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All of a Winter's Night
- Merrily Watkins Mysteries, Book 15
- Narrated by: Emma Powell
- Length: 14 hrs and 8 mins
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When Aidan Lloyd's bleak funeral is followed by a nocturnal ritual in the fog, it becomes all too clear that Aidan, son of a wealthy farmer, will not be resting in peace. Aidan's hidden history has reignited an old feud, and a rural tradition begins to display its sinister side.
It's already a fraught time for Merrily Watkins, her future threatened by a bishop committed to restricting her role as diocesan exorcist for Hereford. Suddenly there are events she can't talk about as she and her daughter, Jane, find themselves potentially on the wrong side of the law.
In the city of Hereford, DI Frannie Bliss, investigating a shooting, must confront the apparent growth of organised crime, also contaminating the countryside. On the Welsh border, the old ways are at war with the modern world. As the days shorten and the fog gives way to ice and snow, a savage killing draws Merrily Watkins into a conflict centred on one of Britain's most famous medieval churches, its walls laden with ancient symbolism.
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- shine
- 24-06-20
fantastic listen
loved this book.have read the book but it was better to listen to it .
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- Smee
- 22-12-18
another excellent tale
Phlil rickman doesn't disappoint. He evocatively weaves a story round the landscape of Merrily's border.
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- Simie
- 25-11-17
Excellent, had me guessing up to the very end
I've listened to the whole Merrily series narrated by Emma Powell. You may think the books start to struggle when the series goes on. Not at all. One of the best yet! I thought I knew the format and work out who was doing what! Wrong! Emma's narrative is superb as there are a lot different characters to handle! Phil has a lot of subtle sub plots going on with plenty of humour that Emma has picked up on. Thanks for all the books Phil! Keep them coming.
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- ChrisH
- 02-08-17
good read but a bit confusing
As with all Phil Rickman books there is a lot of mystery and tradition in the story.
The story is very good if not a bit confusing in places particularly at the end, had to listen to it twice.
A good read while worth listening to.
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- eurzulie
- 22-07-17
Exce!!ent story
I really enjoyed this audio book. I had already read the book, but I had wanted to re-read it, so I thought I would try the audio version. I'm glad I did, as I had missed some things in the first reading. I was enthralled by the Kilpeck part of the story, as I have always wanted to go there. This book really held my attention. The characters are much loved, and it feels like you know them. I am very much looking forward to the next book.
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- A Genealogist
- 06-11-17
The best Merrily Watkins mystery?
I have listened to all of Phil Rickman's Merrily books. They are all really excellent. This one is definitely one of the best - if not the best. At least one big surprise relating to recurring characters in the series. Very highly recommended but it may help to have listened to OR read books 1 to 13 first!
Emma Powells narration is perfect. Very highly recommended.
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- A. G. Richardson
- 02-10-17
Merrily does it again!!!
All the old favourites including Bliss, Annie, Gomer, Jane, Lol & Eirann but Phil has done a bit of a "Game of Thrones" with this one.. Who's left standing?
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- Andrew Foulds
- 27-09-18
9 Men’s Morris
A real return to form. Lots of dark themes here especially about things so familiar. Never have Morris Dancing seemed to dark but deep! To be honest the mystery behind this was incidental this was more an exploration of our lost connection to Nature and how it is expressed in modern life. Jane also comes into her own and for once Merrily is left to just go with the deep spirituality of the earth.
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- Earthymama
- 19-06-17
Phil Rickman- the Border's secrets
I love Phil Rickman's writing.
I can thoroughly recommend reading the Merrily Watkins series
This latest episode meets the usual high standards.
Phil reminds us of the secret and hidden ways of all societies while giving us a cast of excellent characters.
I would give 5***** in all categories but I didn't feel that Frannie Bliss got the fab Scouse voice he deserved
Waiting for the next one so will probably reread all of the others!
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- Gabrielle Harvey-Jones
- 20-06-17
SO good to have her back!
Love Merrily Watkins - love Phil Rickman - love Emma Powell - love having all these characters back in my life! What's more to say - except - when can we expect the next one, please?
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