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The Last Treasure of the Habsburgs

The Secret Exile of the Florentine Diamond

by Robin Siegerman ...

Narrated by Robin Siegerman ...

Unabridged

3 hours 9 min

A legendary diamond. A fallen empire. A secret kept for a century.When the Florentine Diamond, a 137-carat yellow gem once worn by Habsburg emperors and Medici princes vanished in the chaos of WWI only to improbably reappear a century later in Canada, the art world reeled. How did one of Europe’s most storied treasures cross the Atlantic? And why was it hidden away in a battered suitcase belonging ... Read more

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A legendary diamond. A fallen empire. A secret kept for a century.When the Florentine Diamond, a 137-carat yellow gem once worn by Habsburg emperors and Medici princes vanished in the chaos of WWI only to improbably reappear a century later in Canada, the art world reeled. How did one of Europe’s most storied treasures cross the Atlantic? And why was it hidden away in a battered suitcase belonging
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The Death of the Lusitania

by Phoebe Amory, Robin Siegerman ...

Narrated by Robin Siegerman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 25 min

This is a harrowing survivor account of the sinking of the Lusitania, a luxury, trans-Atlantic passenger ship which was struck by a German torpedo on May 7, 1915 during WWI. The Foreword and Afterword contain other survivor accounts as well as the backstory of the ocean liner and the events (and cover-up, suppressed for a hundred years) which led to that fateful journey during which 1198 British, ... Read more

$9.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is a harrowing survivor account of the sinking of the Lusitania, a luxury, trans-Atlantic passenger ship which was struck by a German torpedo on May 7, 1915 during WWI. The Foreword and Afterword contain other survivor accounts as well as the backstory of the ocean liner and the events (and cover-up, suppressed for a hundred years) which led to that fateful journey during which 1198 British,
... Read more
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Playground

A Novel

by Richard Powers ...

Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini, Robin Siegerman, Eunice Wong, Pun Bandhu, Krys Janae, Kevin R Free ...

Unabridged

13 hours 51 min

A magisterial new novel from the Pulitzer Prize–winning and New York Times best-selling author of The Overstory and Bewilderment.Four lives are drawn together in a sweeping, panoramic new novel from Richard Powers, showcasing the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Overstory at the height of his skills. Twelve-year-old Evie Beaulieu sinks to the bottom of a swimming pool in Montreal strapped to ... Read more

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A magisterial new novel from the Pulitzer Prize–winning and New York Times best-selling author of The Overstory and Bewilderment.Four lives are drawn together in a sweeping, panoramic new novel from Richard Powers, showcasing the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Overstory at the height of his skills. Twelve-year-old Evie Beaulieu sinks to the bottom of a swimming pool in Montreal strapped to
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Scaramouche

by Rafael Sabatini ...

Narrated by Cate Barratt, Simon Paxton, Johnathan Welsh, Robin Siegerman, David Stifel, David Shears, John Burlinson, Marty Krz, Russell Gold, Aisling Gray, Kendra Murray, Melissa Green, various narrators, Amy Soakes ...

Unabridged

13 hours 19 min

Romance and the French Revolution! Politics and love! Scaramouche, published in 1921, explores age-old tensions that continue into the present.“He was born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad …” So begins this historical tale of romantic adventure. Andre-Louis Moreau is an orphan and cousin of the beloved Aline. He is raised by his godfather, the Lord of Gavrillac, and ... Read more

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Romance and the French Revolution! Politics and love! Scaramouche, published in 1921, explores age-old tensions that continue into the present.“He was born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad …” So begins this historical tale of romantic adventure. Andre-Louis Moreau is an orphan and cousin of the beloved Aline. He is raised by his godfather, the Lord of Gavrillac, and
... Read more

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Jane Eyre

by Charlotte Brontë ...

Narrated by Robin Siegerman, Blaise Doran, Mai Ling Turner, Denis Daly, Alexandra Lee Smith, Graham Scott, Jen Smith, a full cast ...

Unabridged

21 hours 52 min

First published in 1847, Jane Eyre was the most popular of the novels composed by the Brontë sisters. The narrative bristles with energy and passionate conviction, and was the first English-language novel written from the perspective of a child.Jane is an orphan, raised in the household of an unsympathetic aunt, who shows great favor to her own children—but not to Jane. Jane is soon sent to a ... Read more

$34.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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First published in 1847, Jane Eyre was the most popular of the novels composed by the Brontë sisters. The narrative bristles with energy and passionate conviction, and was the first English-language novel written from the perspective of a child.Jane is an orphan, raised in the household of an unsympathetic aunt, who shows great favor to her own children—but not to Jane. Jane is soon sent to a
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Enchanted April, The

by Elizabeth von Arnnim ...

Narrated by Robin Siegerman ...

Unabridged

9 hours 32 min

At the point when four ladies abandon their dreary lives to go on vacation in Italy, their lives are changed always by the Mediterranean. Mrs. Arbuthnot and Mrs. Wilkins, while some portion of similar women's club, have never spoken. Woman Caroline Dester and the old Mrs. Fisher join their vacation in order to alleviate costs. As these ladies meet up and become familiar with themselves than they ... Read more

$22.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

At the point when four ladies abandon their dreary lives to go on vacation in Italy, their lives are changed always by the Mediterranean. Mrs. Arbuthnot and Mrs. Wilkins, while some portion of similar women's club, have never spoken. Woman Caroline Dester and the old Mrs. Fisher join their vacation in order to alleviate costs. As these ladies meet up and become familiar with themselves than they
... Read more
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Chasing the Duke

by Tracy Sumner ...

