# Radiance by Shaena Lambert — unabridged audiobook

Radiance by Shaena Lambert is an unabridged English audiobook narrated by Tara Ward. Set in 1952, it follows Hiroshima survivor Keiko Kitigawa during a visit to America for reconstructive surgery and her developing relationship with hostess Daisy Lawrence, against the backdrop of atomic politics and McCarthyism.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 3.99 GBP
- Previous price: 11.48 GBP
- Discount: 65%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:38:46.725Z
- Rating: 4.2 / 5
- Reviews: 5

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## At a glance

- Historical fiction centred on the relationship between Hiroshima survivor Keiko and her American hostess, Daisy.
- The plot is set in 1952 and engages with atomic politics and McCarthyism.
- An unabridged audio edition narrated by Tara Ward, with a stated listening length of 11 hours and 23 minutes.

## Pros

- Unabridged presentation preserves the full novel in audio form.
- The listing identifies both the narrator and the listening length, making it easier to assess the format before choosing.

## Specifications

### Audio edition
- Format: Audiobook
- Edition: Unabridged
- Listening length: 11 hours and 23 minutes
- Narrator: Tara Ward
- Language: English
### Publication
- Author: Shaena Lambert
- Publisher: Little, Brown Audio
- Publication date: 30 Nov. 2010

## Before you buy

- The story includes the aftermath of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, reconstructive surgery and political pressure to recount personal trauma. Consider whether these subjects suit your listening preferences.

## A good fit for

- Listeners looking for historical fiction about post-war Japan, America and the human consequences of atomic politics.
- Audiobook buyers who prefer a complete, unabridged novel with a named narrator and stated runtime.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a light or escapist story, as the described subject matter includes wartime trauma and political exploitation.

## Customer feedback

The listing provides aggregate ratings, but no review-summary evidence or individual customer comments. The distribution includes five-star, four-star and three-star ratings, so it indicates varied reactions rather than a uniformly positive response. With a small stated rating sample, it cannot establish which aspects listeners liked or disliked.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Radiance about?
Set in 1952, it follows Hiroshima survivor Keiko Kitigawa during a visit to America for reconstructive surgery and her increasingly close relationship with hostess Daisy Lawrence. The story also addresses atomic politics and McCarthyism.
### Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?
The listed author is Shaena Lambert and the narrator is Tara Ward.
### How long is this audiobook?
The listed listening length is 11 hours and 23 minutes.
### Is this an abridged edition?
The listing identifies it as unabridged.

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