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The Dragon and the Pearl Audiobook

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Read By: Sarah Lam Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Tang Dynasty Series Release Date: January 2013 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781470337353

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

24

Longest Chapter Length:

38:46 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

15:43 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

28:06 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

4

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Publisher Description

Jeannie Lin's sweeping historical romances set during China's Tang Dynasty have earned widespread acclaim, including Library Journal Best Romance of the Year for The Dragon and the Pearl. The seductive consort of the former emperor, Ling Suyin now lives a quiet life - until she's spirited away by the legendary warlord Li Tao. There's been a threat on Suyin's life, and Tao knows the secrets she holds must be very valuable indeed. Subterfuge may not be Tao's strong suit, but he's determined to outwit this temptress before she ensnares his heart.

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"Jeannie Lin keeps the reader engrossed in this story from the beginning to the last page. I read it in two days, staying up until midnight to finish it. I first met Li Tao in Butterfly Swords, so was thrilled he was the hero of this book. And what a hero he is. Ling Suyin, the heroine, is spunky, independent, and demure--a perfect yin to Li Tao's yang. I'd recently tried to get into a Tang dynasty mainstream novel and was bored silly even by page 140, so couldn't finish it. But Jeannie Lin never gives the reader a chance to be bored. There's tension, spice, and twists and turns galore. I've enjoyed her first two novels and can't wait for the third."

— Susan (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Drawing on a lushly depicted, exotic backdrop, Lin creates an intriguing romance between well-drawn characters whose secrets lure readers deep into the story. Lin has found a marvelous niche to delve into fascinating cultural elements and sensuality.”

    — RT Book Reviews
  • “Beautifully written, deliciously sensual, and rich with Tang Dynasty historical and political detail...Exceptional.”

    — Library Journal (starred review)

The Dragon and the Pearl Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.85714285714286 out of 53.85714285714286 out of 53.85714285714286 out of 53.85714285714286 out of 53.85714285714286 out of 5 (3.86)
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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I like the two main characters, but the pacing is a mess. "

    — Mely, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My God, I loved this book! It's my first Jeannie Lin novel, and I was blown away by her skill and level of craft. A beautifully written story with deep, heart-wrenching emotion. And I was riveted by the setting and the history, and how Lin made it such an integral part of the story. The Dragon and the Pearl was the opposite of a wallpaper historical - can't wait to read the rest of her books! "

    — Vanessa, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " While Jeannie Lin's "Butterfly Swords" still has my vote for the best Tang series book, "The Dragon and the Pearl" is still a great read. "

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

    " I loved that this is NOT set in historical England, but in historical China. Realistic political and personal struggles "

    — Kathyred, 9/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very enjoyable and compelling story of the Tang Dynasty Era in China. Jeannie Lin is adept at writing subtle nuances in body language that draw out the inner conflict in the character. The history and the people of that time come to life. I look forward to reading more from her. "

    — Kathryn, 9/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Review coming. More like 4.5 but said five because I loved this book. Was emotionally connected from the first page and the writing was executed beautifully. The style was lyrical and although a different genre reminded me of Zoe Archer. I liked this much better than her first book. "

    — Lynette, 8/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " very sweet book "

    — Sheree, 5/26/2013

About Jeannie Lin

Jeannie Lin grew up fascinated with stories of Western epic fantasy and Eastern martial arts adventures. When her best friend introduced her to romance novels in middle school, the stage was set. Jeannie started writing her first romance while working as a high school science teacher in South Central Los Angeles. After four years of trying to break into publishing with an Asian-set historical, she earned the 2009 Golden Heart Award for Butterfly Swords, and her first three Tang Dynasty romances have received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and Library Journal. As a technical consultant, backpacker, and vacation junkie, she’s traveled all over the United States, Europe, South Korea, Japan, China, and Vietnam. She’s now happily settled in St. Louis with her husband and children. She continues to journey to exotic locations in her stories.

About Sarah Lam

Sarah Lam is a British Chinese actress noted for her television appearances.