The Dream Weavers, Barbara Erskine
The Dream Weavers, Barbara Erskine
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The Dream Weavers

Author: Barbara Erskine

Narrator: Jilly Bond

Unabridged: 18 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 04/15/2021


Synopsis

The brand-new, gripping historical novel from the bestselling author of Mercia, 788 AD Offa’s Dyke, 2021 ‘Warmth, depth, mystery, magic and the supernatural … such a beautiful book!’ bestselling author Santa Montefiore ‘A dazzling roller-coaster of a book that will thrill, enchant and intrigue those who love history and the supernatural’ bestselling author Alison Weir In the grand Saxon halls of Mercia, King Offa rules with cold ambition. His youngest daughter Eadburh is destined for an arranged marriage, but with reckless spirit her heart is taken by a Welsh prince, a man she can never be matched with and who is quickly and cruelly taken from her. Eadburh inherited her father’s ruthless ways but it’s the gifts passed down from her mother that are far more dangerous. She is determined to carve her own place in the world, yet her path could cause war. In a cottage hidden amongst the misty Welsh hills of Offa’s Dyke, Bea Dalloway is called to help Simon Armstrong, who is searching for peace. Instead he finds himself disturbed by unsettling noises and visions. It isn’t long before Bea is also swept up by haunting dreams. The past is whispering to them, calling out for the truth to be told at last. And as dreams and reality weave closer together, Bea and Simon must be strong to resist the pull of the past – and its desire for revenge… The Sunday Times bestselling author returns with a thrilling tale of lost love, betrayal and secrets that have lain buried over a thousand years… ‘So atmospheric and suspenseful, full of myth and magic and hauntings’ bestselling author Rachel Hore ‘Mysterious and haunting – a richly woven tapestry of history and intrigue’ bestselling author Fiona Valpy ‘If you like brilliantly written history tinged with magic and ghosts, you'll love this’ bestselling author Peter James

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bex (Beckie Bookworm) on December 01, 2021

I’ve been reading this authors stories for years and one thing that shines through is how well researched they are. They are always so incredibly rich in history with such an eye for detail. She has a talent for melding two separate time frames together so seamlessly and here we are again drawn into......more

Goodreads review by Esther Turnbull on June 16, 2021

I have read most of Barbara Erskine novels but this wasn' t my favourite. I thought it was over long and had a real struggle to finish it.......more

Goodreads review by A J HOOPER on May 03, 2021

Its a long time since I read my first Barbara Erskine novels and I no longer remember them but...I'd be grateful if someone would put me right. Is this a sequel, a spin-off from an earlier book? If its not, its a rehash of earlier works and I very much got the feeling that Barbara Erskine needed a re......more

Goodreads review by Alayne on July 19, 2021

I love Barbara Erskine books but unfortunately this one wasn’t her best. It read like some of her others books in the past and while I was reading it I kept thinking I’ve read something similar in her other books. Maybe it’s time she wrote something a little different. I accept that most of her book......more

Goodreads review by Sherrie on July 26, 2021

Always love Barbara Erskine books and this was no exception. I love the historical accuracy combined with the supernatural element and its always a good tale. My only criticism, a tad too long this time.......more


Quotes

“Barbara Erskine is an astonishingly good writer. I have always been a massive fan and admirer of her talent. I feel that she has written this book especially for me. It has everything I love, and is so compelling I drop everything to get back to it. Warmth, depth, mystery, magic and the supernatural, I’m just so excited to be engrossed in such a beautiful book!’ bestselling author Santa Montefiore ‘A dazzling roller-coaster of a book that will thrill, enchant and intrigue those who love history and the supernatural’ bestselling author Alison Weir The story of Eadburh is brilliantly imagined and the novel is so atmospheric and suspenseful, full of myth and magic and hauntings … such vivid and well-rounded characters. Wild Wales and the contrasting ordered life of the Cathedral are beautifully evoked, too’ bestselling author Rachel Hore ‘I was thoroughly immersed in THE DREAM WEAVERS. I enjoyed meeting all the multi-generational characters (both modern and historical) and engrossed by the way the timelines of past and present intersected on so many levels … It's a deeply satisfying read that will delight fans of Barbara Erskine and bring new readers to the table looking for more.’ bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick ‘Barbara Erskine has done it yet again. From the very first pages of The Dream Weavers you are drawn into the lives of modern day characters who will, inexorably, slip the bonds of time into the mysterious and magical world of the early Saxons, and find yourself turning the pages with increasing urgency to follow this terrific, epic tale of secrets and betrayals’ bestselling author Liz Trenow Praise for Barbara Erskine: ‘Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson’ Elizabeth Buchan, ‘Barbara Erskine’s storytelling talent is undeniable’ ‘Marvellous escapist stuff’