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The Whore's Tale: Sarah
- A Jacobite Chronicles Story
- Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells, Will Watt
- Series: A Jacobite Chronicles Story, Book 1
- Length: 14 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction
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- Miss M.
- 24-06-22
Another Superb novel in the Jacobite Chronicles series ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is a wonderful audiobook, beautifully written with characters you love to love and characters you’ll love to hate. Thought-provoking, emotive and clearly well researched. Although most of the content of this book takes place before the main book 1, Mask of Duplicity (which I’ve listened to umpteen times!), I didn’t feel my listening to this out of sequence lessened my enjoyment. In fact, now I have a strong desire to start Mask again to pick up on some of where Sarah’s tale leaves off!
The dual narration is superb. Will is a master and its great to hear him again in this audiobook. Mary, is new to the Jacobite Chronicles series and I really hope she will be involved with the other books. She has a lovely sound to her voice and doesn’t just read out loud, she really ‘tells’ the story.
Another triumph, thank you Julia!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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- Jen - Audible Addict
- 05-07-22
Beautifully heartbreaking & powerful!
I always knew Sarah's story would be tragic. Julia really ripped my heart out with this one, but it was so worth it! This is not a romance. The Whore's Tale is the beautifully heartbreaking & powerful story of Sarah's past and how hard she fights to save herself in spite of everything. She is a survivor and a hero who fights to save herself when everyone and everything else repeatedly pushes her down and seems to conspire against her. She is a very interesting character in The Jacobite Chronicles who truly makes a difference in pivotal ways throughout the series. As with every book in the series it is very well written and researched with historical accuracy that really adds an extra layer to the story. I wholeheartedly recommend this whole series!
Will Watt is a master when it comes to duet narration, so it was no surprise that I loved the performances! Mary Jane Wells is a new narrator to me, but she did an excellent job bringing life to Sarah. I'm adding her to my list of talented favorites. Jacobite Chronicles is one of my absolute favorite historical romance audiobook series, so I'm so glad Julia wrote Sarah’s story and released it in audio. I look forward to more back stories for the amazing characters!
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- MarvMar
- 20-07-22
Great story
I love the Jacobite series and this book is a perfect back story of one of its supporting characters. I recommend that the original series be read first before listening to this one.
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- Cate F.
- 06-07-22
If you can make it to the end, (TW: DV)
It is an excellent book but full of tragedy. Sarah’s experiences epitomized the observation “if it weren’t for bad luck, she would have no luck at all.” She grew from a exploited and abused innocent child to a young woman determined to escape her fate and better herself.
Don’t give up out of horror and sadness, keep going. Emulate Sarah.
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-07-22
I love this series & so glad for these side books
Wish I could have read & listened to Sarah's relationship with DuncanMurdo.. loved it! 😍
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- M. Turner
- 24-06-22
Sarah's backstory
Sarah's backstory is more interesting and heartbreaking than the main Jacobite Chronicles series in my opinion.
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- k.vano
- 23-06-22
Amazing listen
The narration is unbeatable; both bring life and emotion to every character. I was absolutely heartbroken by Sarah’s tale and truly hope that her life is happier as it continues in the Jacobite Chronicles. Love the historical time period of this story. While there was no HEA, the ending left me feeling hopeful and intrigued to read the Jacobite Chronicles to see how things work out for Sarah and learn more about Elizabeth and her friendly band of servant family members.