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  • Myrtlewood Mysteries, Book 1
  • By: Iris Beaglehole
  • Narrated by: Lorna Bennett
  • Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (28 ratings)

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Accidental Magic

By: Iris Beaglehole
Narrated by: Lorna Bennett
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Publisher's Summary

Welcome to Myrtlewood, a quirky town steeped in magic, tea, and mystery…

Life’s a struggle for Rosemary Thorn and her teen daughter, Athena. But their regular troubles are turned upside down after Granny Thorn’s mysterious death.

Despite her cousin's sinister maneuverings, Rosemary returns to Myrtlewood and the sprawling, dilapidated Thorn Manor. There's more to the old house than meets the eye, as Rosemary and Athena soon find out—in a whirlwind of magic, adventure, mystical creatures, and endless cups of tea.

Life in Myrtlewood would be bliss if Rosemary could only clear her name in a certain murder investigation, solve the mystery and stay out of mortal peril—for at least a little while!

A small town with endless secrets, strange activities, and a house with a mind of its own.

©2022 Iris Beaglehole (P)2023 Podium Audio

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I accidentally picked it up,

Quite a good story, liked it, voice acting can be difficult but a good listen anyway, I would recommend more as a read, audio is ok

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Excellent storyline

Great work Iris! Thoroughly enjoyable story with interesting characters, will definitely continue with the series. The narration was a little painful at first, but persevered as I did want to finish the book. That being said, I'll continue with the series in print format, as I found the plot refreshing.

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Great listen

could not stop listening.. narrator was good and loved the story.. onto second book now

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Okay

So annoyed with Athena and how she puts her mother down consistently and thinks with 16 years she knows better all the time.
Only half way through but really annoying me.

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the story is good however I was wondering if it was aimed at teens / young adults.

the narration is not good. it has put me off purchasing the rest of the series.
I may order the kindle versions and read myself.

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Great book

What a great book series, thank you to the suggestions on social media I got the first book, now I have 2 and 3rd pre ordered ‘. Well written great narrator

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loved it

May not be everyone's cup of tea, but it had me at the first page!

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Great story - awful narration!

It was a fun story but the narrator made the main character sound like she has emphysema and most of the characters sound the same.
I persevered because I wanted to know what happens next, and I’ll probably get the next one however it’s very disappointing casting.

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Liked the story but the narration wasn't the best

The story was enjoyable, but the narration didn't fit this book. It made the character seem twice as old as she is and slow in the head.

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Hard to listen to

The voice actors voice is great. However the choice of voice for the protagonist was not great. I will not be listening to the rest of the series, because instead of sounding like a woman coming into her magical power, she sounds like a raspy old man with emphysema, slow and old. Being the main character it's a deal breaker. Let me know if this changes so I can take it up again.

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