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Strange Magic
- Narrated by: Julia Barrie
- Series: Essex Witch Museum Mysteries, Book 1
- Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 09-01-17
- Language: English
- Publisher: Isis Publishing Ltd
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $22.80
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Publisher's Summary
Rosie Strange doesn't believe in ghosts or witches or magic. It's no surprise therefore that when she inherits the ramshackle Essex Witch Museum, her first thought is to take the money and run.
Still, the museum exerts a curious pull over Rosie. There's the eccentric academic who bustles in to demand she help in a hunt for the bones of the notorious Ursula Cadence, a witch long since put to death. And there's curator Sam Stone, a man about whom Rosie can't decide if he's tiresomely annoying or extremely captivating.
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- Marie
- 09-13-17
so so boring
I got this book on the strength of a review which said it was " better than The Rivers of London "
it is a terrible book. long long descriptions of a door or a jacket while the main storyline is squeezed into the space between inane comments about the other character being 'hot'. we don't know if he is hot as he has all the characteration of a cardboard cutout in the distance.
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- Little Red
- 09-11-17
A reasonable listen
It took me a while to make up my mind about this book. I wasn't keen on the narration although I got used to it.
Some parts were well researched where others didn't ring true. Like the church and priest involvement, witches were pagan, as well as the devilish/supernatural elements (the devil being a Christian construct). I will however, lookout for more books in this series if they are written with the hope that these aspects will improve and the dialogue for the main character, Rosie Strange, tightens up and makes her look less ignorant and silly.
One to watch with the makings of a good series of light listening, mildly creepy books.
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Mandy Dockery
- 09-14-17
Superb listen!
Loved this story and the characters were refreshingly original. I want to read more by this author as he made me feel just by listening, I am the fly on the wall. Can't wait for the next book!
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5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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- nicola kaye
- 09-21-17
fab story
I really didn't know what to expect when I downloaded this book but I found it so funny that I was laughing out loud at some points but a great story I will be definitely getting future books.
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- David
- 09-19-17
Strange Magic
Caught my interest from the start and kept it to the very end. I can't wait for the next one in the serirs
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- P Atkins
- 12-07-17
Passes the time of day
I did listen to this book to the end but admit to fading out sometimes. Also the story was a little predictable and may do better for the late teen age market.
It is read well but the main character Rosie Strange is so annoying, I really wanted to shout at the phone . So for that reason alone, if this is a series of books, I would not follow up with another novels.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Kez
- 09-24-17
cracking little spellbound mystery
loved this book.
Rosie Strange is a model woman, gutsy, head strong and no affair to do her hair and make up.
narrator really brought Rosie to life.
hope a sequel appears soon
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- Tamara
- 09-11-17
Fab! Good story, narrated well, I loved it!
A nice mixture of historical interest, pacy narration, with a good smattering of humour. Great!
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- Mrs. Linda Lunn
- 09-13-17
What a Pleasure
A great story and likeable characters. Knew places in story and look forward to next book. Although not on audible yet purchased on kindle as can't wait to see what next happens to Rosie and the museum.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
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- Jane
- 08-09-18
Great fun
Rosie Strange inherits a witchcraft museum from her estranged Grandfather (oh lucky girl, I wish I had). Rosie has no idea about witchcraft or magic, in fact she'd rather find a mundane explanation for it. She's feisty and forthright and soon develops a soft spot for the curator of the museum. Thinking she may sell it to a developer, she arrives to take possession of the property. However, she soon becomes embroiled in the desperate search to recover the bones of a woman, Ursula Cadence, cruelly accused, tortured and executed for the 'crime' of witchcraft in the late 1500's. Enough 'spooky' and intrigue to keep the story rolling along and a good smattering of humour, which had me grinning. This is a fun and interesting romp, there is good background research regarding witchcraft in Essex and, along with the fun, the author brings to the fore the impolitic cruelty, and lust for power, that accompanied the witch hunts. I look forward to listening to more in the series. The reader Julia Barrie is great voice for Rosie Strange.
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