Thales Folly Audiobook, by Dorothy Gilman Play Audiobook Sample

Thale's Folly Audiobook

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Read By: John McDonough Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781470324902

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

22

Longest Chapter Length:

27:53 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:10 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

18:04 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

20

Other Audiobooks Written by Dorothy Gilman: > View All...

Publisher Description

Crafted by the creator of the beloved Mrs. Pollifax series, this little gem of a novel sparkles with romance and intrigue. The story whisks you to the enchanting rural abode known as "Thale's Folly," whose occupants are anything but fools. As you get to know these charming people and their magical home, a delicious scent of mystery infuses the fresh country air. Andrew Thale is not exactly thrilled when his overbearing father sends him on an errand to assess the property inherited from an eccentric aunt. Andrew is intrigued though, when he finds the house fully occupied. Its odd and interesting residents have a calming effect on him, especially the beautiful young woman named Tarragon. But his arrival seems to have set a series of mysterious events into motion. Narrator John McDonough's engaging performance lets you share in the excitement and camaraderie. Like Andrew Thale, you will want to linger in this mellow country haven.

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"Light, whimsical, magical. Moves quickly with no real surprises, but charmingly innocent and decent. Just a plain fun story to absorb while the weather is blustery and cold. Especially enjoyed the herbal tea insights and the kindness and respect the characters expressed to each other."

— Sonny (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Veteran author Dorothy Gilman spins a delightful and enchanting tale of friendship, love, and the power of kindness.”

    — RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
  • “[John McDonough] reads with great warmth and sensitivity to the tone of the text. He proceeds in a leisurely manner, as if savoring every word, and invites the listener to do the same. This is a gracious entertainment with enough depth to leave a pleasant resonance.”

    — AudioFile
  • “Delightful…At first, it seem Gilman is rounding up the usual literary suspects, but her genial and well-paced writing, vivid landscapes, and quirky characters are greater than the[ir] sum…A suspenseful romp.”

    — Booklist
  • “A sweetly entertaining fairy tale sure to delight the author’s many fans.”

    — Kirkus Reviews

Awards

  • A USA Today bestseller

Thale's Folly Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A very good mystery that is more of a novel than a mystery. "

    — Julie, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Andrew goes out to his great-aunt's house after a nervous breakdown and finds a group of eccentrics. A small book about how modernity is suffocating the soul. It's been done before, and been done better, and even been done before better by Gilman herself. "

    — Sarah, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " cozy personal development tale, too short "

    — Helen, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " quick, light, all ends tied up - a little unrealistic but who cares? "

    — Zimmer, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " just loved it, very different and fun. I have read all of her Mrs. Pollifax mysteries which I also liked a lot. this is a novel and I read it for the second time in 3 days. whenever i could get a chance to read it I would. "

    — Stacey, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved the simplicity of this novel. It makes me want to runaway and try something new. Read it twice. "

    — Angela, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I picked this book up by accident thinking it was a Mrs. Pollifax book. When I finished the book I saw the review on the back cover and had to agree..."Charming...Sweetly Entertaining." It was a nice light read. "

    — Aprilmazzo, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun, quick read. Different than other Mrs. Pollifax novels. "

    — Lila, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This is definitely a "cozy" mystery with charming characters. I liked it, but it didn't have enought pull to really make me want to finish it quickly. I kept expecting more excitement or more mayham, but it never really happened. "

    — Jenny, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a nice, easy, Sunday afternoon read. It's great if you want something fast and light that doesn't require too much thinking. "

    — Michelle, 11/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Light hearted & quick read "

    — Barb, 11/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A unique and enjoyable cast of characters "squatting" in an abandoned cottage. By the same author as Mrs. Pollifax. Not so much intrigue and danger, but has more depth, if you are looking for that... "

    — Brenda, 11/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A quick read from the author of the Mrs. Pollinax books. "

    — Ann, 11/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I expected little from this thin mystery and was so pleasantly surprised! It is a gentle mystery with an unconventional but lovable cast. I will be looking for more from this author! "

    — Kayleen, 9/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a re-read for me. Pleasant, easy read. Perfect feel good without too much effort read. I'm a fan of Dorothy Gilman, some of her books are much better than others. This one's on the plus side. "

    — Alison, 8/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A sweet, fun read by a favorite author. If you are new to Dorothy Gilman start with The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax or The Tightrope Walker. Don't start with Thale's Folly which is too sweet and slight unless you love Dorothy Gilman. "

    — Lowry, 7/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Nothing special, but really likable eccentric characters. "

    — Peggy, 5/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was kind of a neat story - a nice, easy read. Great for the cottage! "

    — Sandie, 4/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'm a Dorothy Gilman fan and I really enjoyed this book as a fun escape to a past era - the 70's. "

    — Kathy, 2/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Disappointed. The characters were just too weird and the plot was predictable. Disney on steroids. "

    — Cindy, 1/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Thale's Folly by Dorothy Gilman (2000) "

    — Laura, 1/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cute story - and it avoided some of the cliches I was afraid it would use. "

    — Maggie, 12/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Easy to read and a cute plot. "

    — Jennifer, 11/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Eh. I couldn't get into this one but felt I had to finish it because I hate quitting books in the middle! "

    — Tara, 10/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A fun fast read. I read it because one of the main characters name is Tarragon! "

    — Kristie, 10/15/2012

About Dorothy Gilman

Dorothy Gilman (1923–2012) is the author of the Mrs. Pollifax series, which began with The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax. In 2010 Gilman was awarded the annual Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America

About John McDonough

John McDonough, one of AudioFile magazine’s Golden Voices, has narrated dozens of audiobooks, and won eleven Earphones Awards. He is known for his narrations of children’s books, including Robert McCloskey’s Centerburg Tales and Albert Marrin’s Commander-in-Chief Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Outside of his audiobook work, he has starred in a revival of Captain Kangaroo on the Fox Network.