The Whispering Muse
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Narrated by:
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Sheila Atim
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By:
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Laura Purcell
About this listen
Bloomsbury presents The Whispering Muse by Laura Purcell, read by Sheila Atim.
The perfect gothic, dark tale to curl up with this winter
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'Laura Purcell, a skilful purveyor of gothic tales, has created another darkly twisting narrative in The Whispering Muse' Sunday Times
'Spooky, atmospheric, brilliant... I think I love it the best out of all Laura's books. Watch out for it – but beware...' Bridget Collins, author of number one bestseller, The Binding
'Deliciously creepy, riveting and full of heart with compelling characters and brilliant twists ... glitteringly dark and mesmerising' Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne and Elektra
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Be careful what you wish for... it may just come true.
At The Mercury Theatre in London's West End, rumours are circulating of a curse.
It is said that the lead actress Lilith has made a pact with Melpomene, the tragic muse of Greek mythology, to become the greatest actress to ever grace the stage. Suspicious of Lilith, the jealous wife of the theatre owner sends dresser Jenny to spy on her, and desperate for the money to help her family, Jenny agrees.
What Jenny finds is a woman as astonishing in her performance as she is provocative in nature. On stage, it's as though Lilith is possessed by the characters she plays, yet off stage she is as tragic as the Muse who inspires her, and Jenny, sorry for her, befriends the troubled actress. But when strange events begin to take place around the theatre, Jenny wonders if the rumours are true, and fears that when the Muse comes calling for payment, the cost will be too high.
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'Gloriously gothic' Erin Kelly
'Immersive' Beth Underdown
'Fantastic' Rebecca Netley
'Darkly seductive and artfully realised' Susan Stokes-Chapman
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- Paul T.
- 27-03-23
Excellent
I only listen to audio books when driving for work purposes. This book had me looking for reasons to drive! I couldn’t “put it, switch it off”, I thought it was a very clear and well written story and flowed really well, furthermore it was a solid ending which I kind of foresaw but still had enough element of surprise. Another great book by the author; I’m a real fan and have enjoyed all her titles so looking forward to the next one for sure.
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- An American in Europe
- 14-05-23
Great performance
Loved every minute of this story. And I will be looking for more books narrated by Shiela Atim. She might me my new fav. 😊
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-02-23
Great book
I've read, not listened to, the Corset and really loved it. This book is good too, maybe slightly longer than necessary. The narrator is absolutely fantastic, I'll be searching her out again.
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- Catricia
- 03-07-23
Another Victorian Gothic cracker from Laura Pu cell
Great story; couldn’t stop listening. Narrator was really skilled - she handled the different characters with real mastery.
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- Miss Claire Jones
- 16-07-24
story and narrator make for a perfect combination
Loved this story. The listener easily comes to know the characters well and the narration fits effortless with the characters.
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- Selkie
- 29-06-23
Entertaining but melodramatic
There’s a fair few plot holes in this story, and it’s rather melodramatic, but it’s nicely paced and entertaining
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- George Stringer
- 23-03-23
Great story…
Loved this - great gothic novel - everything came together at the end - fantastic characters - recommended to all.
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- Alan Wilson
- 24-03-25
Was it real or all imagined?!?
Another great story from Laura. I really do enjoy her writing, the style, the stories she tells. Is it all as it seems? Is it actually happening? Or are people just so superstitious and see what they want to believe. I believe it all utterly, and loved this story like the others. Jenny was a great character, and it was not difficult to understand her motivations and decisions; and I routed for her from the start.
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- Elin
- 15-02-23
intense story of souls sold
Great book and a very captivating story. it was very dark in places and I struggled a bit as I can't do gore but I managed to get through it as would be a shame not to. an adult story told in a very descripted way. loved it!
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- Teddy
- 14-08-23
Best yet
Excellent story and performance, totally hooked by the story from start to finish. Spooky and every bit as hood as expected
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