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River of Destiny

By: Barbara Erskine
Narrated by: Gina Peach
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From the bestselling author of Time’s Legacy and Lady of Hay comes a thrilling new novel, River of Destiny, an epic story that spans Anglo Saxon Britain, Victorian Suffolk and the present day.

Perfect for fans of Kate Mosse’s Labyrinth.

On the banks of the River Deben in Suffolk are ancient barns dating back to Anglo Saxon times – within these walls lie secrets that have been buried for centuries.

New arrivals Zoe and Ken move into one of the converted barns, ready to start a life away from the hustle and bustle of the city. To the outside world they seem happy, but they are growing further apart by the day. Meanwhile the strange presence Zoe feels within their home and the ghostly shapes she sees through the cloying mists on the river are getting harder to ignore.

Nearby, farmers are ploughing the land beside the river and human bones are found. Are they linked to the Victorian tragedy the locals whisper about? The secret of the grassy mound has remained untouched through history, but now that it’s been disturbed, will there be devastating consequences?

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Critic reviews

Praise for Time’s Legacy:

‘Marvellous escapist stuff’ Woman and Home

Praise for Warrior’s Princess

‘A riveting timeslip novel’ Fanny Blake

‘Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson’ Elizabeth Buchan, Sunday Times

‘Stephen King meets Ruth Rendell’ Frank Delaney

‘Barbara Erskine’s storytelling talent is undeniable’ The Times

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I love her stories the ghostiness is exciting and different. This is a great story that I will re listen to then write a better review.

Barbara Erskine always has a surreal story to tell

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Hooked from the start. The plot was addictive and the characters well drawn. So glad that the ending ended hopefully

Wonderful

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The way the story brings alive the history of a place is cleverly executed. Each period has its own unique flavour but is also linked by time. Fascinating writing!
I sometimes struggled when there was a sudden jump from one period to another.
But overall a very enjoyable read.

Fascinating

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This book is another really good one by my new favourite author, Barbara Erskine. Outwrites all the rest. Well narrated by Gina Peach, but needs to check pronunciations before reading, especially the authors name.

Another amazing book.

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Another really good book from Barbara. I love all the twists and turns and the different characters she creates in her stories. Now I'm on the hunt for another good read. This book has such lovely indepth plot, with lots of other storylines going on. I really enjoyed this book, and I imagine I will hear of them on audible.

Great book. Good reading choice.

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