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An Almond for a Parrot

By: Wray Delaney, (Sally Gardner)
Narrated by: Rachel Atkins
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‘shades of Sarah Waters…irresistible’ – The Guardian

‘I would like to make myself the heroine of this story – an innocent victim led astray. But alas sir, I would be lying…’

London, 1756: In Newgate prison, Tully Truegood awaits trial. Her fate hanging in the balance, she tells her life-story. It’s a tale that takes her from skivvy in the back streets of London, to conjuror’s assistant, to celebrated courtesan at her stepmother’s Fairy House, the notorious house of ill-repute where decadent excess is a must…

Tully was once the talk of the town. Now, with the best seats at Newgate already sold in anticipation of her execution, her only chance of survival is to get her story to the one person who can help her avoid the gallows.

She is Tully Truegood.

Orphan, whore, magician’s apprentice.

Murderer?

A compelling mix of bawdy romp and magical realism.’
-Sarra Manning, Red magazine

©2016 Wray Delaney (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers
Biographical Fiction Coming of Age Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Magical Realism Magic Biography Crime Magic Users
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Brilliant in every aspect. Can't recommend enough! If you like Sarah Waters you'll love this, and the narration was absolutely perfect.

Absolutely outstanding!

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I chose this book for the cover, and I'm so glad I did. You are left wanting more.

Completely unexpected

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A saucy magical fairy story for grown-ups, but with a serious social message.
Narration really engaging.
So good I listened for 6 hours non-stop!
Would highly recomend

Excellent

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A perfect story to get lost in, it gripped me from the start, its first person narrative and the protagonist is extremely likeable, there's humour, suspense, mystery, sex, and love,

an adult fairy-tale romance with a touch of magic.

The narrator does an excellent job - effortless listening

Get the audiobook, you wont regret it

Captivating

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deliciously intriguing and compelling story. The main character comes to life with a magnificent narrator

Beautifully narrated story

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