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The Bedlam Stacks
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- Length: 13 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 07-13-17
- Language: English
- Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
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Publisher's Summary
An astonishing historical novel set in the shadowy, magical forests of South America, which draws on the captivating world of the international best seller The Watchmaker of Filigree Street.
Deep in uncharted Peru, the holy town of Bedlam stands at the edge of a forest. The shrine statues move, and anyone who crosses the border dies. But somewhere inside are cinchona trees, whose bark yields quinine: the only known treatment for malaria.
On the other side of the Pacific, it is 1859, and India is ravaged by the disease. The hunt for a reliable source of quinine is critical, and in its desperation the India Office searches out its last qualified expeditionary. Struggling with a terrible injury from his last mission and the strange occurrences at his family's ruined estate, Merrick Tremayne finds himself under orders to bring back cinchona cuttings at any cost and dispatched, against his own better judgment, to Bedlam.
There he meets Raphael, a priest around whom the villagers spin unsettlingly familiar stories of impossible disappearances and living stone. Gradually Tremayne realises that Raphael is the key to a legacy left by two generations of Tremayne explorers before him, one which will prove more dangerous and valuable than the India Office could ever have imagined.
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- Massachusetts, USA
- 08-27-17
Just enough magic here!
This is the second book I've listened to by Natasha Pulley. I love this book. There is a fantasy element, but it is brought out slowly, almost as a mystery of its own. She's very good at world building here, with just enough reality to keep the whole story cohesive.
I'm eagerly awaiting her next book!
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- Kindle Customer
- Pensacola Florida
- 07-24-17
More please!!
I am thoroughly hooked by Ms Pulley's writing style! I'm addicted to her characters and the quirky nature they all have! I've read both of her books and can't wait to see what her future books hold! I am restarting Filigree Street now and will redo Bedlam as soon as I'm done!!
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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- BobPan
- 11-30-17
Terrific read!
Unusual storyline, engaging and occasionally funny interactions; a truly unique and magical reading experience! You won't regret using your credits on this one.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- Michele Andres
- 08-13-17
delightful book
looking forward to the third book. many delightful surprises. Natasha Pulleys story's are like nothing I've ever read before.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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- claire
- 07-28-17
Wonderful story and took me back to my travels in Peru
Great story, unusual and original . I have travelled throughout south america and spent time in Peru. The description of the landscape and architecture/historic ruins are very accurate and written by someone who had travelled there, I am sure.
The story itself is a beautifully balanced cocktail of history , local spirituality and beliefs , reminders of old fashioned prejudice and our historic influence on the world , as well as being a story about human compassion , friendship and at times a look at how we could act in desperation . A story of history, friendship, judgment, magic and spiritual beliefs..... listen and you will be enthralled and sad when it ends !!!
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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- Grace Simms
- 07-27-17
so quiet!
great follow up to the watchmaker and the narrator is good but for some reason it's really quiet compared to every other audiobook I've ever bought, at full volume I couldn't hear it if I was walking down a busy road or on the tube.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
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- mollyeyre
- 08-04-17
Absolutely blown away by this
I thoroughly enjoyed the Watchmaker, and was really pleased to be able to read the second of Natasha Pulley's books. I love Natasha Pulley's way of writing - her characters are so likeable they almost become part of the family, apart from the rotten ones ...... of course.
The story was quite complicated but so very well put together it has kept my attention thoroughly. David Thorpe narrated very well - I know some commentators have not liked him much - but I thought he was first class and absolutely right for the story.
A wonderful trip to Peru with such interesting people, stories and consequences. BRILLIANT
I was also delighted to meet 'Katar', (Sorry - I have no idea how it is spelled, the Watchmaker), in his earlier life.
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
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- A. E. Wright
- 07-21-17
An excellent second novel
Natasha Pulley has an idiosyncratic writing style which sometimes borders on the staccato in the way sentences and utterances are presented. It takes a bit of getting used to but I for one have grown to like it.
This is Natasha's second novel and is a strange but totally absorbing tale, set mainly in South America, which definitely requires the reader to suspend disbelief in order to take in glowing pollen, moving statues, columns of glass and a village with unusual customs and taboos.
Best of all was the appearance, as a somewhat minor character this time, of a young Keita Mori who will be familiar to those who have read this author's previous novel 'The Watchmaker of Filigree Street'. I for one would be very pleased if a third novel were to concern itself with more about Mori, who I must say I find most endearing.
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- Mikey
- 07-15-17
Intriguingly enchanting
Any additional comments?
This book is a historical yet spellbinding journey about a group of smugglers sent on a journey to obtain the purest form of malaria antidote-medicine from the 18th century Peruvian quinine trees found deep within the mountains.
I was excited and enthralled when I learned that the reason a small group of highly skilled smugglers are needed to obtain the quinine, was due to the quinine trees being guarded and protected by cartel-like criminals. In this regard, the story reminded me of many SAS operations I've read about, whereby soldiers covertly penetrated such factions that were guarding drug factories hidden deep within the jungles of South America.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- BBMM
- 07-28-17
Great writing, great narration
Author has created intriguing narrative aided by accomplished and unobtrusive characterisation by the narrator. More from both please.
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- S. osborne
- 07-20-17
Beautiful
I was taken aback by how much I loved this book. A beautifully described rich shimmering world that I loved falling into.
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- Erica
- 01-06-18
Enchanting in a weird way
The book was enchanting in it’s own bit weird way. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and at times slow pace.
Only thing disturbing at times was the changes in the volume of the reader’s voice. Surrounding noises made it hard to hear the bit whispered.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- James
- 08-17-17
Most enjoyable.
I found this a little difficult to begin with. in the opening chapters, where Merrick is suffering the effects of altitude sickness, I almost felt that I was, too. Something about the style of the narration made it hard to follow. Later on it became easier. As the story unfolded it was nice that we revisited Kata, the watchmaker.
I particularly like the almost romantic nature of the relationship between Raphael and Harry, which was continued with Merrick.
I've enjoyed both of Natasha Pulley's books so far. I hope to hear more.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- Ms. L. MA
- 07-27-17
Another excellent story from Natasha Pulley
If you enjoyed The Watchmaker of Filigree Street you are in for a real treat. The story is unusual, unexpected and full of magic and intimations of love. The Watchmaker appears as a young man too! The reader is good, but a little too ebullient for me in places, although he was excellent in Shtum.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- Richard
- 08-18-18
fantastic story, beautifully read.
initially, the performers start/stop way of speaking bothered me, but nuances in character and delightful way he bought out the characters personalities soon had me totally won over. the story itself just held me in awe with i the beauty of it's finer details and the unexpected twists and moves in expectations. like the previous book, this one is an absolute gem.