Thornyhold (Audio Cassette)
Registered by book_drunkard of Osgood, Indiana USA on 9/17/2014
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Amazon Editorial Review
During Gilly Ramsey’s lonely childhood, the occasional brief visits of her mother’s cousin were a delight, seeming like visits of a fairy godmother. Years later, when Gilly inherits Thornyhold, her house, she discovers that her cousin, with her still room and herbalist practices—and her undoubted powers—had long been known to the locals as a witch. She is approached by neighbors, some innocent, some not so innocent, but all assuming that she, too, is a witch, and a possible addition to the local coven. Gilly finds there is some truth in this, for she discovers that she can call on a kind of power in difficult moments. This wonderful novel from bestselling author Mary Stewart is delicate in its perception of a young woman’s falling in love, delightful in its portrayal of the English countryside, and skilled in its creation of a world full of magic.
During Gilly Ramsey’s lonely childhood, the occasional brief visits of her mother’s cousin were a delight, seeming like visits of a fairy godmother. Years later, when Gilly inherits Thornyhold, her house, she discovers that her cousin, with her still room and herbalist practices—and her undoubted powers—had long been known to the locals as a witch. She is approached by neighbors, some innocent, some not so innocent, but all assuming that she, too, is a witch, and a possible addition to the local coven. Gilly finds there is some truth in this, for she discovers that she can call on a kind of power in difficult moments. This wonderful novel from bestselling author Mary Stewart is delicate in its perception of a young woman’s falling in love, delightful in its portrayal of the English countryside, and skilled in its creation of a world full of magic.
This is the abridged audio version and I enjoyed it so much that now I want to get my hands on the print book, so I can return to that magical place once again!
Journal Entry 3 by book_drunkard at This-n-That Bookbox, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, October 18, 2018
Released 5 yrs ago (10/18/2018 UTC) at This-n-That Bookbox, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases
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Sending out in the This-n-That Bookbox.
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I have decided to pass this audiobook along.
I have decided to pass this audiobook along.
Releasing for the This-n-That Bookbox. Please enjoy (or don't, should you choose to release this book)!
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Picking this one out of book_drunkard’s This n’ That Bookbox. Looks like a good listen.
This was a pretty good listen. It was a clever little tale by Mary Stewart. This one is much different than her Merlin/Arthurian Trilogy (Crystal Cave, The Hollow Hills, & The Last Enchantment). This story take place in much more modern times. It is a 20th century story that mixes, magic, witchcraft and romance.
Sending this off in an audiobook box. Happy Travels!