Book description
A REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK | A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall is an unforgettable story of love, loss, and the choices that shape our lives…but it’s also a masterfully crafted mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Seriously, that ending?! I did not see it coming.” —Reese Witherspoon “Stirring and mysterious…fires directly at the human heart and hits the mark.” —Delia Owens, New York Times bestselling author of Where the Crawdads Sing A love triangle unearths dangerous, deadly secrets from the past in this thrilling tale perfect for fans of The Paper Palace and Where the Crawdads Sing.“The farmer is dead. He is dead, and all anyone wants to know is who killed him.” Beth and her gentle, kind husband Frank are happily married, but their relationship relies on the past staying buried. But when Beth’s brother-in-law shoots a dog going after their sheep, Beth doesn’t realize that the gunshot will alter the course of their lives. For the dog belonged to none other than Gabriel Wolfe, the man Beth loved as a teenager—the man who broke her heart years ago. Gabriel has returned to the village with his young son Leo, a boy who reminds Beth very much of her own son, who died in a tragic accident. As Beth is pulled back into Gabriel’s life, tensions around the village rise and dangerous secrets and jealousies from the past resurface, this time with deadly consequences. Beth is forced to make a choice between the woman she once was, and the woman she has become. A sweeping love story with the pace and twists of a thriller, Broken Country is a novel of simmering passion, impossible choices, and explosive consequences that toggles between the past and present to explore the far-reaching legacy of first love.
About the Author
Clare Leslie Hall is a novelist and journalist who lives in the wilds of Dorset, England, with her family. She’s the author of Broken Country, Pictures of Him, and Days You Were Mine.
Red Hot Kevorkian
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Forger
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Prone
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Overrun
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TrinitySoul
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CyberScribe
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Black Firefly
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Gov Skull
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Mother Hen
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Duke Electro
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CyberScribe
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Scarlet Mary
The equalizer is a great addition. It really enhances the audio quality. The voice boost feature is amazing. It makes every word crystal clear. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting. 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!
Gold Bentley
ListenBook's support for binaural audio processing is a thoughtful touch that reduces listening fatigue. ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have taken my audiobook journey to new heights. 🏡 Making house chores more enjoyable – audiobooks help me stay engaged while tidying up the living space. 🏠📚 Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Pluto
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RiddleRanger
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Cowboy Booter
This app has reignited my passion for reading, and I'm forever grateful. ListenBook's configurable auto-rewind after interruptions is a smart addition that keeps me on track. ListenBook's extensive format support makes it the ultimate audiobook app for any audiobook lover. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to introduce others to the joys of audiobook storytelling. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a fantastic bonus. It keeps me entertained during long drives.
Aqua Monsoon
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NightDream
I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature elevates my listening experience, allowing me to focus on the content. ListenBook has elevated my learning experience. I'm retaining more information than ever.
Dropkick
This app has rekindled my love for literature, and I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. This app has made my road trips and flights infinitely more enjoyable. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration.
The Shield Toronto
I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
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