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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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Superb in every way. I’m so pleased I read The Turn of the Screw before I finished listening to Fyneshade because it made the ending so much more enjoyable. This is not your typical Victorian governess story. Marta is an anti-hero, possibly even a psychopath. She’s the female, gothic version of Mr Ripley or Oliver Quick. Excellent writing and brilliant narration. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Dark and chilling gothic historical fiction.

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Overall I enjoyed this book, the story was good, it kept me intrested and the narration was excellent -perfect for the character.
I'm still trying to get my head around the main character as I just didn't like her, and maybe you were not susposed to, but I found this dislike strange. I mean we all want the heroine to succeed right, we root for them throughout the story but for the most part here, I just didn't.
Ultimately the betrayal was not a surprise but my eventual want for her to "win" was.
I'm confused as I don't know if I would say oh my God you need to read / listen to this book but it's one that will stay with me, one I'm sorry came to an end, one where I will miss the characters and one I'm glad I listened to.

One that will stay with me, one I'm sorry came to an end, one where I will miss the characters and one I'm glad I listened to.

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A weak plot very predictable. The narrator often mispronounced words and left gaps in delivery when not warranted. Plus some poor editing in places such as repeated sentences.

Almost but not quite

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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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