214 Results for : infatuated
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The Phantom of the Opera (AmazonClassics Edition) , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 508min
A phantom has haunted the Paris Opera House for years. Now he is infatuated with singer Christine Daaé. Despite an astonishing debut performance, Christine fails to win the lead in Faust, and the Phantom’s cursed retaliation on the opera house is spectacularly fatal. As the chandelier falls, he kidnaps Christine, and through hidden passages and behind trapdoors, shares his life story with her. To secure her escape, Christine promises to stay true to him forever. But when the Phantom learns of the prima donna’s intention to flee, his passion turns terrifying. With its complex and victimized antihero, a man at once evil and misjudged, Gaston Leroux’s Grand Guignol has become a fixture of romantic popular culture and the dark absolute of obsessive love. AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature’s most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds. Revised edition: Previously published as The Phantom of the Opera, this edition of The Phantom of the Opera (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Tim Campbell. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/brll/010546/bk_brll_010546_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Kushiel's Mercy , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1451min
Having learned a lesson about thwarting the will of the gods, Imriel and Sidonie publicly confess their affair, only to see the country boil over in turmoil. Younger generations, infatuated by their heart-twisting, star-crossed romance, defend the couple. Many others cannot forget the betrayals of Imriel's mother, Melisande, who plunged their country into a bloody war that cost the lives of their fathers, brothers, and sons. To quell the unrest, Ysandre, the queen, sets her decree. She will not divide the lovers, yet neither will she acknowledge them. If they marry, Sidonie will be disinherited, losing her claim on the throne. There's only one way they can truly be together. Imriel must perform an act of faith: search the world for his infamous mother and bring her back to Terre d'Ange to be executed for treason. Facing a terrible choice, Imriel and Sidonie prepare ruefully for another long separation. But when a dark foreign force casts a shadow over Terre d'Ange and all the surrounding countries, their world is turned upside down, alliances of the unlikeliest kind are made, and Imriel and Sidonie learn that the god Elua always puts hearts together apurpose. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Vance. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/tant/000779/bk_tant_000779_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Tess Awakening , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 406min
Tess Awakening is a fast-paced action novel set during the second Gulf War in Iraq, a story of three remarkable people caught in a web of obsession and deceit. Tess is a military helicopter pilot who's beautiful, aggressive, and relentless. Basically raised as a man, she gradually awakens as a real sensual woman due to the love of two men. Jake is a brilliant CIA operative that saves her from committing a mistake that could affect her career. Amir is a wealthy, sophisticated, but dissolute, Iraqi general who initially captures Tess during a battle and becomes infatuated with her. Tess has to fulfill a promise that involves taking something from Amir. In a globetrotting series of events, Tess and Jake attempt to go after him in Istanbul, Paris, and London. Amir persuades her to spend time with him in France and England in exchange for what she is seeking. Here she meets Fadime, his alluring and decadent sister. In the end, Amir deceives Tess. Tess returns to Iraq, flying dangerous missions and rescuing wounded soldiers. Eventually, she has to make a choice, until an unforeseen event changes everything. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Dirk Watson. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/041892/bk_acx0_041892_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Monster Society , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 412min
Edgar and Agatha Award Nominated author Shawn Thomas Odyssey brings us a daring new plot-twister that's sure to keep readers up deep into the night. Cody Wood just wants Christine DuPont to notice him, but his tongue-tied speech impediment and uncontrollable nerves keep getting in the way, not to mention Christine's clear interest in the mysterious new boy at school. When the opportunity to go on a daring night adventure with Christine arises, Cody jumps at the chance, despite his misgivings about their guide: Christine's delinquent older brother, Rosco. Joined by Morbid - Cody's Goth-girl, vampire infatuated twin sister - the four teens are thrust into the center of a vast conspiracy, a web of deception that drives them ever deeper into the world's most deadly building. And a question: what does it all have to do with the new boy, the mysterious Simon Crow? Curiosity turns to panic as the foursome struggle to escape the building's societal keepers and the seemingly endless labyrinth of hallways and rooms...and the fantastic curiosities that dwell within the chilling darkness of the Monster Society. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Shawn Thomas Odyssey. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/016872/bk_acx0_016872_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin
National Book Award winner Masha Gessen's biography of a ruthless man's ascent to near-absolute power. "In a country where journalists critical of the government have a way of meeting untimely deaths, Ms. Gessen has shown remarkable courage in researching and writing this unflinching indictment of the most powerful man in Russia." -The Wall Street Journal The Man Without a Face is the chilling account of how a low- level, small-minded KGB operative ascended to the Russian presidency and, in an astonishingly short time, destroyed years of progress and made his country once more a threat to her own people and to the world. Handpicked as a successor by the "family" surrounding an ailing and increasingly unpopular Boris Yeltsin, Vladimir Putin seemed like a perfect choice for the oligarchy to shape according to its own designs. Suddenly the boy who had stood in the shadows, dreaming of ruling the world, was a public figure, and his popularity soared. Russia and an infatuated West were determined to see the progressive leader of their dreams, even as he seized control of media, sent political rivals and critics into exile or to the grave, and smashed the country's fragile electoral system, concentrating power in the hands of his cronies. As a journalist living in Moscow, Masha Gessen experienced this history firsthand, and for The Man Without a Face she has drawn on information and sources no other writer has tapped. Her account of how a "faceless" man maneuvered his way into absolute-and absolutely corrupt-power is the definitive biography of Vladimir Putin.- Shop: buecher
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Murderous Minds: Stories of Real Life Murderers That Escaped the Headlines , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 124min
