Audiobooks narrated by Nicola Barber

Wisden: Tea in the Pavilion: The Cricketing World of Wisden brought to Life - A Full-Cast Producti

"WISDEN comes to life as we relive the finest, the strangest and the most dramatic moments of cricketing history in this entertaining portrait of the English game. Take your seat on the boundary as we enjoy some of the most colourful and intriguing English cricket matches in the history of the game, as King George VI takes a hat trick in the grounds of Windsor castle, a cricket-loving vicar escapes death on the high seas, Denis Compton scores 18 centuries in one glorious summer and while a wartime bomb stops play at Lords, Harold Wilson has an adventure in Moscow. “Rendered forever memorable.” - The Spectator “Pump up the Volume. I welcome these audiobooks. It is a pleasure to hear cricket history performed with such clarity, precision and feeling.” - Wisden Cricket Monthly Also available as part of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack – The Collection, a three-volume edition."

Mr Punch Audiobooks (Author), Amerjiy Deu, Andrew Wincott, David Goodland, David Pullan, Howard Ward, Jim Barclay, Keith Stewart, Nicholas Day, Nicola Barber, Stephen Thorne, Terence Edmond (Narrator)

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10 Rillington Place - The Trials of Evans & Christie: True Crime Drama: A gripping courtroom drama u

"In March 1950, Timothy Evans, aged 25, was hanged for the murder of his wife. Sixteen years later the Queen was to grant him a full pardon. So why did Timothy Evans confess to murder? Why was John Reginald Christie, his neighbour, not arrested until April Fool’s Day three years later? And what was the gruesome discovery behind the kitchen wall? The shocking truth of the sordid and tragic events that took place behind the doors of number 10 Rillington Place was to horrify the nation. A full-cast dramatisation starring RONALD PICKUP as John Reginald Halliday Christie and JONATHAN WRATHER as Timothy Evans with full supporting cast. “Mr Punch is going from strength to strength, continuing their good run of classy audio...” Talking Business"

Mr Punch Audiobooks (Author), Elizabeth Mansfield, Howard Ward, John Baddeley, Jonathan Wrather, Nicola Barber, Robin Welch, Ronald Pickup, Terence Edmond, Trevor Nichols (Narrator)

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Wisden: The Collection: The Cricketing World of Wisden brought to Life - A Full-Cast Production

"WISDEN comes to life as we relive the finest, the strangest and the most dramatic moments of cricketing history in this entertaining portrait of the English game. TEA IN THE PAVILION Take your seat on the boundary as we enjoy some of the most colourful and intriguing English cricket matches in the history of the game, from the village green to the grounds of Windsor Castle, with cricket-loving vicars, Harold Wilson in Moscow and the wartime bomb that stops play at lords. 137 NOT OUT Cricket’s legends play again as we join WG Grace, Jack Hobbs, Len Hutton, Denis Compton, Ted Dexter, Geoffrey Boycott, Ian Botham and many others, as we enjoy a long summer of entertaining cricket and anecdotes. OVERSEAS TOUR An unforgettable journey around the world, from Australia to Trinidad and the Antarctic to Cambodia, we witness both triumph and disaster during the game’s unpredictable adventures abroad. “This is an imaginative venture to extend the dominion of the audio book.” Sunday Times “These three titles are fascinating for anyone with a mild interest in the game.” The Guardian “Rendered forever memorable.” The Spectator “Mr Punch is an enterprising audiobook publishing company that has a real eye for the potential of the medium. Their latest is a treat for cricket aficionados.” The Independent “Pump up the Volume. I welcome these audiobooks. It is a pleasure to hear cricket history performed with such clarity, precision and feeling.” Wisden Cricket Monthly “These compilations from great cricket reference book Wisden will ease the drive home from sodden cricket grounds.” Radio Times “Calling all cricket fanatics – heaven has arrived… a three-volume collection of the game… hits all other cricket-related audiobooks for six.” Talking Business"

Mr Punch Audiobooks (Author), Amerjit Deu, Andrew Wincott, David Goodland, David Pullan, Howard Ward, Jim Barclay, Jonathan Wrather, Keith Stewart, Nicholas Day, Nicola Barber, Stephen Thorne, Terence Edmond (Narrator)

