Book description
In 1885 Jane and Leland Stanford cofounded a university to honor their recently deceased young son. After her husband's death in 1893, Jane Stanford, a devoted spiritualist who expected the university to inculcate her values, steered Stanford into eccentricity and public controversy for more than a decade. In 1905 she was murdered in Hawaii, a victim, according to the Honolulu coroner's jury, of strychnine poisoning. With her vast fortune the university's lifeline, the Stanford president and his allies quickly sought to foreclose challenges to her bequests by constructing a story of death by natural causes. The cover-up gained traction in the murky labyrinths of power, wealth, and corruption of Gilded Age San Francisco. The murderer walked.Deftly sifting the scattered evidence and conflicting stories of suspects and witnesses, Richard White gives us the first full account of Jane Stanford's murder and its cover-up. Against a backdrop of the city's machine politics, rogue policing, tong wars, and heated newspaper rivalries, White's search for the murderer draws us into Jane Stanford's imperious household and the academic enmities of the university. Although Stanford officials claimed that no one could have wanted to murder Jane, we meet several people who had the motives and the opportunity to do so. One of these, we discover, also had the means.
Winded On Friday
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ELLerG!c
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Good-lookin’
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Devil Blade
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MysticMingle
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Trouble Mittens
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DragonBlood
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Spontan8ty
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Raggedy Ann
ListenBook's sleek design and easy chapter access make navigation a breeze. Absolutely loved the narration! The voice actor brought the characters to life with distinct tones and emotions. The production quality was top-notch, with no background noise or distractions. A truly immersive experience! 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.
NexusNavigator
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Alias Stick
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Sexual Chocolate
Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys – this app's ease of use is a winner. I'm amazed by the app's versatility in downloading audio. It accommodates various sources seamlessly. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
CyberScribe
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JK Friend
I'm constantly amazed by the vast selection – there's always something new to discover. 💼 Making every minute count – this app's ease of use ensures I'm always making progress in my audiobook adventures. 📱📖 I'm amazed by the attention to detail, from automatic metadata extraction to customizable settings. ListenBook’s design is sleek and modern. The app is a pleasure to use.
Jo Jo Spooky
Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. It's like having virtual bookshelves! The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained. Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide. The sleep timer is a lifesaver. I fall asleep listening to my books every night.
WonderWords
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New York Sixlet
This app has become my ultimate travel companion, ensuring that I'm always entertained and inspired. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique tool that adds a touch of creativity to my listening experience. I can't believe how easy it is to download audio from various sources. So convenient! ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. I love the auto-rewind feature. It’s great for when I zone out.
Slacker Cat
I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique touch – it's like having a personalized reading. 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.
Divine Bramble
I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend! Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If you’re looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Boo
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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