Book description
Audiobook Review: A Marvellous Light - Where Magic Meets Manners
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Finally, a fantasy romance that gets it right!
If you've ever wished Georgette Heyer's perfectly mannered gentlemen would just kiss already while solving supernatural mysteries, Freya Marske has crafted your dream audiobook.
A Marvellous Light drops you into an Edwardian England where hedge mazes hide deadly secrets and manor houses buzz with more than just social gossip. Young baronet Robin Blyth stumbles into a world he never knew existed - literally. What should have been a boring government post becomes a crash course in magic, murder, and very inconvenient attraction.
The audiobook format absolutely shines here. Robin's flustered disbelief perfectly balances Edwin Courcey's exasperated magical expertise, and their chemistry crackles through every heated exchange. You'll find yourself holding your breath during curse-breaking scenes, then laughing out loud at the politest magical disaster ever recorded.
This isn't just another fantasy romance. Marske weaves together:
- Sharp wit that would make Oscar Wilde proud
- A slow-burn relationship that's worth every tortured moment
- Magic system so clever you'll be taking notes
- Mystery plotting that keeps you guessing until the final revelation
The production quality matches the stellar writing. Every whispered spell and heated argument comes alive with crisp audio that makes commuting feel like attending the most exclusive magical society ball.
Perfect for fans of Bridgerton who've been waiting for their duke to actually do something interesting beyond brooding.
Download now - your magical education starts here.
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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