A Finer End.Deborah Crombie. 2001/2002. Read by Jenny Sterlin. 9 tapes. 12.25 hrs. Clipper clipper, type of sailing ship, designed for speed. Long and narrow, the clipper had the greatest beam aft of the center; the bow cleaved the waves; and the ship carried, besides topgallant and royal sails, skysails and moonrakers—a veritable cloud of sails. Audio, Recorded Books. 1-84197-387-4. $80.00. Vinyl vinyl /vi·nyl/ (vi´nil) the univalent group CH2dbondCH—. vinyl chloride a vinyl group to which an atom of chlorine is attached; the monomer which polymerizes to polyvinyl chloride; it is toxic ; plot notes. SA This intelligent and finely woven A woven is a cloth formed by weaving. It only stretches in the Bias directions (between the warp and weft directions), unless the threads are elastic. Woven cloth usually frays at the edges, unless measures are taken to counter this, such as the use of pinking shears or hemming. mystery set in Glastonbury, Scotland has all the elements that will attract those interested in religion, Christian and pagan Pagan (pəgän`), ruined city, Mandalay div., central Myanmar, on the Ayeyarwady River. Covering an area c.40 sq mi (100 sq km), it is one of the great archaeological treasures of Southeast Asia and a holy place of pilgrimage. Founded c. , including various subjects that fall under the umbrella of "new age." Narrated with an appropriate Scottish accent by Sterlin, who keeps up a good pace as she relates a complex plot that requires close attention but will keep the listener intrigued to the end. Crombie's characters voice an array of opinions that honor alternative spirituality while also maintaining a skeptical realism at its excesses. Crombie brings alive all the fascinating local and colorful characters in this clever novel. There are no enhancements to the narration and none are needed. It is clear, precise, and honors the rich narrative style. Nancy C. Chaplin, Powhatan, VA |
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