Audiobooks narrated by Toby Longworth

A Short History of Modern Philosophy: From Descartes to Wittgenstein

"Discover for yourself the pleasures of philosophy! Written both for the seasoned student of philosophy as well as the general reader, the renowned writer Roger Scruton provides a survey of modern philosophy. Always engaging, Scruton takes us on a fascinating tour of the subject, from founding father Descartes to the most important and famous philosopher of the twentieth century, Ludwig Wittgenstein. He identifies all the principal figures as well as outlines of the main intellectual preoccupations that have informed western philosophy. Painting a portrait of modern philosophy that is vivid and animated, Scruton introduces us to some of the greatest philosophical problems invented in this period and pursued ever since. Including material on recent debates, A Short History of Modern Philosophy is already established as the classic introduction. Read it and find out why."

Roger Scruton (Author), Toby Longworth (Narrator)

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The White Rose

"Bloomsbury presents The White Rose by Glen Cook, read by Toby Longworth. From international bestseller Glen Cook comes the second book in the chronicles of the Black Company — the series that forever changed the face of fantasy. The White Rose is the last hope of good in the war against the evil sorceress known as the Lady. From a secret base on the Plains of Fear, where even the Lady hesitates to go, the Black Company, once in service to the Lady, now fights to bring victory to the White Rose. But now an even greater evil threatens the world. All the great battles that have gone before will seem a skirmishes when the Dominator rises from the grave... P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC C 1985 Glen Cook"

Glen Cook (Author), Toby Longworth (Narrator)

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Shadows Linger

"Bloomsbury presents Shadows Linger by Glen Cook, read by Toby Longworth. From international bestseller Glen Cook comes the second book in the chronicles of the Black Company — the series that forever changed the face of fantasy. The Black Company stands against the rebels of the White Rose. They are tough men, proud of honoring their contracts. The Lady is evil, but so are those who falsely profess to follow the White Rose; the reincarnation of a centuries-dead heroine. Yet some of the Company have discovered that the mute girl they rescued and sheltered is truly the White Rose reborn. Now there may be a path to the light, even for such as they. If they can survive it. P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC C 1984 Glen Cook"

Glen Cook (Author), Toby Longworth (Narrator)

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The Black Company

"Bloomsbury presents The Black Company by Glen Cook, read by Toby Longworth. Take the coin. Do the job. Live long enough to see the consequences. For centuries, the Black Company has sold its swords to the highest bidder. Jaded and bound by ancient tradition, they are mercenaries with no homeland, no ideals, and no illusions left. They fight where they’re told, bleed when they must, and bury whoever doesn’t make it to dawn. But even Croaker, the Company’s physician and keeper of its annals, isn’t prepared for their newest employer: the Lady, an immortal sorceress risen from centuries of imprisonment. The Company doesn’t usually trouble itself with prophecies, shining heroes, or tidy notions of ‘good’ and ‘evil’. But when rumours spread of a figure called the White Rose, destined to lead the resistance against the Lady’s reign, uncomfortable questions begin to surface... P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC C 1984 Glen Cook"

Glen Cook (Author), Toby Longworth (Narrator)

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Black Is the Night

"A gritty and thrilling anthology of 28 new short stories in tribute to pulp noir master, Cornell Woolrich, author of 'Rear Window', the inspiration behind Alfred Hitchock's classic film. Featuring Neil Gaiman, Kim Newman, James Sallis, A.K. Benedict, USA Today-bestseller Samantha Lee Howe, Joe R. Lansdale and many more. An anthology of exclusive new short stories in tribute to the master of pulp era crime writing, Cornell Woolrich. Woolrich, also published as William Irish and George Hopley, stands with Raymond Chandler, Erle Stanley Gardner and Dashiell Hammett as a legend in the genre. He is a hugely influential figure for crime writers, and is also remembered through the 50+ films made from his novels and stories, including Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window, The Bride Wore Black, I Married a Dead Man, Phantom Lady, Truffaut's La Sirene du Mississippi, and Black Alibi. Collected and edited by one of the most experienced editors in the field, Maxim Jakubowski."

