The Quickening

De: Rhiannon Ward

Narrado por: Katherine Press

Feminist gothic fiction set between the late 19th century and the early 20th century - an era of burgeoning spiritualism and the suffragette movement - that couldn't be more relevant today.

England, 1925. Louisa Drew lost her husband in the First World War and her six-year-old twin sons in the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918. Newly remarried to a war-traumatised husband and seven months pregnant, Louisa is asked by her employer to travel to Clewer Hall in Sussex, where she is to photograph the contents of the house for auction.

She learns Clewer Hall was host to an infamous séance in 1896, and that the lady of the house has asked those who gathered back then to come together once more to recreate the evening. When a mysterious child appears on the grounds, Louisa finds herself compelled to investigate and becomes embroiled in the strange happenings of the house. Gradually, she unravels the long-held secrets of the inhabitants and what really happened 30 years before...and discovers her own fate is entwined with that of Clewer Hall's.

An exquisitely crafted and compelling mystery that invites the listener into the crumbling Clewer Hall to help unlock its secrets alongside the unforgettable Louisa Drew.

For fans of The Silent Companions, The Little Stranger and The Familiars.

©2020 Rhiannon Ward (P)2020 Orion Publishing Group

Bad audio

The story itself wasn't bad but the sound quality is awful. Sounded like it was recorded in a closet. Other than that it's a typical modern day attempt at Victorian gothic. The usual spiritualist and post great war losses.

Excellent WWII era ghost story

This story was very well written and beautifully narrated. it's a page turning listen and I highly recommend it!

Fun and Interesting

This book kept me interested and focused but I did struggle a little with the plots predictable nature. Even so, I'm glad I listened. The performer was a little quiet for my taste when in the main character role but her flexibility and range of other voices was great. Overall a decent listen.