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The Tenth Gift: A Novel Audiobook
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An enthralling story of secrets and discovering love where you least expect it, in The Tenth Gift the art of embroidery uncannily links two fascinating women of different eras and their equally passionate love stories In an expensive London restaurant, Julia Lovat receives a gift that changes her life. At first glance it is a book of exquisite seventeenth-century embroidery patterns belonging to a woman named Catherine Ann Tregenna. Yet in its margins are the faintest diary entries; they reveal that “Cat” and others were stolen from their Cornish church in 1625 by Muslim pirates and taken on a brutal voyage to Morocco to be auctioned off as slaves. Captivated by this dramatic discovery, Julia sets off to North Africa to determine the authenticity of the book and to uncover more of Cat’s mesmerizing story. There, in the company of a charismatic Moroccan guide, amid the sultry heat, the spice markets, and exotic ruins, Julia will discover secrets long buried. And in Morocco—just as Cat did before her—she will lose her heart. Though they live almost 400 years apart, the stories of these two women converge in an extraordinary and haunting manner that begs the question, is history fated to repeat itself? “The Tenth Gift is wildly yet convincingly romantic—a rare combo . . . both a sensitive portrayal of Muslim culture and a delectable adventure of the heart.”—USA Today
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"This book is very historically interesting. I had no idea that over a million Europeans were taken by pirates and sold into slavery in Africa! The two female protagonists are spoiled and bratty, but seem to be learning a lesson as the book unfolds. Very well written and enjoyable."
— Terri (4 out of 5 stars)
The Tenth Gift Listener Reviews
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" One of my all-time favorites! "
— Mel, 1/29/2014 -
" a bit difficult to read at first, but the effort was worth it in the end. "
— Jo, 1/27/2014 -
" Another great book..1625 Cornwall, pirates, romance. I had to keep reading to find out what happened. Now I know where the term "Sally Rovers" originated. "
— Tracy, 1/6/2014 -
" It was an adventure from 1625 to present..it did hold my interest. "
— Nita, 1/1/2014 -
" needed more substance and grit! "
— Connie, 12/29/2013 -
" I really struggled sticking with this book untill about chapter 20. Was not connecting to the characters...I am glad I stuck with it because the rest was fantastic! "
— Heather, 11/23/2013 -
" book club choice for feb 2011. most enjoyable. "
— Barb, 7/19/2013 -
" It wasn't boring, just not exciting. "
— Fay, 6/14/2013 -
" This book isn't due out until 5/08. I grabbed a pre-pub copy at the library just because I liked the cover. The story was great. Two related stories, one taking place today and one 400 years ago, pirates, embroidery(!) and a ghost. What's not to like?! "
— Chris, 3/18/2013 -
" This was a book club selection and I really enjoyed it; I liked the way that the parallel story lines not only intertwined but came full circle in the end. A great read. "
— Julie, 3/5/2013 -
" A pleasantly intertwined plot that keeps you interested all the way through the book. "
— Saralyn, 12/7/2012 -
" It started out a bit slow, but once it got rolling, I was quite interested. I would have liked to have seen more ardor in the romance, with both Catherine and Julia but all in all I enjoyed it. "
— Three/Jana, 12/5/2012 -
" Very nice book, really interesting story... "
— Sofia, 10/13/2012 -
" Really interesting tale set in Cornwall. I had never heard of pirates off the Cornish coast in 1625. The story parallels two women -one in 1625 and one living today. Part mystery, part adventure, part historical fiction - entertaining and enjoyable read. "
— Deanna, 6/30/2012 -
" Enjoyed the story; took me a while to understand the "tenth gift" thing, but near the end I figured it out. Thought the relationship between Anna and Julia after the truth came out was bizarre. In the end, I am glad I read it. "
— Debbie, 9/23/2011 -
" One day I will hopefully write an indepth review about what I did and didn't like about this book. For now, I shall ruminate. "
— Jessica, 7/14/2011 -
" I couldn't put this book down!! "
— Rebecca, 5/29/2011 -
" Just read this for the third or fourth time (for book club). It's been years, and I'd forgotten how wonderful it was. So many dog-eared pages! "
— Hannah, 5/23/2011 -
" I really enjoyed the language and the description of life at that time. Great story line. Mostly unpredictable. "
— Joy, 5/23/2011 -
" I read this classic years ago and I'm glad I read it again. Great characters, great quotes. In some ways, Bronte's thoughts were before her time. "
— Natalie, 5/22/2011 -
" A classic so had to be read. It was good enough to keep me interested. "
— Crystal, 5/22/2011 -
" One of my most favorite stories. A person can be abused and forgive - can have very bad things happen and still be self confident, loving, caring, and optimistic. "
— Lorraine, 5/21/2011 -
" Painful. A very boring read. I had to read this for college and it is very hard to write essays on a book with no substance. "
— Heather, 5/21/2011 -
" I'm a little surprised by how much I loved this book. I'm obsessed. "
— Julie, 5/21/2011 -
" I adored this book. I loved the characters, and the plot was intriguing. I highly recommend this book, and I'll definitely be picking it up again and rereading it. "
— Scarlett, 5/21/2011 -
" What a classic! I can't believe I haven't read it until now. My favorite part was the bits and pieces of french all throughout it. Quite the love story. "
— Kristi, 5/20/2011 -
" A must read for any literature lover. "
— Paddy, 5/20/2011 -
" Well written. I enjoyed the book as a whole. However, I really didn't identify with the main character. In fact, sometimes she really frusterated me.. "
— Angi, 5/20/2011 -
" I have read this twice and it is truly a scary story but romantic as well. I love it. "
— Natalie, 5/19/2011
About Jane Johnson
Jane Johnson is a novelist, historian, and publisher who has worked in the book industry for twenty years. She has written for both adults and children, including the bestselling novel The Tenth Gift. She is the UK editor for many bestselling authors, including George R. R. Martin. Writing under the pen name Jude Fisher, she wrote the companion books to Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie trilogies. Connect with her on Twitter @JaneJohnsonBakr, on Instagram @JaneJohnsonBakrim, or visit her website at JaneJohnsonBooks.com.
About the Narrators
John Lee is the winner of numerous Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration. He has twice won acclaim as AudioFile’s Best Voice in Fiction & Classics. He also narrates video games, does voice-over work, and writes plays. He is an accomplished stage actor and has written and coproduced the feature films Breathing Hard and Forfeit. He played Alydon in the 1963–64 Doctor Who serial The Daleks.
Susan Duerden is an actress and an Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. Her reading of The Tiger’s Wife by Téa Obreht earned her an AudioFile Best Voice Award and a Booklist Editors’ Choice Award. She has won ten AudioFile Earphones Awards. Here career spans film, television, theater, voice-overs, and animation. She has played critically acclaimed and award-winning theatrical roles on London’s West End and Off Broadway; acted in the features Lovewrecked and Flushed Away; and held a recurring role on ABC’s Lost.