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Whispers in the Sand

By: Barbara Erskine
Narrated by: Katy Federman
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Summary

Past and present collide on a richly mysterious Nile cruise…

From the bestselling author of Lady of Hay comes this atmospheric and gripping page-turner.

Recently divorced Anna Fox decides to cheer herself up by retracing a journey her great grandmother Louisa made in the mid-nineteenth century – a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Anna carries with her two of Louisa’s possessions: an ancient Egyptian scent bottle and an illustrated diary of the original cruise that has lain unread for over a hundred years.

As she follows in Louisa’s footsteps, Anna discovers in the diary a wonderful Victorian love story – and the chilling secret of the little glass bottle. Meanwhile two men from the tour party develop an unfriendly rivalry for her attention, while showing a disturbing interest in Louisa’s mementoes. Most frightening of all, Anna finds herself the victim of a spectral presence that grows in strength and threat as the dramatic stories from three different eras intertwine in a terrifying climax.

©2009 Barbara Erskine (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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Excellent in every way!

Loved the story as usual! And love the narrator (which I hardly ever say) everything was perfect.

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Great story

Another great story from Barbara Erskine. I do enjoy all her books from The Lady of Hay which was a real page turner. Never go wrong with this author.

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Good read

listened to this on audio, great insight to Egypt and the story, interesting and full of description

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Romance in time

I read the book a few years ago whilst on holiday in Cyprus. I couldn’t put it down then and when I saw it was it here on audible I couldn’t get it quick enough. It was as I remembered a fantastic book. As with all Barbara Erskine it takes you away to a different time. You won’t be disappointed you can see and taste Egypt. I loved every minute of this book.

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Exciting story of an Egyptian artefact

I loved the book. Barbara Erskine is a great story teller of history and ghostly possession.The only reason I didn’t give full stars to the story was the ending.. I was left hanging with so many questions.. I do hope there will be a continuation in another book.
Please don’t leave us wondering what happens now

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A very good read (listen)

I don’t believe in the supernatural but thoroughly enjoyed this. It is a gripping story that switches between the past and the present. It has made me want to cruise down the Nile to see what they saw.
My only small criticism is that some (too many) of the pronunciations of very ordinary words are very strange.

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Evokes Egypt but…

I read this book and enjoyed it so thought I would spend a credit it to listen to it.
I do like the story but the narrator has poor pronunciation of Egyptian names which is really irritating.

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Spoiled by narration.

Found it difficult to get to the end of what was a good story as the style of narration , in my view, just wasn't appropriate.

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Great book

Could hardly stop listening to this marvellous story. I thank you for many happy hours!

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Interesting context and split across decades

I enjoyed the trip through Egypt and the oscillating between different generations; some aspects such as Anna’s gullibility wrt Andy were unbelievable.

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