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The Difficult Saint: A Catherine LeVendeur Mystery Audiobook

By: Sharan Newman
The Difficult Saint: A Catherine LeVendeur Mystery Audiobook, by Sharan Newman Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: C. M. Hébert Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Catherine LeVendeur Mysteries Release Date: June 2005 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781481599627
3.99605577689243 out of 53.99605577689243 out of 53.99605577689243 out of 53.99605577689243 out of 53.99605577689243 out of 5 (4.00) - 251 listener ratings
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Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

22

Longest Chapter Length:

41:10 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

11:08 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

31:55 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

2

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Publisher Description

This novel in Newman's series of medieval mysteries featuring Catherine LeVendeur takes place in the twelfth century amidst Europe's religious and political turbulence and intolerance. Catherine, wife of one-handed Edgar, daughter of a Jewish merchant, and mother of two small children, is a Christian convert. Agnes, her estranged sister, has returned to Paris with the news that she is to marry a German lord. She wants no part of her Jewish family, except the sizable dowry her father can provide.

After Agnes departs for Germany, her family receives terrible news: Agnes' husband has been murdered by poison and Agnes herself is the prime suspect. Catherine, putting their differences aside, goes undercover in the dangerous anti-Semitic climate of Germany to save her sister's life and possibly lose her own in the effort.

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"I found this by accident and read it on a whim only to discover that it is a series set during the time of the crusades. I thoroughly enjoyed this and plan to find more in the series. "

— Lori (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Rich in detail and description, The Difficult Saint is a sumptuous read for all those who love historical novels.”

    — RT Book Reviews, 4½ stars

  • “Readers looking for quality historical fiction ought to add Newman’s name to their lists of must-read authors. In addition to providing readers with a vivid look at life in France in the twelfth century, Newman also offers absorbing stories with well-drawn sympathetic characters.”

    — Mystery Scene

  • “Newman is a novelist with considerable insight…Catherine and Edgar are, after all, not the movers and shakers, but the moved and shaken. It is how they live their lives through what we call ‘history’ that makes us realize how we, ourselves, are living through what will one day be the ‘history’ of others.”

    — Historical Novel Review

  • “An absorbing and entertaining narrative.”

    — Publishers Weekly

  • “Newman deftly conveys clues in the constant flow of the everyday life of Catherine’s medieval society.”

    — School Library Journal

  • “Students and others interested in the period will find much to enjoy.”

    — Kirkus Reviews

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

    " Nicely done historical. Painful to read about the plight of the medieval Jews, and the complacent prejudice of even the "good" christians. The mystery was a little poorly integrated; not really a whodunnit, or at least that wasn't the focus. "

    — Kristi, 10/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " "Oh, dear. Cathars." "

    — KJ, 4/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Enjoyed reading about Catherine and Edward and their family again. I had not read one in this series for many years. I had forgotten about her sister Agnes. Good mystery too. "

    — Jewell, 5/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was the first Catherine LeVendeur book I read, and I was hooked! I love Catherine and have read every book I can get my hands on since! "

    — Emily, 3/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I found this by accident and read it on a whim only to discover that it is a series set during the time of the crusades. I thoroughly enjoyed this and plan to find more in the series. "

    — Lori, 9/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I have several of this series. Love them all. What a history into the medeveal times. "

    — Shelly, 2/27/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Nicely done historical. Painful to read about the plight of the medieval Jews, and the complacent prejudice of even the "good" christians. The mystery was a little poorly integrated; not really a whodunnit, or at least that wasn't the focus. "

    — Kristi, 3/13/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I have several of this series. Love them all. What a history into the medeveal times. "

    — Shelly, 6/15/2007

About Sharan Newman

Sharan Newman is the author of the Catherine LeVendeur series as well as three historical novels chronicling the life of Guinevere: Guinevere, The Chessboard Queen, and Guinevere Evermore. She lives in Aloha, Oregon.

About C. M. Hébert

C. M. Hébert is an Earphones Award winner and Audie Award nominee. She is the recording studio director for the Talking Books Program at the Library of Congress’ National Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. She lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, with her husband, daughter, cat, and assorted fish.