Historical Audiobooks

Lady or the Tiger

"A twisty, darkly seductive anti-hero origin story, starring a teenage killer whose trial in the Wild West is upended when her first victim, her husband, arrives alive with a story to tell. Summer 1886-When nineteen-year-old Belle King turns herself in for murder, the last thing she expects to see is her abusive husband Reginald standing outside her Dodge City jail cell, impossibly alive. He's there to take her back, but Belle is not going without a fight. Reginald was the first man she ever meant to kill, but certainly not the last . . . Now, while there are still bars between them, Belle is forced to resort to all the tricks in her arsenal to prevent her husband from ever being in control of her again. But in the 1880s, the last soul anyone will believe is a girl-even when she confesses to her own crimes. With the seductive horror of a fairy tale, Lady or the Tiger is the dark, twisty story of how one mountain girl from Kentucky became the wickedest woman in the Wild West and an ode to girls with tigers in their hearts who can save themselves."

Heather M. Herrman (Author), Sophie Amoss (Narrator)

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The Grove

"In this tender coming-of-age novel set in the socioeconomic tinderbox of the 1960s, two sisters in a struggling and damaged family only have each other to rely on . . . until an ugly secret tears them apart and threatens the cause of justice in their small town. Fifteen-year-old Pip and seventeen-year-old Sissy aren't just sisters, they're best friends. Every year, they wait eagerly for the traveling carnival to put its stakes down in their tiny Florida town. It's the only time when the girls can abandon their endless chores on the family's orange grove and give in to pure joy. And the only time Pip and Sissy can forget their many troubles . . . living on the brink of poverty, Mama's despair, and Daddy's perpetual anger. With the arrival of the carnival, the girls' slow, small lives suddenly feels bigger and brighter. But this year, something is different. Once the carnival leaves, with the charming young sword-swallower with it, Sissy grows increasingly distant from Pip and is soon no more than a stranger in their house. Pip grows closer to her friend Silas as a result, but when Sissy's shocking secret is revealed, the three unwittingly find themselves in a desperate situation that will change them all forever. In the land of the sweetest fruits, Pip must find her way through the soured hopes and bitter regrets of her family to finally break free of the grove. Set against the class and economic tensions of early 1960s America, this stark yet hopeful novel tells a compelling story about the inescapable bonds of sisterhood and the lies we tell ourselves to survive."

Brooks Whitney Phillips (Author), Kira Fixx (Narrator)

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A Most Perilous World: The True Story of the Young Abolitionists and Their Crusade Against Slavery

"The stories of the four teenage children of prominent abolitionists before and during the Civil War combine to form a surprisingly familiar tapestry of struggle, disappointment, and ultimately hope. 'Impeccable research and incredible details bring the stories of these four young people to life as they come of age in the years leading up to and during the Civil War.'-Kip Wilson, award-winning author of White Rose Flowers in the Gutter author Kristina R. Gaddy tells the story of America's tumultuous years leading up to the Civil War and of the war itself from the viewpoints of four children of famous abolitionists, including those of Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison. Gaddy crafts a surprisingly contemporary coming-of-age narrative, supported by meticulous research and featuring dozens of primary documents. Each of these four young people-two white, two Black-was strongly committed to the anti-slavery cause but felt just as keenly a need to make their own names, away from the often over-protective or disapproving shadows of the famous adults in their lives. This is a true story of how a torch of resistance is passed and how a new generation makes its mark."

Kristina R. Gaddy (Author), James Fouhey, Kristina R. Gaddy, Nile Bullock, Rachel Jacobs, Shayna Small (Narrator)

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The Mysterious Virginia Hall: World War II's Most Dangerous Spy

"How did a young lady from a wealthy family in Maryland end up as the Gestapo’s most wanted spy? This YA biography of Virginia Hall, World War II’s most successful female spy, will inspire reluctant readers and budding history buffs alike.   Virginia Hall, known to her family as “Dindy,” was an athletic, outdoorsy girl who dreamed of joining the foreign service and becoming an ambassador. Despite numerous setbacks, including losing her leg to gangrene after an accident, Virginia never wavered in her determination to serve her country. After the outbreak of World War II, a chance meeting on a train changed her life—George Bellows, an agent of the British Special Operations Executive, recruited her as one of its first women agents. Working for Allied intelligence services in France, Virginia Hall organized French resistance fighters, performed daring rescues, and provided the Allies with intelligence that was key for ousting the Nazis and earned her numerous medals, including the US Army’s Distinguished Service Cross.   With chapters titled for each of the many aliases and nicknames used by Virginia Hall, this book takes readers through her extraordinary life and her evolution as a resistance fighter and intelligence operative. Award-winning author Claudia Friddell brings Virginia Hall’s bravery, intelligence, and determination to life in this thoroughly researched biography endorsed by Hall’s family.   'This inspiring tale of courage, intelligence, and determination introduces Virginia Hall, one of history’s most remarkable, but relatively unknown, heroes … This biography is a good addition to a secondary school’s biography collection. Readers who enjoy stories of bravery, espionage, and strong female figures will find Hall’s story both thrilling and inspiring.'—School Library Journal"

