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Ships and Stings and Wedding Rings
- A Chronicles of St. Mary's Short Story
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Series: The Chronicles of St Mary's, Book 6.5
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Lies, Damned Lies and History
- The Chronicles of St. Mary's, Book 7
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
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I've done some stupid things in my time. I've been reckless. I've broken a few rules. But never before have I ruined so many lives or left such a trail of destruction behind me. As Max would be the first to admit, she's never been one for rules. They tend to happen to other people. But this time she's gone too far, and everyone is paying the price. Grounded until the end of time, how can she ever put things right?
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Good book but no more for me
- By Toni on 08-11-2020
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What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
- The Chronicles of St. Mary's, Book 6
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Max is back! New husband, new job, and a training regime that cannot fail - to go wrong! Take one interim chief training officer, add five recruits, mix with Joan of Arc, a baby mammoth, a duplicitous father of history, a bombed rat, Stone Age hunters, a couple of passing policemen who should have better things to do, and Dick the Turd. Stir well, bring to the boil – and wait for the bang! Join Max in the sixth instalment in the off-the-wall Chronicles of St Mary’s series."
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Excellent as Always
- By Kaz on 30-12-2018
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And the Rest Is History
- The Chronicles of St. Mary's, Book 8
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Behind the seemingly innocuous facade of St. Mary's Institute of Historical Research, a different kind of academic work is taking place. Just don't call it time travel - these historians investigate major historical events in contemporary time. And they aren't your harmless eccentrics either; a more accurate description, as they ricochet around history, might be unintentional disaster magnets.
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Emotional roller coaster
- By Avid listener on 21-04-2017
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An Argumentation of Historians
- The Chronicles of St. Mary's, Book 9
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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They say you shouldn't push your luck. Max gives her own luck a massive shove every day - and it's only a matter of time until luck pushes back.... January, 1536 - the day of Henry VIII's infamous jousting accident. Historians from St Mary's are there in force, recording and documenting. And arguing - obviously. A chance meeting between Max and the Time Police leads to a plan of action. And it's one that will have very serious consequences - especially for Max.
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Enjoying the more uplifting tone
- By Phoebe on 02-09-2021
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Christmas Present
- A Chronicles of St. Mary's Short Story
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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It's Christmas Eve at St Mary's. And all through the house. Nothing is stirring.... Except for Max, Peterson, and Markham, sneaking out at midnight for an assignment that is very definitely off the books. It was ten years ago tonight that senior historians Bashford and Grey went missing in 12th century Jerusalem. So how did they end up in AD 60 Roman Colchester? Max has a theory. Peterson has a plan. Markham has bacon sandwiches. Colchester has Boudicca and her bloodthirsty Iceni hordes.
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Gentle
- By Amazon Customer on 03-12-2021
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No Time Like the Past
- The Chronicles of St. Mary's, Book 5
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Jodi Taylor’s best-selling series The Chronicles of St. Mary is back with a bang…St. Mary’s has been rebuilt, and it’s business as usual for the history department. But first there’s the little matter of a 17th-century ghost that only Mr. Markham can see. Not to mention the minor inconvenience of being trapped in the Great Fire of London…and an unfortunately timed comfort break at Thermopylae, leaving the fate of the Western world hanging in the balance.
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fast paced rampage through history
- By fiona kew on 29-01-2020
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Lies, Damned Lies and History
- The Chronicles of St. Mary's, Book 7
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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I've done some stupid things in my time. I've been reckless. I've broken a few rules. But never before have I ruined so many lives or left such a trail of destruction behind me. As Max would be the first to admit, she's never been one for rules. They tend to happen to other people. But this time she's gone too far, and everyone is paying the price. Grounded until the end of time, how can she ever put things right?
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Good book but no more for me
- By Toni on 08-11-2020
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What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
- The Chronicles of St. Mary's, Book 6
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Max is back! New husband, new job, and a training regime that cannot fail - to go wrong! Take one interim chief training officer, add five recruits, mix with Joan of Arc, a baby mammoth, a duplicitous father of history, a bombed rat, Stone Age hunters, a couple of passing policemen who should have better things to do, and Dick the Turd. Stir well, bring to the boil – and wait for the bang! Join Max in the sixth instalment in the off-the-wall Chronicles of St Mary’s series."
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Excellent as Always
- By Kaz on 30-12-2018
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And the Rest Is History
- The Chronicles of St. Mary's, Book 8
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Behind the seemingly innocuous facade of St. Mary's Institute of Historical Research, a different kind of academic work is taking place. Just don't call it time travel - these historians investigate major historical events in contemporary time. And they aren't your harmless eccentrics either; a more accurate description, as they ricochet around history, might be unintentional disaster magnets.
