Book description
300 years ago, in April 1721, a smallpox epidemic was raging in England. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu knew that she could save her 3-year-old daughter using the process of inoculation. She had witnessed this at first hand in Turkey, while she was living there as the wife of the British ambassador. She also knew that by inoculating - making her daughter the first person protected in the West - she would face opposition from doctors, politicians and clerics. Her courageous action eventually led to the eradication of smallpox and the prevention of millions of deaths.But Mary was more than a scientific campaigner. She mixed with the greatest politicians, writers, artists and thinkers of her day. She was also an important early feminist, writing powerfully and provocatively about the position of women.She was best friends with the poet Alexander Pope. They collaborated on a series of poems, which made her into a household name, an It Girl'. But their friendship turned sour and he used his pen to vilify her publicly.Aristocratic by birth, Mary chose to elope with Edward Wortley Montagu, whom she knew she did not love, so as to avoid being forced into marrying someone else. In middle age, her marriage stale, she fell for someone young enough to be her son - and, unknown to her, bisexual. She set off on a new life with him abroad. When this relationship failed, she stayed on in Europe, narrowly escaping the coercive control of an Italian conman.After twenty-two years abroad, she returned home to London to die. The son-in-law she had dismissed as a young man had meanwhile become Prime Minister.
SunVolt
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Green Scavenger
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Nacho
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Lucky Martian
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Beetle King
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Versace-Cat
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DollFaceKillah
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ByteBard
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Slug-em-dog
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WanderWord
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Red Woman
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Uncle Buddy
I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off! Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fantastic feature. It adds a personal touch. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress.
Jigsaw
ListenBook's intuitive controls and beautiful layout make my audiobook experience a delightful one. The adjustable playback speed is a secret weapon for getting through educational content faster. Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer.
Goldman
ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. ListenBook has redefined my audiobook experience. It's an essential tool that enhances every listening session. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my listening experience on the go. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature.
Mafia Rapunzel
This app has made reading a part of my lifestyle, no matter where I am. The app's attention to detail is commendable. It's evident in every feature. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like my personal audiobook oasis.
Bootleg Taximan
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Cool Iris
Thanks to ListenBook's automatic extraction of artwork and metadata, my library looks organized and appealing. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter! I love the auto-rewind feature. Itβs great for when I zone out.
Atlantic Rim
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ByteBard
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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