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Smashing the Liquor Machine

A Global History of Prohibition

by Mark Lawrence Schrad ...

Narrated by Tom Perkins ...

Unabridged

29 hours 16 min

When most people think of the prohibition era, they think of speakeasies, rum runners, and backwoods fundamentalists railing about the ills of strong drink. In other words, in the popular imagination, it is a peculiarly American history.Yet, as Mark Lawrence Schrad shows in Smashing the Liquor Machine, the conventional scholarship on prohibition is extremely misleading for a simple reason: ... Read more

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When most people think of the prohibition era, they think of speakeasies, rum runners, and backwoods fundamentalists railing about the ills of strong drink. In other words, in the popular imagination, it is a peculiarly American history.Yet, as Mark Lawrence Schrad shows in Smashing the Liquor Machine, the conventional scholarship on prohibition is extremely misleading for a simple reason:
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Man and His Mountain, A

The Everyman Who Created Kendall-Jackson and Became America's Greatest Wine Entrepreneur

by Edward Humes ...

Narrated by Mel Foster ...

Unabridged

12 hours 31 min

A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist tells the story of the self-made billionaire who built the Kendall-Jackson empire from nothing into the biggest selling brand of premium wines in the U.S.Jess Stonestreet Jackson was one of a small band of pioneering entrepreneurs who put California's wine country on the map. His life story is a compelling slice of history, daring, innovation, feuds, intrigue, ... Read more

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A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist tells the story of the self-made billionaire who built the Kendall-Jackson empire from nothing into the biggest selling brand of premium wines in the U.S.Jess Stonestreet Jackson was one of a small band of pioneering entrepreneurs who put California's wine country on the map. His life story is a compelling slice of history, daring, innovation, feuds, intrigue,
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Lucullus é mais que acelga e O que diz o Testaccio

by José Guilherme R. Ferreira, José Guilherme R. Ferreira ...

Narrated by Dage Kleinertz ...

Abridged

13 min

Lucullus, general-gastrônomo que garantiu luxo a banquetes romanos, é também nome de acelga e sinônimo de fartura. No Monte Testaccio, ânforas e seus cacos revelam império banahado em azeite. ... Read more

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Lucullus, general-gastrônomo que garantiu luxo a banquetes romanos, é também nome de acelga e sinônimo de fartura. No Monte Testaccio, ânforas e seus cacos revelam império banahado em azeite.
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Italian Wine

The History, Regions, and Grapes of an Iconic Wine Country

by Shelley Lindgren, Kate Leahy ...

Narrated by Carlotta Brentan ...

Unabridged

11 hours 44 min

An introduction to the wines of Italy by region and grape, telling the story of how the history of the country shaped Italian wines and how modern winemakers are looking to the past to revive the industry.From award-winning sommelier Shelley Lindgren, who has long been recognized (and now knighted!) for her promotion of lesser-known Italian wines, and acclaimed cookbook author Kate Leahy comes a ... Read more

$22.50 USD

An introduction to the wines of Italy by region and grape, telling the story of how the history of the country shaped Italian wines and how modern winemakers are looking to the past to revive the industry.From award-winning sommelier Shelley Lindgren, who has long been recognized (and now knighted!) for her promotion of lesser-known Italian wines, and acclaimed cookbook author Kate Leahy comes a
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Lição nº8 | Pensar o Vinho

by Afonso Ferreira ...

Narrated by Afonso Ferreira ...

Unabridged

30 min

Com a Lição nº8 do Sumo d'Uva, quase fechamos a 1ª temporada (vem aí um especial!): Pensar o Vinho, sobre vinhos diferentes. Vinhos biológicos, vinhos biodinâmicos e vinhos naturais! Confuso? O professor Afonso Ferreira explica! #bruáésabor Ouçam já em qualquer boa plataforma de podcasts Spotify | Youtube | iTunes Na lição de hoje: Sobre vinhos biodinâmicos Sobre vinhos biológicos Sobre vinhos ... Read more

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Com a Lição nº8 do Sumo d'Uva, quase fechamos a 1ª temporada (vem aí um especial!): Pensar o Vinho, sobre vinhos diferentes. Vinhos biológicos, vinhos biodinâmicos e vinhos naturais! Confuso? O professor Afonso Ferreira explica! #bruáésabor Ouçam já em qualquer boa plataforma de podcasts Spotify | Youtube | iTunes Na lição de hoje: Sobre vinhos biodinâmicos Sobre vinhos biológicos Sobre vinhos
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The Terroir of Whiskey

A Distiller's Journey Into the Flavor of Place

by Rob Arnold ...

