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That Bonesetter Woman

By: Frances Quinn
Narrated by: Sophie Roberts
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 ‘What a heroine Endurance Proudfoot is! I loved her from the start. An unconventional woman who takes us on a fascinating - if bumpy - ride through a man’s world. I laughed, cried and most of all cheered! Can’t stop thinking about it… an absolute cruncher of a tale’ Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal

'A complete joy of a novel that, like it’s wonderful protagonist’s namesake, is a story of endurance against all odds. Full of heart and so eloquently written, THAT BONESETTER WOMAN had me cheering Durie on from start to finish - I absolutely loved it' Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of Pandora
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It’s usual, they say, for a young person coming to London for the first time to arrive with a head full of dreams. Well, Endurance Proudfoot did not. When she stepped off the coach from Sussex, on a warm and sticky afternoon in the summer of 1757, it never occurred to her that the city would be the place where she’d make her fortune; she was just very annoyed to be arriving there at all.

Meet Endurance Proudfoot: clumsy as a carthorse, strong as an ox, with a tactless tongue and a face she’s sure only a mother could love. Durie wants one thing in life: to become a bonesetter like her father. It’s physically demanding work, requiring nerves of steel, and he’s adamant it’s not a job for a woman.

Strong-willed and stubborn, Durie’s certain that in bonesetting, her big, usually clumsy hands have found their natural calling. So when she’s bundled off to London with her beautiful sister, she won’t let it stop her realising her dream. As her sister finds fame on the stage, Durie becomes England’s most celebrated bonesetter – but what goes up must come down, and her success may become her undoing.

Inspired by the true stories of two of Georgian England’s most famous celebrities, That Bonesetter Woman is an uplifting tale about finding the courage to go your own way, when everyone says you can’t – and about realising that what makes you different can also make you strong.
©2022 Frances Quinn (P)2022 Simon & Schuster, UK Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Magical Realism Women's Fiction Fantasy England Magic Feel-Good Heartfelt Dream

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Critic reviews

"Durie Proudfoot is a brilliant heroine: stubborn, flawed and so entertaining to spend time with. I loved every step of her journey, and Frances Quinn is fast becoming one of my favourite historical novelists." (Louise Hare)

"Filled with hope and humour, That Bonesetter Woman is a novel that truly champions the underdog. I devoured it with as much gusto as the inimitable heroine sets people’s bones." (Polly Crosby)
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Highly original story, which was pleasing in every way, both beautifully written and read. Bravo!

Compelling story, beautifully read

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I enjoyed this story, the unconventional heroine- struggling against the tide of patriarchy and finding her way despite it.

Enjoyable read- unconventional protagonist

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I’ve really been in a reading rut lately, but this got me out of it. The story is great, the narration is awesome.

Loved it! And the narration!

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I loved this book and didn't want it to end. Endurance is such a wonderful character with an interesting story to tell. Such an uplifting read

A wonderful Character

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I loved Durie, she was crazymakingly trusting but so relatable. All of the characters could be easily be transported to current day. the choices. the judgement heaped on women in particular. the doctor bros behaving hideously....If you need a lift in these dark tines this is a great listen! The ending is a bit neat but we all need hope that everything will work out in the end.

An excellent choice!

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This book was beautifully read and held my attention to the point that I didn’t leave long between listening as I wanted to know what would happen to the woman who blazed a trail while simply living her life. Best Audible title to date - superb!

A wonderful tale

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Loved everything about this story! What an absolute joy..didn’t last long as I couldn’t stop listening! Beautiful narration..thank you!

Wonderful!

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With a fascinating and lovable heroine who you can’t help root for, this novel really evokes Georgian London and its myriad of characters and settings.

There’s diabolical villainy, complex family dynamics and genuinely affecting emotional drama, all wrapped up in a plot which rattles along. The kind of book you don’t want to finish. Great stuff!

Cracking (literally) tale of Georgian London

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Brilliant narrator and a really great story. Loved every minute and didn't want it to end.

Excellent!

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I really enjoyed this story. The narration was good and clear. The authors note at the end much appreciated.

Lovely story of good over bad.

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