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The Warm Hands of Ghosts
- Narrated by: January LaVoy, Michael Crouch
- Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins
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Summary
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A sweeping novel from New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden.
World War One, and as shells fall in Flanders, a Canadian nurse searches for her brother believed dead in the trenches despite eerie signs that suggest otherwise in this gripping and powerful historical novel from the bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale.
January 1918. Laura Iven has been discharged from her duties as a nurse and sent back to Halifax, Canada, leaving behind a brother still fighting in the trenches of the First World War. Now home, she receives word of Freddie's death in action along with his uniform -but something doesn't quite make sense. Determined to find out more, Laura returns to Belgium as a volunteer at a private hospital. Soon after arriving, she hears whispers about ghosts moving among those still living and a strange inn-keeper whose wine gives soldiers the gift of oblivion. Could this have happened to Freddie - but if so, where is he?
November 1917. Freddie Iven awakens after an explosion to find himself trapped under an overturned pillbox with an enemy soldier, a German, each of them badly wounded. Against all odds, the two men form a bond and succeed in clawing their way out. But once in No Man's Land, where can either of them turn where they won't be shot as enemy soldiers or deserters? As the killing continues, they meet a man - a fiddler - who seems to have the power to make the hellscape that surrounds them disappear. But at what price?
A novel of breath-taking scope and drama, of stunning historical research lightly worn, and of brilliantly drawn characters who will make you laugh and break your heart in a single line, The Warm Hands of Ghosts is a book that will speak to listeners directly about the trauma of war and the power of those involved to love, endure and transcend it.
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- R. Maines
- 20-03-24
A deal with the Devil
Although it’s set against the backdrop of WW1, this story about a young woman trying to save her brother from somebody who maybe a fallen angel is well told and rather low key. I liked all the characters even Faland, the villain of the piece.
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- Claire Mills
- 23-04-24
Interesting but a bit odd
It was an interesting story but a little odd at times and never really got who or what Fallond was and Pim’s story. I would recommend listening to some of it as I really struggled with Freddie’s accent. Wasn’t quite what I expected from the story synopses that I’ve read
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- K9Kapers
- 20-03-24
I personally thought this was a wonderful book.
The story captured that time so perfectly. This book was so well performed by both readers Yes, this was upsetting and depressing, but also a wonderful atmospheric story, the horror of it all was all there. I must admit I lost quite a lot of sleep over five nights, as I couldn't stop listening, for me that's the sign of a great book. This is just my personal opinion, we are all different. Thank you for a great story, even though it was set in such a horrible time.
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- Lindsay
- 14-05-24
The factual descriptions of the scenes.
I enjoyed the story from start to finish. I can relate to the locations as i have visited Ypres, Poparinger and the battlefield cemeteries in northern France and Belgium twice! A sad but fantastical read!
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- cuckoo
- 22-03-24
Every chapter evokes emotion and atmosphere
I really enjoyed this well told story following Canadian brother and sister Laura, a nurse, and Freddie a young soldier as they precariously fight to survive with both their sanity and freedom through the physical and emotional horrors that haunt them whilst serving during WW1. Believable characters and a story with its own respectful twists and surprises despite the familiar historical setting .
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- Valerie Norris
- 22-04-24
A really unusual book
I really love Katherine Arden but I must admit that it did take me a little while to get into the story, hence the 4 ⭐️ (which should really be 4.5). However, it’s really worth your while persevering with it; I ended up really enjoying it and wishing it wasn’t finished so quickly. A very unusual book with great characters.
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- Kelly B.
- 03-04-24
Like nothing I ever read before. Beautiful.
This is nothing like her other books. It does capture atmosphere in the same magical way as The Winternight trilogy, but the atmosphere is a different one. Honestly, I really loved it. The ghosts, the characters, the hope and the reality of wartime loss. I especially liked Winter and Jones. Try it - she’s a great writer!
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- Lucas Andrew Harris
- 23-04-24
A Beautiful and Gorgeous book
This book was completely different from what I normally read, but I’m so glad I did. It gave the horror, tenderness and love of the WWI. The relationships between the characters were strong and poignant, especially between Freddie and Winter. The narrators made each of the characters believable and added a certain tone to each of them. There was one moment in the book, that got me so much I nearly cried; it was written and handled beautifully and heartfelt. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in trying something a bit different, and to enjoy it for what it is.
A Immaculate book and brilliant story!
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- H. Wright
- 06-05-24
Mesmerising
Some pieces of the puzzle never quite worked but overall this is an enthralling story, brilliantly read. Katherine Arden is a very gifted writer.
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- Magboo
- 09-03-24
painful
The story is so miserable and even though it fits the theme of WW1, nothing is holding my interest. I couldn't care less for the sister and the brother's story is very slow, but it is simmering to something. It's just not soon enough.
I had to DNF. Very disappointed in the story. The narrators are good though.
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