Book description
In this twisty new Victorian detective thriller from the author of The Darwin Affair, Inspector Charles Field hunts a serial killer with a sinister signature targeting Florence Nightingale's nurses in Crimea and women in London. Who is stalking Florence Nightingale and her nurses? Is it the legendary Beast of the Crimean, or someone closer to home? In 1855, Britain and France are fighting to keep the Russians from snatching the Crimean Peninsula from the Ottoman Empire, and Nightingale, a wealthy young society woman, has made it her mission to improve the wretched conditions in the British military hospitals in Turkey--despite fierce objections from the male doctors around her. When young women start turning up dead, their mouths sewn shut with embroidered fabric roses, Inspector Charles Field (the real-life inspiration for Charles Dickens's Inspector Bucket in Bleak House) is sent from England to find the killer among the doctors, military men, journalists, and others swarming Turkey's famous Barrack Hospital. Here Field meets both the famous Nightingale as well as Nurse Jane Rolly, the woman who will become his wife, and as he races to protect them, the prime suspect takes his own life. Case closed. Or is it? Twelve years later, back in London, amid the turmoil surrounding the expansion of voting rights, women again start turning up dead, their mouths covered by that telltale embroidered rose. Did Field suspect the wrong man before, or is he dealing with a deviant copycat? Either way, he must race against time to stop the killer before more bodies are discovered, and before his own family gets pulled into danger. Populated by real figures of the day, from Benjamin Disraeli to novelist Wilkie Collins to, of course, Florence Nightingale herself, and steeped in historical details of 1860s London, The Nightingale Affair plays out against a backdrop of a rapidly changing society. Most of all, it is a pure reading delight, offering shocks, unforgettably vivid scenes, and surprising twists.
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Sugar Apple
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Crazy Rox
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Roma Kabuki
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Bad Beret
I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. With this app, reading is no longer a luxury β it's an essential part of my day. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Rook
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Short Firecracker
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Solitaire
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Ex0tic
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High Woo
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Peanut Butter Woman
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Trixie Doodle
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Junkyard Dog
Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. It helps me absorb information more effectively. Has every feature I need. My top choice for audiobooks!
Alley Fiend
Audiobook immersion without complications β this app's ease of use is commendable. Automatic metadata extraction keeps my library organized. It's a time-saver! I'm amazed by the app's compatibility with different audio formats. It's truly versatile. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
InsightInkwell
I appreciate how ListenBook offers various methods for downloading audio β it caters to different preferences. Audiobooks on this app have made my morning rituals something to look forward to. This audiobook app is an absolute lifesaver! It brings my favorite stories to life with unparalleled convenience. The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze.
ManBreaker
Audiobooks have made long flights feel like a breeze β a true travel essential. ListenBook has made audiobook listening more convenient and enjoyable than ever before. Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost! I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature. As someone who listens to audiobooks daily, I can confidently say ListenBook is the best player out there. The sleep timer and auto-rewind features are lifesavers, and the sound quality is exceptional. Thank you for such a great app!
LifeRobber
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PixelPathfinder
ListenBook's dedication to optimizing for iOS 16 ensures a seamless experience on the latest devices. With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of literature during my daily walks β it's truly invigorating.
Snapple Whistler
Audiobook immersion made simple β this app's ease of use is commendable. The speed adjustment feature is my secret weapon for studying complex materials. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. It's like having a personal assistant for my literary adventures. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
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