Book description
"Grand and gripping...shot through with suspense, romance, and glorious, beach-laden locales. I could not put it down."--Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of The Mitford AffairA ravishing summer read from New York Times bestseller Beatriz Williams, sweeping readers back to a mid-century New England rich with secrets and Cold War intrigue.June 1946. As the residents of Winthrop Island prepare for the first summer season after the sacrifice of war, a glamorous new figure moves into the guest cottage at Summerly, the idyllic seaside estate of the wealthy Peabody family. To Emilia Winthrop, daughter of Summerly's year-round caretaker and a descendant of the island's settlers, Olive Rainsford opens a window into a world of shining possibility. While Emilia spent the war years caring for her incapacitated mother, Olive traveled the world, married fascinating men, and involved herself in political causes. She's also the beloved aunt of the two surviving Peabody sons, Amory and Shep, with whom Emilia has a tangled romantic history.As the summer wears on, Emilia develops a deep rapport with Olive, who urges her to leave the island for a life of adventure, while romance blossoms with the sturdy and honorable Shep. But the heady promise of Peabody patronage is blown apart by the arrival of Sumner Fox, an FBI agent who demands Emilia's help to capture a Soviet agent who's transmitting vital intelligence on the West's atomic weapon program from somewhere inside the Summerly estate.April 1954. Eight years later, Summerly is boarded up and Emilia has rebuilt her shattered life as a professor at Wellesley College, when shocking news arrives from Washington--the traitor she helped convict is about to be swapped for an American spy imprisoned in the Soviet Union, but with a mysterious condition only Emilia can fulfill. A reluctant Emilia is summoned to CIA headquarters, where she's forced to confront the harrowing consequences of her actions that fateful summer, and a choice that could destroy the Peabody family--and Emilia's chance for redemption--all over again.
High Woo
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Viceswerve
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Chew Chew
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Blade
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Slug-em-dog
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Sun Washer
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ManManMan
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Plegasus
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Frenzy
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Spoiler
Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased. ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Gold Dahlia
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats makes it a versatile and essential app for audiobook enthusiasts. Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality. The app is lightweight and doesnβt drain my battery.
DanimalDaze
I appreciate how ListenBook offers various methods for downloading audio β it caters to different preferences. This app's ease of use has made my downtime more enriching and enjoyable. Streamlining my audiobook journey β this app's design is top-notch.
Ladysmith
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. π An app that turns house chores into exciting adventures β count me in! π§Ήπ Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration.
Uncle Buddy
With ListenBook, I can effortlessly manage and organize my audiobook library. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my content wherever I go. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate customized listening sessions, whether for study, relaxation, or entertainment.
QuestQuill
I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. π± An entire library at my fingertips β this app is a book lover's dream come true! ππ ListenBook has become my go-to audiobook app. It's dependable, user-friendly, and enhances every listening session. With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse audiobook collection.
Accidental Genius
I never knew my daily walks could be so fulfilling β all thanks to this app. ListenBook Pro offers amazing value with unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction features. The narrators' voices on this app are so soothing β it's my relaxation therapy. I can't imagine my audio routine without ListenBook's seamless and user-friendly design. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere.
Buckshot
Thank you for making literature more accessible, enjoyable, and immersive. This app is a game-changer! No more interruptions β the auto-rewind feature is a genius solution for seamless listening.
Roller Turtle
I'm blown away by how this app has made my workouts more enjoyable and my mind more active. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. It's my go-to app for literary adventures.
Old Orange Eyes
I can't believe how easy it is to discover new titles and genres. Pure delight! No more straining my eyes β this app lets me 'read' with my ears!
Z-Boy
Audiobook multitasking simplified β this app's ease of use is a true asset. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. 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.
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