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Burning Bright

By: Tracy Chevalier
Narrated by: Cornelius Garrett
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London, 1792: The Kellaways move from familiar rural Dorset to the tumult of a cramped, unforgiving city. Against the backdrop of a city jittery over the increasingly bloody French Revolution, a surprising bond forms between Jem, the youngest Kellaway boy, and streetwise Londoner Maggie Butterfield.

Their friendship takes a dramatic turn when they become entangled in the life of their neighbour, the printer, poet and radical, William Blake. He is a guiding spirit as Jem and Maggie navigate the unpredictable, exhilarating passage from innocence to experience. Their journey influences one of Blake's most entrancing works.

©2007 Tracy Chevalier (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Historical Fiction Fiction
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Tracy is an excellent writer, and one of the best for historical and literary fiction. Some great characters in this one. The writing style felt reminiscent of Charles Dickens at times, although much more concise. Good narration.

Great story

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A long, drawn-out story, but the narrator’s voices were brilliant. It’s a story I didn’t know, and the author added brilliant period atmosphere.

Great narration and interesting subject

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The story of the people who encountered William Blake and who were also an important part of his world. A story of integrity, courage and humility of the everyman. Brought a tear to my eye on several occasions because of the authors ability to endear the reader to the characters who reflect our own humanity.

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But excruciatingly painful to listen to the reader. It just sounded so wrong when he parroted women’s voices…

Not a bad story

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A very enjoyable read - I just love everything about her books, this is the first I’ve bought on audible but the narration was really good (although I thought he occasionally sounded like Benny Hill 🤣)

Another Brilliant Book By Tracy Chevalier

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