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The Maiden
- Narrated by: Paula Masterton, Samara MacLaren, Angus King
- Length: 11 hrs and 44 mins
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This audio edition includes an exclusive conversation between narrator Paula Masterton and author Kate Foster.
Inspired by a real-life case and winner of the Bloody Scotland Pitch Perfect Award, Kate Foster's The Maiden is a remarkable story with a feminist revisionist twist, giving a voice to women otherwise silenced by history.
"In the end, it did not matter what I said at my trial. No one believed me."
Edinburgh, October 1679. Lady Christian is arrested and charged with the murder of her lover, James Forrester. News of her imprisonment and subsequent trial is splashed across the broadsides, with headlines that leave little room for doubt: Adulteress. Whore. Murderess.
Only a year before, Lady Christian was newly married, leading a life of privilege and respectability. So, what led her to risk everything for an affair? And does that make her guilty of murder? She wasn't the only woman in Forrester's life, and certainly not the only one who might have had cause to wish him dead . . .
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-03-24
Great and engaging story
Really enjoyed this story, fantastic narration, shame about the audio glitches, for example just before chapter 62 starts, but there are few where narrator is cut short mid sentence.
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- Mrs. K. M. Bailey
- 28-03-24
Extraordinary story based on real events
I loved the premise of this book, a novel based on a real set of events which took place, but reimagined by the author.
It is beautifully written and very well read by the narrators. For any lover of historical fiction or historical fact, this is a marvellous read.
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- Nicola J.
- 29-11-23
Wonderful story
I loved how this true story was brought to life while giving an insight into 17th century Edinburgh.
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- mary
- 30-03-24
I really enjoyed this book
I loved the audio of this book I found it difficult to stop reading defo recommended.
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- RC
- 09-04-24
The Maiden
Love this book. Love the characters. Love the way it was read. So cleverly written, Kate took history from her home town and wrote a fictional story around the events. I want to listen to it again.
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- mirf
- 31-03-24
What a brilliant debut
An engaging, compelling story set in 17th century Edinburgh. Absolutely standout characters and storyline. The story is told in two very different voices - those of Lady Christian and Violet. Just brilliant. Never a dull moment. I found the narration exceptional. A really enjoyable listen. *****
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- Anonymous User
- 23-03-24
Fantastic
Enthralling from start to finish. Done truly interesting characters, well developed and thought out. Brilliant performance, cannot wait for the next book. Bravo to the author
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- JNewton
- 14-05-23
Good historical fiction
Really enjoyed the narration and characters, worked well and clearly as an audio book. Also appreciated the end bonus interview with the author.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-01-24
Vivid storytelling
Incredibly atmospheric, intriguing plot, and characters that felt like real people who might have existed in 17th century Edinburgh
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- Dog Walker Sussex
- 17-12-23
the superb narration
An absolute gem of a book , one that will stay with me for a long time. Historically accurate and informative.
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