Narrated by John McLain ...

Unabridged

11 hours 53 min

Look at the back label of a bottle of wine and you may well see a reference to its terroir, the total local environment of the vineyard that grew the grapes, from its soil to the climate. Winemakers universally accept that where a grape is grown influences its chemistry, which in turn changes the flavor of the wine. A detailed system has codified the idea that place matters to wine. So why don't ... Read more

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Look at the back label of a bottle of wine and you may well see a reference to its terroir, the total local environment of the vineyard that grew the grapes, from its soil to the climate. Winemakers universally accept that where a grape is grown influences its chemistry, which in turn changes the flavor of the wine. A detailed system has codified the idea that place matters to wine. So why don't
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Сам себе сомелье. Как научиться разбираться в вине с нуля

by Елена Горбачева ...

Narrated by Татьяна Волкова ...

Series series Сам себе сомелье. Винная школа Елены Горбачевой.
Unabridged

5 hours 3 min

Каждый день десятки людей задаются вопросами «Какое вино купить? Где покупать? Какие вина с какой едой сочетаются? А оно не порошковое?» Вы найдете ответы на них здесь. Эта аудиокнига путем простых пошаговых действий поможет разобраться в мире вина. Уже после ее прослушивания, смотря только на этикетку бутылки, вы научитесь понимать, какого вкуса будет вино, сможете выбирать вино в ресторане, ... Read more

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Каждый день десятки людей задаются вопросами «Какое вино купить? Где покупать? Какие вина с какой едой сочетаются? А оно не порошковое?» Вы найдете ответы на них здесь. Эта аудиокнига путем простых пошаговых действий поможет разобраться в мире вина. Уже после ее прослушивания, смотря только на этикетку бутылки, вы научитесь понимать, какого вкуса будет вино, сможете выбирать вино в ресторане,
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The Cocktail Hour

A Drinker’s Companion

by Tim Hayward ...

Narrated by Tim Hayward ...

Unabridged

5 hours 12 min

It’s 6 o’clock: clear your mind of the cares of the day. Relax and fix yourself a drink. It’s The Cocktail Hour.The moment Tim Hayward started mixing himself an 'attitude adjuster' at the end of the day, his life changed. He realised he was falling in love – with the taste, the image, the ritual and legend, of the cocktail.The Cocktail Hour celebrates not just the recipes but the stories, feelings ... Read more

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It’s 6 o’clock: clear your mind of the cares of the day. Relax and fix yourself a drink. It’s The Cocktail Hour.The moment Tim Hayward started mixing himself an 'attitude adjuster' at the end of the day, his life changed. He realised he was falling in love – with the taste, the image, the ritual and legend, of the cocktail.The Cocktail Hour celebrates not just the recipes but the stories, feelings
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Lição nº9 | Harmonização e Contraste

by Afonso Ferreira ...

Narrated by Afonso Ferreira ...

Unabridged

19 min

Depois de uma ressaca tremenda, umas férias de natal e um descanso merecido, o Sumo d’Uva está de volta! O regresso vem cheio de temas novos, pontos de vistas diferentes e mais provas de vinho! Este episódio trás-nos de volta aos básicos com a harmonização e contraste. Queres saber o que juntar ao champanhe para surpreender o mais que tudo? O professor Afonso Ferreira explica! #bruáésabor Ouçam já ... Read more

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Depois de uma ressaca tremenda, umas férias de natal e um descanso merecido, o Sumo d’Uva está de volta! O regresso vem cheio de temas novos, pontos de vistas diferentes e mais provas de vinho! Este episódio trás-nos de volta aos básicos com a harmonização e contraste. Queres saber o que juntar ao champanhe para surpreender o mais que tudo? O professor Afonso Ferreira explica! #bruáésabor Ouçam já
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Rocks and Minerals

A Field Guide

by Evelyn Mervine ...

Narrated by Simona Chitescu-Weik ...

Series series Illustrated Field Guides
Unabridged

4 hours 17 min

A comprehensive guide to rocks and minerals—a must-have for any rock hound’s library.Rocks & Minerals is a field guide to 50 varieties of rocks and minerals. In this book, you’ll find profiles on individual specimens, each showcasing characteristics, chemical composition, origins, and key identifiers. Take a deep dive into geology, including:QuartzBiotiteMuscoviteLimoniteGypsumOlivine<li... ... Read more

$20.99 USD

A comprehensive guide to rocks and minerals—a must-have for any rock hound’s library.Rocks & Minerals is a field guide to 50 varieties of rocks and minerals. In this book, you’ll find profiles on individual specimens, each showcasing characteristics, chemical composition, origins, and key identifiers. Take a deep dive into geology, including:QuartzBiotiteMuscoviteLimoniteGypsumOlivine<li...
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Просекко. Вино с игристым настроением

by Анастасия Палферова ...

