Book description
Forget dusty textbooks and distant history. Laura Amy Schlitz's Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! transforms medieval England into a vibrant, breathing world through its audiobook magic. You don't just read about 1255 England-you step into it, hearing the slap of mud on noble Jack, the sharp bargaining of Nelly selling live eels, the quiet courage of Mogg outwitting a greedy landlord. Schlitz's genius lies in her twenty-two distinct voices, each a miniature story, and the audiobook format makes them utterly alive.
The narrator's performance is the secret weapon. Each character's accent, rhythm, and emotional truth are perfectly captured-Alice's gentle shepherdess song, the fierce pragmatism of the eel-seller, the boyish bravado of Hugo hunting a boar. You hear the weight in Barbary's mud-slinging defiance, the weary hope in a peasant's plea. This isn't recitation; it's intimate storytelling, as if the villagers are whispering their secrets directly to you by a village hearth. The historical setting feels immediate, not academic, because you hear the clatter of the market, the creak of a cart, the sigh of a tired cow.
Schlitz, a Newbery Medal winner and master of historical voice, crafts each monologue with razor-sharp detail. You feel the cold of the village well, the sting of injustice, the simple joy of a song. The audiobook elevates this. The rhythm of the verse, the pauses between lines-these are meant to be heard, not just seen. Hearing Mogg's clever plan unfold or Nelly's fierce protectiveness makes the history visceral, personal. You're not learning about medieval life; you're living it through these unforgettable, ordinary people.
It's a triumph of historical fiction for young readers and adults alike. The Newbery recognition isn't just about the writing-it's about how this book makes the past resonate. The audiobook version is the perfect vessel, turning scholarly interest into genuine, heart-pounding connection. You'll find yourself leaning in, captivated by voices that refuse to be forgotten. This isn't just a book about the Middle Ages; it's a testament to how stories, when told with such humanity, can bridge centuries and make history breathe. A truly remarkable listening experience.
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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