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Narrator Davina Porter makes her fourteenth appearance as everyone's favorite moral philosopher, Isabel Dalhousie. Ignoring husband Jamie's cautions about getting involved in more than she can handle, Isabel agrees to serve on the advisory committee of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. She is also called upon to help a friend whose husband and son are at odds. Ignoring... Read More
Outlander fans will rejoice at the return of Claire and Jamie--especially as portrayed by Davina Porter, narrator extraordinaire. In their remote settlement in North Carolina in 1779, the Frasers are reunited with their daughter, Brianna, and her husband and children, who have traveled back in time from the 1980s to escape a new menace. The Frasers are reluctantly drawn into... Read More
A gifted storyteller doesn't need props or pictures. Davina Porter is a narrator who can enchant listeners by her words alone and acquaint them with wonderfully memorable characters. Among those she portrays in this audiobook is a charming panda named Pudding who resides in the Edinburgh Zoo and is obsessed with being a nanny like Mary Poppins. Pudding realizes her dream and... Read More
Narrator Davina Porter pulls back the many layers of Harris's 16th installment in the Sebastian St. Cyr historical mystery series. Her British accent adds realism to the large cast of characters; she uses small adjustments in timbre to identify the primary players. It's 1814 when Sebastian looks into the murder of Sir Edwin Pym. Sebastian's voice projects authority and... Read More
Top-notch narrators create distinctive voices for these short stories by Diana Gabaldon, two new and five reissued, all of which complement the Outlander series. Fans will be familiar with the main characters. Jeff Woodman voices Lord John Grey with refined masculinity as he survives a high-society party and the wild Canadian frontier. Narrating "The Space Between," Davina... Read More
Hearing celebrated narrator Davina Porter narrate this gentle, thoughtful novel is like being invited to tea by some truly likable Scottish friends. The listener will hear charming chitchat, erudite discussions of situational ethics, and a generous concern for those in need of help. All the characters have evocative Scottish accents that seem authentic and are pleasantly... Read More
With a rich Scottish accent, Davina Porter draws listeners into this subtle mystery set in contemporary Edinburgh. The story centers on philosopher Isabel Dalhousie as she sets out to solve some of her own problems as well as those of other people. Her actions are liberally interspersed with philosophical debate and rationale. Porter's warm, well-paced narration is spot-on for... Read More
Narrator Davina Porter adds spark to this collection of 15 short stories, which focus on various relationships and ask how well we really know those we are closest to. Porter's versatility is in the spotlight as she skillfully connects listeners to the playfulness of the title story, told by a swamp hen living in ancient Pompeii. Her skill is notable with the other stories as... Read More
Even though Isabel Dalhousie is now a new mother, she can't help getting involved with a matchmaker friend who is concerned about the safety and suitability of a match she recently made. Davina Porter does exceptional work as the narrator. Her subtle differentiation of voices means that the story flows smoothly, and her exceptional delivery makes it easy for her to hold the... Read More
Davina Porter's perfectly modulated narration captures this imaginative story. Princess Cora, who is over-scheduled by her well-meaning parents, seeks help from her fairy godmother. Her aid arrives in the form of a cheeky crocodile to whom Porter assigns a croaky yet lovable voice. He gives Cora a day off by posing as the princess herself, with hilarious results. Nanny's... Read More
A different narrator performs each of the five stories in this collection, which were inspired by vintage photographs. The opening story, about a Scottish woman's who has left a convent, is performed by Davina Porter with sharp verve that commands attention. Graham Rowat brings youthful energy to the quirkiest story, about a Canadian man who joins the circus and builds a happy... Read More
Narrator Davina Porter is the highlight of this drawn-out installment in the Isabel Dalhousie mystery series. Dalhousie is sought out by a mother whose young son "discovers" he's lived an earlier life when he visits a lighthouse. Porter portrays Dalhousie enthusiastically as she attempts to help the family, particularly when the child expresses a wish to die and return to his... Read More
