Book description
Warring staff."Accidental" poisonings.Topiary of dubious intent.Throw in the full complement of the Toot Hansell Women's Institute and dragons doing yoga on the terrace, and DI Adams is starting to wonder if she might have made a small misjudgement signing up for this particular spa weekend in the country.And that's before the dead body in the sauna and the storm that cuts them off from the rest of the world.Now she's dealing with a houseful of guests (and staff) who're looking more suspicious by the moment, fending off protesters wielding table condiments, and trying to keep everyone safe as the storm closes in. She needs to find the killer, keep the dragons hidden, stop the W.I. forming some sort of pearl-and-twinset posse, and try to resist the urge to arrest everyone.And never mind the problem of the invisible dog.Sure. It's going to be a wonderful weekend.A Manor of Life & Death is a feel-good cozy mystery, perfect for those who like their whodunnits served with a generous helping of humour, friendship, and magic. This is the third Beaufort Scales cozy mystery (with dragons) - check out Baking Bad and Yule Be Sorry for more dragonish adventure!
Lumberyard
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Steel
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Sandbox
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Steel Cut Toe
ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its impeccable audio quality and user-friendly features. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
42nd Street
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Gumby Train
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Z-Boy
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Sass Burst
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Spider Fuji
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ForumFlare
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Marigold Loot
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NexusNinja
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Mother Hen
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Frosty Snazz
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Troubled Pie
I've become the storyteller of my family, sharing the amazing audiobooks I've discovered. Easy sharing with friends via AirDrop. Very convenient. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Moon Peaches
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Scare Stone
ListenBook's compatibility with a wide range of audio formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like the app knows what I need.
DreamDiver
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Clang Glyph
This app is my secret weapon for staying entertained during mundane tasks. ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook consumption habits. Makes listening to audiobooks easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
Winter Bite
Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive offerings, from statistics tracking to immersive audio processing, have breathed new life into my reading. ๐โจ ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick access to chapters enhance my overall listening experience. I can't get over how smooth the playback is. Even high-quality files play flawlessly. ListenBook is a must-have for any audiobook enthusiast. It's reliable, efficient, and a pleasure to use. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience