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Beneath a Burning Sky

By: Jenny Ashcroft
Narrated by: Emma Powell
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About this listen

Beneath a Burning Sky is a beautiful and gripping story of love, betrayal and mystery, set against the heat and intrigue of colonial Alexandria. Perfect for fans of Kate Furnivall, Lucinda Riley and Victoria Hislop.

The shores of Alexandria, 1891

Olivia Sheldon has travelled across the world to marry a man she does not love. Reluctant to leave England but coerced into the marriage, Olivia's reward is being reunited with her estranged sister, Clara. Her punishment is falling impossibly and illicitly in love with the enigmatic Captain Edward Bertram.

Then one scorching day Clara is abducted from Alexandria's busiest street. Desperate to find her sister - and the truth about her disappearance - Olivia becomes embroiled in Egypt's shadowy underworld, risking both her life and future with Edward. Because, determined as Olivia is to find Clara, there are others who will stop at nothing to conceal what's become of her....

©2016 Jenny Ashcroft (P)2016 Hachette Audio UK Amateur Sleuths Detective Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical International Mystery & Crime Mystery Romance Romantic Suspense Victorian Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Disappearance Suspense

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Critic reviews

"Beautifully described...A moving love story." (Tracy Rees)
"Exotic and mysterious - I was gripped by this complex tale." (Dinah Jefferies)

"Exquisitely written...unputdownable and unforgettable." (Iona Grey)
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Reallý loved this book, very harrowing and sad at times and the narration was excellent.

A must read book

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Absolutely loved this book and the characters it was a great story well recommended x

Absolutely loved this book

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Where does Beneath a Burning Sky rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best I have listened to lately

What was one of the most memorable moments of Beneath a Burning Sky?

There were a few but the moment Olivia is in the desert with Hassan was up at the top

Which scene did you most enjoy?

When Olivia got away from alistair at last

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Definitely

Any additional comments?

I did manage to listen to this book in two days 😁 When I do usually try to spin them out

Debut novel and fantastic

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Although the story was interesting it was too drawn out for me. Kept zoning out.

Too long

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Couldn't wait to hear the next bit! I really felt for the characters. So well read too.

Gripping

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A superb plot, well written and brilliantly narrated with a shocking insight into the days of the empire. I couldn't put it down - I will miss it.

A great read

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Really enjoyed this, especially the setting, the story between Olivia and Edward, and the mystery (it kept me guessing until the end.) Have recommended it to others.

Fantastic

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Beautifully written story, evocative, and intriguing, always a joy to read this author, look forward to the next title.

Brilliant

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Storyline, narration, originality. Yet another superb novel to be immersed in. Spell binding and absorbing.

Simply breathtaking

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I listened to this in a single day. The writing is excellent and the narrator did a very good job.

Wonderful!

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