The Performance: A Novel Free Audiobook Download by Claire Thomas
A New York City psychiatrist and a talented jazz pianist have been living separate lives for decades--until the death of their daughter forces them to reconnect. Thwarted by the secrets that divide them, they try to make peace by learning about each other and their daughter in this heartbreakingly funny novel.
The Performance is an audiobook set in the world of opera and ballet. The book tells us the story of a young girl who is trying to find her way in a world of competition, yet it doesn't come without its conflicts. In order to help her prepare for a scholarship auditions, she meets a therapist named Dr. Shelly, who helps her explore the character she'll need for the audition. In return for her expertise and advice, she asks for help with a school project about dance - which ultimately leads to romance.
The Performance: A Novel is a gripping thriller about a terrorist bombing in London that has left thousands dead and many more injured. The novel follows the story of three employees of the Department for International Development (DID) who are investigating the bomb attack, and the lead character, Maggie, is forced to go back to her old life as a police officer because she doesn't know if her friend Gail is alive or not.
The Performance is a gripping tale of murder, money and power. It is narrated by four different characters who have each been tasked with writing about the novel for their newspaper, but as they delve into the story, secrets are revealed, connections are made and things get much more complicated than any of them could imagine.
The Performance: A Novel is a gripping literary thriller about the psychological, emotional and physical toll of physical performance. The book switches back and forth between four narrative voices as it follows protagonist Jessie in her bid for Olympic gold and what happens when she falls short of her mark for the second time in two years.
The Performance is a riveting and raw story following the lives of four very different women. Each woman has achieved a lot in their lives but they struggle with failed relationships, broken dreams, low self-esteem, and regret. While working as a personal trainer, Claire meets Edwina. Edwina is trying to get her life back on track after an abusive relationship with her husband leaves her feeling depressed and defeated. As the two women embark on a health journey together, they are each challenged by their own demons: addiction, abuse, or simply unhappiness. They soon realize that they have much more to gain from supporting one another than trying to compete against each other for validation
Published Date | 2021-03-16 |
Duration | 5 hours 44 minutes |
Author | Claire Thomas |
Narrated | Edwina Wren, Helen Morse, Harvey Zielinski, Melissa Madden Gray, Tamala Shelton , Sylvie De Crespigny, Lara Robinson |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Fiction & Literature |
Parent Category | Contemporary Women, General, Literary Fiction |