As the author imagines her, the protagonist of this novel, named Lydia, is Princess Diana, who never died in the Paris motor tragedy but instead is living an uncomplicated life as a dog kennel worker in a small Midwestern town. Emma Fielding’s perceptive performance lends believability to the novel's implausibility. She enunciates Lydia/Diana's aristocratic tones, yet one can also hear the character taking on the speech of her new home in America’s heartland. Fielding’s various accents denote the regional origins and socioeconomic classes of Lydia/Diana’s former and current acquaintances. Nicholas Farrell, who portrays the brave soul who conspired in the grand scheme that created Lydia, imparts the character’s heartfelt affection for his sovereign. The listener is once again reminded of the frenzied celebrity that plagued Diana. Ali poses the entirely credible query: What if? Riveting, convincing, and compassionate to the end.
Pub Date: June 28, 2011
Duration: 8 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781442345447
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Escape on a thrilling adventure with Soneela Nankani and Andrew Eiden as they narrate this suspenseful romance. A year has passed since Simi Chopra, her assorted crew, and Jack Danger pulled off a lucrative diamond heist. Now, the Chicago Mafia boss is demanding that the jewels be returned, so Simi gets the team back together. Nankani delivers an expressive performance that emphasizes Simi's conflict between her passion for Jack and the mission. Her distinct character voices keep the listener fully immersed. Eiden's lively tone gives Jack a subtle flair and confidence that make him easy to forgive and to love.
Pub Date: Aug. 20, 2024
Duration: 11 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593907467
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
This is not a story about guns, but about blue pearls. Gerald Browne takes us to the Pacific Ocean and the world of pearl divers and natural gems and mixes in mystery, intrigue and suspense. Barry Bostwick portrays the characters in one voice, varying his intonation slightly for the Asian personalities. His reading style is very smooth, evidence of preparation and interest in the story. 18mm Blues is abridged well, collecting the important elements of the story. Unobtrusive music indicates the end of each side. Disappear into the mystery of the Far East and one of its most beautiful commodities.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 1993
Duration: 3 hrs
Publisher: Audio Renaissance
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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