Book description
When a woman discovers a rare book that has connections to her past, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood spent in the English countryside during World War II are revealed. In the war-torn London of 1939, fourteen-year-old Hazel and five-year-old Flora are evacuated to a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the kind Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son, Harry, in a charming stone cottage along the River Thames, Hazel fills their days with walks and games to distract her young sister, including one that she creates for her sister and her sister alone--a fairy tale about a magical land, a secret place they can escape to that is all their own. But the unthinkable happens when young Flora suddenly vanishes while playing near the banks of the river. Shattered, Hazel blames herself for her sister's disappearance, and she carries that guilt into adulthood as a private burden she feels she deserves. Twenty years later, Hazel is in London, ready to move on from her job at a cozy rare bookstore to a career at Sotheby's. With a charming boyfriend and her elegantly timeworn Bloomsbury flat, Hazel's future seems determined. But her tidy life is turned upside down when she unwraps a package containing an illustrated book called Whisperwood and the River of Stars. Hazel never told a soul about the imaginary world she created just for Flora. Could this book hold the secrets to Flora's disappearance? Could it be a sign that her beloved sister is still alive after all these years? As Hazel embarks on a feverish quest, revisiting long-dormant relationships and bravely opening wounds from her past, her career and future hang in the balance. An astonishing twist ultimately reveals the truth in this transporting and refreshingly original novel about the bond between sisters, the complications of conflicted love, and the enduring magic of storytelling.
Necessary Momentum
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Universe Bullet
The sleek design and easy navigation are visually pleasing and user-friendly. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a versatile companion for my daily activities. User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. Streamlining audiobook enjoyment β this app's functionality is truly impressive. ListenBook's audio filters allow me to customize the audio playback to suit my preferences perfectly.
Steel Heart
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ThoughtTrail
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Crumb Cake
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. This app's playback controls and features make it a breeze to customize my listening experience. ListenBook is a must-have for any audiobook enthusiast. It's reliable, efficient, and a pleasure to use. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a game-changer.
MuseMaster
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Wheels
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Good-lookinβ
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Bang Shift
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Handsome
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Black Firefly
ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
London Fox
I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. This app has reignited my love for literature in the most delightful way. ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in! Say goodbye to monotony β this app's diverse format support and intuitive controls have turned my daily activities into thrilling audiobook adventures. π±π I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. Itβs so convenient.
Sleek Zelda
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Bit Sentinel
πΆπ Setting the mood with stories instead of songs β this app is my go-to playlist! π§π Audiobook immersion made simple β this app's ease of use is commendable. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy for me to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional. The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient.
SpellTansy
Love the silky-smooth playback and easy-to-use interface. ListenBook is the best! The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple.
Energy
This app is my travel companion β making long journeys enjoyable and insightful. ππ Exploring stories even with my eyes off the page β this app is a bedtime dream! π΄π§ The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my recordings sound clearer than ever.
Tomcat
I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. 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.
Soiled Dove
I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. π§ An audiobook treasure trove in the palm of my hand β this app is pure convenience! ππ I love the quick access to settings. It makes tweaking the app so easy.
Old Felix
With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual discovery and personal fulfillment. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration. Library organization is simplified with ListenBook. It's easy to keep my audiobooks neat and tidy.
London Fox
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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