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That Bonesetter Woman

By: Frances Quinn
Narrated by: Sophie Roberts
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 ‘What a heroine Endurance Proudfoot is! I loved her from the start. An unconventional woman who takes us on a fascinating - if bumpy - ride through a man’s world. I laughed, cried and most of all cheered! Can’t stop thinking about it… an absolute cruncher of a tale’ Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal

'A complete joy of a novel that, like it’s wonderful protagonist’s namesake, is a story of endurance against all odds. Full of heart and so eloquently written, THAT BONESETTER WOMAN had me cheering Durie on from start to finish - I absolutely loved it' Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of Pandora
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It’s usual, they say, for a young person coming to London for the first time to arrive with a head full of dreams. Well, Endurance Proudfoot did not. When she stepped off the coach from Sussex, on a warm and sticky afternoon in the summer of 1757, it never occurred to her that the city would be the place where she’d make her fortune; she was just very annoyed to be arriving there at all.

Meet Endurance Proudfoot: clumsy as a carthorse, strong as an ox, with a tactless tongue and a face she’s sure only a mother could love. Durie wants one thing in life: to become a bonesetter like her father. It’s physically demanding work, requiring nerves of steel, and he’s adamant it’s not a job for a woman.

Strong-willed and stubborn, Durie’s certain that in bonesetting, her big, usually clumsy hands have found their natural calling. So when she’s bundled off to London with her beautiful sister, she won’t let it stop her realising her dream. As her sister finds fame on the stage, Durie becomes England’s most celebrated bonesetter – but what goes up must come down, and her success may become her undoing.

Inspired by the true stories of two of Georgian England’s most famous celebrities, That Bonesetter Woman is an uplifting tale about finding the courage to go your own way, when everyone says you can’t – and about realising that what makes you different can also make you strong.
©2022 Frances Quinn (P)2022 Simon & Schuster, UK Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Magical Realism Women's Fiction Fantasy England Magic Heartfelt Feel-Good Dream

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Critic reviews

"Durie Proudfoot is a brilliant heroine: stubborn, flawed and so entertaining to spend time with. I loved every step of her journey, and Frances Quinn is fast becoming one of my favourite historical novelists." (Louise Hare)

"Filled with hope and humour, That Bonesetter Woman is a novel that truly champions the underdog. I devoured it with as much gusto as the inimitable heroine sets people’s bones." (Polly Crosby)
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an engaging winding tale. very easy listening. very well read! definitely recommend , the characters are in your head

enjoyable

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This historical fiction based loosely on a lady who had been a bonesetter was captivating. It was fascinating to be taken back to the late 1700 and learn about the medical practices that went on, as well as the profession of bonesetters.

All the characters were well drawn and you are pulled into the story early on, probably by the fabulous narration. The plight of women from this period was shocking, but there were some gutsy ladies in this book.

Highly recommend.

Based around a true story,

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I loved this book, so uplifting and interesting about when ahead of their time, just so enjoyable to listen to, going to look at the authors other book. btge narrator is excellent too😁

wonderful book, loved it so much

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Loved the characters and finding that Drury and Lucinda are based on real life women who did it their way. The character development was interesting whereby the reader came to understand and empathise through Drurys own development. Very enjoyable narrator.

Depiction of C18th Women's life.

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With a fascinating and lovable heroine who you can’t help root for, this novel really evokes Georgian London and its myriad of characters and settings.

There’s diabolical villainy, complex family dynamics and genuinely affecting emotional drama, all wrapped up in a plot which rattles along. The kind of book you don’t want to finish. Great stuff!

Cracking (literally) tale of Georgian London

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