Book description
[A] twisty "snake in the garden" country-house mystery [where] Lorac constructs a challenging puzzle and provides a marvelous glimpse into pre-WWII Oxford life." -- Booklist, Starred Review"Lorac keeps everything professional and smartly paced"-- Kirkus Reviews"Now tell us about your crime novel. Take my advice and don't try to be intellectual over it. What the public likes is blood."The Surrays and their five children form a prolific writing machine, with scores of treatises, reviews, and crime thrillers published under their family name. Following a rare convergence of the whole household at their Oxfordshire home, Ruth--middle sister who writes "books which are just books"-- decides to spend some weeks there recovering from the pressures of the writing life, while the rest of the brood scatter to the winds again. Their next return is heralded by the tragic news that Ruth has taken her life after an evening at the Surrays's hosting a set of publishers and writers, one of whom is named as Ruth's literary executor in the will she left behind.Despite some suspicions from the family, the verdict at the inquest is suicide--but when Ruth's brother Richard receives a letter from the deceased which was delayed in the post, he enlists the help of CID Robert Macdonald to investigate what could only be an ingeniously planned murder.
Goatee Shield
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Bat Magenta
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Demolition Queen
As an audiobook enthusiast, this app is a dream come true. Its compatibility with various formats and easy navigation make it my ultimate reading companion. ππ§ Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice. Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. I can focus on challenging content.
Jester
I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me. I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features.
LuminaLore
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Gunhawk
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats means I can now enjoy all my favorite audiobooks in one place. This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any hassle.
Plenty Orange
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Eye Candy Kitten
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Beo
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Palomino
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Bleachers
Audiobook heaven! This app's functionality is a dream β simple and efficient. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time.
Desert Haze
The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. Finally, an app that caters to audiobook enthusiasts like me. The diverse format support and user-friendly design are a game-changer. π±π Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature! The app supports background playback, which is a must for me.
Moonflower
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InfinityInsight
I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into any moment. Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. ππ§ ListenBook's attention to detail is commendable. Every aspect of the app is well-crafted.
Mule Skinner
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Scuffs
Audiobook pleasure simplified β this app's functionality is a reader's delight. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. Library organization has never been this easy. My audiobook collection is finally tidy.
Demo
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Kimono Goddess
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EchoEmissary
I'm amazed by ListenBook's versatility in handling different formats β it truly supports all my audio needs. Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature! The playback speed control is a game-changer. ListenBook lets me listen at my own pace. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
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