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Birdcage Walk

By: Helen Dunmore
Narrated by: Emma Fenney
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It is 1792 and Europe is seized by political turmoil and violence. Lizzie Fawkes has grown up in radical circles where each step of the French Revolution is followed with eager idealism. But she has recently married John Diner Tredevant, a property developer who is heavily invested in Bristol's housing boom, and he has everything to lose from social upheaval and the prospect of war. Soon his plans for a magnificent terrace built above the 200-foot drop of the gorge come under threat. Diner believes that Lizzie's independent, questioning spirit must be coerced and subdued. She belongs to him: law and custom confirm it, and she must live as he wants. In a tense drama of public and private violence, resistance and terror, Diner's passion for Lizzie darkens until she finds herself dangerously alone.

©2017 Helen Dunmore (P)2017 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Historical Fiction Fiction Emotionally Gripping Heartfelt Scary
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"Hers are expert hands at turning history into gripping fiction." ( The Times)
"Helen Dunmore...is a poet as well as a novelist, who is celebrated for her delicate language and acute observations." ( Sunday Times)
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A very detailed gripping story, that made the seventeen hundreds come vividly to life. I also loved Helen's journey finding and creating the characters and times.

Wonderful

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Just couldn't put this book down, clever and interesting plot with real history. It was beautifully read and I could not have enjoyed it more. Thank you.

Captivating

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I wasn't quite half way through until my interest was piqued.
From the.n on i found the book fascinating. A very thoughtful and disturbing story.
Like several other listeners i found the reader was mischosen for this story. I can image her reading a Lisa Jewell book. Something contemporary.
But her French was spoken with perfection
I would recommend this book.

Birdcage Walk

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First time I have read this author and I am hooked already. Will immediately download another of her books. Beautifully written but very accessible. So sad to hear that she has recently died.

Excellent

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A thought provoking book. I will definately listen to more of this author. well worth a listen

A well written piece

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