Type Thief (Audio)

Robert McMinn
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Skullduggery, heresy, and the power of type… Venice, 1503: Bartolomeo is an ambitious apprentice in the workshop of the legendary Teobaldo Manuzio, better known to history as Aldus Manutius. Fate takes a daring turn when Bartolomeo impulsively absconds with a beautiful typeface commissioned exclusively for the Pope. Fleeing the narrow alleyways and canals of Venice, he seeks refuge over the mountains in Habsburg Austria. There he meets Ilse, a goldsmith’s daughter with ambitions of her own… Against the backdrop of a continent in turmoil, Type Thief spins a mesmerising tale of ambition, betrayal, and the timeless art of typography.

Episodes

  1. JAN 18

    Type Thief – Sample Chapter 2

    Note that I will not be uploading the entire book at this time, just a few sample chapters, so the curious can get a feel for it. If you want to hear the whole thing, links are below. Here’s the link to Apple Books Amazon US Amazon UK Amazon AU Amazon CA

    18 min

  2. JAN 2

    Type Thief audio – chapter 1

    I didn’t take the time to re-export with intro music like I did for Codename Hirondelle, so this is the barebones Chapter 1 that follows on from the Prologue (previously posted—or mostly, as part of the sample). Note that I will not be uploading the entire book at this time, just a few sample chapters, […]

    16 min

  3. 12/29/2025

    Type Thief – now an audiobook

    Type Thief, set in #earlymodern Europe, is the tale of a beautiful typeface created in Venice for exclusive use by the Vatican. But the apprentice tasked with delivering the type to Rome decides instead to head north… Type Thief tells the story of what happens to the apprentice, and the type, as it journeys from […]

    5 min

  4. 11/01/2025

    Codename Hirondelle – Chapter 32 (audio feed)

    In this final chapter, Jack tells Ruth about Paulette and they think about the future. Thanks for listening. Please support my work, and this blog, by buying a copy of Codename Hirondelle (or one of my other books) direct from me (see link above), or from Amazon: Links:Amazon UKAmazon USAmazon CAAmazon AU If you enjoy one of […]

    12 min

  5. 10/31/2025

    Codename Hirondelle – Chapter 31 (audio feed)

    Chapter 31. It’s time for the traditional Lake District Sports at Rydal. But where is Jack? This is the penultimate chapter. The last episode will be posted tomorrow. Please support my work, and this blog, by buying a copy of Codename Hirondelle (or one of my other books) direct from me (see link above), or from Amazon: […]

    15 min

  6. 10/28/2025

    Codename Hirondelle – Chapter 30 (audio feed)

    Chapter 30. Jack draws some lines on a map as everything becomes clear. Please support my work, and this blog, by buying a copy of Codename Hirondelle (or one of my other books) direct from me (see link above), or from Amazon: Links:Amazon UKAmazon USAmazon CAAmazon AU If you enjoy one of my books, please rate and […]

    22 min

  7. 10/23/2025

    Codename Hirondelle – Chapter 29 (audio feed)

    Chapter 29. Ruth takes Jack to the scene of one of the mutilations. Please support my work, and this blog, by buying a copy of Codename Hirondelle (or one of my other books) direct from me (see link above), or from Amazon: Links:Amazon UKAmazon USAmazon CAAmazon AU If you enjoy one of my books, please rate and […]

    13 min

  8. 10/20/2025

    Codename Hirondelle – Chapter 28 (audio feed)

    Chapter 28. Ruth learns a little about Jack’s war. Please support my work, and this blog, by buying a copy of Codename Hirondelle (or one of my other books) direct from me (see link above), or from Amazon: Links:Amazon UKAmazon USAmazon CAAmazon AU If you enjoy one of my books, please rate and review etc. It really […]

    19 min

  9. 10/16/2025

    Codename Hirondelle – Chapter 27 (audio feed)

    Chapter 27 – Sgt. Ruth Tyler of the Cumberland and Westmorland Constabulary is investigating a series of livestock mutilations… Please support my work, and this blog, by buying a copy of Codename Hirondelle (or one of my other books) direct from me (see link above), or from Amazon: Links:Amazon UKAmazon USAmazon CAAmazon AU If you enjoy one […]

    19 min

  10. 10/13/2025

    Codename Hirondelle – Chapter 26 (audio feed)

    Chapter 26. London wants to know where Paulette is. Jack takes the battle to the enemy. His bicycle pump has a hidden feature… Please support my work, and this blog, by buying a copy of Codename Hirondelle (or one of my other books) direct from me (see link above), or from Amazon: Links:Amazon UKAmazon USAmazon […]

    27 min
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Skullduggery, heresy, and the power of type… Venice, 1503: Bartolomeo is an ambitious apprentice in the workshop of the legendary Teobaldo Manuzio, better known to history as Aldus Manutius. Fate takes a daring turn when Bartolomeo impulsively absconds with a beautiful typeface commissioned exclusively for the Pope. Fleeing the narrow alleyways and canals of Venice, he seeks refuge over the mountains in Habsburg Austria. There he meets Ilse, a goldsmith’s daughter with ambitions of her own… Against the backdrop of a continent in turmoil, Type Thief spins a mesmerising tale of ambition, betrayal, and the timeless art of typography.

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  • Creator
    Robert McMinn
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Robert McMinn
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