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All the Murmuring Bones

By: A.G. Slatter
Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
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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 Howes Classics Dark Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Gothic Horror Scary Transportation

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Critic 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)
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Poldark for the me too era with magic and fairy tales - absolutely awesome.
Could not recommend enough.

Really great adult fairy story

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I really enjoyed this mix of a story embroidered with fairy tales. The narrator was perfect too.

Perfect match of narrator to story

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I liked it a lot. Nice departure from the popular romantasy. Definitely worth the listen :)

Refreshing

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The novel, was interesting and well written. A story of secrets and what they can grow into, of expectations and how they can disappoint you.

An enjoyable read

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3.5⭐️
Dark fantasy which incorporates Irish mythology and a sprinkle of witchcraft. It has a very historic feel which the language used really compliments.
Not a favourite for me

Slow burn character driven story

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I was pleasantly surprised as to how well written this book is- stunning narration. Could not recommend enough!

Beautiful story- fantastic narration

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… even better narration. This was a hidden gem in a sea of manufactured novels. So well written. Give it a try, you won’t regret it.

Great story…

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Love the narrators voice, like honey to the ear! Lovely mythology with lots of twists and turns that keep you guessing. I’ll look for more from this author.

Unpredictable and engaging

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I've always loved mermaids, and coming from an Irish family this was such a fun read. Mirin was a great character and i loved her journey !!

Great story and great character growth!

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Great story, imaginatively written and very well read. Some interesting folk stories which link well with the plot

Beautifully read

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