Kingdom of Shadows
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Charlie Norfolk
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Barbara Erskine
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Gorgeous repackage of Barbara Erskine’s first novel, blending history, family legacy and contemporary passion
In a childless and unhappy marriage, Clare Royland is rich and beautiful – but lonely. And fueling her feelings of isolation is a strange, growing fascination with an ancestress from the distant past. Troubled by haunting inexplicable dreams that terrify – but also powerfully compel – her, Clare is forced to look back through the centuries for answers.
In 1306, Scotland is at war. Isobel, Countess of Buchan, faces fear and the prospect of untimely death as the fighting surrounds her. But passionate and headstrong, her trials escalate when she is persecuted for her part in crowning Robert the Bruce, her lover.
Duncairn, Isobel's home and Clare's beloved heritage, becomes a battleground for passions that span the centuries. As husband Paul's recklessness threatens their security, Clare must fight to save Duncairn, and to save herself from the powers of Isobel…
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- E. Morse
- 29-03-24
The uUncertainties of Time
Who are we in essence?
Kingdom of Shadows cleverly probes many aspects of being.
Yet leaves them mysteriously incomplete.
Thankfully!
I'm no expert, but this fascinating story, which is well read, successfully keeps one gripped to the end.
Thank you Barbara Erskine.
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- Annie
- 28-03-25
Rivetting!!
I wasn't sure I would finish such a long talking book, but was quickly engaged. A wonderful antidote to de-cluttering!!!
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- AlfieF
- 09-03-22
A good book but too long
I really enjoyed the historical side to the story. But honestly got sick to death of Clares current world pathetic behaviour. Difficult to rationalise that the two were related.
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- Cat Chaser
- 27-07-22
Compelling listen
This is my first Barbara Erskine novel and wow what a find. The narrator was top notch.
Kept me awake for several nights listening. I am now on my third BE book and i would definitely recommend this book and so far all the books i have of her. Sit back, listen and enjoy ++++++
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- Kindle Customer
- 17-10-23
Excellent narration
In my opinion one of the best Barbara Erskine novels.
The story is very well presented here, and the narrator is very skilled.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-10-23
Pronunciation
For information for the narrator- Fraserburgh is pronounced Fraser-Borough not Fraserburg …. It’s annoying when you live locally . 😉
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- Bellscats
- 23-06-24
Long story, well written but poorly read
My second book by this author & I have enjoyed it. But I won't listen to any others if read by this narrator. Somebody on the editing team should have realised that she wasn't coping with the Scottish accents or the male voices. It was a struggle at times to know which character was speaking. There were mis-pronounced place names as well, which really shouldn't happen (for example Edinburgh was correct whilst Fraserburgh became Fraserberg). There were also some editing errors but in fairness they didn't detract from the story in any way.
So when I said I enjoyed it, I really did. It was a good enough story to keep me listening - despite the narration.
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- JSA
- 11-09-24
Amazingly true history
Why does Barbara Erskin portray her historical heroines so powerfully and wonderfully and make her modern women so weak? Yet another amazing story that is blighted by a woman who is bullied and cowed and eventually is saved, not by her own initiative, but through circumstances.
I had to skip great patches of this book to get through it because I could have slapped the modern day muse for her inability to fight back - it made my blood boil!
This is a recurring theme in BE’s books and it drives me mad!
I keep reading them for the historical content - but I may have to give up if the formula for
every book is like this one!
A real shame. Fantastic British history marred by weak modern heroines!
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- Jane
- 29-09-24
Brilliant gripping story
I was so sad to finish this book. It kept me gripped the whole way through. I agree with one review. That the modern heroin was a bit weak but over all it was a great story narrated really well .
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- crochetdiva
- 09-08-21
Wonderfully exciting
I'm so glad this book was obtained by Audible. I think it's the best Barbara Erskine book by far. The excitement and action starts very quickly, and goes on until the very end. The book is read very well by Charlie Norfk, who brings all the characters
to life, with her great voice range. I highly recommend this book.
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