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Babes in the Wood
- The Witches of Woodville, Book 2
- Narrated by: Candida Gubbins
- Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
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Summary
'ACE. Smart and funny and written so warmly. It's an absolutely smashing read' Pernille Hughes, author of Probably the Best Kiss in the World
July, 1940. In a quiet village in rural Kent, a magical mystery leads to murder . . .
Woodville has returned to 'normal' after the departure of the Crow Folk. The villagers put out fires from aircraft shot down in the Battle of Britain, and Faye Bright discovers that magic can be just as dangerous as any weapon.
The arrival of a trio of Jewish children fleeing the Nazis brings the fight for Europe to the village. When their guardian is found dead, Faye must play nanny to the terrified children while gathering clues to uncover a dark magic that threatens to change the course of the war. And she must do it quickly – the children have seen too much and someone wants them silenced for good.
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For fans of Lev Grossman and Terry Pratchett comes the second novel in this delightful series of war, mystery and a little bit of magic . . .
Don't miss the other magical books in the WITCHES OF WOODVILLE series!
#1 The Crow Folk
#2 Babes in the Wood
#3 The Ghost of Ivy Barn
#4 The Holly King
Praise for The Witches of Woodville series
'Beautiful and engaging and clever and what more could you ask for in a book?' Manda Scott, bestselling author of A Treachery of Spies
'Swept me straight back to days of losing myself in Diana Wynne Jones novels, and getting lost in truly absorbing, sometimes scary, sometimes emotive adventure with its roots in folklore and history. A story that is full of magic and delight that will thrill readers of any age' Rowan Coleman, author of The Girl at the Window
'Extremely funny, full of imagination, verve and typical English "home counties" wit' Irish Independent
‘A rural Ben Aaronovitch!’ C. K. McDonnell, author of The Stranger Times
'Warm, witty, witchy wartime fun. With Mark Stay as writer you're always guaranteed a magical read' Julie Wassmer, author of the Whitstable Pearl Mysteries
'You'll love it: Doctor Who meets Worzel Gummidge' Lorna Cook, author of The Forgotten Village
'A jolly romp with witches, demons, and bellringing. Pratchett fans will enjoy this, and Faye is a feisty and fun hero. Dad's Army meets Witches of Eastwick' Ian W Sainsbury
‘Mark Stay’s brilliantly written Witches of Woodville books are somehow funny, cosy, clever and disturbingly dark all at the same time. Terry Pratchett fans will LOVE em’ Lucy Strange
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- Julie underhill
- 15-11-23
Absolutely brilliant
These books are enchanting. I wish they were made into a TV series🤞💯 .love them.
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- Nat
- 25-10-24
Darker than first book
Loved it! Enjoyed book 1 but this follow-up grew fabulously dark in comparison, and I thoroughly devoured it! Can’t wait to read the rest.
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- Racing Snake
- 19-11-23
A very entertaining series
A welcome return to Woodville. A charming, funny, but poignant yarn that is engaging and well written. The narrator is the perfect foil for the story.
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- Kindle Customer
- 05-03-22
Another lovely Witches of Woodville
I really enjoyed this episode in the life of Faye. looking forward to the next one.
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- keith mellor
- 21-06-22
Fabulous book
What a wonderful book I look forward to the next one definitely recommended if you want a feel good book
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- Tom Foot
- 26-11-21
Great story and spot on narration
Charming, cinematic and never misses an emotional beat. A twisty tale through posh manors, country fairs and Nazi sorcery, that wraps up in a neat and satisfying bow. What!
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- JMMcQueen
- 14-07-22
Crafty storytelling and enchanting narration
Again I have delighted in the story of Faye Bright and her fantastic friends. Battling evil and trying to survive WWII can take its toll but Faye continues to shine like a beacon.
The characters are brilliant. The plot is paced and exciting and the story itself is wonderfully written. And the narration is fantastic! I can honestly say I haven’t enjoyed a narrator as much as I do Candida Gubbins.
I was enthralled from the first sentence of the first book, The Crow Folk, and I continued to be enthralled by this, the second book and I am absolutely positive I will be enthralled with the third - which I will be listening to next.
I highly recommend this book, the first book and I imagine anything Mark Stay writes and Candida Gubbins narrates. What a brilliant combination they make!
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- SG
- 04-11-21
More excellent tales from Mr Stay
I’ve read everything that Mark Stay has ever published. As an author I find his work to be of excellent quality, humorous, insightful and above all else fun.
Therefore, I delighted to be able to say that Babes In The Wood continues this tradition. It follows the story of a young girl Faye as she grows up contending with the trials of being a young girl with special abilities, set against the horror of World War 2 and other horrors closer to home. The book is a wonderful slice of British humour and is fun and exciting as well.
Highly recommended listenkng for all ages, and in particular for people with good taste in audio books.
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- Richard Bat Brewster
- 21-07-22
A must read for fans of the first book.
The adventures of the cast of Woodville return, but this time the dangers of WW2 have increased, which the story quickly dives in to. With many new people in the village, as a result of the war, Faye and friends lives are busier and then things turn deadly. A must read for fans of the first book.
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- Mrs. M. Kett
- 05-07-23
Lovely read
Easy reading and lovely plots , I look forward to the next one.
Look forward to the screen series ….if there is one!
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