That Bonesetter Woman
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Narrated by:
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Sophie Roberts
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By:
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Frances Quinn
About this listen
'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
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
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"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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- Val d'Isere
- 16-09-24
Compelling story, beautifully read
Highly original story, which was pleasing in every way, both beautifully written and read. Bravo!
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- S. Malvik
- 28-08-24
Loved it! And the narration!
I’ve really been in a reading rut lately, but this got me out of it. The story is great, the narration is awesome.
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- Stefanie Smith
- 18-09-24
A wonderful Character
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
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- Jenn
- 21-01-25
An excellent choice!
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.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-01-25
A wonderful tale
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!
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- JH
- 26-09-23
Engaging characters
Loved this book. The characters were endearing and the story line was interesting. A good perspective on women’s lives at that point in history.
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- Helen
- 27-10-24
Loved it
Loved the story, nice and simple characterisation. then listening to the authors notes and was really interested to go find out more about the source of her inspiration.
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- Susan
- 23-09-24
Very enjoyable
Loved the underlying focus on the situation of women at that time and the struggle they had to improve their lives
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-02-25
Historical fictional characters
I enjoyed the strong determined girls/ women and their challenges in the 18th century. Love, heartache, loss and overcoming. Loosely based on real people.
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- Sprocketfrog
- 30-01-24
Excellent!
Brilliant narrator and a really great story. Loved every minute and didn't want it to end.
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