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The Vanishing Witch
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 17 hrs and 15 mins
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Summary
The critically acclaimed Queen of the Dark Ages, author of Company of Liars, introduces a chilling novel set against the backdrop of the Peasants' Revolt.
Take one wealthy merchant. Add one charming widow. And one dying wife.
The reign of Richard II is troubled, the poor are about to become poorer still and landowners are lining their pockets. It's a case of every man for himself, whatever his status or wealth. But in a world where nothing can be taken at face value, who can you trust? The dour wool merchant? His impulsive son? The stepdaughter with the hypnotic eyes? Or the raven-haired widow clutching her necklace of bloodstones?
And when people start dying unnatural deaths and the peasants decide it's time to fight back, it's all too easy to spy witchcraft at every turn.
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- Maggsie
- 25-10-17
Brilliant narration & clever story.
The portrayal of the characters was skilfully and entertainingly done by the narrator. I also liked the superstition quotes at the start of each chapter.
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- Jack Foulkes
- 07-11-19
Brilliant book and narration
This is the third book I have read from Karen and once against the narration was fantastic as well as the story.
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- arthur bland
- 18-01-23
love these medieval tales
Great performance.....but , light on history heavy on superstition. its up to you where your tastes lie!
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- W
- 26-10-15
The Vanishing Interest
This started out really well, but I felt it ran out of steam towards the end and I wasn't sure all ends were tied up. There were elements that were definitely not for children, but overall this did feel like a book for younger readers. To me, a better book in a similar vein would be Witch Child by Celia Rees. There were a few twists and turns here and there, but they were fairly predictable and the central character, Robert, wasn't very likeable.
The narration was excellent.
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- Patabee
- 11-06-16
Happy to read again
Gripping story and excellently read. The narrative illustrates the life and colour of the time (Richard II) and brings it all to life.
Highly recommended.
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- Anna
- 29-07-21
Riveting!
This was Very enjoyable, thrilling and unpredictable.
Narrator was excellent, he made the story come alive.
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- Ann
- 26-05-19
An original and compelling tale
Loved this. Clever and intriguing plot. Evocative use of words brings the characters and setting of the novel alive. Also brilliantly narrated. Would recommend.
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- S H Newhouse
- 21-11-16
I loved this book
The Vanishing Witch is another masterpiece by this author. I listen to audio books when driving to work and Karen Maitland is lovely to listen to ,you find yourself cheering on your favourite character and wanting the villain to get their comeuppance,the superstitions of the time make you glad you live in a more enlightened time!
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- Anonymous User
- 24-05-23
My favourite so far
This is my 4th book by this artist and my favourite so far. A good story with easily to identifiable characters.
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- Beth Medlicott
- 19-05-23
Another Excellent Book
Really interesting story that kept me absorbed all the way through. I throughly enjoyed it!
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