Book description
Follow the epic life and times of the Moorhouse family as they rise from the obscurity of an Ayrshire farm to wealth and prosperity in Victorian GlasgowIn 1870s Glasgow, Arthur Moorhouse, a savvy businessman, and his wife Bel, driven by ruthless social ambition, lay the foundation of their family empire. Though their situation is precarious, Bel insists they take in Phoebe, Arthur's newly orphaned half-sister, never imagining how this decision will change the course of the family's fortunes.From tragedy to triumph, the Moorhouses are determined to rise above their humble beginnings. But the higher they rise, the further they have to fall.
Spitfire
ListenBook's dedication to delivering a high-quality playback experience sets it apart from other apps. Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience. Downloading books directly in the app is so easy. Highly recommend! Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions.
Ba1t
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Goatee Shield
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Lady Katniss
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Mr. Spy
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CommandX
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Unseen
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Mindless Bobcat
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Kazmii
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Queen Ginger
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NecroBull
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Star Scratch
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Mantis Queen
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Arsenic Coo
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RiddleRover
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Street Jolly
I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream! The ability to adjust playback speed and volume is a game-changer for me. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a fantastic bonus. It keeps me entertained during long drives. A textbook example of great audiobook narration! The performer's diction was flawless, their pacing ideal, and their emotional range impressive. I never felt like I was being "read to" but rather like I was experiencing the story firsthand. The audio engineering was equally professional.
Referee
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Prometheus
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Dr. Jam Man
I can't get enough of this app β it's a true game-changer for book lovers. π Say goodbye to boredom during long drives β this app makes road trips fly by! ππ Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that sets this app apart.
Sugar Man
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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