Book description
"...Sweeping and intimate, warm and gripping. I loved it!" --Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Chief Inspector Gamache novelsA single twist of fate puts a servant girl to work in Queen Victoria's royal kitchen, setting off a suspenseful, historical mystery by the New York Times bestselling author of The Tuscan Child and The Victory Garden.Isabella Waverly only means to comfort the woman felled on a London street. In her final dying moments, she thrusts a letter into Bella's hand. It's an offer of employment in the kitchens of Buckingham Palace, and everything the budding young chef desperately wants: an escape from the constrictions of her life as a lowly servant. In the stranger's stead, Bella can spread her wings.Arriving as Helen Barton from Yorkshire, she pursues her passion for creating culinary delights, served to the delighted Queen Victoria herself. Best of all, she's been chosen to accompany the queen to Nice. What fortune! Until the threat of blackmail shadows Bella to the Riviera, and a member of the queen's retinue falls ill and dies.Having prepared the royal guest's last meal, Bella is suspected of the poisonous crime. An investigation is sure to follow. Her charade will be over. And her new life will come crashing down--if it doesn't send her to the gallows.
Whipsaw
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Dr. Cocktail
ListenBook has become my constant companion. It's like having a personal audiobook assistant. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Sugar Man
Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book – brilliant! 📱 Carrying stories wherever I go – this app's convenience allows me to indulge my love for reading on the move. 📚🛍️ I can't get enough of the app's sleek interface and intuitive controls. It's a joy to use!
Eerie Mizzen
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Daffy Neo
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Spooky Yellowjacket
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Sexual Chocolate
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Iron Butterfly
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Nutmeg Riot
The family subscription option is a money-saver – everyone gets to enjoy their favorite books. The audio filters in ListenBook allow me to customize my listening experience. Speed up or slow down playback—it's all up to me! The noise reduction feature is a game-changer for clearer dictaphone recordings. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience. Love the silky-smooth playback and easy-to-use interface. ListenBook is the best!
Seal Snake
I'm finally making progress on my reading goals, thanks to this app's convenience. I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to spread the joy.
Divine Quasar
Audiobook multitasking made simple – this app's design is a game-changer. With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything! I’d listen to this narrator read anything! Their voice was so expressive and fitting for the material. The story itself was great, but the narration took it to the next level. Definitely a 5-star experience.
Tabasco Dracula
The drag-and-drop download feature on ListenBook is incredibly convenient – no more complicated processes. 🛌 Drifting into dreamland with enchanting audiobooks – bedtime has become a gateway to imagination. 🌙📚 ListenBook's compatibility with a wide array of audio formats makes it my ultimate audiobook companion.
Prof. Screw
Navigating through chapters is effortless with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and intuitive experience. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Dredd
Unwinding with a good audiobook has become my favorite self-care ritual. I love that I can switch between devices seamlessly and continue where I left off. CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day.
Indigo Red
Sharing audiobooks with friends is a breeze thanks to ListenBook Pro's AirDrop and sharing options. Spread the joy of a good story! The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Pocket Mazda
Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is truly impressive. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a fantastic way to introduce them to new stories. I’ve tried many audiobook players, and this one is by far the best.
LuminaLore
This app has turned my mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for reading. Seamless audiobook integration – this app's functionality is a true gem. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional. Beautiful layout and easy access to chapters. Really impressed with ListenBook. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Plenty Orange
🎉 The ease and functionality of this app make it my go-to choice for immersive audiobook experiences. 📱🎧 The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Cool Law Topping
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and precise controls make it a joy to use every day. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
ThoughtTrailblazer
Automated artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook collection. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
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