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The Burnings
- Narrated by: Rhianna McGreevy
- Length: 16 hrs and 31 mins
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Summary
Nothing scares men like witchcraft . . .
1589. Scottish housemaid Geillis and Danish courtier Margareta lead opposite lives, but they both know one thing: when a man cries “witch”, no woman is safe.
Yet when the marriage of King James VI and Princess Anna of Denmark brings Geillis and Margareta together, everything they supposed about good, evil, men, and women, is cast in a strange and brilliant new light.
For the first time in history, could black magic – or rumours of it – be a very real tool for women’s political gain?
As the North Berwick witch trials whip Scotland – and her king – into a frenzy of paranoia, the clock is ticking. Can Margareta and Geillis keep each other safe? And once the burnings are over, in whose hands will power truly lie?
Inspired by the incredible true story that set 16th-century Scotland and Denmark alight, The Burnings is 2023’s most bewitching debut novel, by a multi-awardwinning new star of historical fiction.
Critic reviews
‘A gothic gem. Tense, delicate writing. Lace woven with steel threads.’ Judges of the HWA Dorothy Dunnett Competition
‘The best new talent from the North of England . . . This year’s winners show that the next generation of creative talent has the potential to help us re-frame a post-pandemic world and better understand ourselves and our society.’ Katy Shaw, Partner in the Northern Writers’ Awards 2020
‘The Burnings is a beautifully written re-imagining of the North Berwick witch trials with clever and tantalising glimpses into the cross-over between witchcraft and lived experience in 16th-century Scotland.’ S.G. MacLean
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- Mrs D.
- 07-03-24
Compelling storytelling
A fascinating and emotive piece of historical narrative with supeb characterization... and brought to life by the brilliant narration.
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- B. M. Bugajski
- 09-04-24
Loved it!
I absolutely loved the story - how it depicts the phenomenon of the Witch trials and shows the process of how it all could have spread to such a scale.
And Rhianna McGreevy’s reading was incredible - she gave different voices to the characters and it was a pleasure to listen to the narration.
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- Megan Adams
- 29-06-23
Vivid and detailed
Not for the faint hearted but I highly recommend this to any historical fiction fans or just anyone who knows the Borders area, very fascinating.
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- ScaredyKat
- 14-09-23
Compelling
Found this harrowing historical tale completely and utterly absorbing. Sometimes difficult to listen to, as the descriptions of human suffering under torture and the narration are very vivid. A brilliant weaving of stories. Highly recommend.
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- Kevin Hickey
- 08-10-23
Fascinating
Engaging, gripping story told through beautifully rich history - looking forward to more from this new author.
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