Book description
A secluded country house. A rogue Anglican priest. Ceremonial sex and mislaid fortunes.This is the almost-forgotten story of Victorian Britain's strangest religious sect and its wealthy, mostly female, followers who believed they could ascend directly to heaven. Henry James Prince was a rogue Anglican priest with a flare for the dramatic, and the founder of the Agapemone, or 'Abode of Love'. He also claimed to be the immortal conduit of the Holy Spirit and purportedly engaged in free love and ceremonial sex with his female followers. But Prince's eventual death didn't mark the end of this strange sect... he was promptly replaced by another: John Hugh Smyth-Pigott - otherwise known as the Clapton Messiah.The Abode transformed a sleepy, rural corner of Somerset into one of England's most notorious locations. While the followers shut themselves away and waited patiently for the end of the world, outrage grew - the word 'Agapemone' became a byword for licentiousness or idleness, used by Charles Dickens and Ford Madox Ford. The reclusive Clapton Messiah became a fixture in the nation's papers, with frenzied efforts to discredit the organisation and undermine its leader. And still the cult grew.Expertly drawing on primary sources to tell the story of the Agapemonites in details for the first time, Stuart Flinders shines a light on the people drawn to the cult - the forced marriages; the swindled fortunes; the women condemned to asylums; and those who managed to escape from the Abode. It is also the story of two extraordinary men, whose claims of divinity were at the heart of this very British cult.
Kevlar Wanted
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Titanium Ladybug
Listening to audiobooks on this app has become my favorite way to relax. I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work! Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
Demo
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Street Squirrel
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VisionVoyager
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Vermilion
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Fuzzy Claws
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Springheel Jack
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Pink Hopper
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Bleeker
Audiobook immersion without complications – this app's ease of use is commendable. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thanks, ListenBook! I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
ByteBard
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Suicide Jockey
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3P-own
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Foot-long Fry
Audiobooks on this app have made my morning rituals something to look forward to. I'm amazed by the app's versatility in downloading audio. It accommodates various sources seamlessly. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch.
Shady Lady
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is truly impressive. The range of supported formats is astounding. No more compatibility issues!
Killah Goose
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Scrapple
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DuckDuck
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Sly Silvermoon
This app's support for various formats and genres ensures that there's always something new to explore. I can't believe how easy it is to download audio from various sources. So convenient! Adjustable playback speed is a brilliant feature. It adds a layer of customization to my audiobook enjoyment. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature! The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Titanium Ladybug
ListenBook's player features, like chapters and bookmarks, make it a versatile tool for any listener. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didn’t dislike it, but I also didn’t feel strongly about it one way or another.
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