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Moonlight and the Pearler's Daughter
- Narrated by: Anna Skellern
- Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins
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Summary
Picked as one of Stylist magazine's 'Fiction Books You Can't Miss' and longlisted for the HWA Debut Crown Award.
Fortune favours the brave in Lizzie Pook's mesmerising and fiercely feminist historical novel, Moonlight and the Pearler's Daughter.
1896, Bannin Bay, Australia. When British pearl-boat captain Charles Brightwell goes missing out at sea, rumours of mutiny and murder swell within the bay's dens and back alleys. Only his headstrong daughter, Eliza, refuses to believe her father is dead, and sets out on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth.
But in a town teeming with corruption, prejudice, and blackmail, Eliza soon learns that the answers she seeks might cost more than pearls. How much is she willing to sacrifice to find them?
Critic reviews
"Tense and vividly atmospheric, with a determined, independent heroine intent on the truth… beautifully written, unflinching and brimming with adventure." (Jennifer Saint, best-selling author of Ariadne)
"A stunning debut...paints a memorable picture of ambition, sacrifice and corruption while exploring personal loss as driving force." (Charmaine Wilkerson, author of Black Cake)
"Gritty, lyrical, breathtaking. I couldn’t put it down." (Fiona Valpy, author of The Dressmaker's Gift)
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- Tanya Morrell
- 15-06-22
utterly gripping
What an utterly gripping story, kept guessing all the way through. So many twists and turns. Definitely shed a tear or two along the way. The reading brings the story to vivid life and you really feel like you're there with Eliza. Brilliance, Lizzie, bravo
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- Mrs. Susan J. Jones
- 14-06-22
Atmospheric and descriptive
Very good presentation of the country at that time - unbelievably hot, dusty and difficult. A brilliant background for the story and the dangerous work of the pearl divers. Especially interesting if you’re a lover of nature and pearls as I am!
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- Mrs Helen S Noble
- 23-08-22
A rip roaring tale
This is a rip roaring tale full of unexpected twists and turns. Perhaps not for the squeamish, but well researched and very atmospheric. The language is powerful if at times a bit wordy. On the whole a piece of excellent story telling.
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-01-24
Enjoyable listen
6) Moonlight and the Pearler’s Daughter by Lizzie Pook, audiobook narrated by Anna Skellern. Publisher Mantle listened using Audible. 3.5 stars Book club choice January
This was one of our book club reads and should have been one I really enjoyed as I quite enjoy historical fiction, especially when there is a background of reality to it.
But I found it to be just ok, it sort of went in one ear and nearly straight back out again I didn’t feel invested in any of the characters.
It is based in 1896 in Bannin Bay Australia (in real life, the Kimberly area) and the Pearl boat industry. The descriptions of the lives of some of these Pearl divers and how they were treated, along with the indigenous people of the area is not pleasant reading. It is the story of Eliza Brightwell who goes looking for her father when he doesn’t return from his latest trip, that just didn’t seem to quite feel right. A bit like when you are watching one of those films where everyone knows there is a killer about and someone still goes out in the dark on their own.
There is nothing wrong with this story, it was pleasant enough to listen to, but not really the story that will make you think about it for long.
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