Narrated by Нина Медникова ...

Series series Вина и напитки мира
Unabridged

1 hour 30 min

Для многих просекко — это практически синоним словосочетания «игристое вино». Но стоит заметить, что это не просто легкий и воздушный напиток, но и самый настоящий праздник и вечеринка в бокале! Анастасия Палферова — член Российской Ассоциации Сомелье и амбассадор Vinitaly, автор телеграм-канала «Вино? Why no!» и других одноименных соцсетей, расскажет в книге о феномене просекко, особенностях ... Read more

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Для многих просекко — это практически синоним словосочетания «игристое вино». Но стоит заметить, что это не просто легкий и воздушный напиток, но и самый настоящий праздник и вечеринка в бокале! Анастасия Палферова — член Российской Ассоциации Сомелье и амбассадор Vinitaly, автор телеграм-канала «Вино? Why no!» и других одноименных соцсетей, расскажет в книге о феномене просекко, особенностях
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Drinking with the Democrats

The Party Animal’s History of Liberal Libations

by Mark Will-Weber ...

Narrated by William Hughes ...

Unabridged

4 hours 16 min

This new gift edition spin-off of Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt looks at the favorite beers, liquors, and cocktail recipes of Democratic presidents and their first ladies.This election year, celebrate the Democratic Party by drinking like a Democrat! Organized by president, this fun audiobook is full of cocktail recipes, bar tips, and hysterical drinking anecdotes from all Democratic White ... Read more

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This new gift edition spin-off of Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt looks at the favorite beers, liquors, and cocktail recipes of Democratic presidents and their first ladies.This election year, celebrate the Democratic Party by drinking like a Democrat! Organized by president, this fun audiobook is full of cocktail recipes, bar tips, and hysterical drinking anecdotes from all Democratic White
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Wine Liberated

The Ecological Revolution and the Vintners Inspiring Change

by Adam Huss ...

Narrated by Adam Huss ...

Unabridged

5 hours

Over the last eighty years, wine has developed into a global monoculture—but an eclectic group of vintner rebels are redefining the culture and creation of wine.Just a few varieties of a single species of grape dominate the wine market: Millions of acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and a few others grow across many countries on nearly every continent. When you think of wine, ... Read more

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Over the last eighty years, wine has developed into a global monoculture—but an eclectic group of vintner rebels are redefining the culture and creation of wine.Just a few varieties of a single species of grape dominate the wine market: Millions of acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and a few others grow across many countries on nearly every continent. When you think of wine,
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Champagne Charlie

The Frenchman Who Taught Americans to Love Champagne

by Don Kladstrup, Petie Kladstrup ...

Narrated by Steve Marvel ...

Unabridged

9 hours 13 min

Champagne Charlie tells the story of a dashing young Frenchman, Charles Heidsieck, who introduced hard-drinking Americans to champagne in the mid-nineteenth century and became famously known as Champagne Charlie. Ignoring critics who warned that America was a dangerous place to do business, Heidsieck plunged right in, considering it "the land of opportunity" and succeeding there beyond his wildest ... Read more

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Champagne Charlie tells the story of a dashing young Frenchman, Charles Heidsieck, who introduced hard-drinking Americans to champagne in the mid-nineteenth century and became famously known as Champagne Charlie. Ignoring critics who warned that America was a dangerous place to do business, Heidsieck plunged right in, considering it "the land of opportunity" and succeeding there beyond his wildest
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Bitters

A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas

by Brad Thomas Parsons ...

Narrated by Tom Beyer ...

Unabridged

6 hours 39 min

Gone are the days when a lonely bottle of Angostura bitters held court behind the bar. A cocktail renaissance has swept across the country, inspiring in bartenders and their thirsty patrons a new fascination with the ingredients, techniques, and traditions that make the American cocktail so special. And few ingredients have as rich a history or serve as fundamental a role in our beverage heritage ... Read more

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Gone are the days when a lonely bottle of Angostura bitters held court behind the bar. A cocktail renaissance has swept across the country, inspiring in bartenders and their thirsty patrons a new fascination with the ingredients, techniques, and traditions that make the American cocktail so special. And few ingredients have as rich a history or serve as fundamental a role in our beverage heritage
... Read more
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De vrouw die water liet aanbranden

Avonturen van een wijn- en eetschrijver

by Harold Hamersma ...

