzy.” BETTER READING"

John M. Green (Author), Felicity Jurd (Narrator)

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The Housemate

"Dubbed the Housemate Homicide, it's a mystery that has baffled Australians for almost a decade. Melbourne-based journalist Olive Groves worked on the story as a junior reporter and became obsessed by the case. Now, nine years later, the missing housemate turns up dead on a remote property. Olive is once again assigned to the story, this time reluctantly paired with precocious millennial podcaster Cooper Ng. As Oli and Cooper unearth new facts about the three housemates, a dark web of secrets is uncovered. The revelations catapult Oli back to the death of the first housemate, forcing her to confront past traumas and insecurities that have risen to the surface again. What really happened between the three housemates that night? Will Oli's relentless search for the murderer put her new family in danger? And could her suspicion that the truth lies closer to home threaten her happiness and even her sanity? A riveting, provocative thriller from the bestselling author of The Dark Lake, Into the Night and Where the Dead Go. ‘Brilliant…relentless.’ CHRIS HAMMER ‘Addictive.’ KATE MILDENHALL ‘Each new twist in the story skilfully balances bombshell revelations and believability, in a crime that feels achingly familiar, yet shocking at the same time. Much like Oli, I couldn’t stop until I knew the truth, too.’ JAQUELINE BUBLITZ, author of Before You Knew My Name ‘Australian crime at its best.’ J.P. POMARE, author of Call Me Evie"

Sarah Bailey (Author), Felicity Jurd (Narrator)

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Girl, 11

"INCLUDING ENHANCED AUDIO FEATURES Former social worker Elle Castillo is the host of a popular true-crime podcast that tackles cold cases of missing children in her hometown. After four seasons of successful investigations, Elle decides to tackle her white whale: the Countdown Killer, or TCK. Twenty years ago, TCK established a pattern of taking and ritualistically murdering girls, each a year younger than the last. No one’s ever known why—why he stopped abruptly with his eleven-year-old victim, or why he followed the ritual at all. Weeks into her new season, Elle sets out to interview a listener promising a tip, only to discover his dead body. When a child is abducted days later, in a pattern that looks very familiar, Elle is convinced TCK is back. Will she be able to get law enforcement on her side and stop TCK before it’s too late? “A smart and fast thriller.’ Kate Mildenhall 'Amy Suiter Clarke comes out of the gate running with a confident and riveting debut. I bit my nails through every twist in this pitch-perfect thrill-ride--and teared up at its commitment to honoring victims of violence everywhere.' Amy Gentry, bestselling author of Good as Gone and Bad Habits 'GIRL, 11 is a chilling, expertly-constructed thriller that strikes the perfect balance between page-turning twists and piercing commentary on the true cost of crime. Amy Suiter Clarke's debut is about to be your new obsession.' Layne Fargo, author of Temper and They Never Learn 'Delectably tense and terrifying. With psychological precision and electric storytelling, Amy Suiter Clarke has created a thriller that feels ripped from the headlines. True crime fanatics will find their new obsession in this dark debut.' Megan Collins, author of The Winter Sister and Behind The Red Door 'A powerful, engaging debut. Clarke crafts a tale of obsession, dark histories, and one woman's quest to bring a terrifying killer to justice, GIRL, 11 is delivered with poise, style, and cunning.” --Alex Segura, acclaimed author of Miami Midnight, Poe Dameron: Free Fall, and Blackout 'Twisty and tense! GIRL, 11 is a stirring and stunning tale of secrets, saviors and serial killers.” Rachel Howzell Hall, author of the critically-acclaimed And Now She's Gone, They All Fall Down, and the Detective Lou Norton series 'A remarkable debut…compelling and skillfully crafted. GIRL, 11 is current, twisty, and utterly irresistible!' Wendy Walker, bestselling author of Don't Look for Me"

Amy Suiter Clarke (Author), Aimee Horne, Anna Hruby, Annabel Stephenson, Blazey Best, Brad Grisaffe, Chris Coucouvinis, Emma Chelsey, Emma Leonard, Felicity Jurd, Jacqui Duncan, Markus Hamilton, Paige Walker, Philippe Klaus, Taylor Owynns, Zoe Carides (Narrator)

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Girl, 11

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You Need To Know: The gripping, suspenseful and utterly unputdownable psychological suspense

"Brought to you by Penguin. An exhilarating novel about a family's devastating accident and the tangle of secrets and lies it reveals . . . The holidays are here. The extended family has gathered. The cars are packed and the convoy sets off. The cottage is a few hours' drive - but not everyone will live to see it . . . For Jill, her three sons, their wives and children, a terrifying road crash will tear apart their family. The crash will be an accident but the shattering that follows has been long coming. Because at the heart of this family lies a secret - concealed, wrestled with, festering and harmful - and nothing now can stop it coming out. But will any of them survive it? Praise for Nicola Moriarty 'Had me turning the pages into the small hours' Gillian McAllister 'Expect dark themes and plot twists aplenty' Red 'Dramatic, mysterious and compelling' Vogue 'Kept me guessing to the end' Sun 'With secrets and intrigue, this is a compulsive read' Sun on Sunday © Nicola Moriarty 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021"

Nicola Moriarty (Author), Felicity Jurd (Narrator)

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Summertime: Reflections on a vanishing future

"I went and sat alone where Jimmy has been lying. It is way down in the bush. The light is soft, the air and the earth are cool, and the smell is of leaves and the river. I cannot presume to know what he is doing when he lies here, but it seems that he is taking himself back to an ecology not wrought by the terror of the fires, not fuelled by our violence on the earth. He is letting another earth heal him. Philosopher Danielle Celermajer's story of Jimmy the pig caught the world's attention during the Black Summer of 2019��-20. Gathered here is that story and others written in the shadow of the bushfires that ravaged Australia. In the midst of the death and grief of animals, humans, trees and ecologies Celermajer asks us to look around - really look around - to become present to all beings who are living and dying through the loss of our shared home. At once a howl in the forest and an elegy for a country's soul, these meditations are lyrical, profound and heartbreaking."

Danielle Celermajer (Author), Felicity Jurd (Narrator)

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Flyaway

"Transformation, enchantment, and the emotional truths of family history teem in Kathleen Jennings’ stunning debut, Flyaway. 'Kathleen Jennings' prose dazzles, and her magic feels real enough that you might even prick your finger on it.'—Kelly Link 'Half mystery, half fairy tale, all exquisitely rendered and full of teeth.”—Holly Black In a small Western Queensland town, a reserved young woman receives a note from one of her vanished brothers—a note that makes her question memories of their disappearance and her father’s departure. A beguiling story that proves that gothic delights and uncanny family horror can live—and even thrive—under a burning sun, Flyaway introduces readers to Bettina Scott, whose search for the truth throws her into tales of eerie dogs, vanished schools, cursed monsters, and enchanted bottles. Flyaway enchants you with the sly, beautiful darkness of Karen Russell and a world utterly its own. A Macmillan Audio production from Tor.com"

Kathleen Jennings (Author), Felicity Jurd (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Felicity Jurd