Paul Shelley has narrated 6 audiobooks on Listento.it by 5 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.8★ across 11 ratings. The most-rated is The Scapegoat.
The Scapegoat
Summary
Exclusively from Audible Daphne du Maurier's The Scapegoat is a classic tale of stolen identity. As dark as it is witty, it introduces listeners to the gloomy and despondent character of John the Englishman. When by chance, John comes face to face with his French doppelgänger, Jean, his bewilderment is quickly replaced with envy. Realising that Jean is in possession of everything he lacks but has always desired, he assumes the identity of his look-a-like, leaving his old, tedious life behind. As John's attempts to escape detection from Jean's family, servants and mistresses, he embarks on a captivating adventure in a charming Chateau in the French countryside, where a witty and enthralling tale ensues. This critically acclaimed masterpiece was hailed by the New York Times for containing 'artfully compulsive storytelling' and highlighting Daphne du Maurier's skill with a pen. Born in London and later educated in Paris, Daphne was always headed for artistic success, inspired by her father, the great actor Sir Gerald du Maurier. Writing short stories from a young age, Daphne honed her craft and eventually published some of the most influential English novels of our time. Her best known works, Rebecca and The Birds were both taken on by Alfred Hitchcock and developed into award-winning films. These titles can also be found on Audible. Narrator Biography Paul Shelley is a classically trained British actor and graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. His extensive theatre background includes touring with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre in a variety of productions including, Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Medea and King Lear. Paul has also enjoyed a lucrative film and TV career, and can be seen starring in the likes of Oh! What a Lovely War, Dot the T, Doctor Who, Paradise Postpones and Doctors. Having recorded over 30 audiobooks, Paul's vocal abilities have not gone unnoticed and he has gone on to win three Audiofile Earphone Awards. Some of his other titles include John Fowles' The French Lieutenant's Woman, H.G. Wells' The History of Mr Polly and P.G. Wodehouse's Doctor Sally.
©1957 Daphne du Maurier Browning (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
Past Caring
Summary
Why should distinguished Edwardian Cabinet minister Edwin Straford resign at the height of his career? Why does the woman he loves so suddenly reject him? Why, 70 years later, should people go to such lengths to prevent the truth coming out?
©2008 Robert Goddard (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
The Christmasaurus
Summary
Why settle for a pony or a puppy for Christmas when you could have a dinosaur? A rollicking adventure from singer-songwriter and YouTuber Tom Fletcher! Once upon a time - long, long ago, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth - an egg rolled away from its mother and landed in the ocean, where it froze solid and stayed peacefully for thousands of years. Then one day, Santa and his elves discover the frozen egg, and Santa sits on it to see if it will hatch. But he can't guess what's inside: a dinosaur! Meanwhile, a young boy named William Trundle has only ever wished for one thing for Christmas: a dinosaur! So when Santa accidentally gives William the real Christmasaurus instead of a stuffed replica, it's the best Christmas ever! Until an evil man known as the Hunter decides a dinosaur will be the perfect addition to his collection. A wild and hilarious adventure ensues in this instant Christmas classic!
©2016 Tom Fletcher (P)2018 Listening Library
The Christmasaurus and the Winter Witch
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The eagerly anticipated sequel to Tom Fletcher's best-selling magical adventure The Christmasaurus. 'She is the best-kept Christmas secret of all,' whispered Santa Claus. 'Which is surprising, because Christmas itself would not exist without her. She is older than time itself, yet still as young as tomorrow. She is known only as the Winter Witch.' One year has passed since William Trundle's incredible adventure with the most extraordinary dinosaur: the Christmasaurus. Now, William is swept back to the magical North Pole, where he meets the mysterious, icy Winter Witch - whose power to control time allows Santa Claus to make the long journey all around the world every Christmas Eve. And when they learn that the fate of Christmas itself hangs in the balance, William and the Christmasaurus must work with the Winter Witch to protect it.... Full of magic and music, humour and heart, and a friendship like no other, The Christmasaurus and the Winter Witch is the most enchanting Christmas listen for the whole family.
©2019 Tom Fletcher & Shane Devries (P)2019 Penguin Audio
Staying On
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Tusker and Lily Smalley stayed on in India. Given the chance to return ‘home’ when Tusker, once a Colonel in the British Army, retired, they chose instead to remain in the small hill town of Pankot, with its eccentric inhabitants and archaic rituals left over from the days of the Empire. Only the tyranny of their imposing landlady threatens to upset the quiet rhythm of their days. Both funny and deeply moving, 'Staying On' is a unique, engrossing portrait of the end of an empire and of a forty-year love affair.
©1977 Paul Scott (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
Doctor Sally
Summary
The arrival of a golf ball on the green at the eighteenth hole at Bingley-on-Sea sets in motion a train of events to cast men everywhere into despondency. For the striker of the ball is not only a woman doctor but beautiful into the bargain. The disease of love in its most virulent strain attacks Bill Bannister; confusion sets in everywhere, and only a prescription of Wodehousian wit and humor can save the situation.
©2014 P.G. Wodehouse (P)2014 Audible, Inc.