Nineteen short stories cover a variety of genres, including horror, science fiction, and fantasy. The title story is set in the Old Kingdom, which will be familiar to Nix's listeners, with the rest of the stories taking place in various times and settings. To accommodate such a diverse group of stories, this audiobook has 10 narrators, with each narrator delivering a complete... Read More
This sequel to THE QUEEN OF THE TEARLING is a complex weaving of the stories of Kelsea, the current Queen of Tear, and Lily, who was alive in the 21st century when a portion of America crossed over to a pre-technological society at the time of the founding of the Tear. Davina Porter assists the listener in keeping the storylines straight as they gradually converge. Her... Read More
Val McDermid's stand-alone novel crosses geographical boundaries: a crime in Scotland, persons of interest in England, and possible ties to the Balkans. Davina Porter's narration consistently maintains the authenticity of the accents and clearly distinguishes among the subplots. However, McDermid is known for her strong characters--especially women--and Porter's portrayal... Read More
Narrator Davina Porter's emotional and evocative delivery makes this archetypal novel of love, lust, and corruption a must-listen. Porter uses her bounteous acting ability, taking pregnant pauses and emphasizing key sentences and phrases with just the right amount of drama and, at times, comedy. Her take on the genteel accents adds to the reality of the story. Porter's... Read More
Narrator Davina Porter's delivery is ideal--her voice conveys a wide range of emotion, wordplay works perfectly, and her portrayal of Alice's thought processes gives listeners a real feeling for her adventures. The talking animals sound just as they should: The mock turtle is slow and deliberate, the pigeon coos his words with an English accent, and the caterpillar is haughty.... Read More
The listener is transported to Amsterdam 1686. The story starts with 18-year-old Nella Oortman, who is excitedly preparing to embark on her new married life with Johannes Brandt, a merchant. The expressive narration of Davina Porter soon shows that this is not to be a conventional marriage. The Amsterdam setting takes a back seat in this story of developing relationships... Read More
This new entry in Perry's Victorian crime series featuring Charlotte and Thomas Pitt is a story of murder, infidelity, and treason, skillfully narrated by Davina Porter. Her smooth, nuanced performance transports the listener back to an earlier time and place--ferry boats on the Thames, elegant drawing rooms, and offices on Downing Street are vividly described. Porter's stylish... Read More
The long awaited eighth installment in the enormously popular Outlander series is narrated with grace and zeal by Davina Porter. Beloved Claire Randall Fraser was introduced in the first novel as a British WWII nurse who disappeared in a Scottish stone circle and traveled back in time to the same spot in 1743. Now she’s in the American Colonies in 1778. Believing her beloved... Read More
Maud is slowly losing her short-term memory, but she does know that her friend Elizabeth is missing. Davina Porter narrates Emma Healey’s compelling story of memory, identity, and loss. A story about someone who has to repeatedly ask the same questions may sound tedious, but both Healey and Porter are at the top of their game, and the result is a compelling audiobook. Porter... Read More
Narrator Davina Porter transports the listener back to Victorian London in Perry's nineteenth William Monk mystery. As she makes subtle changes in timbre and accent to differentiate the various classes and personalities of the characters, her delivery carries a certain amount of gravitas, making every element seem a serious matter of life and death. When close friend and newly... Read More
Listeners will be charmed by narrator Davina Porter's lovely Italian accent as this usually London-based series takes a sojourn to Lucca, Italy. Sergeant Barbara Havers is the main character in this lengthy untangling of the kidnapping of Havers's appealing young neighbor, Hadiyyah. Porter gives the cast of familiar and new characters distinct portraits, and the vocal clues for... Read More
The inimitable Davina Porter nails it once again in her performance of THE OTHER CHILD. Amid an atmosphere of dark secrets and fatal consequences, she gives precise personalities to each of the key players in Link's psychological thriller. In Scarborough, on the British coast, a brutal murder connects a range of disparate characters, and a copycat crime leads to a mystery... Read More
Just look at Winston Churchill, and you know that the British leader enjoyed his meals. Not surprisingly, as recounted in Stelzer’s entertaining book, the former prime minister considered meals to be an opportunity for diplomacy and political gamesmanship. He used those moments to charm and, at times, disarm friends and foes, and viewed each moment as a way of accomplishing... Read More
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