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The Hemlock Cure
- Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
- Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
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Summary
It is 1665 and the women of Eyam keep many secrets.
Isabel Frith, the village midwife, walks a dangerous line with her herbs and remedies. There are men in the village who speak of witchcraft, and Isabel has a past to hide. So she tells nobody her fears about Wulfric, the pious, reclusive apothecary.
Mae, Wulfric's youngest daughter, dreads her father's rage if he discovers what she keeps from him. Like her feelings for Rafe, Isabel's ward, or that she studies from Wulfric's forbidden books at night.
But others have secrets too. Secrets darker than any of them could have imagined.
When Mae makes a horrifying discovery, Isabel is the only person she can turn to. But helping Mae will place them both in unspeakable peril.
And meanwhile another danger is on its way from London. One that threatens to engulf them all . . .
Based on the real history of an English village during the Great Plague, The Hemlock Cure is an utterly beguiling tale of fear and ambition, betrayal, self-sacrifice and the unbreakable bond between two women.
Critic reviews
"Vivid and poetic." (Jennifer Saint)
"Exquisitely written." (Sonia Velton)
"Heart-wrenching." (Rebecca F. John)
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- J M Jeynes
- 26-05-22
Wow!
This was not what I was expecting at all and it took a short while to get into it. However i ended up being totally enthralled. Brilliant book and wonderful narration.
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- Mrs Wendy Huggins
- 01-02-23
Excellent writing of a proper story 😊
I loved listening to this story, so beautifully read by Kristin Atherton. It was a tough life in the 1600’s and Joanne Burn creates a very real picture of it, whilst still telling a very believable story!
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- Mandy T
- 08-01-23
A great listen
Really enjoyed this book. It’s the first book where I’ve actually felt like I was there. It was narrated nicely and the story was good.
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- A K Thornewell
- 28-07-23
Fascinating and well-performed!
I know of Eyam quite well because I have an aunt who lives nearby, so I am very familiar with the story of it shutting itself off from the rest of the world during The Plague. This was historically interesting in itself, but the quite common views of the time that witchcraft abounded amongst the female population. The fact that Florence and May are both synaesthetic - which must have been impossible to grasp as a fact and not magic - adds another element to the story. Obviously, witches, to a hard-nose puritan! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and thought it was very well performed and characterised.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-06-23
Brilliant
The narrator was perfect for this story, with the exception of a very dodgy accent but thankfully there was not too much of it to put up with
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- TB
- 03-12-23
Disappointing
I had expected a story about the village of Eyam and the plague, but the village and villagers hardly got a look in; neither did the plague. The story focussed on two families, and their oft-repeated problems; slow moving, and did not deliver on the promises of the summary.
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- Mrs F.
- 25-05-22
Mesmerising
One of the best books I have ever read/listened to. Rich in imagery and characters and cleverly narrated by an onlooker which adds a greater magic to the overall plot. The author has obviously done a lot of research into the subject matter. Superb narration. Mesmerising and hauntingly memorable. I highly recommend it.
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- 09carriage
- 08-03-23
Beautifully written
A beautifully written book and with lovely narration. Complete immersion in the period. A great way to experience our history.
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- J. I. Mace
- 07-02-23
Good story, well read
Nice herbal detail and strong and interesting characters. Would recommend to lovers of history. Lovely voice.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-03-23
Extraordinarily Good
An absolutely spellbinding story. Poetic, dark, and steeped in historical accuracy. exquisite writing, and a faultless narration.
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