The Book of Witching
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The Book of Witching
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Narrated by:
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Paula Masterton
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By:
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C.J. Cooke
About this listen
A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick
'Chilling and beautifully written … C.J. Cooke's finest novel yet' Emilia Hart 'A spellbinding thriller' Scots Magazine
Four hundred years separate them.
One book binds them.
Glasgow 2024: Clem waits by her daughter’s hospital bed. Erin was found on an idyllic beach in Fynhallow Bay, Orkney with catastrophic burns and only one memory: her name is Nyx.
But how did she get these burns? And how did her boyfriend end up burned alive?
Orkney 1594: accused of witchcraft, Alison Balfour awaits trial. The punishment? To be burned alive.
Separated by four hundred years but bound by the Book of Witching, two women stand imperilled. Can they unlock a centuries-old mystery? And will Fynhallow Bay give up its secrets before someone else dies?
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- Sonia
- 07-01-25
The story was gripping
A really good story line which was linked to factual events. Could have been a bit more spooky but overall a good listen.
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- Sleepy
- 30-01-25
unoutdownable, fascinating Witchcraft
The book begins with two time lines,  many Centuries apart. The story is developed into a detailed, black witchcraft driven tale.  Believable characters in what should be an unbelievable story, or is it? If you are just beginning this book, I am envious, as this book is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time.  I hope you enjoy every page 
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- TerryHeth
- 12-12-24
Fab
I love the magic and underlying creepiness of CJ Cooke’s books. By creepy I mean the underlying tales that she weaves in & builds up.
Always fabulous narrators. I prefer listening to these mainly for the narrators I won’t lie. But reading them is great too.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-10-24
another folk masterpiece from one of my favourite authors
I absolutely loved this story, rich and multifaceted with wonderful description and characters. The tidying together of the stories and historical accuracy just adds the perfect cherry on top of a wonderful read ❤️
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- debbie
- 01-12-24
fascinating account of the cruel treatment and ultimate death of a 'supposed' witch snd her family in Scotland
loved. everything about this book.
thoroughly recommend listening to this account of the trial of a wotch
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- Julie C H
- 15-11-24
Another Amazing Story from CJ Cooke
I recently discovered CJ Cooke by chance. I have been looking for a book for a long time on the subject of historical witches and CJ Cooke has delivered everything I was looking for.
The Book of Witching is a perfect story for an autumn / winter evening. Its spooky, historical and makes you think about how much we've changed in the past few hundred years.
The only fault I can find is the narrator - as I listen to these with my headphones on I could hear every breath, her swallowing, her voice breaking slightly, heavier breathing etc and its was so off putting. None of the other books I've listened to have bothered me like this one.
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- Natasha Price
- 29-10-24
Most fascinating book I’ve read in years
Loved this, the plot is fantastic and gripping, I couldn’t do anything until I finished listening to it! So well researched and written!
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- Hollie
- 03-11-24
A perfect Autumnal read
This was a spellbinding tale which weaved between magic, family love, tragedies and the pagen arts throughout the centuries. An atmospheric story, perfect for October. Beautiful written and fabulous read. I couldn't stop listening, I just needed to know the outcome of Alison and Erin and their collective families. I will not hesitate to read/listen to another CJ Cooke novel.
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- Joanne P.
- 27-12-24
Nobody does Witches like the Scots!
A fantastic book,has some decent twists in it too and keeps you hooked. I'm also a big fan of the history of the witch trials, but how these women suffered doesn't bear thinking about.
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- Caroline
- 28-10-24
intriguing story and characters
A cleverly woven tale following 2 separate storylines, which are merged at the end, lifting the fog and revealing their connection, bringing the story full circle.
Great narration and depiction of the characters, enabled great visualisation and brought the story to life. Enjoyable listen.
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