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The Forsaken

Echoes from the Past, Book 4

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The Forsaken

By: Irina Shapiro
Narrated by: Wendy Wolfson
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Some betrayals echo through the centuries.

Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1461. When Lady Catherine Dancy saves the life of a wounded knight, Guy de Rosel, her fate is sealed. Though they share a powerful connection, Guy’s manipulative brother Hugh discovers her identity and forces her into a loveless political marriage. Trapped in the crumbling de Rosel keep on the Scottish borders, Catherine faces an impossible choice between duty and desire. But Hugh’s cruel ambitions run deeper than she knows, and when betrayal strikes, will the chapel where she sought solace become her tomb?

Present day. Archaeologist Quinn Allenby’s psychic gift has often been a curse, but when she discovers a medieval skeleton and amber rosary beads beneath her husband’s family home, the visions that flood through her are darker than any she’s experienced before. As Quinn’s high-risk pregnancy pushes her to breaking point, she becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about Catherine’s fate. But solving this ancient mystery may cost her everything, including the man she loves…

A devastating story of deadly betrayal, forbidden love and the dangerous power of the past to reshape the present. A binge-worthy listen for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Susanna Kearsley, and Barbara Erskine.

©2018 Irina Shapiro (P)2019 Irina Shapiro Historical Historical Fiction Romance Romantic Suspense Science Fiction Time Travel Fiction Middle Ages Suspense Heartfelt
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I enjoyed the story but disliked the number of American phrases used by Quinn, which no British person would use (sidewalk, elevator, gurney, etc.), Plus many of the phrasrs use in the 1400's were too modern. I also think the names Quinn and Quinnten are not names a British woman would choose for a baby, again they sounds American.

Great story but...

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Loved most of the characters but the child emma need some parental guidance as is growing into a disrespectful , selfish , rude , opinionated child and seems to lack any empathy or concern for anyone . I understand that children this age are self absorbed but mine would never have made demands with the lack of manners, empathy this character portrays and the poor guidance the parents provide - spoils the family sections of this book

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Another really good book from this author. So many to choose from and all well written and narrated. The story lines are excellent! Highly recommended!

Love this author

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1461: On the cusp of taking her vows at the Holystone Priory, Lady Catherine is informed by the Abbess that her three brothers fell during the Battle of Towton and her father, Lord Dancy has now summoned her home. As she journeys back, she happens upon a squire who asks her to perform the last rites on a grievously wounded knight. Kate has no idea how her life is about to change as love, jealousy, betrayal and ultimately murder will tragically cut her life short.

2014: While doing renovations at their ancestral home, Gabe’s mother unearths skeletal remains along with a sword and rosary beads. With an ancestry that can be traced back to the Norman Conquest of 1066, Gabe has always held a deep fascination with his past. With her psychic gift, Quinn is able to ascertain that the sword belonged to Guy de Rosel and the rosary beads to Lady Catherine Dancy. As she tries to piece together the mystery behind the secret burial place, Quinn discovers a shocking revelation about her own past.

The Forsaken is the fourth compelling instalment of the Echoes of the Past series and is a dual time novel set in 1461 and 2014. The time frame from the past is set in the aftermath of the Battle of Towton which took place during the War of the Roses which culminated in the dynastic struggles between the houses of Lancaster and York for control of the English throne. The engagement ultimately ending in an overwhelming victory for the Yorkists. In a time of political turmoil and shifting allegiances where women were mere pawns to be used for personal gain and political clout, Kate unwittingly becomes a victim of her time. The abuse she suffered was very difficult to read at times, particularly the rape scene. Despite the prologue revealing the nature of her death, I genuinely sobbed when I read the scene where she is found in the aftermath. I had suspected someone else to be the culprit and the fact that they never got their just desserts was a bitter pill to swallow.

Quinn’s story continues to be intriguing. Usually with dual time stories, the present day tends to be less interesting than the past but throughout the series, both dual frames have held my interest equally. We see Quinn, now roughly 8 months pregnant, dealing with the nightmares that have plagued her since her trip to Louisiana. Coupled with pre eclampsia and a shocking revelation about her past, she’s struggling somewhat in this book.

The author has once again managed to write a masterfully woven plot which moves seamlessly back and forth between the past and present. Throughout the series, the author’s descriptive writing and historical detail has made each one of her stories come alive and this book was no exception.

I received an advanced free audible copy of The Unforgiving and I am voluntarily reviewing it. Wendy Wolfson has once again managed to bring the characters and story to life with her clear, concise narration. I recommend this series for fans of historical fiction, dual time mysteries and psychic gifts.

Seamlessly woven dual time novel

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This was a fantastic book to listen to. It had me gripped with emotion I felt sorry for Kate and the turmoil she went through. Of course I'm very jealous of Quinn's ability to see into the past while touching a object from the time line. This is the second book I have listened to by this narrator and feel she brings together the story magically. Her voice is so warm and rich you feel as if you are with her. This can be listened to as a standalone audio book. Or as a part of the series. Highly recommend either listening to this. Or reading it.

The War of the roses.

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