Book description
Tides of Honour - An Audio Journey Through Love, Loss, and Resilience
Genevieve Graham's Tides of Honour is a masterful blend of history and heartfelt storytelling that comes alive in audio form. The narration is performed by an engaging voice actor who captures the cadence of early-20th-century dialogue while keeping listeners anchored in the present moment. From the first crackle of the battlefield to the quiet brushstrokes of Audrey's art, every soundscape feels authentic and immersive.
The book follows Private Daniel Baker and young artist Audrey Poulin as their lives collide amid the chaos of World War I. Graham writes with a delicate balance: she doesn't shy away from the brutal reality of trench warfare or the psychological scars that linger long after the guns fall silent. Instead, she lets those harsh truths underscore a quieter story of love and hope. The narrative's pacing is smooth; the narrator's warm tone helps listeners feel the tension of the Somme battle and the tender moments of Audrey's quiet countryside.
What makes this audiobook particularly compelling is how it handles the emotional distance that war creates between Daniel and Audrey. Their growing isolation, compounded by shellshock and grief in Halifax, feels palpable. The sound design-soft wind over the sea, distant gunfire, the creak of old wooden houses-reinforces their internal struggles without overpowering the dialogue.
Graham's prose is vivid yet accessible, making the historical context feel immediate rather than distant. She weaves in the cultural specifics of Nova Scotia and France with equal skill, giving listeners a sense of place that feels almost tangible. The themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and second chances resonate strongly, especially when delivered through an audio medium where tone and inflection can heighten emotional impact.
In short, Tides of Honour is more than a historical novel; it's a moving listening experience that invites you to feel the weight of war and the lightness of love. Whether you're a history buff or simply in search of a story that stays with you long after the final note fades, this audiobook delivers an unforgettable journey through one of history's most turbulent times.
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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