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Witches

By: Tracy Borman
Narrated by: Maggie Mash
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September 1613. In Belvoir Castle, the heir of one of England's great noble families falls suddenly and dangerously ill. Within a few short weeks he will suffer an excruciating death. Soon the whole family will be stricken with the same terrifying symptoms. The second son, the last male of the line, will not survive. It is said witches are to blame. And so the Earl of Rutland's sons will not be the last to die.

©2013 Tracy Borman (P)2013 W F Howes Ltd Europe Historical Fiction Fiction Magic Witchcraft Magic Users England

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"Borman has expertly forged an absorbing biography from fragments of her personal history" ( Independent on Matilda)
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A riveting book mellifluously read by Maggie Marsh. A chilling indictment of the position of the vulnerable in the early 17th century and an intriguing insight into court and dynastic politics in the Jacobean court.

Fascinating and beautifully rendered

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As others have said, this extremely fascinating account of the Belvoir witches is spoilt by all quotations being spoken in some form of croaky, pantomime, voice over. Such a shame as the regular narration is soothing, engaging and lively. It is enough to bring the story to life without this constant, annoying interjection. The book itself, however, is well worth a listen... if you can get used to such a style.

Fascinating story, annoying narration.

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The book covers many bases in some detail and particularly asoects of social hustory tgat doesn’t normally appear in the mire broadbrush texts. It’s wonderfully read with some convincing vocal characterusations .

Tracey boarman at her very best.

Utterly brilliant!

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Was really looking forward to hearing this as have come across the story in various Stuart history books and fancied listening to something a bit macabre in the run-up to Hallowe'en, not disappointed by the book itself but the narration has driven me a bit mad - Maggie Mash has a lovely voice but for some reason every single historical quote (and they happen very often as you would expect) is delivered in a strange croaky stage voice - often in regional accents - which I found deeply distracting and a bit ridiculous at times. Others may not find it an issue and it's quite possible I'm being fussy but I really did find the delivery distracting me from the words themselves which is a real shame.

Interesting story, distracting narration

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Thoroughly enjoyed this history. Gives a well rounded account of the witchcraft scares of England as well as touching on Europe and America. Very well narrated too.

Very engaging and interesting history

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