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Emotional roller coaster
- By Avid listener on 21-04-2017
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An Argumentation of Historians
- The Chronicles of St. Mary's, Book 9
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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They say you shouldn't push your luck. Max gives her own luck a massive shove every day - and it's only a matter of time until luck pushes back.... January, 1536 - the day of Henry VIII's infamous jousting accident. Historians from St Mary's are there in force, recording and documenting. And arguing - obviously. A chance meeting between Max and the Time Police leads to a plan of action. And it's one that will have very serious consequences - especially for Max.
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Enjoying the more uplifting tone
- By Phoebe on 02-09-2021
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Christmas Present
- A Chronicles of St. Mary's Short Story
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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It's Christmas Eve at St Mary's. And all through the house. Nothing is stirring.... Except for Max, Peterson, and Markham, sneaking out at midnight for an assignment that is very definitely off the books. It was ten years ago tonight that senior historians Bashford and Grey went missing in 12th century Jerusalem. So how did they end up in AD 60 Roman Colchester? Max has a theory. Peterson has a plan. Markham has bacon sandwiches. Colchester has Boudicca and her bloodthirsty Iceni hordes.
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Gentle
- By Amazon Customer on 03-12-2021
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No Time Like the Past
- The Chronicles of St. Mary's, Book 5
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Jodi Taylor’s best-selling series The Chronicles of St. Mary is back with a bang…St. Mary’s has been rebuilt, and it’s business as usual for the history department. But first there’s the little matter of a 17th-century ghost that only Mr. Markham can see. Not to mention the minor inconvenience of being trapped in the Great Fire of London…and an unfortunately timed comfort break at Thermopylae, leaving the fate of the Western world hanging in the balance.
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fast paced rampage through history
- By fiona kew on 29-01-2020
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Plan for the Worst
- Chronicles of St. Mary's, Book 11
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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You know what they say. Hope for the best. But plan for the worst. Catch up with the tea-soaked disaster magnets in their latest madcap adventure as they hurtle their way around history....
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Even better
- By Belushi on 10-08-2021
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Hope for the Best
- Chronicles of St. Mary's, Book 10
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Max is no stranger to taking matters into her own hands. Especially when she's had A Brilliant Idea. Yes, it will mean breaking a few rules, but - as Max always says - they're not her rules. Seconded to the Time Police to join in the hunt for the renegade Clive Ronan, Max is a long way from St Mary's. But life in the future does have its plus points - although not for long. A problem with the Time Map reveals chaos in the 16th century and the wrong Tudor queen on the throne. History has gone rogue, there's a St Mary's team right in the firing line and Max must step up.
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Another wonderful story by Jodi
- By Trisha Moss on 19-04-2022
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Roman Holiday
- The Chronicles of St. Mary's
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Another rollicking short story from the Chronicles of St Mary’s author Jodi Taylor. Question: What sort of idiot installs his mistress in his wife’s house? Especially when that mistress is Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator, queen of Egypt and the most notorious woman of her time? Answer: Julius Caesar - poised to become king of Rome. Or as good as.
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The Great St. Mary's Day Out
- A Chronicles of St. Mary's Short Story
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Everyone deserves to get away for a bit. Even the miscreants at St Mary's. Astonishingly, Dr. Bairstow has declared a holiday. Even more astonishingly - he's paying for it. Needless to say, there are strings attached. They have to record the 1601 performance of Hamlet, with Shakespeare himself in the role of the Ghost. It doesn't go well, of course.
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Above expectations
- By Kindle Customer on 01-05-2022
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A Trail Through Time
- The Chronicles of St. Mary's, Book 4
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins
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St Mary's is back and is facing a battle to survive in this, the fourth installment of the Chronicles. Max and Leon are re-united and looking forward to a peaceful lifetime together. But, sadly, they don't even make it to lunchtime. The action races from 17th century London to Ancient Egypt and from Pompeii to 14th century Southwark as they're pursued up and down the timeline.
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A must read, or, listen as the case may be.
- By Kindle Customer on 28-03-2022
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When a Child Is Born
- A Chronicles of St. Mary's Short Story
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 32 mins
- Unabridged
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The time-travel series that everyone's talking about.... Jodi Taylor's The Chronicles of St. Mary's is back with a short story. It's Christmas Day 1066, and a team from St Mary's is going to witness the coronation of William the Conqueror. Or so they think.... However, history seems to have different plans for them, and when Max finds herself delivering a child in a peasant's hut, she can't help wondering what history is up to.
