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 \
Fire Sass
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Chapstick
Simplifying my audiobook experience – this app's design is remarkable. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! Makes listening to audiobooks easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
Bad Badminton
I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend! 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!
Pyscho Hun
⭐️ This app's functionality is a symphony of efficiency – I'm savoring stories with ease, even on the busiest days. 🎶📖 Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. Supports extensive playlists and bookmarks. Very user-friendly. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend! Highly engaging! The combination of a well-written story and skilled narration made this audiobook hard to pause. I finished it much faster than I expected because I just couldn’t stop listening.
Engine Eye
The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like having a library on my phone! ListenBook’s playback is smooth and reliable. I never have issues with audio quality. I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy.
Pink Nightmare
The minimalist interface and intuitive settings make for an amazing user experience. The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. 🚶♀️📖 Exploring stories as I stroll – audiobooks have turned my walks into inspiring journeys of imagination. 🏞️🎧 With ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become hassle-free, thanks to the various download options. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Soiled Dove
This app has turned long waits into exciting opportunities to dive into a new story. I'm able to enjoy books in a whole new way – while cooking, working out, or even gardening. ListenBook's dedication to optimizing for iOS 16 ensures a seamless experience on the latest devices. ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch.
Con Mammoth
I appreciate the minimal ads – it's all about uninterrupted enjoyment. Kudos to the developers! Thanks to ListenBook's binaural audio processing, my extended listening sessions are fatigue-free. Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app! The app is super intuitive. I was up and running in minutes. 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.
Automatic Slicer
The narrator's voices are so engaging, it's like having a personal storytelling session. With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. 🎉 Rekindling my love for stories – this app's accessibility has reignited my passion! 📖🚀 My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thank you, ListenBook! ListenBook has made managing my audiobook collection a breeze. Library organization is top-notch.
Kabuki
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BuzzBait
Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit. This audiobook app is a true gem – it brings stories to life with every click. ListenBook's commitment to a seamless user experience is evident in its sleek design and intuitive controls. The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference.
Trash
Sharing audiobooks with friends is a blast. AirDrop makes it seamless. Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it.
WordWanderer
This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay has made my drives more informative.
DreamDasher
📱 Unlocking the world of literature with just a tap – this app is my digital library card! 📚📱 🎧 Fueling my audiobook addiction with this fantastic app – pure listening pleasure! 📚🔥
Sky Dahlia
🔥 Streamlined functionality that's music to my ears – audiobook enjoyment has reached a new level of convenience. 🎵📖 I love how I can create playlists. It’s perfect for organizing my books.
Impulse
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has elevated my listening experience. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. ListenBook is fantastic! Supports every audiobook format I have. Super convenient!
Slacker Cat
Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's design is a true winner. ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver!
Pinup Diva
Audiobooks on this app have turned my exercise sessions into moments of education. I can't get enough of this app's user-friendly interface – it's a true delight. I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless. Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Sylvester Eye
ListenBook's features are a bookworm's dream come true – from chapters to bookmarks, it's got everything. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's design focuses on seamless interaction.
Dez Bonbon
The ListenBook app is a must-have for anyone who loves to learn and be entertained through audiobooks. ListenBook has become my gateway to new worlds, allowing me to explore stories, ideas, and knowledge.
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