Book description
The Ladies of Mandrigyn: Where Feminism Meets Fantasy (And Probably Some Very Confused Mercenaries)
Picture this: a city full of women whose menfolk have been carted off to work in some truly unpleasant mines by a fellow named Altiokis (probably the kind of guy who never returned library books). These ladies, led by the formidable Sheera Galernas, decide to hire Captain Sun Wolf and his merry band of mercenaries to stage a rescue mission.
Sun Wolf's response? A polite "thanks, but no thanks." Big mistake, Captain.
What happens next is either brilliant tactical thinking or the world's most elaborate guilt trip. The ladies of Mandrigyn essentially corner Sun Wolf and say, "Fine, we'll do it ourselves" - except they have exactly zero combat experience. So they twist his arm (possibly literally) into training them instead.
Barbara Hambly delivers exactly what you'd expect from a fantasy novel with this premise: sword fighting, magic, political intrigue, and enough plot twists to make a pretzel jealous. But she also throws in something refreshingly unexpected - a story where the women don't just wait around to be rescued. They become the heroes of their own story, even if they have to hijack someone else's mercenary to make it happen.
The audiobook narration brings Hambly's vivid characters to life with distinct voices that make Sheera's determination palpable and Sun Wolf's reluctant heroism genuinely charming. You'll find yourself cheering for these ladies as they transform from helpless civilians to formidable fighters.
It's fantasy with a feminist twist that never feels preachy - just practical women solving their problems with swords, strategy, and sheer stubbornness. Sometimes the best revolutions start with refusing to take "no" for an answer.
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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
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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