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Great festive short story for those familiar with St Mary’s
- By Anonymous User on 29-12-2021
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The Very First Damned Thing
- An Author-Read Audio Exclusive
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Jodi Taylor
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Jodi Taylor reads the long-awaited prequel in her Chronicles of St Mary’s series, as Dr Bairstow struggles to set up St Mary’s as we know it in a world still scarred by the ravages of civil war. Ever wondered how it all began? It’s two years since the final victory at the Battersea Barricades. The fighting might be finished, but for Dr Bairstow, just now setting up St Mary's, the struggle is only beginning. How will he assemble his team? From where will his funding come?
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Best to read this out of order
- By Kaz on 03-11-2017
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A Second Chance
- The Chronicles of St Mary's, Book 3
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
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History happens all around you. And, occasionally, to you. I could have been a bomb-disposal expert, or a volunteer for the Mars mission, or a firefighter, something safe and sensible. But, no, I had to be an historian. It began well. A successful assignment to 17th century Cambridge to meet Isaac Newton, and another to witness the historic events at The Gates of Grief. So far so good.
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Best narrator
- By Onyajay on 09-05-2021
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Another Time, Another Place
- Chronicles of St Mary's 12
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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It's long been known that if a thing can go wrong, it will. With knobs on, usually. Disasters start to pile up. A new colleague with no respect for the past and a great deal to prove. Historians lost in time. And - worst of all - Rosie Lee on her very first jump. Then there's the small matter of Max's dishonourable discharge. From Tudor England to the Tower of Babel - it's all going horribly wrong. Jobless and homeless, Max receives an offer she can't refuse. Another time, another place. A refuge, perhaps. She's got that wrong, too.
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like coming home
- By Tim on 04-06-2021
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A Symphony of Echoes
- The Chronicles of St Mary's, Book 2
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Dispatched to Victorian London to seek out Jack the Ripper, things go badly wrong when he finds the St Mary's historians first. Stalked through the fog-shrouded streets of Whitechapel, Max is soon running for her life. Again. And that's just the start. Max finds herself in a race against time when an old enemy is intent on destroying St Mary's. An enemy willing, if necessary, to destroy History itself.
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A Symphony of Errors.
- By Anonymous User on 13-06-2020
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My Name is Markham
- The Chronicles of St Mary's
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Piers Wehner
- Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Like a smaller and much scruffier Greta Garbo - finally - Markham speaks! It's Christmas and time for the first (and almost certainly last) St Mary's Annual Children's Christmas Party - attendance compulsory, by order of Dr Bairstow. Discovered practising his illegal reindeer dance and poo-dropping routine, our hero, along with fellow disaster magnets Peterson and Maxwell, is dispatched to Anglo-Saxon England to discover the truth about Alfred and the cakes.
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Fun
- By Phoebe on 22-08-2021
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When Did You Last See Your Father?
- By: Jodi Taylor
- Narrated by: Jodi Taylor, Zara Ramm
- Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if Max's husband met Max's father? What would Leon do? They're normally a fairly amiable bunch, but this is the story of what to expect if St Mary's doesn't like someone. As in, really doesn't like someone. Warning: contains a unit-wide criminal enterprise, a great deal of illegal activity and a sad misuse of public resources. All the things a father will do to protect his family. It is also a story of revenge. Because this is payback - St Mary's style. Includes bonus St Mary's escapades 'Desiccated Water' and 'Markham and the Anal Probing'.
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Fantastic Amuse-bouche
- By Anonymous User on 06-09-2019
Publisher's Summary
It’s Christmas again at St Mary's and time for Max’s obligatory illegal jump. On this occasion, however, they’re right up against it.
A loaded gun has been left behind in Ancient Egypt, and it’s up to them to retrieve it before anyone accidentally blows their own head off, thus affecting the timeline for centuries to come.And as if that’s not enough, someone (Max) has inadvertently poisoned Mr Markham. It’s hot, they’re running out of supplies, they can’t find the gun and it’s all going horribly wrong. Again.
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- Sheryl
- 02-05-2016
Fantastic for fans of the series
I very rarely give short stories 5 stars but this one was absolutely perfect for what it was-- a small snippet of life at St. Mary's. Hilarious as usual. A great way to get me even more excited for the release of the next book in a few days. And it was free which makes it even better! A wonderful way for fans of the series to spend 1+ hours. (This is not meant for people who have not read any of this series yet. Don't start with this short story. Start with book 1. You won't be sorry.)
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- Dave
- 26-04-2016
Great Short
I enjoyed this short and believe it is one of the best of the series.
