Extraordinary story based on real events

I loved the premise of this book, a novel based on a real set of events which took place, but reimagined by the author.
It is beautifully written and very well read by the narrators. For any lover of historical fiction or historical fact, this is a marvellous read.

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Good storytelling

I enjoyed the plot, characters and the narrators’ accents. The author comments on social and sexual injustice without distracting from the story so it’s both entertaining and thoughtful.

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Engaging story of women's truths from years gone buy.

I enjoyed hearing the tale of love, status and the demise of the laid. I am fascinated with historical romance and loved that I learnt as I listened.

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Fabulous story, fabulous narration, hooked from start to finish.

Loved everything about this book, the Scottish history, the characters, the Scottish dialect, the elements of humour, the strength and resilience of all the woman.
I felt so emotional at the end, a really horrendous moment written so beautifully.

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Wonderful story

I loved how this true story was brought to life while giving an insight into 17th century Edinburgh.

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gripping right to the end

very well written, fascinating story. I loooved the voice and Scottish accent of the narrator

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Excellent performance, Interesting story.

I really enjoyed this audible book. The Christian and Violet were really brought to life by the narrators. No criticism for the third narrator, who was also good, but that role didn't require characterisation. The story was interesting, and as with all those with a connection to something historical, I checked the facts. There was, however, a slight blip near the end of one of the chapters towards the end, where it cut out before the end of one narrator speaking and then there were just two or three words by another narrator before the next chapter began. It didn't really affect the story (at least I don't think it did).

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Amazing story!

Such a brilliant story, every chapter is so interesting. Really well written and well performed. The story takes you back to a totally different era and makes you feel connected to the characters, the narrators are so brilliant too. I couldn’t stop listening!

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Actor’s interpretation

I cannot fault the story but it is extraordinarily bought to life but the brilliant actors. I love the women, Lady Christian and Violet. Their strength of character and determination for different reasons. How clever of the author to weave feminist aspects and stalking. There’s not many books I’d listen to again but this one I definitely will.

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A gentle story with kind twists

I enjoyed the depth of the characters and settings, which emerge through clever layering of narrative and changes of perspective. All seen through modern eyes but with historical sensitivity. Beautifully rendered in the audio version.

Small doubt: I am not sure they would have known the keys of a piano back then, maybe a harpsichord? :) Anyway, very good read, thank you!

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