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Wisden: Overseas Tour: The Cricketing World of Wisden brought to Life - A Full-Cast Production

"WISDEN comes to life as we relive the finest, the strangest and the most dramatic moments of cricketing history in this entertaining portrait of the English game. Travel around the world in the company of some of cricket’s most notable personalities, from Australia to Trinidad and the Antarctic to Cambodia, as they witness both triumph and disaster during the game’s unpredictable adventures abroad. We join a cricket match in a Japanese POW camp, we are with Don Bradman as England’s bowlers adopt the ‘fast leg theory’ of bowling and we celebrate Garfield Sobers as he surpasses Hutton’s record test innings, and then there is the English wicket-keeper who gets arrested in Australia. “These three titles are fascinating for anyone with a mild interest in the game.” The Guardian “These compilations from the great cricket reference book Wisden will ease the drive home from sodden cricket grounds.” Radio Times"

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A Dragon of Black Glass

"The third and penultimate audiobook in the New York Times bestselling Moonfall series from thriller-master James Rollins, A Dragon of Black Glass is a tale of relentless adventure and the struggle for survival in a harsh world that hangs by a thread. What will they risk to save the world? With the apocalyptic threat of moonfall looming ever closer, Nyx and her allies must venture into the eternally sunblasted lands to search for an ancient weapon buried untold millennia ago. All the while, enemies close upon her flanks, and a greater danger lurks ahead. For beneath a desert turned to glass, hidden from the scorching heat, life thrives—both wondrous and monstrous. But a more fearsome menace lies even deeper, where an ancient army has been seeded to protect a secret from any who dare seek it out. Yet, can Nyx truly trust those at her side? Or even herself? For while her gifts grow ever stronger, so does the danger of losing herself to a dark madness. Worst yet, the same afflicts Bashaliia, her winged and bonded brother. Elsewhere, a looming war explodes across the Crown, forging new alliances and greater enmities, as lands around the globe are drawn into fiery conflict. Prince Kanthe—now consort to the newly crowned Empress of the Southern Klashe—recognizes a hard truth: to save the world, he must destroy all that he once loved. Beyond such struggles, a new cunning peril smolders at the heart of a kingdom. Hidden in the Shrivenkeep of the Iflelen, an ancient bronze weapon has been awoken. Fed by blood, fueled by hatred, it has only one purpose: to end all life on Urth. But in this goal, will Nyx prove to be its ally or foe? The Moonfall Series: The Starless Crown The Cradle of Ice A Dragon of Black Glass Book Four A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books."

James Rollins (Author), Nicola Barber (Narrator)

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The Queen's Faithful Companion: A Novel of Queen Elizabeth II and Her Beloved Corgi, Susan

"From USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight comes an endearing and vivid novel told from the unique multi-narrative viewpoints of a young Queen Elizabeth; Hanna Penwyck, the fictionalized Keeper of the Queen’s dogs; and Susan, the Queen’s Corgi, whose love and loyalty were boundless. A reigning queen… Elizabeth wasn’t born to be queen. But when her uncle abdicates and her father steps in as king, everything in her life changes. There is one thing that never wavers, however: her endearing love of her Corgis—especially the new puppy Susan, a gift for her eighteenth birthday. Susan is by her side during Elizabeth’s WWII service, falling in love with Philip and getting married, the death of her father King George VI, her accession to the throne, the birth of her first child, and the early struggles with running a country—an ever-present reminder to find the balance between self and crown. A loyal servant… Hanna Penwyck has grown up with her family in service to the crown. Awkward and shy, she has a connection with nature, animals—and the young princesses at Windsor. When she becomes the Keeper of the Queen’s Corgis, her job is to maintain the health and wellness of those most prized companions. With their shared love of the dogs, the Queen can open up to Hanna and feel free to be herself, so that is a service she happily provides as well. A faithful companion… From the moment Susan became a royal dog, her duty was clear: To remind Elizabeth that she is more than just a queen, she is a human, and what matters is not just duty and honor, but connection, family, and unconditional and enduring love. Susan is the keeper of memories, of secrets. Through Susan we gain a dog’s eye view of royal life, human relationships, and the heartwarming bond between a queen and her beloved companion."

