Golden Hill
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Golden Hill
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Narrated by:
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Sarah Borges
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By:
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Francis Spufford
About this listen
New York, a small town on the tip of Manhattan Island, 1746.
One evening, a handsome young stranger off the boat from England pitches up to a counting house on Golden Hill Street, with a compelling proposition - he has an order for 1,000 pounds in his pocket that he wishes to cash. But can he be trusted? New York is a place where a young man with a fast tongue can reinvent himself, fall in love, and find trouble....
©2016 Francis Spufford (P)2017 W.F. Howes LtdListeners also enjoyed...
Critic reviews
"The best 18th century novel since the 18th century." (BBC Radio 4)
"A cunningly crafted narrative that, right up to its tour de force conclusion, is alive with tantalising twists and turns.... This is a dazzlingly written novel. Little brilliances of metaphor and phrasing gleam everywhere." ( The Sunday Times)
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It's read as if written in 1746, a matter of fact. I enjoyed the mixture of cultures described, certain obvious facts, like slavery, an obvious part of life or the tragedy of being gay in 1700s. Little things, like newly fashionable coffee houses, almost being able to smell that strong coffee and freshly baked bread. The story itself kept me interested as it's never boring and keeps surprising, but the description of the long gone New York, so different to anything we know now had its own magic and charm.
I would have loved to know what happened to some of the main characters, but I guess the feeling of unfinished business, something missing is a part of the story.
This story will keep you guessing to the very end.
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Dazzling!
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A beautifully told story which immerses the reader
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Would you try another book written by Francis Spufford or narrated by Sarah Borges?
Yes - lively writing and an interesting time to read about.Who was your favorite character and why?
The monster - really 'orribleWould you be willing to try another one of Sarah Borges’s performances?
I enjoyed the narrator's voice but there were quite a few mispronunciations of wordsDo you think Golden Hill needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
Not really - no spoilers but it's pretty completeAny additional comments?
Good book -worth a go and keeps it's pace up nicely - I particularly liked the Tabitha character and the card game scene.Engaging New York romp
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