What goes on in the mind of a murderous killer? What is it about some people that lead them to commit murder? Is there something that is different, or is it simply a switch that gets turned?Murderous Minds: Stories of Real Life Murderers That Escaped the Headlines offers a look into the lives of individuals who committed heinous acts of evil but managed to avoid the media storm that usually accompanies them.Inside, you will hear about people like:Sante Kimes, a 65-year-old mother who was driven by greed and committed multiple murders with her sonRobert James Acremant, the MBA graduate who murdered three people in order to continue getting lap dances from a stripper with whom he became infatuated Larry Gene Ashbrook, who became deluded into thinking strangers were accusing him of murder. When he could not take in anymore, he carried out a massacre at the Wedgwood Baptist ChurchEach story harbors its own distinct narrative and reasoning for the perpetrators of these heinous crimes, along with the background to the case, their lives, and the aftermath of their actions.Sometimes, the truth is more appalling than anything fiction can provide, and Murderous Minds proves it once again!Get your copy now and get inside the minds of murderers like never before! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Darren Marlar. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/129819/bk_acx0_129819_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Masterpiece , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 373min
Built from the bottom up: one perfect gentleman. Man about town Arthur Lawton spends his days pursuing entertainment while shoeshine Joe Sprat labors to better his family’s lives. When an argument about nature versus nurture sparks a wager, Arthur swears to a friend he can turn this working man into a gentleman who will pass at a society function. Joe is happy to participate in the experiment for a fee, but receives more than he bargained for after moving into Lawton’s house. Arthur is determined Joe won’t merely wear a veneer of sophistication, but educates him in every way. As he creates his new and improved man, Arthur grows more deeply infatuated with him, while Joe falls equally hard for his charismatic mentor.Underneath a growing friendship, desire simmers, and one day explodes. After their relationship escalates, the pair exists in a dream bubble until the threat of exposure sharply reminds them they belong in different worlds. When the ball is over, each must resume his own life, changed by their encounter but destined for different courses. Find out if love is strong enough to bridge the gap between peer and pauper in this twist on the tale of My Fair Lady. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mark James. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/150278/bk_acx0_150278_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Chekhov Collection of Short Stories , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 410min
Whilst Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) is perhaps best for his plays such as Uncle Vanya and The Seagull, he was also a prolific author of short stories. In this exclusive collection, Audible presents six of his most-celebrated short stories, chosen and performed by Richard Armitage. Richard, whose interest in the work of Chekhov was sparked by his appearance as Astrov in a stage production of Uncle Vanya, also introduces the collection with a brief overview of each of the stories and his thoughts on why Chekhov’s short stories are not to be missed. The collection contains the following stories: 'Ward 6'In a mental asylum, a patient comes into conflict with a director of the institution. 'The Kiss'During a party, a man becomes infatuated by a woman who accidentally kisses him in the dark. 'Betrothed'A young woman strives to asset her independence by choosing education over an arranged marriage. 'The Black Monk'An ageing scholar experiences strange hallucinations. Is he a genius, or is he insane? 'Neighbours'A beautiful young woman subverts society expectations by going to live with her neighbour, an older, married man. 'The Student'A depressed young student has his spirits lifted by recounting an religious story to two strangers. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Richard Armitage. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/055899/bk_adbl_055899_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Peak Point Bear: North Peak Shifters, Book 3 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 191min
Can a rugged, hard-bodied cop protect his love from the secrets of Blue Ridge, or will he lose her and everything he holds dear? Douglas is a down-on-his-luck ex-cop with a toned body, a scruffy beard, and a secret that has cost him his job and his happiness. When Douglas goes to the local coffee shop one day to work on his resume, he meets Ellen and everything changes. Spunky, smart, and beautiful Ellen is a barista in Blue Ridge who is trying to get back on her feet after a terrible relationship leaves her in a dark place. Even though Ellen swore off men, she can’t resist her attraction to Douglas. Douglas finds himself infatuated with Ellen, but refuses to let her in on his secret, which begins to make Ellen very suspicious. Douglas only wants to protect Ellen from the dangerous world of shifters, but he may just end up driving her away. Will Douglas and Ellen be able to have a happy, loving, and trusting relationship or will secrets tear them apart? Steamy, fun, standalone romance with a HEA. Contains mature themes, adult language, and sexy shifters. 18+ listeners only! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Erin Dameron-Hill. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/199992/bk_acx0_199992_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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My Desperate Highlander: Clan Grant, Book 6 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 451min
Diana of Drummond is frantic. Tired of waiting for her to choose a husband, her ailing father has selected one for her. Unfortunately, the man he's chosen could not be further from her childhood fantasy of the perfect knight. From the instant she meets him, she knows that her betrothed would make a frightful partner. Luckily for her, the handsome, intrepid Micheil Ramsay is part of the group that escorts her to her betrothed's home. He spirits her away and promises to save her from the ruinous marriage by helping her find the knight of her dreams. Too infatuated with all women to select just one, Micheil Ramsay is determined never to settle down. But when he rescues Diana of Drummond and brings her to Edinburgh to snare a husband, he finds himself swayed by her beauty, her bossiness, and her bravery. Now he finds himself in the position of trying to help the object of his affection woo another man. As they embark on a rapid-fire quest to save Diana from her disastrous situation, Diana and Micheil find themselves battling their own hearts. Will they manage to overcome their preconceived notions and recognize the love that's right in front of them? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Antony Ferguson. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/tant/004984/bk_tant_004984_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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