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The Gallows Curse
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
- Length: 19 hrs and 49 mins
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Summary
The year is 1210 and a black force is sweeping England. A vengeful King John has seized control of the Church, leaving corpses to lie in consecrated ground, babies unbaptized, and the people terrified of dying in sin. In the village of Gastmere, the consequences grow darker still when Elena, a servant girl, is dragged into a conspiracy to absolve the sins of the lord of the manor. In desperation she visits the cunning woman, who has been waiting for just such an opportunity to fulfil an ancient curse conjured at the gallows.
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- Mick'sMoll
- 20-09-18
Disappointed.
After listening to the wonderful Company of Liars and the Vanishing Witch I looked forward to the Gallows Curse so much.
I enjoyed the storyline, set in the 1200s, when nobility had it all and serfs were downtrodden peasants whose very lives belonged to their lords. Accusations, horrible dreams, superstitions, witchcraft, mandrakes, murder most foul, evil villains and weird yet good hearted folk abound. The story held much promise.
The story, for me, was ok but David Thorpe, one of my favourite narrators, let me down with his voice of Rafael. I ignored other reviews on his performance thinking I would get used to his castrato type voice but I didn't and his voice for Ma was strange too. She sounded like the Australian matriarchs Henry Bower uses in his narration for the Bryce Courtenay books - all very muddling. The plot seemed less important because I was deep in thought over the voices. Not the best narration but I'll revisit Company of Liars for David Thorpe's wonderful melifluous Northumbrian accent and all will be forgiven but it will be a couple of years before I listen to Gallows again.
Come on Karen, give me another character from Northumberland so D.T. can wow me again.
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- 16-08-17
This the second audio book I've listened to by Karen Maitland and it will be the last.
With both of Karen Maitland's books that I have listened to, her endings are so infuriating. Now wishing I hadn't spent so many hours listening to what is otherwise an excellent story. Groan. Perhaps she simply enjoys winding up her readers. Not a good idea because she's just lost one.
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- suzypoozy
- 12-09-17
Good but not as good as Company of Liars
I enjoy Karen Maitland books - she tells a gripping yarn. However this did not engage me as much as Company of Liars or Owlkillers. Still her historical knowledge of the period always impresses me and you can picture and smell it all!
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- Ellie Rose
- 01-10-17
Gripping story but the narration let it down
This was a tough one. Fascinating story with fascinating characters and a good deal of suspense, but the narrator chose an annoying accent for the narration and I just couldn't listen anymore. I made it to chapter 4 and wanted throw the kindle across the room. Very frustrating and disappointing. I still want to know what happens though so I think I'll just get the book and read it instead of listening to it.
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- Birdz
- 05-01-18
Gripping dark and awesome
Loved it from start to end. The characters were easily distinguishable each spoken word painted the backdrop on which the characters performed.
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- Margaret McQuillan
- 18-02-18
Very enjoyable
Both the story and the narrator was very good. I really enjoyed both very much.
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- Lisa leaning
- 04-03-21
a bit confusing
found it a bit hard going at times . Had to concentrate or it could get a bit muddled . The story did make sense towards the end though.
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- Ron
- 22-11-18
Amazing performance
David Thorpe 's ability to perform as a castrato character is truly amazing. Plus regional Norfolk, French, Persian and other accents.
The story itself is not as gripping as Company of Liars: I found myself wishing it was shorter. True that it is full of period details but these don't make the story any more exciting
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- Prime Time
- 17-08-20
Great story
the narration accent (the mandrake) got grating, and the high pitched voice of Raph was almost unbearable to listen to especially when listening to it at night. apart from that it's a great story.
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- Glen Broughton
- 21-02-22
Brilliant
Once again Karen Maitland weaves the story to the very end. Fantastic characterisation by the narrator, can't get enough of her novels
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