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The Taxidermist's Daughter

By: Kate Mosse
Narrated by: Clare Corbett
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Sussex, 1912: In a churchyard, villagers gather on the night when the ghosts of those who will die in the coming year are thought to be seen. Here, where the estuary leads out to the sea, superstitions still hold sway. Standing alone is the taxidermist's daughter. At 17, Constantia Gifford lives with her father in a decaying house: it is all that is left of Gifford's once world-famous museum of taxidermy. The stuffed animals that used to grace every parlour are out of fashion, leaving Gifford a disgraced and bitter man.

The bell begins to toll and all eyes are fixed on the church. No one sees the gloved hand pick up a flint. As the last notes fade into the dark, a woman lies dead. While the village braces itself against rising waters and the highest tide of the season, Connie struggles to discover who is responsible, but finds herself under suspicion. Is Constantia who she seems - is she the victim of circumstances or are more sinister forces at work? And what is the secret that lies at the heart of Gifford House, hidden among the bell jars of her father's workshop? Told over one summer, The Taxidermist's Daughter is the haunting new novel from the best-selling author of Labyrinth, Sepulchre, Citadel and The Winter Ghosts. Read by Clare Corbett

©2014 Mosse Associates Ltd (P)2014 Orion Publishing Group
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Yet again Kate Mosse writes a superb thrilling mystery. The suspense and story telling an absolute marvel. I have loved every minute of this book.

Another great Mosse book

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Very enjoyable. Addictive.

Great narration. Very easy to listen to.
Another great story from this author.

Recommended.

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Well written and very well read by the narrator. Only sad that it ended!
I became so attached to the characters I was very glad of the epilogue

Enjoyed enormously

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The story held me from the start. At first there was no clue of the gripping story that would unfold but little mysteries kept appearing until they all melded into the awful truth surrounding the sudden disappearance of a beloved governess/companion and the serious accident that had affected the main protagonist since her childhood. The atmosphere of approaching dread was very well upheld by the excellent narration by Clare Corbett. I will definitely listen to this again but will need to listen to some Maeve Binchey first to lose some adrenaline........

Intense atmospheric drama

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Love the story, couldn't put down the book until the last page. Another great book from Kate Mosse.

Great book!

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Chilling plot. Expertly read by Claire C. Found her male voices a little hard to deal with. Apart from that, highly recommended. If you love Kate Mosse, you won't be disappointed.

Gripping and a little chilling. Loved it.

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I didn't really understand the first hour or so but once I got into it the story was totally engrossing. I liked the gothic element (it's set in 1912) and the setting. The description of the scenery and the array of characters were excellent. Clare Corbett is my favourite narrator and I look forward to the next one I can find.

Fantastic if you stick with it

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Not a Classic but a fab winter thriller. I loved this story and the narration really brought the atmosphere to life.

Perfect for cold, dark, stormy winter nights.

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Great plot. I really enjoyed the story lots of twists and turns. highly recommend read.

Really enjoyed this book

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Loved this book. Great characters and fascinating plot, beautifully crafted. An excellent narrator.. But not for the very squeamish.

Gripping, grisly and gothic - fantastic listen

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