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Narrated by:
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Christine Mackie
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By:
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Helen Steadman
The Newcastle Witch Trials Trilogy: Book 2
When Jane’s lover, Tom, returns from the navy to find her unhappily married to his betrayer, Jane is caught in an impossible situation. Still reeling from the loss of her mother at the hands of the witchfinder, Jane has no choice but to continue her dangerous work as a healer while keeping her young daughter safe. But as Tom searches for a way for him and Jane to be together, the witchfinder is still at large. Filled with vengeance, the witchfinder will stop at nothing in his quest to rid England of the scourge of witchcraft.
Sunwise tells the story of one woman’s struggle for survival in a hostile and superstitious world. The Newcastle Witch Trials Trilogy was inspired by the little-known 1650 witch hunt, where fifteen women and one man were hanged for witchcraft on a single day.
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Critic reviews
“The novel is rich in fascinating details: Jane’s remedies and the village customs, partly Christian, partly pagan. Ancient names for plants and festivities, both seasonal and Christian, add colour to the narrative.” Lynn Guest, Historical Novel Society
“A great read, not to be missed. Steadman’s skillful and resplendent prose leads the reader easily into villages, manses and cottages, festivities and day to day lives, with amazing detail and descriptions of a past age that jump off the page of the novel. The historical research is rich; scenes and spaces, deliciously visual, and the language employed by the protagonists and throughout the narrative is authentic and consistent, transporting us back in time just by virtue of its ancient tonality.” Susana Aikin, We Shall See the Sky Sparkling
"Sometimes charming, sometimes disturbing, and very firmly set in its time and place – don't expect an easy ride, though!" Lexie Conyngham, The Tender Herb
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4.5 Stars - Great Addition to the Series
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historical fiction sequel
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Where Was The Witchfinder?
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In our other storyline, John has escaped Newcastle after the town turned and is focusing his witch hunts back in Scotland. He is as mad as a hatter now. In the last book, he was easy to hate preying on women as witches blaming them for his own lusts and whims. But in this one, his derangement is becoming more obvious and we find out why. He's gone from a character who you cringe to read because of the impact he will have on your other beloved characters to a character who you're anxiously awaiting karma to visit.
The fates of these two are barreling towards one another again and we get to sit back and watch. As with the last story, there are some graphic violent moments which are hard to read/hear however these are the things that humans did to one another in the name of God, while this is fiction, it is based on the stories of real people who suffered such fates. Another fabulous piece of historical fiction!
Sunwise
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The narration by Christine Mackie is consistent with her performance of the previous audiobook. I expect that I'll remember this story for quite some time.
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A bittersweet conclusion to Widdershins
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Sunwise
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While I really liked book #1, it didn't make me feel like I was going to enjoy the route the narrative was taking...then BAM! Book #2 shocked and rocked me!
I don't want to ruin the story for anyone, especially since this is book 2, but there are quite a few "unexpected turns" that I did NOT think were going to happen in the slightest. There are a few scenes that might make some people uncomfortable but nothing extreme. The story is excellent, the writing smooth, and the research sound (from what I can tell - I'm no expert on that era).
I have already bought book #3 (ebook and audiobook)!
I also want to mention the narrator of the audiobook...AMAZING. I shared time between reading and listening to this GREAT book and I will say I enjoyed both paths, but the narrator, Christine Mackie, IS AMAZING and really brings this story to life.
Better than book #1
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gripping
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As for the content of this story, it wasn’t nearly as brutal or in-depth as the first one. It wasn’t poorly written, I wouldn’t call it bad, but I didn’t really enjoy it either. Much like the first book, I have little to say. I found both stories to be a depressing slog that is difficult to write a review for because I gained nothing from this experience.
The narrator does an excellent job, as she did in the first story.
NOTE: This copy was provided to me free of charge as a digital review copy. The opinions stated in this review are mine and mine alone, I was not paid or requested to give this book a certain rating, suggestion, or approval.
Baskerville Book Reviews
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Jane Chandler having been tricked into marriage with her fiancee's friend is thrilled and saddened when her lover Tom returns from sea, she had been told he was drowned in a downed ship. The lovers are desperate to be together as a family with their young daughter Rose. But Janes current husband is a jealous and cruel man and he slowly becomes more and more violent toward her. The young lovers devise a plan to leave for the new world and a new life. At the same time John Sharpe, the lascivious and evil Witchfinder continues on his campaign of terror and violence against women moving from town to town accusing women and some men of being witches and murdering them. It is clear he is criminally insane and he seems to escape punishment time and again until his wickedness drives him back to Jane's village so he can do away with her. This book was intense and sometimes hard to listen to, such superstition and cruelty all in the name of God. It is thoroughly researched and very well written The narrator did a fantastic job and deserves and A+ for her narration. I will be looking for more works by Helen Steadman. This was a great read, most highly recommended.
Excellent Read and Historically Accurate
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