The Witch's Daughter
Shadow Chronicles, Book 1
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The Witch's Daughter
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Narrated by:
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Marisa Calin
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By:
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Paula Brackston
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My name is Elizabeth Anne Hawksmith, and my age is 384 years. Each new settlement asks for a new journal, and so this Book of Shadows begins…
In the spring of 1628, the Witchfinder of Wessex finds himself a true Witch. As Bess Hawksmith watches her mother swing from the Hanging Tree she knows that only one man can save her from the same fate at the hands of the panicked mob: the Warlock Gideon Masters, and his Book of Shadows.
Secluded at his cottage in the woods, Gideon instructs Bess in the Craft, awakening formidable powers she didn't know she had and making her immortal. She couldn't have foreseen that even now, centuries later, he would be hunting her across time, determined to claim payment for saving her life.
In present-day England, Elizabeth has built a quiet life for herself, tending her garden and selling herbs and oils at the local farmers' market. But her solitude abruptly ends when a teenage girl called Tegan starts hanging around. Against her better judgment, Elizabeth begins teaching Tegan the ways of the Hedge Witch, in the process awakening memories - and demons - long thought forgotten.
Part historical romance, part modern fantasy, The Witch's Daughter is a fresh, compelling take on the magical, yet dangerous world of Witches. Listeners will long remember the fiercely independent heroine who survives plagues, wars, and the heartbreak that comes with immortality to remain true to herself, and protect the protégé she comes to love.
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Would you listen to The Witch's Daughter again? Why?
yes i would definitely listen to this book again, due to the complexity of the story and the wonderful narration.What did you like best about this story?
the rich tone of the narrator allowed me to lose myself within the the text.What does Marisa Calin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
her use of accents individualised each character, allowing me to disappear within the story , to be a fly on the wall as the characters lived their lives.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yes, if it was physically possible to have 14 hours undisturbed by family and workAny additional comments?
the ending had an unexpected twist, and i hope to listen to many more of Paula's tales.Wow
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Would you listen to The Witch's Daughter again? Why?
I would happily listen to this book another 10 times over! I can't remember the last time I was so engrossed in a fictional novel and captured by the storyline. Cleverly written with an unputdownable edge form the very start.Who was your favorite character and why?
Liza/Bess/NurseWhich character – as performed by Marisa Calin – was your favourite?
Hawksmith or TeaganWas this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I did not listen in one sitting but provided I had the time to do so I would gladly have done so.Any additional comments?
Read this book. Very rarely do I have so many great things to say about a single read. Historical, captivating, Brackstone places you where she wants you, enthralling and spell bindingly fun to read.5 Star read
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Where does The Witch's Daughter rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Top 10Who was your favorite character and why?
Anna - bess' mother strong dignified and fairHave you listened to any of Marisa Calin’s other performances? How does this one compare?
She is a great narrator - will look out for her in the futureIf you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Be strong and surviveExcellent book spellbinding listening
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Endless ,aimless story.
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Fabulous
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