Narrated by Harold Hamersma ...

Unabridged

7 hours 15 min

In De vrouw die water liet aanbranden maakt wijn- en eetschrijver Harold Hamersma de lezer deelgenoot van zijn belevenissen in de wereld van de gastronomie. Al meer dan dertig jaar schrijft Harold Hamersma in kranten en tijdschriften over zijn culinaire avonturen en is hij een graag geziene gast in radio- en tv-programma’s. Daarvoor bezocht en bezoekt hij alle continenten. Wie verre reizen maakt, ... Read more

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In De vrouw die water liet aanbranden maakt wijn- en eetschrijver Harold Hamersma de lezer deelgenoot van zijn belevenissen in de wereld van de gastronomie. Al meer dan dertig jaar schrijft Harold Hamersma in kranten en tijdschriften over zijn culinaire avonturen en is hij een graag geziene gast in radio- en tv-programma’s. Daarvoor bezocht en bezoekt hij alle continenten. Wie verre reizen maakt,
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To Fall in Love, Drink This

A Wine Writer's Memoir

by Alice Feiring ...

Narrated by Gabra Zackman ...

Unabridged

6 hours 59 min

Nominated for a James Beard AwardNamed a Best Wine Book of 2022 by The New York Times, Forbes, and The Washington PostFrom veteran wine writer and James Beard Award winner Alice Feiring, an insightful and entertaining memoir of wine, love, heartbreak, and the never-ending process of coming-of-age.Alice Feiring is a special sort of wine writer—the kind who dares to disagree with wine “experts”, and ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Nominated for a James Beard AwardNamed a Best Wine Book of 2022 by The New York Times, Forbes, and The Washington PostFrom veteran wine writer and James Beard Award winner Alice Feiring, an insightful and entertaining memoir of wine, love, heartbreak, and the never-ending process of coming-of-age.Alice Feiring is a special sort of wine writer—the kind who dares to disagree with wine “experts”, and
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50 Recetas De Cócteles Que Puedes Preparar En Minutos

by Nora Elizabeth WEST, Ismail Can Karademir ...

Narrated by Sanal Sayfa ...

Unabridged

2 hours 22 min

Bienvenido al mundo de las bebidas deliciosas en cuestión de minutos.Este libro es tu pasaporte para convertirte en un extraordinario barman casero y preparar cócteles impresionantes que deleitarán tu paladar e impresionarán a tus amigos, todo ello sin complicadas recetas ni ingredientes exóticos.ImagínateloUna cálida tarde de verano en el balcón, con las luces de la ciudad parpadeando. Sostienes ... Read more

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Bienvenido al mundo de las bebidas deliciosas en cuestión de minutos.Este libro es tu pasaporte para convertirte en un extraordinario barman casero y preparar cócteles impresionantes que deleitarán tu paladar e impresionarán a tus amigos, todo ello sin complicadas recetas ni ingredientes exóticos.ImagínateloUna cálida tarde de verano en el balcón, con las luces de la ciudad parpadeando. Sostienes
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Ancient Brews

Rediscovered and Re-created

by Patrick E. McGovern ...

Narrated by Tom Perkins ...

Unabridged

10 hours 7 min

Patrick E. McGovern takes us on a fascinating journey through time to the dawn of brewing when our ancestors might well have made a Palaeo-Brew of wild fruits, honey, cereals, and botanicals. Early beverage-makers must have marveled at the magical process of fermentation. Their amazement grew as they drank the mind-altering drinks, which were to become the medicines, religious symbols, and social ... Read more

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Patrick E. McGovern takes us on a fascinating journey through time to the dawn of brewing when our ancestors might well have made a Palaeo-Brew of wild fruits, honey, cereals, and botanicals. Early beverage-makers must have marveled at the magical process of fermentation. Their amazement grew as they drank the mind-altering drinks, which were to become the medicines, religious symbols, and social
... Read more
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Lição nº4 | Touriga e Temperatura

by Afonso Ferreira ...

Narrated by Afonso Ferreira ...

