Book description
In 1775, as the British Empire is about to be cracked by the earthquake of the American Revolution, twenty English families join in the ghoulish bargain known as a tontine. Each puts £5,000 into a common fund to be held in trust for their children with the terrible stipulation that the money will go to the last child left alive. Such a bargain should take seventy or eighty years to come to fruition, but there is a curse upon this tontine. Sixteen of the twenty children are dead within four years—and the survivors have no one to turn to but the great Dr. Sam Johnson. The seventy-year-old scholar has seen his share of trickery, corruption, and murder, but he's never encountered anything quite as chilling as \
Gullyway
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Widow Curio
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Silver Agent
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Romance Guppy
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Frosty
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Dandelion
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Goldman
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Y0dler
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xSTORMx
Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is impressive. With its powerful audio downloading features, I can have my favorite audiobooks ready to go, anytime and anywhere. ListenBook has redefined my audiobook experience. It's a true companion for all my literary adventures. Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
HOV
With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. ListenBook has made my daily routines more vibrant and exciting with its immersive features. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Riff Raff
ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. Mastering audiobook navigation – this app's ease of use is commendable. The app's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a true companion for all occasions. The app is perfect for people with busy schedules. I can listen on the go.
Rummy Stickers
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. I've become an audiobook addict, all thanks to this amazing app.
Toy Town
🎶📚 Replacing tunes with stories – my house is alive with the sound of narration! 🎧🏠 Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Flash
Precise controls on ListenBook give me complete command over my audio playback. A wonderful performance! The narrator captured the mood of the book perfectly, making it easy to visualize each scene. The audio quality was crisp, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish.
Killah Goose
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Romance Guppy
ListenBook has turned my downtime into an opportunity for exploration and growth. Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks.
FireBerry
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Round Kick Boomer
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. This app's compatibility with different devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
Tunez
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. ListenBook's attention to detail is commendable. Every aspect of the app is well-crafted.
Hex Panther
The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a portable audiobook library that I can carry everywhere. ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings.
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