Book description
Ordinary people are swept up in extraordinary historical events in these gripping short stories by the bestselling author of The King's Spy. History is brought alive by the everyday people whose lives it affects in this moving collection of short fiction. In Beautiful Star & Other Stories we meet Eilmer, a monk in 1010 with Icarus-like dreams; Charles I, in hiding in 1651 and befriended by a small boy; the trial of Jane Wenham, witch of Walkern, seen through the eyes of her granddaughter, among many others. From the author of the Thomas Hill trilogy, this is an affecting journey through the centuries, bringing a new perspective to such events as the defense of Corfe Castle, the battle of Waterloo, the siege of Toulon, and, in the title story, the devastating dangers of the life of the sea in 1875.
CuriousCrafter
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Father Abbot
🌟 Simplifying my reading routine – this app's user-friendly design ensures I'm always in sync with my favorite stories. 📚✨ 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.
Virgo Moon
The seamless integration with my car's audio system is a road trip dream. ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience.
Essex
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Alley Frog
The ability to adjust the playback speed has made my commute even more efficient. I love how this app brings stories to life, even during my morning jogs. 💼 Merging work and pleasure – audiobooks keep me company during house admin tasks! 💻🎧
Omega Sub
CUE playlist support is a fantastic organizational feature. It keeps my audiobooks neatly arranged. ListenBook's versatility with various audio formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from multiple sources effortlessly. This app has completely transformed my daily routine. I can't imagine my commute without it!
Minty Devil
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Dance Bloom
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Dream Killer
Listening to audiobooks has turned mundane tasks into enjoyable experiences. The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise.
Prof. Smirk
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Hidden Tree
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Demo Tequila
Perfect for listening to educational content. Highly recommend! The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Pinball Esq
Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. It helps me absorb information more effectively. Listening stats motivate me to read more. Great feature!
Trick Baron
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Troubled Chick
The adjustable playback speed is a secret weapon for getting through educational content faster. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Clover Dragon
I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, thanks to this app. This app is like a personal audiobook concierge! The ability to download and organize audio files effortlessly is a game-changer for my reading routine. 📱📖 The statistics tracking feature is a gem. I'm surprised by how much time I spend on audiobooks!
Heaven Sent
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. ListenBook's extensive library and user-friendly interface have made it my go-to app. Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream!
Gothic Gucci
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Roadspike
I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. I'm amazed by the app's compatibility with different audio formats. It's truly versatile.
Blister
Listening to audiobooks has become my ultimate way to unwind after a long day. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options have made audiobook revisiting and studying a breeze. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. I can easily jump to the parts I want to listen to. 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.
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