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The Swift and the Harrier
- Narrated by: Emma Gregory
- Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins
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Summary
Dorset, 1642.
When bloody civil war breaks out between the king and Parliament, families and communities across England are riven by different allegiances.
A rare few choose neutrality.
One such is Jayne Swift, a Dorset physician from a royalist family, who offers her services to both sides in the conflict. Through her dedication to treating the sick and wounded, regardless of belief, Jayne becomes a witness to the brutality of war and the devastation it wreaks.
Yet her recurring companion at every event is a man she should despise because he embraces civil war as the means to an end. She knows him as William Harrier but is ignorant about every other aspect of his life. His past is a mystery and his future uncertain.
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"The Swift and the Harrier is a sweeping tale of adventure and loss, sacrifice and love, with a unique and unforgettable heroine at its heart. Both gripping and fascinating. The civil war in Dorset is evoked brilliantly, the characters are real and intriguing and the love story tender." (Elizabeth Buchan)
"I loved every moment of this brilliantly evocative saga of struggle, love and danger set against the horrors of civil war." (S W Perry, best-selling author of the Jackdaw Mysteries)
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- Jane Susie Sheep
- 01-12-23
Exceptional story
Great story well written and read. Loved it and will probably listen again and again
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- Bellscats
- 14-09-22
Loved this book
Haven't read anything by this author that I haven't liked & this is no exception.
Storyline is engaging all the way through and the narration is excellent. One of those books you want to keep listening and at the same time don't want ti to end.
Highly recommended
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- A. M Plaskett
- 03-10-24
The rich flavour of the story
I haven't enjoyed an audiobook so much for a long time. Very well read and kept you listening. I enjoyed the history and the fact it was told from the point of view of a female physician
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- Verified Purchaser
- 21-02-23
Excellent book and story
Minette Walters is an author new to me. Be sure I shall seek and search for more. I really enjoyed the story, but know that the suffering in the English Civil war was terrible A part of our history full of turmoil, bigots and people true to their beliefs. A great book. I would recommend this book again and again.
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- e.m. harrison
- 07-09-22
Enthralling and atmospheric
Strong characters combined with turbulent political times provide a fascinating immersion into life and the defence of beliefs during The civil war.
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-02-22
Loved this book!
The one thing I’d say is at the beginning there is a grisly description of people being hung drawn and quartered - which I’m not sure was entirely necessary. Realising , I skipped it and don’t feel this harmed what was then a very good story…. Didn’t want it to end.
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- annemp
- 09-09-24
Most enjoyable historical drama
Excellently read, well written drama. Loved learning more about the civil war and the conflicts around that time…
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- GC
- 13-11-21
Excellent
A very enjoyable read. Likeable characters that I missed when the book ended. Great narration. Well worth a credit.
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- Slogger
- 06-01-23
Fabulous story we'll read
A wonderful story set in the English Civil War about a wonderful and spirited woman. Very well read by Emma Gregory. It even made me aware of a part of the Civil War that I wasn't aware of and I have enjoyed researching the times and places that the book is set in.
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- Pipsicalpopsicle
- 23-04-22
Brilliant Story
I enjoyed this audible so much - I ended up finishing it in a day.
It is quite historically heavy but if you like that you’ll love this. I personally also really enjoyed the history of medicine approach too.
The narration was brilliant (although I do agree with others at the surprise of choice to be narrated in a thick Dorset accent but enjoyed it none the less).
I highly recommend and am sad it’s finished.
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