The Forsaken
Echoes from the Past, Book 4
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Narrated by:
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Wendy Wolfson
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Irina Shapiro
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2014. When skeletal remains are unearthed at her husband’s ancestral home, Dr. Quinn Allenby must use her psychic gift to discover what led to Gabe's ancestor's secret burial in an unmarked grave. As Quinn bridges the centuries with the help of a warrior's sword and an amber rosary buried with the skeleton, she stumbles upon a secret about her own past that will cast a new light on everything she's been told about her birth and set her on a quest to discover the truth.
1461. Novice Catherine Dancy is forced to leave Holystone Priory when her father summons her home, but when she stops to help a dying knight after the massacre at Towton field, she alters the course of her life forever and sets off a chain of events that lead to heartbreak and betrayal.
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- Jan M
- 04-02-19
Incredible!!!!
The Forsaken by Irina Shapiro is an incredible story. I love the vivid imagery with this book, and find the character of Quinn to be intriguing. This book is two incredible stories woven together like a tapestry. The details are rich and engrossing. I love both the historical story and the current story. This book is part of the Echoes from the Past series and a standalone listen. Wendy Wolfson performs this book perfectly. She adds the right emotions and brings the characters to life. I love how I did not guess the real killer in this book, which is kudos to the author. I requested this review copy audiobook and have voluntarily written this review. I will definitely listen to more books by this amazing author and narrator.
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- Nisareen Khan
- 13-07-19
Seamlessly woven dual time novel
1461: On the cusp of taking her vows at the Holystone Priory, Lady Catherine is informed by the Abbess that her three brothers fell during the Battle of Towton and her father, Lord Dancy has now summoned her home. As she journeys back, she happens upon a squire who asks her to perform the last rites on a grievously wounded knight. Kate has no idea how her life is about to change as love, jealousy, betrayal and ultimately murder will tragically cut her life short.
2014: While doing renovations at their ancestral home, Gabe’s mother unearths skeletal remains along with a sword and rosary beads. With an ancestry that can be traced back to the Norman Conquest of 1066, Gabe has always held a deep fascination with his past. With her psychic gift, Quinn is able to ascertain that the sword belonged to Guy de Rosel and the rosary beads to Lady Catherine Dancy. As she tries to piece together the mystery behind the secret burial place, Quinn discovers a shocking revelation about her own past.
The Forsaken is the fourth compelling instalment of the Echoes of the Past series and is a dual time novel set in 1461 and 2014. The time frame from the past is set in the aftermath of the Battle of Towton which took place during the War of the Roses which culminated in the dynastic struggles between the houses of Lancaster and York for control of the English throne. The engagement ultimately ending in an overwhelming victory for the Yorkists. In a time of political turmoil and shifting allegiances where women were mere pawns to be used for personal gain and political clout, Kate unwittingly becomes a victim of her time. The abuse she suffered was very difficult to read at times, particularly the rape scene. Despite the prologue revealing the nature of her death, I genuinely sobbed when I read the scene where she is found in the aftermath. I had suspected someone else to be the culprit and the fact that they never got their just desserts was a bitter pill to swallow.
Quinn’s story continues to be intriguing. Usually with dual time stories, the present day tends to be less interesting than the past but throughout the series, both dual frames have held my interest equally. We see Quinn, now roughly 8 months pregnant, dealing with the nightmares that have plagued her since her trip to Louisiana. Coupled with pre eclampsia and a shocking revelation about her past, she’s struggling somewhat in this book.
The author has once again managed to write a masterfully woven plot which moves seamlessly back and forth between the past and present. Throughout the series, the author’s descriptive writing and historical detail has made each one of her stories come alive and this book was no exception.
I received an advanced free audible copy of The Unforgiving and I am voluntarily reviewing it. Wendy Wolfson has once again managed to bring the characters and story to life with her clear, concise narration. I recommend this series for fans of historical fiction, dual time mysteries and psychic gifts.
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- Toni walker
- 11-07-19
Wow just wow
Again a fantastic book story was awesome the characters was awesome I didn’t know what was going to come chapter after chapter proper page turner if you want to hear a mystery book this is the one for you
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- Jen
- 11-03-19
The War of the roses.
This was a fantastic book to listen to. It had me gripped with emotion I felt sorry for Kate and the turmoil she went through. Of course I'm very jealous of Quinn's ability to see into the past while touching a object from the time line. This is the second book I have listened to by this narrator and feel she brings together the story magically. Her voice is so warm and rich you feel as if you are with her. This can be listened to as a standalone audio book. Or as a part of the series. Highly recommend either listening to this. Or reading it.
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- Placid
- 24-04-19
A discovery of a personal nature
This is a story where Quinn discovers a great deal about her own personal past. The book delves into the past of not only herself but of her husband.
The book does a great job of turning archeology into a story that can be played out. There is never a dull moment and you always want the story to go on.
The narration of the book is great.
This book was provided free of charge withh the expectation of an honest review.
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- Margaret west
- 11-06-21
Great story, poor narration
I loved this story line and the narrator really made the characters spring to life. But her overall narration was more of a monologue and I found it tedious to listen too. It spoilt the book.
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- Maureen Frost
- 18-03-23
Great stories, but…..
I have only been able to continue with these audiobooks because I am enjoying the actual stories, particularly the historical events, but the narration is so awful it is almost painful to my ears! The narration itself is tolerable, if a little monotonous in tone, the problem is when the narrator takes on the voices of the people, particularly Quinn. It is stilted and false, and certainly not spoken as one would speak in conversation.
Another gripe, although it is not just this author that commits this idiocy. Why, if the book is set in the UK, involving British people do we hear about nightstands, gurneys, attorneys and suchlike. I am quite sure that an American audience would be able to cope with the alternative words as are used in England. The use of such American terms, very peculiarly, are even regularly used in some books set in early 20th century England, which places them in a completely historically incorrect context.
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