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All the Murmuring Bones
- Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
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Summary
For fans of Naomi Novik and Katharine Arden, a dark gothic fairy tale from award-winning author Angela Slatter.
Orphaned as a young child, Mirin O'Malley has been brought up by her grandparents on their isolated, rambling estate Hob's Hallow. Long ago her family prospered due to a deal struck with the mer, the terrifying creatures who live in the depths of the sea: safety for their merchant ships in return for a child of each generation. But for many years the family have been unable to keep their side of the bargain and their fortunes have suffered as a result. When Mirin's grandfather dies, her grandmother puts in train a plan to restore their glory - but at the price of Mirin's freedom. Finding amongst her grandfather's papers evidence that her parents may still be alive, Mirin is determined to escape and discover the truth about her origins. This takes her on a treacherous journey to Blackwater, the estate her parents built when they fled Hob's Hallow, but on arrival Mirin finds the estate in decline and her 'Uncle Edward' in charge: where are her parents, and who is this Edward Elliott really?
A story of mystery and magic and the strange creatures that lurk beneath the waves.
Critic reviews
"Like the sea at its heart, Slatter s haunting story is treacherous and lovely in all its dark depths." (Heather Kassner, author of The Bone Garden)
"Slatter's dark fantasies have a bright, burning core of understanding and insight." (M.R. Carey, author of The Girl with All the Gifts and The Boy on the Bridge)
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- Patrick O'Driscoll
- 09-09-23
enjoyable read
lovely story or magic and adventure
v well narrated
main characterter goes on a journey to find lost parents only to uncover hidden family secrets
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- Jon Hykin
- 27-04-21
Really great adult fairy story
Poldark for the me too era with magic and fairy tales - absolutely awesome.
Could not recommend enough.
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- MISS M CALLAGHAN
- 24-11-22
Perfect match of narrator to story
I really enjoyed this mix of a story embroidered with fairy tales. The narrator was perfect too.
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- Mrs J E-P
- 03-02-23
An earthly tale of magic and mermaids
Merrin Elliot, bound to the O’Malley family by blood and obligation, decides she wants a different life to the one written and talked about for generations. Deals with the sea folk and with glimmerings of magic, she tries to subvert the path being forced on her as she tracks down family she didn’t know she had.
Beautifully lyrical and narrated. Merrin is a great character and the first person narrative drew me in completely. A great earthly tale with magic, tension, unraveling mysteries and courage without any cloying sentimentality. A great listen highly recommended.
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- Caz
- 08-09-23
Interesting and unusual
Great heroine and well told. Narrator brings the story to life perfectly. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys a story well told
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- BB
- 04-12-22
Engaging
Really engaging. Couldn’t put this down. Ages since I was gripped on a book. Author has a brilliant talent.
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- Avidreader
- 01-06-23
Unpredictable and engaging
Love the narrators voice, like honey to the ear! Lovely mythology with lots of twists and turns that keep you guessing. I’ll look for more from this author.
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- Seraphina
- 06-02-23
Great story and great character growth!
I've always loved mermaids, and coming from an Irish family this was such a fun read. Mirin was a great character and i loved her journey !!
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- Moi
- 23-09-23
Beautifully read
Great story, imaginatively written and very well read. Some interesting folk stories which link well with the plot
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- Japanese Zen Garden
- 09-02-24
Feisty heroine
An unusual story that kept me listening . Some interesting ideas including ties into folklore that I enjoyed.
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