A. K. Benedict, Ana Teresa Pereira, Barry N. Malzberg, Bill Pronzini, Brandon Barrows, Charles Ardai, David Quantick, Donna Moore, James Grady, James Sallis, Joe R. Lansdale, Joel Lane, Joseph S. Walker, Kim Newman, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Lavie Tidhar, M.W. Craven, Martin Edwards, Mason Cross, Max Decharne, Maxim Jakubowski, Neil Gaiman, Nick Mamatas, O'Neil De Noux, Paul Di Filippo, Samantha Lee Howe, Susi Holliday, Tara Moss, Vaseem Khan, Warren Moore, William Boyle (Author), Christopher Ragland, Eilidh Beaton, Jeff Harding, Jennifer Woodward, Samuel Eldritch, Toby Longworth (Narrator)

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Ink and Daggers

"An enthralling anthology of 20 CWA Dagger Award-shortlisted gripping and thrilling stories for the most hardened crime fan. Featuring bestselling authors such as Neil Gaiman, Ann Cleeves, Christopher Fowler and Val McDermid. OVER TWENTY CWA DAGGER AWARD-WINNING SHORT STORIES FROM THE BEST OF THE BEST IN CRIME FICTION Legendary editor, Maxim Jakubowski, delivers another chilling anthology collecting stories of cold-blooded murder, revenge and crimes-gone-wrong from the best of the best in crime fiction. Spine-chilling and gripping, these tales will grip you with their devious narrators and crafty twists. Featuring classic stories from Neil Gaiman, Ann Cleeves, Christopher Fowler, Val McDermid, Lavie Tidhar, Chris Simms, Christine Poulson, James Sallis, Victoria Selman, Conrad Williams, Stuart Neville, George Pelecanos, Simon Brett, John Lawton, Ken Bruen, Mickey Spillane & Max Allan Collins, Peter Robinson, Martyn Waites and Kevin Wignall."

Ann Cleeves, Chris Simms, Christine Poulson, Christopher Fowler, Conrad Williams, George P. Pelecanos, James Sallis, John Lawton, Ken Bruen, Kevin Wignall, Lavie Tidhar, Martyn Waites, Max Allan Collins, Maxim Jakubowski, Mickey Spillane, Neil Gaiman, Peter Robinson, Simon Brett, Stuart Neville, Val McDermid, Victoria Selman (Author), Christopher Ragland, Eilidh Beaton, Jeff Harding, Samuel Eldritch, Toby Longworth (Narrator)

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Revolting: The riotously funny new history book for adults from the bestselling author of Horrible Histories and A History of Britain in Ten Enemies

"Brought to you by Penguin. This is history through the eyes of Mr and Mrs Peasant (and their good friend Monsieur Guillotine...). A globetrotting, laugh-out-loud funny history from the multi-million copy bestselling author of A History of Britain in Ten Enemies and Horrible Histories. Remember, remember the 4th of November... * It is a truth universally acknowledged that the rich and powerful always look after their own and the working people are always revolting. But every now and again, a new group actually manages to seize power, and it changes history. In his new book, Revolting, bestselling Horrible Histories author Terry Deary takes readers on a hilarious and eye-opening journey through some of the most significant rebellions and uprisings that have happened through the ages, including: - Ivaylo, the Bulgarian swineherd who managed to fight off the Mongols, slay the Tsar and marry his widow in the space of a year. - Spartacus, a touch more modest in his aims, who mainly wanted to go home to see his mum. - The two suffragists who posted themselves by Royal Mail to see the prime minister (a first-class idea, though Downing Street declined the parcel). It seems we have much to learn from the tactics of revolutionaries gone by... From the peasants to the slaves, the martyrs to the mutineers, Revolting celebrates the resilience and determination of those who dared to challenge the status quo through the ages. * Turns out we've been getting the nursery rhyme wrong all these years. An explosive revelation. © Terry Deary 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Terry Deary (Author), Toby Longworth (Narrator)

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Castle Dor

"BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCA Both a spellbinding love story and a superb evocation of Cornwall's mythic past, Castle Dor is a book with unique and fascinating origins. It began life as the unfinished last novel of Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, the celebrated 'Q', and was passed by his daughter to Daphne du Maurier whose storytelling skills were perfectly suited to the task of completing the old master's tale. The result is this magical, compelling recreation of the legend of Tristan and Iseult, transplanted in time to nineteenth century Cornwall. A chance encounter between a Breton onion-seller, Amyot Trestane, and the newly-wed Linnet Lewarne launches their tragic story, taking them in the fateful footsteps of the doomed lovers of Cornish legend . . . 'She wrote exciting plots, she was highly skilled at arousing suspense' GUARDIAN 'A stunning gem . . . ' SUNDAY TIMES 'No other popular writer has so triumphantly defied classification' MARGARET FORSTER"

Daphne du Maurier (Author), Toby Longworth (Narrator)

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Doctor Who: The Cloud Exiles & Other Stories: Doctor Who Audio Annual

