# Treasured Island: The Story of St. Barth — Audiobook

Treasured Island is Michael Gross’s social history of St. Barthélemy, tracing its transformation into an exclusive Caribbean destination and the people drawn to it. This unabridged English audiobook is narrated by Stephen Mendel and runs for 14 hours and 47 minutes.

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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: 13.64 GBP
- Discount: 71%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:38:55.180Z
- Rating: 4.1 / 5
- Reviews: 50

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## At a glance

- Covers St. Barthélemy’s social history and its evolution into a luxury destination.
- The account describes the island’s residents, visitors and international elite.
- A supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

## Pros

- Customer feedback highlights readable storytelling and a well-researched, comprehensive history.
- The island’s story is presented within a broader social context.

## Specifications

### Audiobook details
- Format: Audiobook
- Version: Unabridged
- Listening length: 14 hours and 47 minutes
- Language: English
- Author: Michael Gross
- Narrator: Stephen Mendel
- Publisher: Harper
- Publication date: 16 Jun. 2026

## A good fit for

- Listeners interested in Caribbean history and the society surrounding St. Barthélemy.
- Buyers looking for a long-form narrative about the island’s changing identity and visitors.

## Less suited to

- Listeners seeking a short audiobook or a practical travel guide.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the book as fascinating and readable, with deeply researched storylines and a comprehensive account of St. Barth’s history. That response suits listeners seeking a detailed narrative rather than a concise travel overview. Aggregate ratings are generally favourable but include a range of opinions, so they do not establish that every listener will share those impressions.
- Positive themes: Customers mention readable storytelling.
- Positive themes: Feedback highlights the comprehensive history and research.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Treasured Island about?
It tells the social history of St. Barthélemy, including the island’s transformation and its relationship with affluent visitors and residents.
### Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The author is Michael Gross and the narrator is Stephen Mendel.
### Is this an abridged edition?
No. The listing identifies it as unabridged, with a listening length of 14 hours and 47 minutes.
### Does the audiobook include any additional material?
The listing says a supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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## Images

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