Claudia Friddell (Author), Nan McNamara (Narrator)

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Fight AIDS!: How Activism, Art, and Protest Changed the Course of a Deadly Epidemic and Reshaped a N

"Acclaimed author Michael G. Long tells the story of the devastating AIDS crisis and the trailblazing activists who fought for dignity, compassion, and treatment.   Act up! Fight back! Fight AIDS!   This was the slogan for ACT UP—or AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power—an activist organization that emerged in the 1980s during the height of the AIDS epidemic. The group was loud, direct, and confrontational as it fought for access to treatment, compassionate care, and recognition for everyone with HIV and AIDS.   Tracing the history of the LGBTQ+ community from the Stonewall Riots and “gay liberation” movements to the groundbreaking protests of the 1980s and 1990s, Fight AIDS! is a gripping narrative of the AIDS epidemic for young readers, told through the lens of the activism it fostered. Focusing on the people most directly affected by the crisis and on the individuals who fought for justice, it is an intimate and humane account of one of the most devastating eras in United States history and an electrifying celebration of the power ordinary citizens have to enact meaningful change.   'Mixing wrenching, atmospheric narrative with frank, informative prose ... It’s a compassionate offering that celebrates the community’s perseverance just as loudly as it mourns its losses.'—Publishers Weekly (starred review)"

Michael G. Long (Author), Daniel Henning (Narrator)

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Eighteen Minutes to Freedom

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In the heart of 1830s Texas, a land of sprawling prairies and simmering discontent, the seeds of revolution are sown. The iron rule of Mexican General Santa Anna pushes Anglo settlers and proud Tejanos to the brink, igniting a desperate struggle for liberty that will forever scar the land and its people. 'Forged in Fire and Blood' plunges into this maelstrom through the intertwined destinies of three unforgettable characters. Declan Brody, a veteran haunted by past wars, sought only a quiet life on his Texas homestead. But as tyranny tightens its grip, from the defiant stand at Gonzales to the legendary siege of the Alamo, he is forced to take up arms once more. His journey through the revolution’s most brutal battles, including the Goliad Massacre and the pivotal charge at San Jacinto, becomes a testament to human resilience and a harrowing exploration of the true cost of conflict. Catalina 'Lina' de la Garza, an educated Tejano woman from a respected San Antonio family, initially places her faith in the Mexican Constitution of 1824. But as Santa Anna’s centralist regime crushes federalist hopes and incites brutal conflict, she witnesses the siege of her beloved Bexar and endures the terrifying hardships of the Runaway Scrape. Torn between cultures and loyalties, Lina’s spirit awakens, transforming her into a courageous advocate for her people in the turbulent aftermath of war, fighting for their place in a newly forged, uncertain republic. from the defiant cries at the Alamo and Goliad to the decisive, eighteen-minute fury at San Jacinto – it explores the complex tapestry of heroism, sacrifice, betrayal, and the enduring human struggle for freedom, a freedom whose price is etched in blood and whose promise remains an unsettled, unwritten tomorrow."

Gaurav Garg (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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[Russian] - Башня высотой до неба. Часть 2

"По легенде эта башня рухнула потому, что смешались языки, и строители перестали понимать друг друга. Но ведь все знают: мы способны найти общий язык с кем угодно — было бы желание. Выходит, дело не в языковых барьерах… Так в чём же была истинная причина катастрофы? Литературная реконструкция древних событий Печатная книга продаётся здесь: https://www.lulu.com/shop/michael-podzharsky/tower-up-to-the-sky/paperback/product-24368141.html?page=1&pageSize=4"

Михаил Поджарский (Author), Михаил Поджарский (Narrator)

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[Russian] - Башня высотой до неба. Часть 1

"«И сказали они: “Построим себе город и башню высотою до небес, и сделаем себе имя…” ». Так гласит древняя легенда — о величайшей мечте человечества, которая изменила мир. А как всё было на самом деле? Кто на самом деле изменил мир? Литературная реконструкция древних событий Печатная книга продаётся здесь: https://www.lulu.com/shop/michael-podzharsky/tower-up-to-the-sky/paperback/product-24368141.html?page=1&pageSize=4"

