LOVE IN A TIME OF HATE Art and Passion in the Shadow of War

Actor Jacqui Bardelang is proficient at a wide range of accents, but for this multifaceted history of the 10 years leading up to WWII she wisely relies on her own very pleasing and engaging voice. Dozens of romantic alliances define that troubled decade, many familiar, such as those of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald and Marlene Deitrich and Eric Maria Remarque; some barely remembered today. The narrative--lively, witty, and rich in detail--moves at a speed that would be challenging for the listener were the narrator not so skilled and engaging. Though this is only her second audiobook credit, Bardelang is clearly a performer with style, energy, and range who will please listeners for years to come. D.A.W. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2023]