Top Audiobooks Of Historical Fiction

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/144281 Title: Poor Richard's Almanack, by Benjamin Franklin Author: Benjamin Franklin Narrator: Robert Bethune Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs 42 mins Language: English Release date: 2009-03-16 Publisher: Freshwater Seas Genres: Non-Fiction, Self Development, Health & Wellness Publisher's Summary: As Benjamin Franklin himself put it: Courteous Listener: Besides the astronomical Calculations, and other Things usually contain'd in Almanacks, which have their daily Use indeed while the Year continues, but then become of no Value, I have constantly interspers'd moral Sentences, prudent Maxims, and wise Sayings, many of them containing much good Sense in very few Words, and therefore apt to leave strong and lasting Impressions on the Memory of young Persons, whereby they may receive Benefit as long as they live, when both Almanack and Almanac-maker have been long thrown by and forgotten. If I now and then insert a Joke or two

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/167936 Title: Whodunit Author: Various Authors Narrator: Various Readers Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs 16 mins Language: English Release date: 2009-02-24 Publisher: Symphony Space Compilations Genres: Fiction & Literature, Short Stories Publisher's Summary: A dashing lineup of elegant crime tales and gritty hardboiled detective stories, alternately menacing and cozy, with two exotic locales, and murder in the mix C.S. Montanye's A Shock for the Countess performed by Fionnula Flanagan, Dashiell Hammett's The Creeping Siamese performed by John Shea, Ed McBain's Improvisation performed by Isaiah Sheffer, Louise Erdrich's Gleason performed by Robert Sean Leonard, Shirley Jackson's The Summer People performed by René Auberjonois, Nadine Gordimer's Country Lovers performed by Hattie Winston Presented by Selected Shorts Contact: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/249041 Title: Stonewall Jackson's Elbow Author: John Billheimer Narrator: Kevin Foley Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs 15 mins Language: English Release date: 2009-02-15 Publisher: Books in Motion Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense Publisher's Summary: After the death of J. Burton Caldwell, president of the First National Bank of Contrary, West Virginia, federal bank examiners find three-quarters of a billion dollars missing. Contact: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/132016 Title: Story of Napoleon Author: Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall Narrator: David Thorn Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs 2 mins Language: English Release date: 2009-01-01 Publisher: Alcazar AudioWorks Genres: Kids, Historical Publisher's Summary: Henrietta Marshall's entertaining biography of this larger than life personality. She takes us through Napoleon's colorful life, from military campaigns to his solitary end on Elba. This story brings Napoleon to life, not just a caricature with hand held in jacket and an aloof look. He achieved much in his life, although not always. Commendable or praiseworthy yet he is famous in the history of Europe for his deeds...or misdeeds. Table of Contents Chapter 01. Napoleon at School Chapter 02. Napoleon an Officer Chapter 03. Napoleon in Egypt Chapter 04. Napoleon as Consul Chapter 05. Napoleon as Emperor Chapter 06. Napoleon and Prussia Chapter 07. Napoleon and Spain Chapter 08. N

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/137944 Title: Odessa File Author: Frederick Forsyth Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs 18 mins Language: English Release date: 2008-09-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Espionage Publisher's Summary: Frederick Forsyth's spellbinding novels may be the natural outgrowth of an adventuresome career in international investigative journalism. Written in Austria and Germany during the fall of 1971, The Odessa File is based on its author's life experiences as a Reuters man reporting from London, Paris, and East Berlin in the early 1960s. The Odessa of this title is an acronym for the secret organization which has protected the identities and advanced the destinies of former members of Hitler's dreaded SS since shortly before the end of World War II. One of its rare major defeats came in the spring of 1964, when a packet of dossiers arrived anonymously at the Minist

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/357831 Title: Cosmic Author: Frank Cottrell-Boyce Narrator: Daniel Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs 24 mins Language: English Release date: 2008-06-06 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Genres: Kids, General Publisher's Summary: It's one giant leap for all boy-kind in Frank Cottrell Boyce's out-of-this-world story: Cosmic, read aloud by actor Daniel Ryan. Liam is too big for his boots. And his football strip. And his school blazer. But being super-sized height-wise has its advantages: he's the only eleven-year-old to ever ride the G-force defying Cosmic rollercoaster - or be offered the chance to drive a Porsche. Long-legged Liam makes a giant leap for boy-kind by competing with a group of adults for the chance to go into space. Is Liam the best boy for the job? Sometimes being big isn't all about being a grown-up. Contact: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/320023 Title: Lords of the Bow Author: Conn Iggulden Narrator: Russell Boulter Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs 35 mins Language: English Release date: 2008-01-07 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction Publisher's Summary: The second in the bestselling new Conqueror series on Genghis Khan, it is a wonderful, epic story which Conn Iggulden brings brilliantly to life. The gathering of the tribes of the Mongols has been a long time in coming but finally, triumphantly, Temujin of the Wolves, Genghis Khan, is given the full accolade of the overall leader and their oaths. Now he can begin to meld all the previously warring people into one army, one nation. But the task Genghis has set himself and them is formidable. He is determined to travel to the land of the long-time enemy, the Chin and attack them there. The distances and terrain-the wide deserts, the impenetrable mountains-ma

