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Whispers in the Sand

By: Barbara Erskine
Narrated by: Katy Federman
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 Past and present collide on a richly mysterious Nile cruise…

From the bestselling author of Lady of Hay comes this atmospheric and gripping page-turner.

Recently divorced Anna Fox decides to cheer herself up by retracing a journey her great grandmother Louisa made in the mid-nineteenth century – a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Anna carries with her two of Louisa’s possessions: an ancient Egyptian scent bottle and an illustrated diary of the original cruise that has lain unread for over a hundred years.

As she follows in Louisa’s footsteps, Anna discovers in the diary a wonderful Victorian love story – and the chilling secret of the little glass bottle. Meanwhile two men from the tour party develop an unfriendly rivalry for her attention, while showing a disturbing interest in Louisa’s mementoes. Most frightening of all, Anna finds herself the victim of a spectral presence that grows in strength and threat as the dramatic stories from three different eras intertwine in a terrifying climax.

©2009 Barbara Erskine (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Fantasy Historical Horror Thriller & Suspense Scary Exciting Suspense Fiction
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I think I read this in book form years ago and usually enjoy thus authors books - didn’t remember it - audio murdered it - I got to the end with difficulty.

Narration was overly melodramatic

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I read the book a few years ago whilst on holiday in Cyprus. I couldn’t put it down then and when I saw it was it here on audible I couldn’t get it quick enough. It was as I remembered a fantastic book. As with all Barbara Erskine it takes you away to a different time. You won’t be disappointed you can see and taste Egypt. I loved every minute of this book.

Romance in time

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Exquisitely written and detail driven, this audio book delivers on almost every level.
My only criticism is the ending, which is a tad disappointing.
A great listen for those who have cruised the Nile as the destination descriptions are spot on.
Read clearly by Katy Federman, I’ll definitely look for more books she has narrated.

A story which wraps you in the warm sands of Ancient Egypt…with a twist.

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Narrator is fantastic
Had me in deep in the beginning and kept me interested through to the end. Wished there where more to the book

A story within a story

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listened to this on audio, great insight to Egypt and the story, interesting and full of description

Good read

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