Listeners will long for Tess and Dominic to find the treasure—and love—together.
Narrator Karen Cass leads listeners on an adventurous treasure hunt for an elusive Viking hoard in Victorian Norfolk, England. Dominic Prince comes from a famous line of treasure hunters, and he’s determined to make a name for himself when an American tycoon funds his latest expedition. Tess Hawthorne isn’t thrilled when a handsome scoundrel shows up in her hometown looking for the very treasure she’s been searching for her whole life. Cass gives an expressive and nuanced performance; her light, feminine tone gives Tess the perfect touch of grace and determination, while her warmer, soothing voice for Dominic makes him sound reassuring and appealing. Cass transitions flawlessly among secondary characters, giving each a distinct voice.
Pub Date: March 31, 2026
Duration: 8 hrs, 12 mins
DD ISBN: 9780063347397
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: April 14, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 15, 2026
The Mexican-American War is little known in the U.S., but Mexicans think of it with regret and rage. Narrator Yareli Arizmendl tells this grim story of the American invasion of Mexico with conviction and subtle elegance. Her co-narrator, Aidan Kelly, uses his manly seductive voice to portray both romantic interludes and the grisly details of American barbarism. The hero of the story is U.S. Private John Riley, an Irishman who deserts and joins the other side because of the abysmal treatment of immigrant troops by U.S. officers and his sympathy for Mexico's usurpation--much like Ireland's. Kelly's General Santa Anna is dynamically portrayed and unforgettable. Although it's fiction, this is a revisionist look at a woeful chapter of U.S. history. D.L.G © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
Pub Date: March 15, 2022
Duration: 13 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781797136646
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Traveling from the Caribbean to Paris, Luz Alanda hopes to sell her family's rum at the 1900 Exposition Universelle before heading to Scotland to secure her trust fund. Sparks fly when she meets fellow liquor purveyor Even Sinclair, Earl of Darnick, serendipity that leads the duo to a beneficial arrangement. Narrating the first in a new historical romance series, Nneka Okoye showcases her ability to capture the nuances of characters' personalities. By using a variety of distinctive accents, some rapidly changing during fast-paced conversations, Okoye engages the listener. Through her subtle use of tone, she conveys the unconventional protagonists' wide range of emotions. Okoye's narration makes for a production that is sure to entertain.
Pub Date: May 31, 2022
Duration: 10 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781488214349
Publisher: Harlequin Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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