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Whispers in the Sand

By: Barbara Erskine
Narrated by: Katy Federman
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Summary

Past and present collide on a richly mysterious Nile cruise....

From the best-selling author of Lady of Hay comes this atmospheric and gripping novel.  

Recently divorced Anna Fox decides to cheer herself up by retracing a journey her great grandmother Louisa made in the mid-19th century—a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Anna carries with her two of Louisa’s possessions: an ancient Egyptian scent bottle and an illustrated diary of the original cruise that has lain unread for over a hundred years.

As she follows in Louisa’s footsteps, Anna discovers in the diary a wonderful Victorian love story—and the chilling secret of the little glass bottle. Meanwhile two men from the tour party develop an unfriendly rivalry for her attention, while showing a disturbing interest in Louisa’s mementoes. Most frightening of all, Anna finds herself the victim of a spectral presence that grows in strength and threat as the dramatic stories from three different eras intertwine in a terrifying climax.

©2009 Barbara Erskine (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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Yet another superb book

I don't know where the author gets all her wonderful ideas, but I hope she continues find them. Another masterpiece. Brilliantly narrated.

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Narration was overly melodramatic

I think I read this in book form years ago and usually enjoy thus authors books - didn’t remember it - audio murdered it - I got to the end with difficulty.

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AWESOME

I've travelled down the River Nile on a cruise, I've read the hardback copy of this book and it brought back so many memories, but this edition just transported me back there, with the details of each of the temples, Truely Awesome 👌

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Spoiled by narration.

Found it difficult to get to the end of what was a good story as the style of narration , in my view, just wasn't appropriate.

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A Good Storyline

Whilst the story is of course very good - Barbara Erskine's novels always are - the narrator's style was most odd. Although very clear and thankfully a British accent, she was almost quizzical, even dismissive at times. Her voice seemed to rise when it should drop down and vice versa. Some of the voices she used for the characters were also most strange. It made it hard to finish listening to the whole book. That said, I did enjoy the story itself and it was obviously very well researched.

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Awful

Awful! Repetitive, boring, wooden characters. Told not shown. Even the narrator sounded bored. Very disappointed as I was hoping for an insightful story.

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Gripping story beautifully read

After a bit of a slow start this story became a real page turner. Greatly enjoyed

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A story which wraps you in the warm sands of Ancient Egypt…with a twist.

Exquisitely written and detail driven, this audio book delivers on almost every level.
My only criticism is the ending, which is a tad disappointing.
A great listen for those who have cruised the Nile as the destination descriptions are spot on.
Read clearly by Katy Federman, I’ll definitely look for more books she has narrated.

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Return visit…

I read this book many moons ago..returning to it again did not disappoint me 🌟

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excellent story spoilt by narrator

Barbara Erskine is a marvellous weaver of tales. This story was ruined by the narrator's inability to pronounce many basic words. Calico is NOT "ca-leeko", rakish is NOT "rakkish".

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