
All the Murmuring Bones
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Narrated by:
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Aoife McMahon
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By:
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A.G. Slatter
About this listen
For fans of Naomi Novik and Katharine Arden, a dark gothic fairy tale from award-winning author Angela Slatter.
Orphaned as a young child, Mirin O'Malley has been brought up by her grandparents on their isolated, rambling estate Hob's Hallow. Long ago her family prospered due to a deal struck with the mer, the terrifying creatures who live in the depths of the sea: safety for their merchant ships in return for a child of each generation. But for many years the family have been unable to keep their side of the bargain and their fortunes have suffered as a result. When Mirin's grandfather dies, her grandmother puts in train a plan to restore their glory - but at the price of Mirin's freedom. Finding amongst her grandfather's papers evidence that her parents may still be alive, Mirin is determined to escape and discover the truth about her origins. This takes her on a treacherous journey to Blackwater, the estate her parents built when they fled Hob's Hallow, but on arrival Mirin finds the estate in decline and her 'Uncle Edward' in charge: where are her parents, and who is this Edward Elliott really?
A story of mystery and magic and the strange creatures that lurk beneath the waves.
©2021 A.G. Slatter (P)2021 W F HowesCritic Reviews
"Like the sea at its heart, Slatter s haunting story is treacherous and lovely in all its dark depths." (Heather Kassner, author of The Bone Garden)
"Slatter's dark fantasies have a bright, burning core of understanding and insight." (M.R. Carey, author of The Girl with All the Gifts and The Boy on the Bridge)
O’ Malley Family since they settled at Hobs Head. They kept to themselves, & were prosperous for a time. People both feared and were suspicious of them.
The O’Malley secrets run deep. Years ago it was said a deal was made with the Mer. One of the O’Malley children was sacrificed each generation so the Family would prosper from the sea, and have safe travel for their ships.
The tithe has not been paid in years, and the O’Malley’s are no longer prosperous. Miren quickly becomes aware the Family is looking to her to resolve their woes.
This deliciously dark tale filled with folklore was beautifully narrated by Aoife McMahon.
Miren’s character matures through her arc as she becomes wise to the manipulations surrounding her.
Recommend to read If you love:
Lore/ Folkloric tales
Magical realism
Stories within a story
Mythical creatures of the sea and land
Familial secrets and curses
Witchy vibes
A heroine not afraid to do what has to be done.
5/5 stars
CW: Death/murder of parents, grandparents and children, blood, violence, insinuation of domestic violence, physical and psychological abuse, low smut sex scenes
Deliciously dark folkloric tale
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A Must Read.
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Sinister and exquisite
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What a neat fairytale!
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