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The Witching Tide
- Narrated by: Miranda Raison
- Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins
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Summary
'A superb writer' EMMA STONEX
'Stylish and raw' ANNE ENRIGHT
'Mesmerising and beautiful' DAILY EXPRESS
'Gripping and visceral ' IRISH EXAMINER
'A powerful, riveting read ' ELIZABETH MACNEAL
'Astonishingly absorbing' i PAPER
'That's a good thing about you, Martha. You keep secrets . . .'
East Anglia, 1645. Martha Hallybread, a midwife, healer and servant , is a trusted figure in her beloved coastal village of Cleftwater - even though no one has ever heard her speak.
One day, the peaceful atmosphere is disrupted by the arrival of a witch-hunter, and suspicion threatens to tear the community apart. When Martha is drawn into the search, she finds herself torn between protecting herself or her friends. As the tide of suspicion builds and events hurtle towards a terrible reckoning, Martha's silence is a choice that could cost her everything.
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- cathrine brand
- 20-04-24
Excellent read
I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. It vividly brought to life how horrid and torturous the witch trials must of been for the accused.
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- Rozenda
- 21-07-23
Wonderful.
The book is about the witch trials in East Anglia and more specifically is set in a fictional village on the East Anglian coast. The characters are so engaging and the narrator extremely good.
The witch trials, especially those in East Anglia, have always fascinated me and this book makes me want to more and more !
Highly recommended.
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- Jennifer Langan
- 09-07-24
The More Things Change...
The more they stay the same constantly came to mind as I listened to this beautifully crafted historical novel, one of the finest I've read addressing witch trials. Meyers prose was magnificent, We can retell these harrowing tales with the hopes of learning from them. but the human psyche has not changed much since the 1600s. They may no longer be able legally kill women who won't comply but they'll burn us as witches one way or the other. Dont believe me? Now they'll brandish their pitchforks if women, even with all this history of our persecution roaring behind us, refuse to say men are women. This witch won't burn though.
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- Angieh
- 22-07-23
Beautiful
I don’t usually write reviews, but this book was truly beautiful and moving . It will stay with me for a long time. I didn’t want it to end. The narrator absolutely brought it to life and gave a stunning performance.
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- Richard
- 12-07-23
Bewitching.
Most mesmerising book, wonderful narrator. I truly did not want this book to end..
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- Sara
- 24-09-23
Brilliant
This was one I started ekeing out and listening to less, just because I didn’t want it to end. The narration was perfect for a range of tricky accents and a mute protagonist.
Beautiful writing for fans of Maggie O’Farrell and Hilary Mantel.
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- AH
- 22-12-23
Beautifully told
An interesting subject that beggars belief. The characters come to life in your mind as you listen, they are strong, brave, defiant and compassionate. The storyline is thoughtful, incredible and beautifully told
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- Janet G
- 06-05-24
Loved this book, there is a depth that many others don't capture.
You understand how little the nature of people has changed when you read/listen to a book with such well defined characters and historic depth.
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