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Fyneshade

By: Kate Griffin
Narrated by: Charlie Sanderson
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Many would find much to fear in Fyneshade's dark and crumbling corridors, its unseen master and silent servants. But not I. For they have far more to fear from me...

On the day of her grandmother's funeral, Marta discovers that she is to be sent to be governess at Fyneshade, her charge the young daughter of the owner, Sir William Pritchard.

All is not well at Fyneshade. Sir William is mysteriously absent, and his son and heir Vaughan is forbidden to enter the house. Marta finds herself drawn to him, despite the warnings of the housekeeper that Vaughan is a danger to all around him. But Marta is no innocent to be preyed upon. Guided by the dark gift taught to her by her grandmother, she has made her own plans. It will take more than a family riven by murderous secrets to stop her...

“A deliciously dark and decadent novel, sure to bewitch readers everywhere.”—Emilia Hart, author of WEYWARD

“A gloriously gothic and often darkly funny story. I devoured it whole.”—Anna Mazzola, author of THE CLOCKWORK GIRL

©2023 Kate Griffin (P)2023 W.F.Howes Ltd Gothic Historical Horror Mystery Scary Funny Fiction
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Gripping and totally enthralling story and narration. The characters were wonderfully believable and full of mystery and intrigue. I listened without a break. Highly recommend.

Loved it all!

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The trope of a young governess in a mysterious house is a mainstay of Gothic literature, and this version gives it a refreshing twist. The main character Marta is nothing like the usual delicate maiden, and instead is delightfully wicked and selfish, a real anti-heroine. Though I could see what was going to happen I didn’t mind at all, as the enjoyment was in the writing and the manipulations of the story, with a satisfying ending linking the story, rather like The Wide Sargasso Sea, to a classic. Quite happy to recommend!

A pleasingly dark twist on an old tale

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Overall I enjoyed the story, however, the narration was awful. The narrator sounded like she sang the story with intonations in the wrong places, the long pauses were unnecessary and took away from the listening experience.

Awful Narration which spoilt story at times

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I really enjoyed this. The link to The Turning of the Screw was delicious. If you like githic mansions, an eerie atmosphere and an protagonist you love to dislike, then this is a very good listen.

Gothic goodness!

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Very enjoyable listen, I devoured every word. The central character is monstrous and self-centred but I couldn’t help rooting for her and her dark deeds. Excellent antidote to the simpering “heroines” that are too often at the centre of historical tales.

Fabulous anti-heroine

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