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/320271 Title: Evil Under the Sun Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: David Suchet Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs 25 mins Language: English Release date: 2007-01-02 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense Publisher's Summary: Read by David Suchet, the voice of Hercule Poirot. One of Agatha Christie's most loved mysteries, Evil Under the Sun remains one of her best and most delightfully cryptic murder mysteries ever. It was not unusual to find the beautiful bronzed body of the sun-loving Arlena Stuart stretched out on a beach, face down. Only, on this occasion, there was no sun... she had been strangled. Ever since Arlena's arrival at the resort, Hercule Poirot had detected sexual tension in the seaside air. But could this apparent 'crime of passion' have been something more evil and premeditated altogether? Contact: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/194267 Title: Five Languages of Apology Author: Gary Chapman, Jennifer Thomas Narrator: Gary Chapman, Jennifer Thomas Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs 35 mins Language: English Release date: 2006-09-01 Publisher: Oasis Audio Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity Publisher's Summary: I said I was sorry! Real life involves real people who make real mistakes. Sometimes saying Im sorry just isnt enough. The need for apologies impacts all human relationships. The good news is that you can learn the art of apology. Through their research and interaction with hundreds of individuals, counselor Dr. Jennifer Thomas and Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the revolutionary The Five Love Languages, have discovered five fundamental aspects or languages of an apology: Expressing regret (I am sorry.), accepting responsibility (I was wrong), making restitution (What can I do to make it right?), genuinely repenting (I'll try not to do th

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/135173 Title: In the Reign of Terror: The Adventures of a Westminster Boy Author: G.A. Henty Narrator: Stuart Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs 15 mins Language: English Release date: 2006-01-01 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks Genres: Fiction & Literature, Classics Publisher's Summary: Harry Sandwith, a Westminster boy, becomes a resident at the chateau of a French marquis, and after various adventures accompanies the family to Paris at the height of the French Revolution. Contact: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/124103 Title: Something Fresh Author: P.G. Wodehouse Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs 18 mins Language: English Release date: 2006-01-01 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks Genres: Fiction & Literature, Comedy, Literature, Classic, Satire & Parody, Classics Publisher's Summary: One thing that constantly dis- rupts the peace of life at Blandings is the constant incursion of impostors. Blandings has impostors like other houses have mice. Now there are two of them-both intent on a dangerous enterprise. Lord Emsworth's secretary, the efficient Baxter, is on the alert and determined to discover what is afoot-despite the distractions caused by the Honorable Freddie Threepwood's hapless affair of the heart. With the creation of Bertie Wooster and his 'gentleman's gentleman' Jeeves, [P. G. Wodehouse's] position was assured as the greatest humorous novelist of his time. - Chambers Biographical Dictionary

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/341132 Title: Mom After God's Own Heart: 10 Ways to Love Your Children Author: Elizabeth George Narrator: Elizabeth George Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 2005-07-15 Publisher: Oasis Audio Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & Inspirational Publisher's Summary: The bestselling author of A Woman After Gods Own Heart has a brandnew release! Elizabeth Georges A Mother After Gods Own Heart offers 10 principles to help moms make God an everyday part of their childrens lives. Readers will explore how to teach their children Gods Word, train them in Gods ways, talk to children about Jesus, and pray with and for them. Elizabeth, who has two grown children and six grandchildren, gives practical advice and reallife suggestions for helping children no matter what their ages incorporate God into daily life. Elizabeths husband, Jim, also provides biblical advice from a dads perspective. Contac

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/247842 Title: State of Fear Author: Michael Crichton Narrator: John Bedford Lloyd Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs 52 mins Language: English Release date: 2004-12-07 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense Publisher's Summary: New York Times bestselling author Michael Crichton delivers another action-packed techo-thriller in State of Fear. When a group of eco-terrorists engage in a global conspiracy to generate weather-related natural disasters, its up to environmental lawyer Peter Evans and his team to uncover the subterfuge.   From Tokyo to Los Angeles, from Antarctica to the Solomon Islands, Michael Crichton mixes cutting edge science and action-packed adventure, leading readers on an edge-of-your-seat ride while offering up a thought-provoking commentary on the issue of global warming. A deftly-crafted novel, in true Crichton style, State of Fear is an exciting, stunning tale that not only en

