Quick Facts
| Author | Francine Walls |
| Narrator | Tavia Gilbert |
| Runtime | 8h40m |
| Published | April 8, 2025 |
| Rating | 5.0 / 5 (23 ratings) |
| Categories | Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, War & Military, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
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It is 1972 and Alicia Talbot, a Vietnam war widow with a two-year-old son, has traveled to the poor, mostly illiterate nation of Botswana to teach English. At the nearby border, civil war roils Rhodesia.
Why Listen to Cradle of Lightning?
- Expert narration by Tavia Gilbert brings every character and scene to life across 8h40m of immersive audio.
- Bestseller-quality story from Francine Walls, rated 5.0 stars by 23 listeners.
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Cradle of Lightning by Francine Walls is an immersive listening experience. Performed by Tavia Gilbert with a runtime of 8h40m, you can start with a free trial that you can cancel at any time. The audiobook remains yours forever, even if you end the trial.