Book description
Kell Woods' Upon a Starlit Tide emerges as a masterful synthesis of historical depth and mythic resonance, rendered with profound immediacy through its audiobook format. Set against the windswept, treacherous shores of 1758 Saint-Malo, this narrative transcends simple fairy-tale homage, weaving a wholly original tapestry where the sea's perilous beauty mirrors Lucinde Leon's own struggle for autonomy. The audiobook's greatest triumph lies in its immersive auditory texture: the creak of timbers, the roar of storms, and the hushed tension of clandestine meetings aboard smuggler vessels are rendered with such visceral clarity that the listener feels the salt spray and the weight of societal expectation.
Lucinde, the youngest daughter of a ship-owning family, finds her gilded cage of Breton society increasingly suffocating. While her sisters pursue marital alliances, her heart beats for the open deck, a longing only understood by Samuel, the English smuggler who secretly teaches her navigation. This quiet rebellion forms the emotional core, beautifully conveyed through the narrator's nuanced cadence-her whispered hopes, the sharpness of her frustration, and the dawning realization of her own latent power. The pivotal moment of rescuing Morgan de Chatelaine, heir to Saint-Malo's most formidable maritime dynasty, propels Lucinde into a world where glittering balls mask deeper currents of magic and danger.
Woods deftly intertwines the historical tension of Anglo-French conflict with the fading magic of Brittany's fae, creating a narrative where the stakes extend far beyond personal desire. As the fae depart, taking their enchantments with them, the very fabric of the world frays, forcing Lucinde to confront truths buried beneath the ocean's surface. The audiobook elevates this through its atmospheric sound design, where the subtle shift in the narrator's voice signals the encroaching supernatural, the tension building like an incoming tide. The revelation of Lucinde's power-compared to both the sea-glass slipper of Cinderella and the scales of a mermaid's tail-becomes a profound, resonant metaphor for self-discovery, rendered all the more powerful by the vocal delivery that underscores its quiet, inevitable arrival.
This is not merely a story of love or escape; it is a meditation on power, betrayal, and the courage required to claim one's true self when the world demands conformity. The narrator's command of tone-from the delicate vulnerability of Lucinde's early yearning to the fierce determination of her awakening-ensures the listener experiences every emotional crescendo. The historical setting, rich with the scent of brine and the weight of impending war, is never merely backdrop but an active, breathing character. Woods has crafted a narrative alchemy where folklore, history, and intimate character drama fuse seamlessly, making the audiobook experience essential. It is a profound, beautifully realized journey where the sea's tide carries not just a ship, but the very soul of a young woman learning to navigate her own destiny.
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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