The Spoilt City

Name: The Spoilt City
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (187 reviews)
Author: Olivia Manning

Tension builds in wartime Bucharest

Written byOlivia Manning

Narrated byHarriet Walter

Length12h13m

Release dateDecember 1, 2009

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thriller & Suspense

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.7 (187 ratings)

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Author	Olivia Manning
Narrator	Harriet Walter
Runtime	12h13m
Published	December 1, 2009
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (187 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thriller & Suspense, Suspense
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Olivia Manning's gripping novel comes alive through Harriet Walter's nuanced narration. As the English colony in Bucharest teeters on the brink of collapse, the Pringles and their friends navigate a complex web of loyalty, deception, and survival. Walter's subtle inflections and steady pace bring depth to Manning's richly drawn characters and masterful plotting.

Tags: Literary FictionHistorical ThrillerSlow BurnCharacter-DrivenWartime Drama

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Expert narration by Harriet Walter brings every character and scene to life across 12h13m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I devoured The Spoilt City, drawn in by Harriet Walter's superb narration. Her understated delivery perfectly captures the novel's quiet intensity, and she brings a subtle warmth to Harriet Pringle's character. The story's pacing is deliberate, mirroring the slow-burning tension of the characters' situation. One minor quibble: some of the supporting characters can feel a bit one-dimensional, and a few of the plot threads feel slightly rushed in the final hours. Overall, though, this is a masterful production that will appeal to fans of literary fiction and historical thrillers. The attention to detail in the narration and production is impressive, making this a standout audiobook.

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