Михаил Поджарский (Author), Михаил Поджарский (Narrator)

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Paris Travel Guide

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Romance, art, and elegance — welcome to the City of Light. Paris Travel Guide is your essential audio companion to discovering the timeless charm of France’s capital. From the Eiffel Tower to hidden cafés in Montmartre, this guide will help you experience the beauty, culture, and everyday magic of Paris like a true traveler. Inside you’ll find: Must-see landmarks like the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and the Champs-Élysées Tips for navigating the city, using the metro, and avoiding common tourist mistakes Insights into French culture, etiquette, and local dining traditions Suggestions for day trips, scenic walks, and hidden treasures off the beaten path Whether it’s your first time in Paris or a return to your favorite city, this audiobook will help you fall in love all over again. Let Paris enchant you — one cobblestone street at a time."

EG TRAVEL (Author), Digital Voice Morgan G (Narrator)

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The Wycherleys: Jane Austen meets witches in this gorgeous swoon-worthy YA romance!

"Fall head over broomstick in love with this swoon-worthy, witchy romantic fantasy, perfect for fans of Twin Crowns, Divine Rivals and Stephanie Garber. For the Kingdom. For the magic. And for love . . . Seventeen-year-old Aurelia Wycherley is entering her debutante season as a witch. Aurelia should be excited about finding the perfect match to tether her magic to. But her magic is cursed - dark, dangerous, and not the kind that her peers want to match with - and, without a tether, she faces losing her magic completely. But when Aurelia learns that enigmatic, aloof Jules, a member of arch enemy family the Nightlys, is searching for a way that a witch can keep their magic without tethering, she realises he may be her only hope. A forbidden alliance is formed . . . but as they navigate the Magical Season with its glamoured balls and perilous trials, they uncover dark forces that threaten their families and the magical world they live in. Expect family secrets, generational curses, forbidden romance, gorgeous ballgowns, bribery, extortion, trespass, magic and kissing . . . lots of kissing.  "

Annaliese Avery (Author), Imogen Wilde (Narrator)

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Hick: The trailblazing journalist who captured Eleanor Roosevelt's heart

"In this riveting YA non-fiction set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, trace Lorena Hickok--or Hick's-- rise from devastating childhood to renowned journalist, and watch as she forms the most significant friendship and romantic relationship of her life with first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. Lorena Hickok came from nothing. She was on her own from the age of 14, cooking and scrubbing for one family after another as she struggled to finish school. But the girl who secretly longed for affection discovered she had a talent with words. That talent allowed Hick to carve out a place for herself in the male-dominated newsrooms of the Midwest where she earned bylines on everything from football to opera to politics. By age 35 she'd become one of the Associated Press's top reporters. At the moment her career was taking off, Hick was assigned to cover Eleanor Roosevelt during FDR's presidential campaign. By the close of 1932, Hick was head over heels in love with the wife of the president-elect. And her life would never be the same. Acclaimed author Sarah Miller read the 3500 letters that exist between Lorena Hickock and Eleanor Roosevelt to reconstruct their friendship and love, and bring Hick's story to a new generation."

Sarah Miller (Author), Angel Pean (Narrator)

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[German] - Das Mädchen aus Harrys Straße - Eine unmögliche Freundschaft (ungekürzt)

"Harry hört einen Schrei. Dann ein Poltern. Vor ihm liegt Miriam. Doch der gelbe Stern auf ihrem Kleid erinnert Harry an alles, was er gelernt hat: Mit Juden darf man nicht sprechen. Aber als er Miriam ansieht, fühlt er sich unsicher. Sie ist wie er, vielleicht auch zehn Jahre alt. Warum sollte sie seine Feindin sein? Harry möchte ihr helfen. Heimlich träumt er davon, sie zu retten, einen sicheren Ort für sie zu finden. Doch er weiß: Das ist gefährlich. Warum muss er Miriam hassen? Alle um ihn herum erwarten das von ihm. Doch die Begegnung mit Miriam, die den Judenstern trägt, lässt ihn alles infrage stellen. Langsam beginnt Harry, die Welt um sich herum mit anderen Augen zu sehen - seine Lehrer, den Fähnleinführer, seine Eltern, seine Freunde. Er beginnt zu verstehen, dass vieles von dem, was er gelernt hat und was ihm täglich als Wahrheit vermittelt wird, nicht der Wahrheit entspricht."

Sigmar Schollak (Author), Martin Heckmann (Narrator)

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