Narrated by Robin Siegerman ...

Unabridged

3 hours 48 min

Perfect for fans of BRIDGERTON & Julia Quinn!Your new Regency obsession!~GDRWA Booksellers’ Best Finalist~FCRW National Excellence in Fiction Award FinalistShe’s not chasing a duke ever again.*Second chance*Best friend's little sister*Girl who has loved him forever*Duke who is just figuring it out...With her final season in the ton a surprising success, Lady Camille Bellington retires to her ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Perfect for fans of BRIDGERTON & Julia Quinn!Your new Regency obsession!~GDRWA Booksellers’ Best Finalist~FCRW National Excellence in Fiction Award FinalistShe’s not chasing a duke ever again.*Second chance*Best friend's little sister*Girl who has loved him forever*Duke who is just figuring it out...With her final season in the ton a surprising success, Lady Camille Bellington retires to her
... Read more
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Love & Mr. Lewisham

The Story of a Very Young Couple

by H. G. Wells ...

Narrated by Robin Siegerman ...

Unabridged

8 hours 4 min

The world of young Mr. Lewisham is one day turned upside down when he meets and falls in love with Ethel Henderson, a young woman from London who is visiting relatives in Sussex. Their brief and innocent rendezvous has significant implications when Lewisham’s job is threatened. Some time later, Lewisham moves to London, where he decides to go search of Ethel, but finding her proves to be more ... Read more

$19.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The world of young Mr. Lewisham is one day turned upside down when he meets and falls in love with Ethel Henderson, a young woman from London who is visiting relatives in Sussex. Their brief and innocent rendezvous has significant implications when Lewisham’s job is threatened. Some time later, Lewisham moves to London, where he decides to go search of Ethel, but finding her proves to be more
... Read more
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Discretions & Indiscretions

My Life as a Society Couturier and Titanic Survivor

by Lucy, Lady Duff Gordon ...

Narrated by Robin Siegerman ...

Unabridged

9 hours 33 min

Step into the glittering world of Lucy, Lady Duff Gordon—a pioneering fashion designer, Titanic survivor, and one of the most influential women of the Edwardian era. This captivating memoir offers a rare inside look at high society, fashion history, and the life of a woman far ahead of her time.In Discretions and Indiscretions, Duff Gordon recounts her extraordinary journey as founder of the House ... Read more

$22.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Step into the glittering world of Lucy, Lady Duff Gordon—a pioneering fashion designer, Titanic survivor, and one of the most influential women of the Edwardian era. This captivating memoir offers a rare inside look at high society, fashion history, and the life of a woman far ahead of her time.In Discretions and Indiscretions, Duff Gordon recounts her extraordinary journey as founder of the House
... Read more
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Tempting the Scoundrel

by Tracy Sumner ...

Narrated by Robin Siegerman ...

Unabridged

3 hours 2 min

Perfect for fans of BRIDGERTON & Julia Quinn! Your new Regency obsession!Love at first sight.Steamy second chance.Regency splendor.As the most distinguished watchmaker in England, Christian Bainbridge believes in accurate timepieces, not love. He secretly offered his heart years ago, and he’s never gotten it back. When Raine Mowbray stumbles into his life again, Christian realizes the woman he’s ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Perfect for fans of BRIDGERTON & Julia Quinn! Your new Regency obsession!Love at first sight.Steamy second chance.Regency splendor.As the most distinguished watchmaker in England, Christian Bainbridge believes in accurate timepieces, not love. He secretly offered his heart years ago, and he’s never gotten it back. When Raine Mowbray stumbles into his life again, Christian realizes the woman he’s
... Read more
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Disconnect Principle, The

Eliminate difficult conversations with clarity and empathy

by Ann Latham ...

Narrated by Robin Siegerman ...

Unabridged

2 hours 42 min

The way we traditionally think about feedback, accountability, and performance management prevents us from being the kind of human beings we want to be. The emphasis on pressure, discipline, and controlling others is not comfortable. Traditional advice for giving feedback comes up short; we prepare and practice scripts that fail us. Too often we walk away feeling miserable without accomplishing ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The way we traditionally think about feedback, accountability, and performance management prevents us from being the kind of human beings we want to be. The emphasis on pressure, discipline, and controlling others is not comfortable. Traditional advice for giving feedback comes up short; we prepare and practice scripts that fail us. Too often we walk away feeling miserable without accomplishing
... Read more
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South Solo

by Hayley Shephard ...

Narrated by Robin Siegerman ...

Unabridged

5 hours 53 min

A story of indomitable courage, of passion to save an endangered species like the albatross, and the unique adventure of solo kaying in the frigid waters off Antarctica. ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A story of indomitable courage, of passion to save an endangered species like the albatross, and the unique adventure of solo kaying in the frigid waters off Antarctica.
... Read more