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Lady of Hay
- Narrated by: Joan Walker
- Length: 27 hrs and 39 mins
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Summary
A story spanning centuries. A long awaited revenge.
In London, journalist Jo Clifford plans to debunk the belief in past lives in a hard-hitting magazine piece. But her scepticism is shaken when a hypnotist forces her to relive the experiences of Matilda, Lady of Hay, a noblewoman during the reign of King John.
She learns of Matilda's unhappy marriage, her love for the handsome Richard de Clare and the brutal death threats handed out by King John, before it becomes clear that Jo’s past and present are inevitably entwined. She realises that 800 years on, Matilda’s story of secret passion and unspeakable treachery is about to repeat itself....
Barbara Erskine’s iconic debut novel still delights generations of readers and listeners 30 years after its first publication.
Critic reviews
"The author's storytelling talent is undeniable. Barbara Erskine can make us feel the cold, smell the filth and experience some of the fear of the power of evil men." (The Times)
"Unusual, intriguing, cleverly handled and gripping." (The Good Book Guide)
"Convincing and extremely colourful." (The Mail)
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- Jane M.
- 29-04-21
Great story spoiled by awful narration
I have read this book a few times over the last couple of decades and thoroughly enjoyed it. I struggled through the awful narration in the hope it would get better. It didn't. Such a shame a good book was ruined.
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- Jamie-Lee
- 10-01-22
Wonderful!
I have read this book so many times I was overjoyed to find it as an audiobook. I was hesitant to download due to the feedback and complaint in regards to the performance. But I took a chance because life's too short! I have to say it took some time to get used to the way Joan interprets the characters as I dont associate them sounding the way she does but after sometime I grew to accept this. By the end I was sad to for the story to end. I'm sure I will be relistening again in the future.
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- Kindle Customer
- 23-04-22
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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- lessa19
- 06-03-23
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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- Lifes4living
- 13-04-22
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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- sally jayne hyde
- 05-04-21
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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- tru.gough
- 21-06-21
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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- Jackie C
- 05-12-22
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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- Anonymous User
- 10-04-21
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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- jessica johnson
- 02-01-22
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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