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The Other Side of Mrs Wood

By: Lucy Barker
Narrated by: Tracy-Ann Oberman
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’Gorgeous, an utter delight’ MARIAN KEYES

‘A charming debut that sparks with fun and fizz’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

’A must read!’ SOPHIE IRWIN

’Storytelling at its finest’ STYLIST

A DAILY MAIL BOOK OF THE YEAR

LONGLISTED FOR THE HISTORICAL WRITERS' ASSOCIATION DEBUT CROWN PRIZE

Mrs Wood is London’s most celebrated medium. She’s managed to survive decades in the competitive world of contacting the Other Side, has avoided the dreaded slips that revealed others as frauds and is still hosting packed-out séances for Victorian high society.

Yet, some of her patrons have recently cancelled their appointments. There are reports of American mediums nearly materialising full spirits and audiences are no longer satisfied with the knocking on tables and candle theatrics of years gone by. And then, at one of Mrs Wood’s routine gatherings, she hears something terrifying – faint, but unmistakable: a yawn.

Mrs Wood needs to spice up her brand. She decides to take on Emmie, a young protégé, to join her show. But is Emmie Finch the naïve ingenue she seems to be? Or does she pose more of a threat to Mrs Wood’s reign and, more horrifyingly, her reputation than Mrs Wood could ever have imagined?

©2023 Lucy Barker (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Con Artists, Hoaxes & Deceptions Historical Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction True Crime Victorian Scary Romance Comedy Exciting
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Mediocre storyline with good narrator. Storyline is playful but lacks gripping plot. Won't be recommending but not disappointed to have read.

An OK story. Harmless.

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I loved this story which I listened to on audio book.

It is the tale of a renowned spiritualist medium and her young apprentice conducting their seances in Victorian London, their wealthy patrons and their unfolding rivalry.

Tracy-Ann Oberman really brings the characters to life, cresting a very enjoyable atmosphere.

It is an easy listen, One of those cosy books with a great story.

Two rival mediums in Victorian London

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Really liked this story and the narration.

I knew nothing of the existence of Mediums in Victorian society so it was nice to hear a story in that setting which was not the usual style of tale.

Interesting too to hear how much of the book is based on similar people who worked during that time.

I really enjoyed the book and would recommend.

Evocation and unusual story

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I've had a few dud recommendations and I really struggle when narrators do terrible accents, but this book made me a believer again. Great story, humour and a good build of relationships. the narrator made it easy to listen too, so much so I almost missed my tube stop.

Brilliant book with lots of detail and great quips

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liked everything absolutely brilliant read I usuay read crime fiction but have started listening to other fiction except romance

characters

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