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The Crone of Midnight Embers

Myrtlewood Crones, Book 1

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The Crone of Midnight Embers

By: Iris Beaglehole
Narrated by: Bethan Dixon Bate
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Why don't more 60-something-year-olds get to have fun magical adventures?

Delia Spark is caught in a maelstrom. Her former life as a London theatre director is on the brink of implosion amid a scandalous divorce, a tarnished reputation, and, for reasons she cannot fathom, things keep spontaneously combusting around her. Her sixties were supposed to be peaceful, but now even her grown daughter won't return her calls. Escape is the only option.

In the remote village of Myrtlewood, she seeks solace, not suspecting that in this quaint haven, far stranger adventures await than the urban chaos she left behind. Delia is oblivious to the undercurrent that her arrival stirs. Amid whispers of magic, she finds herself on the precipice of an extraordinary transformation.

As she grapples with these new realities, an ominous shadow lurks—a secret Order steeped in ancient lore is watching, plotting, and scheming. Delia must confront her destiny. Will she surrender to the enchanting pull of Myrtlewood and the ancient prophecies of the elemental crones, or will she claw back her former life from her power-hungry ex?

Welcome to a world where the extraordinary is ordinary, where tranquillity is a veil for the mystical, and where time itself whispers secrets of old served with delicious cakes and cups of tea—or coffee if you insist!

©2023 Iris Beaglehole (P)2024 Podium Audio
Action & Adventure Cosy Fantasy Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Women's Adventure Women's Fiction Magic Suspense Adventure Paranormal

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I decided to listen to this after seeing loads of adverts for it on Social media and having the main character at a similar age to myself thought I'd give it a go. I did worry that you had to read the Myrtlewood books first so I messaged the author on her Facebook page. Her answer was the crones do feature in the other books but could be read as a stand alone.
Bethan Dixon Bate is a really good narrator and brought all the characters to life and each had their own personality..

Really enjoyed this

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I enjoyed the characters of the crones greatly and look forward to reading the next instalment of the series

Lovely easy read

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A lovely fun story of women in their later
years, who more often than not get overlooked.

Cornwall, Crones and Comedy, whats not to love?

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wonderful narration of this story, was great to have something with an older generation can't wait for the next one

Great listen

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Really good character description. The story moves well and is easy to follow. Voice performance very good, with easy to recognise Voice change for each character.

Good fantasy fiction

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