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    Weyward: A Novel
    Weyward: A Novel
    Weyward: A Novel
    Audiobook10 hours

    Weyward: A Novel

    Written by Emilia Hart

    Narrated by Aysha Kala, Helen Keeley and Nell Barlow

    4.5/5

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    "A spellbinding story about what may transpire when the natural world collides with a legacy of witchcraft."
    —Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary

    "Narrators Aysha Kala, Helen Keeley, and Nell Barlow are a magical, moving trio. Their emotional and expressive performance of the parallel narratives ranges from touching and timid to tense and twisting."- Library Journal

    I am a Weyward, and wild inside.

    2019: Under cover of darkness, Kate flees London for ramshackle Weyward Cottage, inherited from a great aunt she barely remembers. With its tumbling ivy and overgrown garden, the cottage is worlds away from the abusive partner who tormented Kate. But she begins to suspect that her great aunt had a secret. One that lurks in the bones of the cottage, hidden ever since the witch-hunts of the 17th century.

    1619: Altha is awaiting trial for the murder of a local farmer who was stampeded to death by his herd. As a girl, Altha’s mother taught her their magic, a kind not rooted in spell casting but in a deep knowledge of the natural world. But unusual women have always been deemed dangerous, and as the evidence for witchcraft is set out against Altha, she knows it will take all of her powers to maintain her freedom.

    1942: As World War II rages, Violet is trapped in her family's grand, crumbling estate. Straitjacketed by societal convention, she longs for the robust education her brother receives––and for her mother, long deceased, who was rumored to have gone mad before her death. The only traces Violet has of her are a locket bearing the initial W and the word weyward scratched into the baseboard of her bedroom.

    Weaving together the stories of three extraordinary women across five centuries, Emilia Hart's Weyward is an enthralling novel of female resilience and the transformative power of the natural world.

    A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Audio
    Release dateMar 7, 2023
    ISBN9781250880697
    Weyward: A Novel
    Author

    Emilia Hart

    Emilia Hart is a British-Australian writer. She was born in Sydney and studied English Literature and Law at the University of New South Wales before working as a lawyer in Sydney and London. Emilia is a graduate of Curtis Brown Creative’s Three Month Online Novel Writing Course and was Highly Commended in the 2021 Caledonia Novel Award. Her short fiction has been published in Australia and the UK. She lives in London.

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    • 5/5
      Beautifully written story! I enjoyed it very much!
      Three generations of women from different time periods are strongly connected by their inner power that they setup to discover through their life. I will definitely purchase a hard copy of this book to add to my physical library.

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    • 5/5
      I love love loved this, I listened and read the hardcover when my hands were free. The narratives voices are incredible. Highly recommend

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    • 5/5
      Great story! Excellent narration! I really enjoyed it! Lots of twists and turns with a good ending.

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    • 5/5
      Beautifully written! Interwoven story of strong women. I was left feeling the magic that surrounds us.

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    • 5/5
      The plot twist! Looooooved the readers. And each story …. This is a book I couldn’t wait to get back to. There are no slow parts. An excellent read!!!
    • 4/5
      Loved how the 3 women's connection came to light and how they survived abusive men. A bit of a fantasy about nature's role but overall this book kept me interested to the end.
    • 5/5
      Absolutely wonderful story that touched my heart. The characters were charming and full of life and the ending was so satisfying!
    • 5/5
      This book is one of the best books I’ve read this year. The author has done such a fantastic job telling the story of three women related through time. I love this story and all women, especially those who have been in trouble relationships with dominating men, should read it. It will make you feel better and give you courage.
    • 5/5
      This isn't the type of story I usually listen. To, but it was truly a great book. The story of these women and their struggles all being similar and yet different show the true strength of women throughout the ages. It isn't fantastical like so many witch books, and yes still just as intriguing.
    • 5/5
      So beautifully narrated it was easy to get lost in the wonder of the women portrayed as the main characters. Highly recommend!
    • 4/5
      This is the book I would have needed in my twenties.
    • 4/5
      Although this book is full of sad and terrible moments, I think it's a beautiful story of the strength of women and the connection they have to nature and to each other. It reminded me a little of Practical Magic, but much darker. We see women being oppressed and abused by men who are afraid of their power and want to control and dominate them. But we also see women supporting each other. We see the unconditional love of friendship between women, and we see women passing down courage and strength through generations.
    • 5/5
      Beautifully written. Wonderful character development. The story stays with me!
    • 4/5
      Beautiful story about the power of women and the fear that men have carried throughout history.
    • 4/5
      A perfect October Read! The story of the powerful connection of the Wayward women passed down from several generations! Loved it!
    • 4/5
      The tone suits the setting and plot. It’s gothic. In a sequel, I’d like a very kind man to help with a woman’s progression to happiness. The connection between women is powerful, as is any stinging bee, male or female.
    • 5/5
      Wow! Just wow!! I love books that have anything to do with the witch hysteria in the 1600s. And I love how these 3 womens' lives r so similar and so connected generations apart. Amazing writing and weaving the 3 stories together
    • 4/5
      Three generations of women living in England, one from the early 1600s, another from WWII-era, and the last from the present, are confronting their innate power in the face of patriarchal systems that seek to suppress them. From witch trials to reproductive health laws, parallels can be made throughout history on how men seek to control female bodies. The three women we meet are each fully realized with compelling stories that kept me listening. Each woman is presented by a different narrator, each with their own distinctive voice, which made it very easy to keep the stories separate, even as they wove together. A bit of a lean into thriller-like writing distracted me toward the end, but overall I found the characters to be beautifully written and full of interest.
    • 5/5
      Love, love, loved this book and it's narrators! This story should be read/heard by every woman... It is beautifully written and so woman/women's connections positive. I'm definitely looking forward to more of Emilia Hart's writing!! Thank you for sharing the gift of this book with the world :)
    • 5/5
      An enchanting and beautiful book about strength, perseverance, self-forgiveness and magic!
    • 4/5
      Three generations of women. Witchcraft, rape, suicide. Healing, learning, loving. Very engaging.
    • 2/5
      Entertaining for a long car ride, but the graphic choice of language was unpleasant at times.
    • 5/5
      Very well written and interesting. I couldn't put it down! Excellent narration, with a different narrator for each of the 3 women's tales.
    • 5/5
      Excellent! There are some places where it is clear the narration has been dubbed in, but over all the story is fantastic!
    • 5/5
      Lovely multigenerational story of strong women and the magic they hold.
    • 4/5
      Well done, nicely narrated. I would describe this as a very good read in the genre.
    • 5/5
      Loved this book. I received the print version and couldn't put it down, so I got the audio as well. The narrator also has a lovely voice and did a great job.
    • 4/5
      Excellent, unusual story with great character development. I throughly enjoyed it. The characters stayed with me for days afterward.
    • 5/5
      Loved this book! Highly recommend it. Look forward to reading more by this author.
    • 4/5
      I like t.he time going back and forth love the women in this story very strong and how violet and her ancestor they love the nature and help I would recommend I will read again during fall ?