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- pondo
- 05-06-2018
Great series
The St. Mary's books are a lot of fun, and sometimes you learn stuff too!
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- Bone Mom
- 12-07-2018
Truly entertaining !
I adore the Chronicles St. Mary’s. I feel each character is a part of my family and I thank Jodi Taylor for bringing them to life for me in every chapter. Zara Ramm is utterly amazing once again. You will never be able to convince me that Zara isn’t the Real Max. Words can not express how delighted I am to have found this series and I pray Jodi Taylor never stops writing them. I don’t know what I would do with out them. Thank you Ms. Taylor you are a genius.
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- Bonnie
- 08-06-2018
Always funny
Once again Jodi Taylor puts Max in the middle of a mess up. What makes this book enjoyable is character development. The reader learns to care about Max and the other regulars. These books are enjoyable reads and always funny although this one is a little on the slap stick side.
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- Sara Wells
- 16-05-2018
Ships & stings
These books are so brilliant, such a fun premise, they never fail to make me laugh!
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- Kindle Customer
- 28-02-2018
Cute
Cute and fun to listen to. All the loose ends were taken care of just like a short story should do and it was interesting and original.
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- Maria
- 19-02-2018
Poor Markum...
A big ooops on the part of someone other than Max, for a change, causes the usual mayhem for Max, Petersen and Markum, but this time - oh my for Markum!! Thankfully, he is Markum the indestructible! And, have I mentioned that Leon is THE BEST! You have to listen to fully understand....
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- Susan M.
- 13-11-2017
Here I go again
Well, I've said it before and this short story is no exception - it's another rousing and hilarious adventure. Best of all, it fleshes out a cliffhanger from the previous book and answers unanswered questions (as well as some unasked questions) with more grit and humor. I'm so, so glad this entire series is available on Audible! Jodi Taylor is one of my favorite authors and this book does not disappoint! Needless to say, neither does Audible or the AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY
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- Kindle Customer
- 10-10-2017
Very Enjoyable Short Story
If you love St Mary's then you should bookmark this story and listen to it every Christmas. Wonderful as always....Narrated Beautifully
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review
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- Robyn
- 08-08-2016
Short and sweet
One hour 25 minutes of light hearted entertainment - just enough time for one jump (or one commute, in my world).
Out of sync with the books I've listened to already, but it didn't detract. Set at Christmas time, and in the usual tradition of "St Mary's Christmas chaos"...........Characters consistent with previous books, and the same light tone.
If you're a fan of the series this is just more of the same, and as a give-away from audible, you may as well download and enjoy it.
8 people found this helpful
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- Nicola
- 18-01-2016
loved this book
I have only just found this author and love her writing. I have become addicted to her books now and this is my favourite one so far.
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- Sigrin
- 23-12-2016
Jolly adventure
Just love st Mary's, it never disappoints
Zara Ramm brings life and humour to the superb writing of Jodi Taylor. They should teach history at school like this!
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- happy loon
- 11-12-2015
Always something to look forward too
Love that Jodi gives us a festive treat 😀 may St Mary's continue for many years to come. ( whilst awaiting the next book I'm going back to the beginning).
Great books. Enjoy
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- John
- 02-12-2015
As always, thoroughly enjoyable
I have loved every Jodi Taylor so far and this one was no exception. The reading was really good as well.
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- Mrs C Lovell
- 01-12-2015
I wanted it to carry on!!
I love the series and the fact that Jodie gives her .5 books out for free is extremely generous.
I have read this book out of sequence so there were some major spoilers in it and to be honest I was a bit baffled by the time line but it wasn't a major issue. The story itself was full of the usual fun, frolics, angst and mayhem.
A thoroughly good listen and expertly read by Zara Ramm.
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- The Dogs Mum
- 28-11-2015
Great fun!
Have just discovered Jodi Taylor and her Chronicles of St Mary's - started off with the short stories and can't wait to read more of these. Not my usual choice of book but thoroughly enjoyable and I'm very glad I tried them. A fun fast paced story with good narration.
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- loonyspook
- 20-11-2015
Clever Marketing and a nice introduction
A free book is always nice to have though it could be something the listener does not like. This was not the case as I thoroughly enjoyed the book and it will have the side effect that I shall be buying more of the same series
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- Sue Gill
- 15-07-2022
Absolutly Fantastic!
I thoroughly recommend this. A mixture of myth, fantasy and history it is a gripping tale with well rounded characters. I thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt a great deal. I can't wait for the next one.
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- Kerri B.
- 05-07-2022
Always love these stories 🥰
Thankyou for writing these, I’m completely addicted, they are funny, entertaining and a brilliant read.
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