From his very first words, narrator George Blagden's melodic voice draws listeners into this tale of love and loyalty. A cultured, astute, knowledgeable, and self-aware dog named Tomorrow recounts the 270 years of his life with his master, Valentine, most particularly the 127 years he waited faithfully in Venice for Valentine, who was lost at that time, to return. Blagden delivers the dog's words in a soft voice at a stately pace, his master's in louder, deeper tones. Unhurried, Blagden recounts Tomorrow's adventures, which range across Europe from the 1600s through the Napoleonic Wars, from palaces and royal courts to battlefields, from London and Amsterdam to Venice and cities in between. As Blagden brings his thoughts and experiences to life, the listener becomes one with the dog.
Pub Date: March 20, 2018
Duration: 10 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781488204203
Publisher: Harlequin Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Ayla, one of the "others," is adopted by a clan of Neanderthal cave people. She struggles to conform to their ways, but her advanced human traits overwhelm and threaten their primitive culture in this initial installment of an immensely popular series. Although the story might benefit from abridgment, Rowena Cooper easily carries out the formidable task of enlivening the mostly silent and stereotypical characters with consistent, diverse personalities and human dimension. Through skillful phrasing and inflection, she maintains the reader's interest and suspense, especially with Ayla and her plight, throughout this rambling and imaginative story.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 22 hrs
Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America/ Chivers
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
This lyrical, sensual novel of woman's lot in Manchu, China, is as well researched as it is well written. Authentic in tone, it's nonetheless written for Westerners by a Western expert on China. Moreover, Susan Clark performs the demanding text superbly, with only occasional signs of fatigue. For the most part she not only sustains the quaint diction and Asian atmosphere, but also, creates whole worlds with her voice. She acts the book, rather than reads it, and, in so doing, turns a pretty trifle into a stupendous beauty.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 4 hrs, 30 mins
Publisher: Audio Literature
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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