Fludd

A Novel

By: Hilary Mantel

Narrated by: Gordon Griffin

One dark and stormy night in 1956, a stranger named Fludd mysteriously turns up in the dismal village of Fetherhoughton. He is the curate sent by the bishop to assist Father Angwin - or is he? In the most unlikely of places, a superstitious town that understands little of romance or sentimentality, where bad blood between neighbors is ancient and impenetrable, miracles begin to bloom. No matter how copiously Father Angwin drinks while he confesses his broken faith, the level of the bottle does not drop. Although Fludd does not appear to be eating, the food on his plate disappears. Fludd becomes lover, gravedigger, and savior, transforming his dull office into a golden regency of decision, unashamed sensation, and unprecedented action.

Knitting together the miraculous and the mundane, the dreadful and the ludicrous, Fludd is a tale of alchemy and transformation told with astonishing art, insight, humor, and wit.

©1989 Hilary Mantel (P)2011 W.F. Howes

Better to Fade Away Than Burn Out

This book is a follow-up to Wolf Hall. It’s not as educational or entertaining. The overall series is excellent in every manner. Liking a story or not is, to my mind, is subjective. The word smithing was excellent. But, I could only finish the book because of the narrator - Gordon Griffin. What is most important, though, is that Hilary Mantel has a job to do in relating the historical events of the time with a character or new twist that is engaging and ‘readable’. She does this well to my way of thinking.

Angel or Devil?

Sometimes it is hard to tell, but it doesn't really matter. A wonderful story and the narration was perfect. The claustrophobic world was so easily imagined.

Odd....but intriguing.

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I would like it to be longer, and more detailed.

Which character – as performed by Gordon Griffin – was your favorite?

The old priest is the character around which the story turns.

Any additional comments?

This is an odd story, but beautifully written and well read. It is pleasant, and the story is fun and purposely ambiguous. You make your own decisions about Fludd, because though suggestive, nothing is conclusive.

Hilary!!!

I finished the Cromwell trilogy, hungry for more
I begin her oeuvre. Does not disappoint

Reminds me of the classic film ‘The Bishop’s Wife’

An angel comes in answers to, unasked prayers,,and what an angel,,,😌 A holiday treat,, Thanks Audible..Gwen S.