Sisters of Castle Leod

By: Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard

Narrated by: Ali Gifford

Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

A family tragedy, a forgotten legend, and two sisters locked in a bitter feud...

"Heartbreaking and redemptive...a thoroughly engrossing story that will have readers quickly turning the pages." (Megan Chance, best-selling author of A Splendid Ruin)

Millions are fans of Diana Gabaldon's popular Outlander books and television series, but few know that Gabaldon's fictional Castle Leoch was inspired by a real Scottish castle, Castle Leod. The two sisters who lived there at the turn of the 20th century were among the most fascinating and talked-about women of their era.

Lady Sibell Mackenzie is a spiritualist, a believer in reincarnation, and a popular author of mystical romances. Petite and proper, she values tradition and duty. Her younger sister Lady Constance, swimming champion and big game hunter, is a statuesque beauty who scandalizes British society with her public displays of Greek-style barefoot dancing. The differences between the sisters escalate into conflict after Sibell inherits their late father's vast estates and the title 3rd Countess of Cromartie. But it is the birth of Sibell's daughter that sets in motion a series of bizarre and tragic events, pitting sister against sister and propelling Sibell on a desperate mission to challenge the power of fate.

Sisters of Castle Leod, by award-winning author Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard, is the emotionally charged story of two sisters torn apart by jealousy and superstition, and the impossible leap of faith that could finally bring them together.

Cover image: © Alison Hale alisonhale.co.nz

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Enjoyable Audiobook

I got this audiobook for my wife and we listened to it and found it very enjoyable. The narrator was good and pleasant to listen to. Overall we look forward to more from this narrator and author.

Great Audiobook- Great Story, Great Narration

Lovely story with a lot of twists and turns. Beautifully narrated. I highly recommend it.

Very good book about sisters in the beginning of the book

This was a very very good book till you get to the end of the book and the people in the book believe in reincarnation so obviously it wasn’t wrote by a Christian so I’d say if I would’ve known this book would’ve been this way at the end, I would’ve not read it

Interesting first book of what I hope is 2

I enjoyed THE SISTERS OF LEOD a great deal. Elizabeth Hutchinson Bernard took time and depth in researching her family and gave the reader/listener a good story. I hope there is a second novel about the sister, who seems fascinating. A. Gifford’s reading of this story was refreshing and let my mind follow and enliven the author’s writing. I hope to find more to listen to from her.

Narrator ruined the story

I had all ready read the book and loved it !!
I wanted to experience it again in audio
But the narration was so terrible and amateurish
I couldn’t enjoy it
The narrator was completely wrong for the story and not a skilled performer

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I struggled with this book and the narration. Seemed so mono toned, and somber. The farther into the book it seemed a bit better but don't think I would continue with more of this series.

Amazing Audiobook Of Contrasting Lives

Sisters of Castle Leon is an amazing audiobook....great story, well narrated and I loved it. It is a historical tale of sibling rivalry interlaced with conflicts of love, mistrust and spiritualism. Great historical fiction.

Enjoyable historical novel

I love historical novels and enjoyed listening to this one. The narration was well done and the details are fascinating. The author clearly did her research. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a bit of romance and exotic travel.

Fascinating Story and Great Narration

I really enjoyed the "Sisters of Castle Lead" audiobook. The story is brilliant and so is the narration. I was hooked froth very first chapter. Great historical fictional tale of sibling rivalry with conflicts of love, mistrust and spiritualism. Highly recommend.

Great Story About The Relationship Between Sisters

This story is raw and emotional. Shows the differences and similarities between the lives of two sisters. Narrated beautifully.