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Abridged Fiction-Modern Audiobooks

Abundance
Author: Sena Jeter Naslund, Reader: Susanna Burney

A fictional account of Marie Antoinette, the woman born with a silver spoon in her mouth. She tells her fascinating story, a tale of politics and royalty, ambition and tragedy – a tale that ends in revolution and death. The Oscar-winning film Marie Antoinette stars Kirsten Dunst. "Astonishing, richly imagined... delivered in glowing prose... will have you holding your breath."—BookPage

Abridged, 10 CDs, Fiction-Modern, Historical, M9H091, 9780061150913, ~~$39.95~~ Now $19.95
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The Afghan Campaign
Author: Steven Pressfield, Reader: James Langton

Alexander the Great craved power and control. In 330 BCE, he invades the Afghan kingdoms – and finds an enemy familiar with terrorist tactics. Brings to life the confrontation between an invading Western army and fierce Eastern warriors. "Langton presents believable and varied voices... [He] brings forth the story with the discipline and timing of a well-trained army."—AudioFile

Abridged, 5 CDs, Fiction-Modern, Historical, M5R324, 9780739333242, ~~$29.95~~ Now $19.47
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Author: Ron Hansen, Reader: Sam Freed

Return to the real West in the final showdown of the charismatic, hot-tempered outlaw, Jesse James. Torn between worshiping Jesse and taking his place, a young gang member guns him down in cold blood. Jesse's life is over, but his killer must live out his days tormented by his action. The movie stars Brad Pitt and Oscar-nominated Casey Affleck.

Abridged, 5 CDs, Fiction-Modern, Historical, M5H891, 9780061129810, $19.95
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The Bad Behavior of Belle Cantrell
Author: Loraine Despres, Reader: Zoe Thomas

An entertaining story of murder, adultery – and regular church attendance. All the rules for 1920s women start with the same word: Don't. Sick of the constraints, young widow Belle Cantrell explodes into the world, changing herself and everyone around her. "[Thomas] sounds something like a funny Julia Roberts. This sexy, sassy, sometimes laugh-out-loud audio is filled with a cast of zany characters."—AudioFile

Abridged, 5 CDs, Fiction-Modern, Historical, M5H624, 9780060836245, $29.95
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Birds Without Wings
Author: Louis de Bernières, Reader: Hugh Bonneville

Birds without wings must stay where they find themselves. In this small Turkish town, friends and lovers are buffeted by politics, religion, and the onset of WWI. By the author of Corelli's Mandolin. An American Library Association Notable. "Always captivating... Bonneville's rich voice and exquisite diction bring to life this account of a mix of people."—AudioFile

Abridged, 5 CDs, Fiction-Modern, Historical, M5R548, 9780739315484, ~~$29.95~~ Now $19.47
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The Birth of Venus
Author: Sarah Dunant, Reader: Jenny Sterlin

An ambitious, richly evocative story of love, art, religion, and power set in Renaissance Florence. As politics and ambition roil in the city, young Alessandra finds that she must exchange her passion for art for a husband who cares nothing about her or her interests. But she finds a way – through her friendship with a young painter. "Heady, sensual... [her] elegant, musical prose and finely wrought characters afford great pleasure."—San Francisco Chronicle

Abridged, 4 cassettes, Fiction-Modern, Historical, M4R052, 9780739310526, ~~$25.95~~ Now $16.87
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Blood Meridian
Or, The Evening Redness in the West
Author: Cormac McCarthy, Reader: Robert G. Slade

This epic Western tale focuses on the Kid, a 14-year-old who falls in with a group of notorious outlaws. This reinterpretation of the Western genre throws the Kid into a nightmarish world where Indians are being murdered and the market fortheir scalps is thriving. Based on historical events that took place on the Texas-Mexico border in the 1850s. First published in 1985. "Soaring, pulsing... always stirring."—USA Today

Abridged, 6 CDs, Fiction-Modern, Historical, M6E994, 9789626349946, $34.98
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The Boleyn Inheritance
Author: Philippa Gregory, Readers: Bianca Amato, Dagmara Dominczyk, and Ruthie Henshall

A tempestuous Tudor tale about two of Henry VIII's queens, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr – and the woman who destroys them both. Anne Boleyn's sister-in-law Jane, lady-in-waiting to Catherine, becomes ensnared in a web of deception that leaves her with only one hope of escaping execution. "Intriguing women... three equally compelling points of view."—Booklist

Abridged, 5 CDs, Fiction-Modern, Historical, M5P092, 9780743570923, $14.99
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The Book of Unholy Mischief
Author: Elle Newmark, Reader: Raúl Esparza

In Renaissance Venice, a penniless orphan learns about food and treachery in the castle's kitchen. As Luciano chops, Venice hums with rumors of a hidden book that promises eternal life. And he begins a journey that leads to betrayal and mystery. "Esparza gives a thoroughly engrossing performance, understated and subtle... With slight vocal shifts and just the suggestion of Italian accents, he adds mystery and romance."—AudioFile

Abridged, 5 CDs, Fiction-Modern, Historical, M5P803, 9780743578035, $29.99
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Cane River
Author: Lalita Tademy, Readers: Shari Belafonte, JoMarie Payton, and Edwina Moore

Would slavery crush you or make you stronger? In this personal odyssey, Tademy focuses on four remarkable women in her family, beginning in slavery and sweeping into the pre-Civil Rights South. Despite severe hardship and overwhelming pressures, they endure – and preserve their heritage. "Melodic voices and elegant description... This is an audiobook that makes you sad when it ends."—AudioFile

Abridged, 4 cassettes, Fiction-Modern, Historical, M4W062, 9781586210625, ~~$24.98~~ Now $9.98
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