Book description
Wolf Hall meets Demon Copperhead in a sharply ambitious, brilliantly imagined and hugely entertaining story of intrigue, deceit, revenge and ambition Kill the pretender. Do not let it be known that there was a pretender to kill. The year is 1480 and England is in peril. The much-despised Richard III is not long for the throne, and the man who will become Henry VII stands poised to snatch the crown for himself. But for twelve-year-old John Collan, living in a remote village with his widowed father, these matters seem far away. But history has other plans for John. Stolen from his family, exiled - first to Oxford, then to Burgundy, and then Ireland - and apprenticed to a series of unscrupulous political operators, he finds himself groomed for power; not as John Collan, but as Edward Plantagenet, 17th Earl of Warwick - and rightful heir to the throne. Far from home at the Irish court, preparing for a war that will see him become king or die trying, John has just his wits - and the slippery counsel of his host's daughter, the unconventional Joan - to navigate the choppy waters ahead. Seething with revenge and machination, sparkling with wit and humanity, and roaring with adventure and bravado, The Pretender is the captivating true story of a young man tossed into the chaos of history as it happens.
Kinged
The ability to adjust playback speed and volume is a game-changer for me. The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient.
Twiddle Twix
Talk about convenience! This app's ease of use and support for multiple audio formats ensure that I can enjoy my favorite stories without any hassle. 📱🔊 With support for various audio formats, ListenBook ensures I can enjoy my favorite audiobooks without worries. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Skool
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Miss Nova
The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits – so cool! With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment.
RoarSweetie
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is such a fun way to spread joy. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Petite Beauty
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ChatterChampion
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Little General
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THRESHmSTR
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. The basic audio filters are a game-changer. Adjusting playback speed is a breeze. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the audio quality and ensures that I can immerse myself fully in the content. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
Rook
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Guillotine Trigger
I'm grateful for this app's ability to fit seamlessly into my lifestyle, making learning a part of my day. With this app, my daily commute has transformed into an engaging journey through captivating stories. This app has made audiobook listening an integral part of my daily routine – it's a habit I cherish. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
Risen
The ListenBook app has made my daily routines more enriching, allowing me to learn while on the go. ListenBook Pro is totally worth it. Unlimited audiobook length – I'm in! I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless.
Tornado Maker
I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. This app's efficient downloading process ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks whenever and wherever.
Morbid Sugar
The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes. The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Leaf Assassin
I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. ListenBook is my constant companion during workouts. The controls are so easy to use. is a time-saver. It's convenient for accessing my content. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
CuriousCoder
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. Audiobook excellence – this app's design enhances my reading experience. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
Lady Fantastic
This app has revolutionized my daily routine – I can't imagine life without it. Looping playback is my favorite feature. It's perfect for revisiting complex content.
Lady Q
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Eerie Mizzen
🎧 An audiobook treasure trove in the palm of my hand – this app is pure convenience! 📚🌟 Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature!
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