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Once Upon a River
- Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
- Length: 16 hrs and 26 mins
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Once Upon a River
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Publisher's Summary
Random House presents the audiobook edition of Once Upon a River, written by Diane Setterfield and read by Juliet Stevenson.
A dark midwinter’s night in an ancient inn on the Thames. The regulars are entertaining themselves by telling stories when the door bursts open on an injured stranger. In his arms is the drowned corpse of a little child.
Hours later the dead girl stirs, takes a breath and returns to life.
Is it a miracle?
Is it magic?
Or can it be explained by science?
An exquisitely crafted multi-layered mystery brimming with folklore, suspense and romance, as well as with the urgent scientific curiosity of the Darwinian age, Once Upon a River is as richly atmospheric as Setterfield’s bestseller The Thirteenth Tale.
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- ej
- 26-06-2019
A wonderful story a joy to listen to with ease
Absolutely superb narration and absorbing storyline.l loved it. I was sorry it ended. Read it and see fit yourself.
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- Bryce Ott
- 28-09-2021
Extraordinary performance
Beautiful book that dances between historical story and fable. Juliet Stevenson’s reading of it is so deft and so accomplished, bringing not the narrative but the full range of characters vividly and exquisitely to life. Truly masterful.
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- graham
- 11-05-2019
Fabulous Tale
Loved this slow moving story. Loved the tales within the tale. loved the themes of live and loss, nature versus nurture, parent child bonds, early photography and, of course, the mighty Thames.
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- Carol
- 24-04-2019
Oh I love this story!
So beautifully written and read......”the coiling architecture of her ear”......beautiful 💖. I am halfway through and can’t wait to read it every day.
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- Georgi
- 30-07-2019
Totally Absorbing!
After the first few chapters I was beginning to dispair that the whole thing would be dreadfully long- winded.
I decided to give it 20 chapters, but I didn't need that long. After 10 Id been fully pulled in! Absolutely fantastic, absorbing performance!
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- Anonymous User
- 28-11-2023
Absolutely beautiful story, a new favourite!
Beautiful story and wonderfully read. Highly recommend! Kept me hooked the whole way through. Mesmerising.
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- Karla
- 27-10-2023
Probably the most beautifully written book I have ever read
The language and metaphors are fantastic as is this extraordinary story. Beautifully read, simply a masterpiece.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-09-2023
Storytelling at its best
The combination of a beautifully written story with outstanding narration is unbeatable amd this is one of those rare perfect matches. The characterisation, setting and there's and the way the story threads itself tighter is masterful. It is a long amd eobdibg story just like the Thames. Well worth the time spent listening. An absolute pleasure.
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- synchronicity
- 19-09-2023
Compelling and heartfelt
Great listen with as many bends as the river. Wonderful narration. Keeps you guessing until the end.
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- Katherine
- 25-07-2024
Wonderful
Such a rich story that builds and draws you in. The characters are amazing. Love them. Hate them. This story is Fabulous.
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