Unabridged

33 min

Mais uma semana, mais uma lição! Desta vez a nossa primeira prova! O Afonso Ferreira guia-nos por 3 vinhos Touriga Franca e Touriga Nacional de regiões diferentes para perceber o efeito da temperatura no vinho. Os vinhos usados são da região do Douro (Quinta da Desejosa - 2015), Lisboa (Palha Canas - 2015) e Alentejo (Terra d'Alter - 2016). Marca presença na aula desta semana e prova vinho com o ... Read more

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Mais uma semana, mais uma lição! Desta vez a nossa primeira prova! O Afonso Ferreira guia-nos por 3 vinhos Touriga Franca e Touriga Nacional de regiões diferentes para perceber o efeito da temperatura no vinho. Os vinhos usados são da região do Douro (Quinta da Desejosa - 2015), Lisboa (Palha Canas - 2015) e Alentejo (Terra d'Alter - 2016). Marca presença na aula desta semana e prova vinho com o
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Burgundy, The Commentators

by Levi Dalton, Levi Dalton, Levi Dalton, Erin Scala, Erin Scala ...

Series series The I'll Drink to That! Podcast
Unabridged

7 hours 36 min

Former sommelier Levi Dalton interviews incredibly famous and knowledgeable wine personalities in his tiny apartment. He gets them to talk candidly about their lives and work, and then shares the conversations with you.Episodes include:483: Françoise Vannier485: Robert Vifian472: Anthony Hanson 459: Jasper Morris430: Becky Wasserman-Hone ... Read more

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Former sommelier Levi Dalton interviews incredibly famous and knowledgeable wine personalities in his tiny apartment. He gets them to talk candidly about their lives and work, and then shares the conversations with you.Episodes include:483: Françoise Vannier485: Robert Vifian472: Anthony Hanson 459: Jasper Morris430: Becky Wasserman-Hone
... Read more
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Bourbon Empire

The Past and Future of America's Whiskey

by Reid Mitenbuler ...

Narrated by Brian O'Neill ...

Unabridged

10 hours 23 min

How bourbon came to be, and why it's experiencing such a revival today Unraveling the many myths and misconceptions surrounding America's most iconic spirit, Bourbon Empire traces a history that spans frontier rebellion, Gilded Age corruption, and the magic of Madison Avenue. Whiskey has profoundly influenced America's political, economic, and cultural destiny, just as those same factors have ... Read more

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How bourbon came to be, and why it's experiencing such a revival today Unraveling the many myths and misconceptions surrounding America's most iconic spirit, Bourbon Empire traces a history that spans frontier rebellion, Gilded Age corruption, and the magic of Madison Avenue. Whiskey has profoundly influenced America's political, economic, and cultural destiny, just as those same factors have
... Read more
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The Billionaire's Vinegar

The Mystery of the World's Most Expensive Bottle of Wine

by Benjamin Wallace ...

Narrated by Graham Halstead ...

Unabridged

11 hours 15 min

The rivetingly strange story of the world's most expensive bottle of wine, and the even stranger characters whose lives have intersected with it.The New York Times bestseller, updated with a new epilogue, that tells the true story of a 1787 Château Lafite Bordeaux—supposedly owned by Thomas Jefferson—that sold for $156,000 at auction and of the eccentrics whose lives intersected with it.Was it ... Read more

$22.50 USD

The rivetingly strange story of the world's most expensive bottle of wine, and the even stranger characters whose lives have intersected with it.The New York Times bestseller, updated with a new epilogue, that tells the true story of a 1787 Château Lafite Bordeaux—supposedly owned by Thomas Jefferson—that sold for $156,000 at auction and of the eccentrics whose lives intersected with it.Was it
... Read more
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A Winter Baby for Gin Barrel Lane

The heartwarming, page-turning historical saga from Lindsey Hutchinson

by Lindsey Hutchinson ...

Narrated by Charlie Sanderson ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Gin Barrel Lane
Unabridged

8 hours 11 min

A gritty, heart-wrenching historical novel from TOP TEN bestselling author Lindsey HutchinsonDolly Perkins and Jack Larkin have grown up in the notorious gin palaces of Birmingham.It’s a world of happiness and friendship, but also violence and poverty. Now that Dolly runs the Daydream Gin Palace on Gin Barrel Lane she can finally control her own destiny, but sometimes fate still plays its hand ... Read more

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A gritty, heart-wrenching historical novel from TOP TEN bestselling author Lindsey HutchinsonDolly Perkins and Jack Larkin have grown up in the notorious gin palaces of Birmingham.It’s a world of happiness and friendship, but also violence and poverty. Now that Dolly runs the Daydream Gin Palace on Gin Barrel Lane she can finally control her own destiny, but sometimes fate still plays its hand
... Read more

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