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The Witches of Eileanan

By: Kate Forsyth
Narrated by: Elle Newlands
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‘Twas a time when dragons left their lair and evil shadowed the land....

On the Day of Reckoning, the witches of Eileanan were outlawed - and violations of the new order were punishable by death. Eileanan’s Great Towers, once meccas of magic and learning, were left in ruins. And now, the entire land trembles in fear.

Yet deep in the mountains, in the shadow of Dragonclaw, a young girl is being tutored in the old ways. Ignorant of her past, uncertain of her future, the foundling Isabeau will soon be forced down a dangerous path of prophecy, conspiracy, and magic. It is a world where dragons possess the key to ancient mysteries, where a lost prince will discover a strange and wondrous destiny, and where the ultimate battle between good and evil will be waged.

A new Day of Reckoning is at hand....

©1998, 2019 Kate Forsyth (P)2019 Blackstone Publishing Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Horror Fiction Scary Magic Dragons
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I love this series and the growth of the main characters. It took a while to get used to the language and the sometimes odd cadence of the narrator, but I also find it calming. It has become a bit of a comfort series when I want to re-listen to something in the background. I'm sure I will listen to it many more times

Wonderful series

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I loved the way the story was narrated, this was my favourite book to read and have re read many times I was delighted to discover that it was at last an audiobook . The narator adds so much more to this story for me making come alive in my mind as I listen to the story

Awesome

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I had not heard of this author and was curious to see whether I enjoyed the book.
I MOST CERTAINLY DID ENJOY THE BOOK.
Wonderful characters that lead you off on a magical journey.
Loads of magic and imagination.
Love the narrator.
I recommend you buy it.

Pleasantly Surprised

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This is one of my all time favourite series, I read them so long ago that I don't remember much that happened. So they have been on my reread list for a while now. I was so excited to see them come out as an audiobook but a bit worried about how it would read. It was even better then I could have hoped and I loved revisiting this world. Definitely will be buying all six books if/when they become available.

Awesome read

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I have read these books over and over since I was a teenager when I first discovered them, and I still love the story. Listening to it has given it a new depth and has made it so much easier to imagine it all. The narrator gives life to each character with their own unique tone. I can't wait to listen to the remain8ng books in this series.

Amazing read

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Not as good as the first book. To much war talk. Got bor from all the details and plans. It well written. But to much.

To much war talk

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I was initially taken aback by the narrator- particularly the way she pronounced some of the words. That’s probably just because I don’t know the correct pronunciation though, having only ever come across these words and names written down.
But I’ve grown to love the narrator’s voice. I really enjoyed her portrayal of Brun! She does a good job distinguishing between the characters. I love this series and I’ve really enjoyed this audiobook. Already downloaded the next one!

Unexpected pronunciations but overall loved the audiobook

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Elle Newlands does a fantastic job of immersing you in the world of Eileanan with her performance of this incredibly riveting and well-written book. I first read this series in my mid teens about 15 years ago and I couldn't put it down. Of course, I now can't stop listening either! S tier book and performance.

Excellent!

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Engaging characters. Good writing and story - I wanted to stick with it, always wanting to know more. Can Meghan of the Beasts, her wards Isabeau and Khan'derin, and others be able to conquer Maya the banreigh, and stop the genocide of magical beings?

Hooked

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Narrator was perfect. Great story. Some details were off, like it seemed a bit strange for a scarred warrior woman to have 'hairless' legs while on an epic quest. That would be an amazing feat.

Very enjoyable

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