Broken Jewel, David L. Robbins
Broken Jewel, David L. Robbins
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Broken Jewel

Author: David L. Robbins

Narrator: George Guidall

Unabridged: 13 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/26/2010


Synopsis

New York Times best-selling author David L. Robbins has entrenched himself as the master of the World War II novel. Telling the gripping story of the 1945 rescue of allied prisoners from the Los BaNos camp near Manila, Broken Jewel received tremendous critical acclaim, including starred reviews from Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews.

About David L. Robbins

David L. Robbins currently teaches advanced creative writing at VCU Honors College. His exceptional talent is displayed through ten action-packed novels, including the classic War of the Rats, Broken Jewel, The Betrayal Game, The Assassins Gallery, and Scorched Earth. An award-winning essayist and screenwriter, Robbins founded the James River Writers, an organization dedicated to supporting professional and aspiring writers. He also co-founded the Podium Foundation, which encourages artistic expression in Richmond’s high schools. Robbins extends his creative scope beyond fiction as an accomplished guitarist and student of jazz, pop, and Latin classical music. When he’s not writing, he’s often found sailing, shooting, weightlifting, and traveling the world. He lives in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Suevw

Loved this even tho it was a bit "hard" to read due to the realities portrayed and got somewhat "gritty"- Be sure to ck out and revisit the authors' web page and his info cc writing - amazing - Thanks for all that and PLEASE keep at it Mr Robbins.......more

Goodreads review by Angie

Well researched historical fiction. The audio version is read by George Guidall which makes it truely amazing.......more

Goodreads review by Holly

This book literally called me from the bookshelf at the library. There was something about the cover that spoke to me. History was not one of my top 10 enjoyable topics in school so I was curious as to why this book called so strongly to me. I was captivated entirely by the writing! This book is s......more