Book description
Days of Gold - An Audiobook Review
Jude Deveraux's Days of Gold is a spellbinding ride that transports listeners to the mist-shrouded Highlands and beyond, all while weaving a tale as rich in emotion as it is in history. From the opening line, the narrator captures Deveraux's signature "marvelously compelling" prose (as noted by the Houston Chronicle) with a voice that balances warmth and intensity-perfect for Angus McTern's rugged charm and Edilean Talbot's ethereal beauty.
The story unfolds like a well-orchestrated symphony: Angus, the respected laird, lives a life of privilege until Edilean arrives, demanding his help to reclaim her father's gold. The tension rises as accusations of theft force them to flee to the New World-a setting that feels both exotic and intimate in its soundscape. The narrator's subtle shifts in tone-soft when describing the Highlands' rolling hills, urgent during escape scenes-draw listeners deep into the narrative's pulse.
What makes this audiobook truly captivating is Deveraux's ability to blend two timelines-past and present-into a single, cohesive melody. As Booklist praised, "incorporates her trademark sweet and salty characters into a pair of entertaining romances." The narrator effortlessly switches between past-tale reminiscences and contemporary reflections, keeping the listener engaged without ever losing momentum.
The chemistry between Angus and Edilean is palpable, and the voice work captures their evolving relationship beautifully. From the initial mistrust to the eventual surrender to a "love as wild and free as the land itself," each moment feels earned and heart-warming. The pacing is spot-on: slow enough for lyrical passages yet brisk during action sequences, ensuring that listeners never feel lost.
In sum, Days of Gold delivers on all fronts-rich historical detail, compelling characters, and a narrative that flows like a well-tuned instrument. If you're looking for an audiobook that marries romance with adventure while keeping your ears delighted, Deveraux's latest is a must-listen.
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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