"Exotic tales from the vintage pages of Doctor Who Annual, brought to life by a host of Doctor Who voices. In the title adventure, The Cloud Exiles ensnare the First Doctor and hope to steal his body for their own purposes, unless he can persuade them otherwise. In Death to Mufl, the Second Doctor is sent on a mission so secret that even he doesn’t know about it! In Revenge of the Phantoms, Jo and the Third Doctor must fight for their lives against terrifying forces they can’t see, beyond which lies an even greater menace. Adric is banished to a jungle world when he and the Fourth Doctor encounter an Intergalactic Cat. In Danger Down Below, Tegan and the Fifth Doctor come under hostile surveillance when they answer a call for help from Aronassus Forty-Nine. The Sixth Doctor and Peri find a house apparently frozen in time as a result of the terrifying Davarrk’s Experiment. Finally, a short feature from the 1983 Annual promises a peek Behind the Scenes at Doctor Who… Maureen O'Brien, Geoffrey Beevers, Katy Manning, Matthew Waterhouse, Janet Fielding, Toby Longworth and Tim Treloar read these energetic stories first published in book form between 1966 and 1985. Readings produced by Morrison Ellis Sound design by David Darlington Executive Producer: Michael Stevens (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd."

Various (Author), Geoffrey Beevers, Janet Fielding, Katy Manning, Matthew Waterhouse, Maureen O'Brien, Tim Treloar, Toby Longworth (Narrator)

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Downward to the Earth

"A lone man must make a journey across a once-colonized alien planet abandoned by mankind when it was discovered that the species there were actually sentient. Gundersen returns to Holman’s World seeking atonement for his harsh years as colonial governor. But now this lush, exotic planet of mystery is called by its ancient name of Belzagor, and it belongs once again to its native alien races, the nildoror and the sulidoror. Drawn by its spell, Gundersen begins a harrowing pilgrimage to its mist-shrouded north to witness a strange ritual rebirth that will alter him forever. This is one of Silverberg’s most intense novels and draws heavily on Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness. It puts listeners at the heart of the experience and forces them to ask what they would do in the same circumstances."

Robert Silverberg (Author), Toby Longworth (Narrator)

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The Foot on the Crown

"It is said a legend is just a beautiful lie... In the second half of the first millennium, the legends say that London disappeared for over four hundred years. We know almost nothing about what happened during that time. But if we could shine a light on the city's ruined walls, we would be in for a shock. For here the Romans are long forgotten. King Scarabold now rules what little remains of the city, together with his over-entitled daughter Giniva, her effete brother Leperdandy and their wayward, lunatic relatives - all squabbling and fighting amongst themselves for the future of their corrupted dynasty while trying to hide their most terrible secret. And opposing Scarabold and his wayward family is a horde of bitter enemies - the eerie Sheathwing, Earl of Beetles, the warlike nuns of Étranges Cadeaux, M'Lin the ape, Orobus the serpent, the terrifying Mater Moribund and the sinister child-spies Spackle and Peut - united in their desire to bring the king's troiubled reign to a bloody end. But it's the arrival of a mysterious outsider into the midst of the beleaguered Scarabold's court that seems to offer a semblance of hope. The stranger's name is Watborn and he is a birdcatcher - strong, silent, he will infiltrate the royal family for a purpose that is all of his own . . . As fiendishly-armed warriors gather beneath the walls, the battle for London, its body and its soul is about to begin - and who will be left unscathed at the field's end?"

Christopher Fowler (Author), Toby Longworth (Narrator)

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Skies of Thunder: The deadly World War II mission over the roof of the world

"'Riveting' - The New York Times THE LITTLE-KNOWN STORY OF THE ALLIES' FIGHT IN WWII'S CHAOTIC AND LETHAL CHINA BURMA-INDIA THEATER. In April 1942, the Imperial Japanese Army captured Burma, closing the only ground route from India to China. Supplies now had to be flown over the foothills of the treacherous Himalayas, on the most dangerous air route in the world. Delving into memoirs, diaries, and official records, Caroline Alexander tells the story of the airmen who braved this perilous journey, flying unreliable aircraft through monsoons and enemy fire, with primitive navigation tools. The result is a litany of both deadly crashes and astonishing feats of survival. Highlighting the efforts of units like the Chindits and Merrill's Marauders, and examining the political tensions between Roosevelt, Churchill, and Chiang Kai-shek, this book also exposes the fractures between the Allies and the impact of their decisions on post-war relations."

Caroline Alexander (Author), Caroline Alexander, Toby Longworth (Narrator)

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