Book description
Two women-separated by decades and continents, and united by a mysterious family heirloom-reclaim family secrets and lost loves in this sweeping novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Wives. New England, 2022. Three years ago, single mother Mallory Dunne received the telephone call every parent dreads-her ten-year-old son Sam had been airlifted from summer camp with acute poisoning from a toxic death cap mushroom, leaving him fighting for his life. Now, in a search for the donor kidney that will give her son a chance for a normal life, Mallory's forced to confront two harrowing secrets from her past: her mother's adoption from an infamous Irish orphanage in 1952, and her own all-consuming summer romance fourteen years earlier with her childhood best friend Monk Adams-now one of the world's most beloved singer-songwriters-a fairytale cut short by an agonizing betrayal. Cairo, 1951. After suffering tragedy beyond comprehension in the war, Hungarian refugee Hannah Ainsworth has forged a respectable new life for herself-marriage to a wealthy British diplomat, a coveted posting in glamorous Cairo. But a fateful encounter with the enigmatic manager of a hotel bristling with spies leads to a passionate affair that will reawaken Hannah's longing for everything she once lost. As revolution simmers in the Egyptian streets, a pregnant Hannah finds herself snared into a game of intrigue between two men...and an act of sacrifice that will echo down the generations. Timeless and bittersweet, Husbands And Lovers draws readers on an unforgettable journey of heartbreak and redemption, from the revolutionary fires of midcentury Egypt to the moneyed beaches of contemporary New England. Acclaimed author Beatriz Williams has written a poignant and beautifully voiced novel of deeply human characters entangled by morally complex issues-of privilege, class, and the female experience-inside worlds brought shimmeringly to life.
Charms
The app's compatibility with various devices ensures I never miss a moment of my book. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day.
Sir Squire
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Pinball Esq
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DreamDasher
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Eye Devil
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Swedish Twizz
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Midas
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Elektrik
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Infinite Hole
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Barbera Shift
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Alias Stick
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GuTzd
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Magenta
I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in books through this app. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a testament to the app's commitment to audio quality.
Gothic Gucci
Simplifying audiobook management – this app's functionality is a true asset. Automatic metadata extraction keeps my library organized. It's a time-saver! What a fantastic listening experience! The narrator brought the characters to life with distinct voices and emotional depth. The pacing was perfect - not too fast to lose details, not too slow to become boring. I particularly appreciated how well the narrator conveyed the atmosphere of key scenes.
Esquire
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Blizzard Vixen
ListenBook has become my go-to app for exploring a diverse range of audiobooks. It offers a wide array of features that cater to different preferences and needs. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Zero Corn
I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. 🎶 Music? Nah, I prefer immersing myself in captivating stories with this app! 🎶📖 The statistics feature is a fantastic addition – knowing how much time I spend on audiobooks is eye-opening, and ListenBook makes tracking it a breeze. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
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Risen
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Trip
I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks. This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch. Simplifying my audiobook experience – this app's design is a game-changer. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative touch that adds a layer of personalization.
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