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/164258 Title: Murder at Union Station Author: Margaret Truman Narrator: Guerin Barry Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs 42 mins Language: English Release date: 2004-10-26 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories Publisher's Summary: Historic Union Station means nothing to the elderly man speeding south on the last lap of what will turn out to be a one-way journey from Tel Aviv to D.C. - on a train that will soon land him at Gate A-8 and, moments later, at St. Peter's Gate. This weary traveler, whose terminal destination is probably hell, is Louis Russo, former mob hit man and government informer. Two men are at the station to meet him. One is Richard Marienthal, a young writer whose forthcoming book is based on Russo's life. The other is the man who'll kill him. Russo has returned to help promote Marienthal's book, which, although no one has been allowed to read it, already has some

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/248247 Title: Guardians of the West Author: David Eddings Narrator: Cameron Beierle Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs 23 mins Language: English Release date: 2004-09-15 Publisher: Books in Motion Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction Publisher's Summary: Garion has slain the evil God Torak and been crowned King of Riva. The Prophecy has been fulfilled,or so it seems. Contact: inforeq17@gmail.com

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/149330 Title: Killjoy Author: Julie Garwood Narrator: Joyce Bean Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs 16 mins Language: English Release date: 2004-09-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense Publisher's Summary: Avery Delaney has tried to put the past far behind her. Abandoned by her rapacious, conniving mother when she was only three days old, Avery was raised by her grandmother and beloved aunt Carolyn. Then, when she was ten, she saw her grandmother murdered in cold blood, before Avery herself was shot and left for dead. Miraculously, she survived. The killer was soon caught, convicted, and is currently serving a life sentence in Florida. This traumatic experience propels Avery into a life of law and order. Her razor-sharp mind and ability to gather data and decipher evidence has made Avery an expert crime analyst for the FBI. But soon she will have to use every one of her skills on a ca

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/155994 Title: Mammoth Cheese Author: Sheri Holman Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs 30 mins Language: English Release date: 2004-09-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literature, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, General Publisher's Summary: Beautifully crafted and driven by warm, vibrant characters, The Mammoth Cheese follows the residents of rural Three Chimneys, Virginia, on their historic journey to re-create the making of the original Thomas Jefferson-era, 1,235-pound Mammoth Cheese. As the book opens, the town is joyously celebrating the birth of the Frank Eleven (eleven babies simultaneously born to Manda and James Frank after fertility treatments) and enjoying the thrill of notoriety as reform-minded presidential hopeful Adams Brooke visits the newborns. But as autumn progresses and the babies start to die, the community seeks to redeem itself through the m

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/146957 Title: Havana Author: Stephen Hunter Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs 25 mins Language: English Release date: 2004-09-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense Publisher's Summary: High summer in Cuba, 1953, and Havana gleams with possibility. Flush with booming casinos, sex and drugs, Havana is a lucrative paradise for everyone from the Mafia, Domino Sugar, and United Fruit to pimps, porn-makers, and anyone looking to grab a piece of the action - including the Cuban government, which naturally honors the interests of its old ally, Uncle Sam. Of course, where there's paradise, trouble can't be far behind. Trouble, in this case, makes its entrance in the terrifically charismatic and silver-tongued form of a young revolutionary named Fidel Castro. The Caribbean is fast becoming a strategic Cold War hub, and Soviet intelligence has taken Castro under its wing

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/240635 Title: Eat, Drink, & Be Merry: America's Doctor Tells You Why the Healt Author: Dean Edell Narrator: Dean Edell Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 2004-02-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Genres: Science & Technology, Medicine Publisher's Summary: 'Help me, Dr. Dean! I want to be healthy, but I just don't know where to turn for advice.' No wonder. How often have you felt whipsawed by the experts, confused by conflicting advice, or torn with guilt over what you eat, drink, think? Prepare yourself for a shock: You can relax, enjoy life, and still be healthy. Renowned for candid straight talk on radio and television, Dr. Dean Edell applies his unique common-sense perspective to America's growing obsession with health. Frank and iconoclastic, Dr. Edell walks readers through a lifetime of experience from deep inside the twin worlds of media and medicine. As one of the first media doctors, he knows b

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial at http://hotaudiobook.com/free/294561 Title: Success God's Way: Achieving True Contentment and Purpose Author: Charles F. Stanley (personal) Narrator: Charles Stanley Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs Language: English Release date: 2000-02-09 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity Publisher's Summary: 'Success is defined by a continuing desire to be the person God called you to be and to achieve those goals that God helps you to set,' says Charles Stanley. In Success God's Way, Stanley teaches God's principles for success, including ten steps to help you reach God's goals in your life, and what to do about the seven success blockers that entangle believers. 'Dr. Stanley has defined success in a timeless manner?knowing and doing the will of God. When a person knows Christ personally and consistently obeys the principles of Scripture, he is prepared for success God's way.' ?Franklin Graham, Chairman and CEO, Samaritan's Purs