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Most people know about Paul Revere's famous ride, but not from the perspective of the mare, Scheherazade, that carried him. Davina Porter narrates Lawson's clever tale with unfailing enthusiasm. Her agreeable voice fits the character of Scheherazade perfectly and achieves a variety of distinct characterizations. Since many of the characters are of British origin, including... Read More
This charming rendition of Margery Sharp's classic tale will delight listeners of all ages. Davina Porter delivers adventure and excitement through her portrayal of each character from the dulcet tones of Miss Bianca, the brave mouse, to the ominous growls of Mamelouk, the menacing cat. Writer and narrator transport their audience from the opulent ambassador's quarters to the... Read More
Hearing the warm, witty correspondence between these two charming, urbane friends is like slipping back to an era when letters were an art form and friendships were passionate and enduring. Steegmuller has done an excellent job selecting the most interesting letters of Louise, Marquise D'Épinay, and her friend Naples diplomat, the Abbé Galiani. Eighteenth-century figures like... Read More
As Milton asked in Paradise Lost, what can make "the hell (we) suffer seem a heaven?" Love, of course. Paleontologist Howard Beamish and journalist Lucy Fowler, both well past the age of innocence, meet by chance and fall in love as they and fellow travelers are held hostage by a dictator. Davinia Porter clearly defines each character: Beamish, dry and cautious; Lucy,... Read More
Tess of the D'Urbervilles is Thomas Hardy's exquisite story of one of the most famous female protagonists in English literature. With natural intonation, the artistic voice of the reader sweeps us into the charm of the English countryside and into the life of this extraordinary character. Thomas Hardy would enjoy this rendition of his Tess, the pure and simple peasant girl, the... Read More
All the books in the Mists of Avalon series retell of King Arthur's efforts to unite Britain against the Saxon invasion; what's unique, however, is that Bradley's versions are told from the perspective of powerful women characters. Text that invites audio interpretation, Davina Porter's extraordinary narration, and the author's recent publication of the "prequel" to this cult... Read More
All the books in the Mists of Avalon series retell of King Arthur's efforts to unite Britain against the Saxon invasion; what's unique, however, is that Bradley's versions are told from the perspective of powerful women characters. Text that invites audio interpretation, Davina Porter's extraordinary narration, and the author's recent publication of the "prequel" to this cult... Read More
All the books in the Mists of Avalon series retell of King Arthur's efforts to unite Britain against the Saxon invasion; what's unique, however, is that Bradley's versions are told from the perspective of powerful women characters. Text that invites audio interpretation, Davina Porter's extraordinary narration, and the author's recent publication of the "prequel" to this cult... Read More
All the books in the Mists of Avalon series retell of King Arthur's efforts to unite Britain against the Saxon invasion; what's unique, however, is that Bradley's versions are told from the perspective of powerful women characters. Text that invites audio interpretation, Davina Porter's extraordinary narration, and the author's recent publication of the "prequel" to this cult... Read More
In narrating this unique and brilliant work, the world's most sensuous, most physical, and finally, most bourgeois novel, Davina Porter performs not only superbly, but without flaw. Her voice is rich, fluid, precise and enthralling, wonderful in both narrative role and those of the many characters, upon whom she bestows body, presence and personality. Her pronunciation of... Read More
Davina Porter's reading fails to exploit the thematic and linguistic variety of the amusing clashes of culture. B.M.W. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine... Read More
Davina Porter's performance of Tolstoy's dauntingly long and involved world classic makes one feel grateful not to have to make this difficult literary journey alone. Porter's voice is pleasant, expressive and versatile; her Russian pronunciations impressive; and her understanding of the work excellent. In an unhurried and confident fashion, Porter reveals the twisting social... Read More
The day Cordelia Gray arrives at work at Pryde's Detective Agency she finds that her partner, Bernie Pryde, has committed suicide. This is one of P.D. James's best mysteries, combining a clear, occasionally lyrical use of English with a good plot, strong characters, and the gritty realism that is part of her unique style. Davina Porter's performance increases the listener's... Read More
To New Yorkers, the London Underground seems a model subway system. Apparently, the British view differs. "The Tube" is the lair of Axel Jones, the fascinating complex villain of King Solomon's Carpet. Vine is in her usual fine form as a spinner of intricately woven tapestries of criminal psychology. The audio interpretation by Davina Porter, though technically flawless, may... Read More
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