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Salt & Broom
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Bower, Tim Bruce
- Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
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Publisher's Summary
“Fans of Jane Eyre will go feral for this.”—The Everygirl
Salt and broom, make this room
Safe and tight, against the night.
Trunks packed with potions and cures, Jane Aire sets out on a crisp, clear morning in October to face the greatest challenge of her sheltered girls’-school existence. A shadow lies over Thornfield Hall and its reclusive master, Edward Rochester. And he’s hired her only as a last resort.
Jane stumbles again and again as she tries to establish a rapport with her prickly new employer, but he becomes the least of her worries as a mysterious force seems to work against her. The threats mount around both Jane and Rochester—who’s becoming more intriguing and appealing to her by the day. Jane begins to fear her herb healing and protective charms may not be enough to save the man she’s growing to love from a threat darker and more dangerous than either of them imagined.
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“Narrating the brief interludes from Edward's point of view, Tim Bruce captures his broodiness. Elizabeth Bower, who expertly narrates the majority of this supernatural gothic romance, transports listeners to the countryside of Victorian England. It's not surprising that Bower ably brings the schoolmistress to life. Easily differentiating among the various characters, she keeps listeners immersed in the story.”—AudioFile Magazine
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- Genevieve Saumur
- 2024-05-13
MC’s voice is 70 yo
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- CKH Vancouver
- 2024-05-25
Do not read if you Love Jane Eyre
However, if you are merely fond of the book, you will LOVE this novel. It is a nicely done variant of the novel, with Jane Aire (from the Lowood School of Witches) called on to uncover the untoward happenings at Thornfield Hall. Written in the style of a genteel Victorian novel; it is so beguiling the actual somewhat ghastly circumstances give the reader more angst just because of the writing.
Really enjoyed this, glad I bought it on a whim.
Narration by Elizabeth Bower was wonderful. Tim Bruce sounded about thirty years too old to be Rochester.
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- JC
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Concise and well written!
Excellent narration and an interesting storyline. I enjoyed listening to this Audiobook. Recommend reading! Thank you.
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- Somer Wolfs
- 2024-04-18
Return to Jane Eyre
I loved this twist on the beloved classic. Favorite elements were still there, yet with a different perspective.
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- annette
- 2024-04-17
That was fun!
excellent narration carries this witchy cozy mystery to a satisfying conclusion - Jane Eyre reimagined within a supernatural environment
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Charming story
Unknown to me this author, what a surprise! A sweet love story with a dash of danger and mystique in a historical background. Bravo!
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