Eliza Knight (Author), Anne-Marie Piazza, Morag Sims, Nicola Barber (Narrator)

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Rook

"This standalone adventure set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series brims with humor, heart, and-of course-a hefty dose of supernatural mayhem. Abigail Rook never intended to be the mortal bridge between the human and supernatural world. But now, the power of the Sight--and all the chaos that comes with seeing the essential truth of everything, every human, fairy, werewolf, enchanted slip of paper, and municipal building, at all times--is hers alone. With this overwhelming new gift, she should be able to solve crimes and help New Fiddleham, New England find calm in its supernatural chaos. The only problem? She has no idea what she's doing. And New Fiddleham isn't waiting for Abigail to be ready. Local witches and other magical beings are going missing, as tensions between human and supernatural residents curdle into a hatred that could tear the city apart. Abigail's fiance, Charlie, works alongside her to unravel the magical disappearances, but as a shapeshifter, he's under threat as well. Then Abigail's parents appear, ready to take her back to England and marry her off to someone she's never met. Abigail has no choice but to follow her Sight, her instincts, and any clues she can find to track a culprit who is trying to destroy everything she holds dear. "

William Ritter (Author), Nicola Barber (Narrator)

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The Cradle of Ice

"The second audiobook in the New York Times bestselling Moonfall series from thriller-master James Rollins, The Cradle of Ice is a heart-pumping tale of action, adventure, betrayal, ambition, and the struggle for survival in a harsh world that hangs by a thread. To stop the coming apocalypse, a fellowship was formed. A soldier, a thief, a lost prince, and a young girl bonded by fate and looming disaster. Each step along this path has changed the party, forging deep alliances and greater enmities. All the while, hostile forces have hunted them, fearing what they might unleash. Armies wage war around them. For each step has come with a cost—in blood, in loss, in heartbreak. Now, they must split, traveling into a vast region of ice and to a sprawling capital of the world they’ve only known in stories. Time is running out and only the truth will save us all. The Moonfall Series: The Starless Crown The Cradle of Ice A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books."

James Rollins (Author), Nicola Barber (Narrator)

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A Memory of Violets

"From the Irish Times bestselling author comes a historical novel about an orphaned Victorian flower seller, a lost sister and a hidden diary. 1876. Among the depravity of Covent Garden's flower markets, orphaned Irish sisters Flora and Rosie Flynn sell posies of violets and watercress to survive. When they become separated, their lives are set on very different paths… 1912. Twenty-one-year-old Tilly Harper leaves her native Lake District to work at one of London’s homes for orphaned and crippled flower girls. It’s a fresh start for her, a chance to leave her troubled past behind. And there, hidden between the pages of a lost notebook, she finds a heartbreaking tale of loss and separation, of a woman desperate to find her long lost sister. And when she sets out to discover what happened, she is lead into unexpected places, including the depths of her own heart…"

Hazel Gaynor (Author), Nicola Barber (Narrator)

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Great British Trials Box Set: Full-Cast Drama

"The Great British Trials – The Complete Series: A Mr Punch True Crime Drama Step into the courtroom and relive three of the most notorious trials of the 20th Century, that captivated the nation. Based on the original trial transcripts, eyewitness testimonies and contemporary reports, we invite you to join the Jury at the Old Bailey and reach your own verdict. The Trial of Ruth Ellis: What drove this attractive mother of two young children to fire six fatal shots on Easter Sunday into the body of the man she loved? Why was she so calm and dignified when she was questioned in the dock? And what caused the furore and outrage in the country when she was sentenced to hang? Did class prejudice and misogyny play a role? The Trial of Dr Crippen: Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen, a seemingly mild-mannered man charged with one of England’s most infamous murders in 1910, takes the courtroom by surprise with his unexpected plea of ‘Not Guilty,’ turning a seemingly straightforward case into a moving tale of passion and despair. 10 Rillington Place – The Trials of Evans & Christie: Dive into the sinister world of 1950’s London and the chilling story of the Rillington Place murders. Timothy Evans is wrongly hanged for the murder of his baby daughter, thanks to the sworn testimony of his fellow tenant, John Reginald Christie, who is himself arrested three years later and charged with the murder of his wife. This unassuming and quiet man pleads insanity but is this true or is he in fact a calculating serial killer and necrophiliac. Three full cast dramatisations, starring Jemma Redgrave as Ruth Ellis, Andrew Sachs as Dr Crippen and Ronald Pickup as John Reginald Christie with full supporting cast. “This Punch Production is well worth its while… with a high calibre cast” (Talking Business) ©2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd (P)2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd"

