Book description
COME ONE, COME ALL, STEP INTO THE ENCHANTMENT OF JAZZ AGE CHICAGO AND PARIS IN THE MIDNIGHT CAROUSELThe Night Circus meets Water for Elephants in this enchanting, darkly glittering mystery tale of obsession, revenge, and enduring love.'An atmospheric, evocative adventure across the world. Stunning' JANICE HALLETT'Took hold of my heart and held me captive' ANYA BERGMAN'I completely surrendered to its magic' HESTER MUSSON'The story spins, flashing with vivid prose, entrancing mystery and knock-you-off-your-feet romance. A magical ride with unforgettable characters at the helm' CARI THOMAS'Fans of The Miniaturist will enjoy this part mystery, part love story' RED MAGAZINE-Come children, come children from far and near. Come choose your steed, you galloping knights, to enjoy the fun of the carousel . . .Paris, 1914Detective Laurent Bisset has reluctantly closed a most puzzling case. Fairgoers have been vanishing while riding a dazzling carousel. The only man who could be responsible is behind bars – but Laurent cannot explain what happened to those still missing.Chicago, 1920Maisie Marlowe acquires a beautiful, antique carousel, and sets up the Silver Kingdom amusement park. It is a place of delight and wonder – until a child goes missing on its most famous ride.When rumours of the Chicago disappearance reach Laurent, he crosses the Atlantic in search of new answers to an old mystery.Together, can he and Maisie uncover the carousel’s secret before it claims another?–Praise for The Midnight Carousel:'It's hard to believe this enchanting novel is a debut. A story of loss, love and grief, and of a woman forging her way in the world.' WOMAN & HOME, EDITOR'S PICK'What a special story this is. A brilliant, absorbing ride' AMANDA GEARD'My favourite book of the year. When I wasn't reading it, it was all I could think about' SARAH PENNER'A beguiling mystery and a fabulous love story' GARETH BROWN'Intricate and enchanting' FREYA BERRY'I adored it . . . Readers are in for a treat' MELISSA FU'A lavish tapestry that weaves a compelling mystery into a timeless love story. Breathtaking' HELEN FIELDS'A truly magical book that kept me reading long into the night' LOUISE HARE'Not since The Night Circus have I felt so pulled into a story of the wonders and terrors of which humans are capable. A beautifully constructed ride into a dazzling history that feels utterly real' KATE HEARTFIELD'Kept me in delightful suspense about what was real and what was fantastical right till the end. Absolutely magical!' BUKI PAPILLON'This is THE author to watch! Wow! Gave me all the vibes that The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern did. I was so utterly immersed in the world that Fiza created . . . An absolute work of art' - 5* READER REVIEW
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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
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