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The English Girl

Gabriel Allon • Book 13

by Daniel Silva

Narrated by George Guidall

4.41 ABR Score (40.5K ratings)
★ 4.19 Goodreads (37.3K) ★ 4.52 Audible (3.1K)
12h 14m Released 2013 Thriller

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Guidall makes Gabriel Allon feel like a man who's carrying too many secrets and not enough time — and you feel every ticking hour.

  • Great if you want: espionage with political stakes and a ticking clock
  • Listening experience: tense and propulsive — the deadline structure keeps pressure constant
  • Narration: Guidall's measured, gravelly delivery suits Allon's world-weary precision perfectly
  • Skip if: you're new to the series — backstory runs deep

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About This Audiobook

When a young British politician with close ties to the Prime Minister vanishes during a holiday on the French Riviera, the kidnapping threatens to expose a scandalous affair that could topple the government. Desperate to avoid public disgrace, the Prime Minister bypasses official channels and secretly enlists master spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon to retrieve the missing woman. What begins as a straightforward ransom case quickly transforms into a labyrinthine conspiracy stretching from the criminal underworld of Marseilles to the shadowy corridors of power in Moscow, where old enemies await Gabriel's arrival.

George Guidall's masterful narration elevates this thirteenth installment in the Gabriel Allon series with his precise delivery and nuanced character voices. Guidall seamlessly navigates the story's international scope, bringing authenticity to British political intrigue and French criminal enterprises alike. His measured pacing allows listeners to absorb the intricate plot developments while maintaining the mounting tension that drives Gabriel's race against time. The narrator's ability to convey both the intellectual sophistication of Silva's protagonist and the raw urgency of high-stakes espionage makes this political thriller particularly compelling in audio format.