Mr Punch (Author), Andrew Sachs, David Goodland, Jemma Redgrave, John Baddeley, Mark Hadfield, Nicola Barber, Norman Bird, Ronald Pickup, Terence Edmond, Teresa Gallagher (Narrator)

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10 Rillington Place: Trials of Evans & Christie: Full-Cast Drama

"10 Rillington Place - The Trials of Evans & Christie: A Mr Punch True Crime Drama Prepare yourself for a gripping journey back into the darkest corners of post-war London as we unveil our latest true crime drama masterpiece. 10 Rillington Place - The Trials of Evans & Christie is the shocking story of the infamous Rillington Place murders that shook London in the early 1950’s. Based on the original trial transcripts, it is for you to decide if an innocent man was sent to the gallows. On January 11, 1950, Timothy Evans of 10 Rillington Place stood trial at the Old Bailey, accused of the murder of Geraldine, his own baby daughter. The courtroom was heavy with tension as the prosecution, led by Mr Christmas Humphreys, began delving into the mysterious death of his wife, building their case on the sworn testimony of a fellow tenant who resided on the ground floor… Mr John Reginald Christie. The jury took only 35 minutes to find him guilty and on March 9, still protesting his innocence, Timothy Evans was hanged at Pentonville Prison. But that wasn’t the end of the matter. Three and a half years later… Christie, by now destitute and homeless, is arrested while loitering on the embankment near Putney Bridge in London. And so begins one of the most infamous trials in British legal history, when Christie, a seemingly unassuming and quiet man is charged with the murder of his wife, Ethel. A serial killer and necrophiliac, he is tried in the same court as Evans and in spite of his plea of insanity, he is destined to stand on the very same gallows at Pentonville Prison as Timothy Evans. Starring RONALD PICKUP as John Reginald Halliday Christie with Jonathan Wrather, Terence Edmond, Trevor Nichols, John Baddeley, Robin Welch, Nicola Barber, Elizabeth Mansfield, Howard Ward and full supporting cast Also available as part of the Great British Trials Box Set, a fascinating eight-hour collection of true crime dramas, featuring the trials of Ruth Ellis, Dr Crippen, Timothy Evans & John Reginald Halliday Christie. ©2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd (P)2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd"

Mr Punch (Author), Elizabeth Mansfield, Howard Ward, John Baddeley, Jonathan Wrather, Nicola Barber, Robin Welch, Ronald Pickup, Terence Edmond, Trevor Nichols (Narrator)

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The Starless Crown

"'The story touches on many familiar fantasy plot points — magic, an ancient language, an ability to commune with wild creatures, a climactic battle between the forces of good and evil — yet manages to be satisfying. It’s aided by a capable reading from Barber, who invests Rollins’ characters with a variety of British accents that help make each a distinguishable, real person.'- The Providence Journal This audiobook includes a special introduction written and read by James Rollins. An alliance embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the secrets of the distant past and save their world in this captivating, deeply visionary adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling thriller-master James Rollins. A gifted student foretells an apocalypse. Her reward is a sentence of death. Fleeing into the unknown she is drawn into a team of outcasts: A broken soldier, who once again takes up the weapons he’s forbidden to wield and carves a trail back home. A drunken prince, who steps out from his beloved brother's shadow and claims a purpose of his own. An imprisoned thief, who escapes the crushing dark and discovers a gleaming artifact - one that will ignite a power struggle across the globe. On the run, hunted by enemies old and new, they must learn to trust each other in order to survive in a world evolved in strange, beautiful, and deadly ways, and uncover ancient secrets that hold the key to their salvation. But with each passing moment, doom draws closer. WHO WILL CLAIM THE STARLESS CROWN? A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books"

James Rollins (Author), James Rollins, Nicola Barber (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Nicola Barber