Brilliant story, shame about the narrator

I've loved this book since it first came out. Over the years I have had various paperback copies of it due to lending it to friends and they ask to keep it. I love the modern day mixed with history. I recently discovered the Matilda and her husband did stay where my old school was. Anyway, I signed up for Audible because I saw the book was on it. Settling down to listen to it I was stunned within the first few minutes. The narrator was absolutely dreadful. She sounded drunk; mumbling and slurring when she read the male parts. I'm so disappointed in it. I'd willingly rerecord it in a heartbeat. I would recommend folk buy the book and avoid the audible version as the narrator ruins the story, puts you off it. Shame.

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Highly recommend

This book was absolutely amazing!Im gutted its finished,love the historical element,fascinating and clever storyline mixing fact with fiction ,i couldnt stop listening.I have listened to other of the authors publications but this was by far the best.Im definitely going to buy another as my next listen.Highly recommend!

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So frustrated - awful narrator

A great book ruined by an awful narrator. The long breathy sentences. Rushing from character to character with weird accents. Normal sentences being read as tho it was sarcasm. Inflections where there are none. I’ve persevered but this is the worst audio book I’ve listened to, I can’t get to the end. Please find another narrator and rerelease.

I’ll stick to the paperback until then

How do I get my money back?

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Quiet sound excellent story

I read this book 15 years ago (ish) and I had to read it again.

It is a scary ghost story with some challenging topics. Well written and fascinating historical references.

The sound was very quiet, even with my phone and speaker volumes at max it was a challenge to hear the narrator in my works van.

I really enjoyed the fact it was written based in the 1970s and the lack of mobile and computer technology were refreshing.

I am old enough to remember home phones and typewriters and to have a story where a character is not instantly contactable added to the suspense and the realism for me.

I would definately recommend this book. Just do not be in as noisy an environment as I have to suffer.

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Wonderful story

I read this book many years ago and loved it, thought I try Audible . The narration was absolutely terrible, overacting and weird pronunciation, it spoilt it for me. Don’t the authors check on the narration. Wasted one credit on this .

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Audible version is so disappointing

I’ve read and enjoyed the book several times, but found this Audible version so difficult to listen to. The rhythm of the narration doesn’t reflect the sense of the words, so much so that I’ve given up and returned the audiobook for a refund. I’ll stick with the printed version in future.

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Highly recommend!!

This book was recommended to me by a friend and I must say it did not disappoint.

I just love the history of it all, the characters, the romance. The way Barbara describes the scenes makes you feel you’re almost there - just observing from a distance.

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Excellent story but narration is off putting

I love the story but find it difficult to listen to it because of the narration. Just frustrating listening to the intonations of the sentences which is unusual. I would prefer if the narrator had some more pauses for breath in the long sentences.

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I loved this book!

I didn't want it to end! from start to finish I loved every moment would definitely recommend.
I also enjoyed the narration and different accents. really helped with getting a feel for the characters.
5*!

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Interesting storyline

The story was a little confusing in places.. mainly due to the narrators character voices sounding very similar. In my opinion the story ending didn’t really tie up any of the loose ends nor really clarify whether Jo was experiencing a past life, was deluded or being manipulated by one of the ‘many men’ in her past or present life. Some characters seemed superfluous and seemed to disappear out of the story without explanation. Overall I kept waiting for a meaningful & better ending.

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