Book description
"A well-researched and well-told epic history. The Dark Queens brings these courageous, flawed, and ruthless rulers and their distant times back to life."--Margot Lee Shetterly, New York Times-bestselling author of Hidden Figures The remarkable, little-known story of two trailblazing women in the Early Middle Ages who wielded immense power, only to be vilified for daring to rule. Brunhild was a foreign princess, raised to be married off for the sake of alliance-building. Her sister-in-law Fredegund started out as a lowly palace slave. And yet-in sixth-century Merovingian France, where women were excluded from noble succession and royal politics was a blood sport-these two iron-willed strategists reigned over vast realms, changing the face of Europe. The two queens commanded armies and negotiated with kings and popes. They formed coalitions and broke them, mothered children and lost them. They fought a decades-long civil war-against each other. With ingenuity and skill, they battled to stay alive in the game of statecraft, and in the process laid the foundations of what would one day be Charlemagne's empire. Yet after the queens' deaths-one gentle, the other horrific-their stories were rewritten, their names consigned to slander and legend. In The Dark Queens, award-winning writer Shelley Puhak sets the record straight. She resurrects two very real women in all their complexity, painting a richly detailed portrait of an unfamiliar time and striking at the roots of some of our culture's stubbornest myths about female power. The Dark Queens offers proof that the relationships between women can transform the world.
Feral Filly
This app has turned my household chores into moments of intellectual growth. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. Navigating audiobooks with ease β this app's functionality is a standout.
Jersey
ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy.
Pearl Girl
ListenBook's features make it the ultimate audio companion for any audiobook enthusiast. This app's support for various formats and genres ensures that there's always something new to explore. Gone are the days of struggling with formats. Thanks to this app, my audiobook journey is a breeze, and every tale is a tap away. Highly recommended! ππ§ ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds convenience to my audiobook routine.
HedgeH0g2
Audiobooks have become my companion during long walks, transforming exercise into a pleasure. This app's seamless integration with CarPlay and other devices has revolutionized my audiobook experience. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a huge plus. I can control my audiobooks from my wrist!
Gamer Bean
Thanks to ListenBook, I'm now exploring different genres and formats I never thought I would. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Switch
ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers is incredibly convenient. Downloading audiobooks has never been this easy. Book groups help me keep series together and navigate my collection more efficiently. A great feature! ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. 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!
Highway
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Crazy Rox
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Pink C
My long walks have turned into exciting adventures with this app. Every moment is a chance to dive into a new adventure with this app. Its smart controls and comprehensive format support ensure that my audiobook journey is a seamless one. ππ§ Sharing audiobooks with friends is so easy with AirDrop. It's a great way to spread happiness. The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience. Auto-rewind is a very handy feature. Excellent app.
Dark Horse
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The Happy Jock
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CuriousCoder
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. Streamlined audiobook integration β this app's usability is truly impressive. Say goodbye to monotony β this app's diverse format compatibility and intuitive controls have turned every moment into a thrilling audiobook experience. π±π ListenBook is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. It's reliable, versatile, and a pleasure to use.
GuTzd
The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. Absolutely loved the narration! The voice actor brought the characters to life with distinct tones and emotions. The production quality was top-notch, with no background noise or distractions. A truly immersive experience!
Natural Mess
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Swan Mustang
The ease of downloading content via WiFi, WebDAV, and more has made ListenBook my audiobook hub. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my audiobook experience, ensuring I catch every detail. Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch. Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it!
Red Delicious
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. I never knew my daily walks could be so fulfilling β all thanks to this app. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature. Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Cool Law Topping
Supports all my playlists and bookmarks. Very convenient. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
EchoEnigma
Frequent updates ensure there's always something new and exciting to listen to. Tone adjustment adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I'm hooked! The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Sugar Apple
The captivating narrators make each story come alive in a unique way. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a huge plus.
Knuckles
Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session? Looping playback is my favorite feature. It's perfect for revisiting complex content. The statistics tracking feature is eye-opening. I never realized how much time I spend on audiobooks until now!
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